Returning Students

Welcome back to Lander

An application should be submitted by any former student whose attendance at Lander University has been interrupted for one semester or longer. Summer sessions do not constitute major semesters. Readmission to the University and to the program of study in which the student was previously enrolled is not automatic. The student is admitted to the university based on the status they left in.

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Admissions Checklist

Complete an application.
Submit final official transcripts from all colleges attended since last enrollment at Lander University.
Submit a final official high school transcript (if not previously submitted).

There is no application fee required for readmission. In order for a former student to be reviewed for readmission, any indebtedness to the University must be settled.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester - August 1
Spring Semester - December 15
Summer Semester - May 1

Applying after a Suspension

Returning After First Suspension

A student wishing to return to the University who left on academic suspension and sat out for one semester should submit the following items:

Complete a new Application for Admission.
Submit final official transcripts from all colleges attended since last enrollment at Lander University (if any).
Submit a final official high school transcript (if not previously submitted).

There is no application fee required for readmission. In order for a former student to be reviewed for readmission, any indebtedness to the University must be settled.

Once accepted, the student should:

Schedule a meeting with your primary advisor (found on the student profile in myLander) or the department chairperson to discuss academic goals, and your class schedule.
Complete FASFA for the upcoming academic year.
Check with Financial Aid to determine if a SAP appeal will be required.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at 864-388-8307, 1-888-4LANDER, or admissions@lander.edu.

Returning After More than One Suspension

A student wishing to return to the University after having served their term of suspension more than one time must be approved to return by the Admissions Committee. In order for your information to be reviewed, you must:

Complete a new Application for Admission.
Complete the Appeal for Readmission form (PDF).
Appeal for Readmission form should be submitted to the Office of Admissions.

There is no application fee required for readmission. In order for a former student to be reviewed for readmission, any indebtedness to the University must be settled.

If admitted,

Schedule a meeting with the Student Success Center to discuss academic goals, and your class schedule.
Complete FASFA for the upcoming academic year.
Check with Financial Aid to determine if a SAP appeal will be required.

If denied,

Students will be notified via mail by the Office of Admissions with information regarding the decision and future actions

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at 864-388-8307, 1-888-4LANDER, or admissions@lander.edu.

Immediate Readmission

A student who is academically suspended and required to sit out one semester but would like to appeal the decision.

Complete the Appeal for Required Semester Break Due to Academic Suspension (must get form from the Office of the Registrar)
Make an appointment and meet with the dean from your college.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Registrar at 864-388-8503, 1-888-4LANDER, or registrar@lander.edu.