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Founded in 1872, Lander University is a coeducational, state-assisted, comprehensive, regional, four-year University in Greenwood, S.C. With approximately 3,000 students, Lander provides exceptional educational opportunities within its traditional liberal arts and science programs, and its professional programs in business, education, and nursing. All Lander graduates are educated, well rounded, and prepared to continue their education or launch their careers. Lander University offers high-demand and market-driven programs to ambitious and talented students in South Carolina and beyond. These programs are delivered in a rich liberal arts environment to produce highly qualified and marketable graduates. Small class sizes. Personal attention from experienced professors. Unique opportunities in and outside the classroom. It is all a part of what makes Lander the right choice for you. Our experiential learning approach is designed to engage and challenge, preparing graduates to be marketable in today's competitive workforce. Explore our exceptional undergraduate, graduate, and online programs, or find specific information about courses and degree programs in the Academic Catalog. Lander's five academic colleges, school of nursing, and honors college provide students with an education that integrates the liberal arts and sciences with professional studies, brings them into frequent contact with diverse ideas and culture, and guides them in developing communication skills and the ability to work well with others. With more than 60 areas of study, you will easily find the right degree course to meet your career and personal goals. Take a look at the unique majors, minors, and emphases available to you as a Lander student. Lander's robust selection of pre-professional programs in the health science fields and law are excellent springboards for advanced study. Available programs are pre-dentistry, pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-occupational therapy, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, pre-physician assistant, and pre-veterinary medicine. In addition to delivering excellent educational opportunities, Lander is focused on helping students develop the professional skills necessary for successful careers. The contemporary Larry A. Jackson Library is a perfect place for research and study, with spaces for individual and collaborative work. The library houses an extensive collection of books and other media and full-text online access to the contents of hundreds of academic and scholarly journals in all subjects. Your success as a student is why we are here. From free peer tutoring, one-on-one mentoring, and study skills classes to freshman transition programs and placement testing, Lander's academic support programs are designed to help you successfully navigate your college experience. Lander is committed to opening the world to our students through various study abroad opportunities worldwide, from Central and South America to Europe, Asia, and beyond. With traditional semester-, summer- and year-abroad options, students can learn about other cultures firsthand while earning credit for a degree and gaining valuable international experience. Find important dates for the University's fall, spring, and summer terms, including class registration and course, add/drop deadlines, exams, holiday breaks, and more. Life at Lander University does not rest solely within the classroom walls. It is what you do outside of class – experiencing the natural wonders of our state on-campus rec trips, attending a concert or comedy event, making friends in a student organization, and enjoying dinner with suitemates in the dining hall – that makes the ordinary college experience extraordinary. Keeping fit while having fun is comfortable with the numerous activities – and excellent facilities – offered by the Department of Campus Recreation & Intramurals. Getting involved in one of Lander's more than 60 student clubs and organizations is a great way to meet others with similar interests or hang out with friends while having fun. Service and spirit organizations, academic and honor societies, Greek life, student media, and performing arts – we have got it all at Lander. With nine residence halls ranging from suites to contemporary apartment-style floorplans, there is a wide variety of housing options available at Lander University. Living on campus puts you right in the center of all the action – steps away from classes, recreation, dining, and entertainment. From its beginning as a college for women to its current role as a public, coeducational, comprehensive teaching institution, Lander has a rich history of serving a diverse student population's educational needs. Lander University was founded as a college for women by Methodist clergyman Samuel Lander in 1872, as Williamston Female College in Williamston, South Carolina. It remained a private institution for 26 years. In 1898, the college gained the South Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. In 1904, the college was relocated to Greenwood, S.C., and was renamed Lander College in honor of its founder. Since its birth in 1948, The Lander Foundation has played a significant role in the life of Lander University. For 25 years, The Foundation was the policy-making board of the University. When Lander moved from private to state support in 1973, the Lander Foundation was reorganized into an independent, nonprofit organization operating solely to support Lander.+As a public institution; Lander University receives state funds to ensure that its students are provided with a robust and primary education. Lander, however, is committed to offering an education that goes beyond the basics. Friends of Lander who share that vision are helping provide the funding that makes the difference between excellent education and one that is genuinely excellent through The Lander Foundation. View full university