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Winthrop offers more than 100 programs of study through concentrations and options.
So, what interests you?
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Accounting, Business Administration Art
–Art Education [ K-12 ]
–Ceramics
–General Studio
–Interior Design
–Painting
–Photography [ Commercial ]
–Photography [ Fine Art ]
–Printmaking
–Sculpture [ Jewelry and Metals ]
–Visual Communication Design [ Graphic Design ]
–Visual Communication Design [ Illustration ]
Art-Liberal Arts/Non-Professional
Art History
Athletic Training, Physical Education
Bio-Chemistry, Chemistry
Biology
–General
–Medical Technology
–Teacher Certification
Broadcasting, Mass Communication
Business Administration
–Accounting
–Computer Information Systems
–Economics
–Entrepreneurship
–Finance
–General Business
–Health Care Management
–Human Resource Management
–International Business
–Management
–Marketing
–Personal Financial Planning
Business/Media, Family and Consumer Sciences
Chemistry –ACS Approved Chemistry
–ACS Approved Bio-Chemistry
–Environmental Chemistry
–Engineering Dual Degree
–Forensic Chemistry
–Multidisciplinary Chemistry
Choral, Music Education
Communication
–General Disorders [ Speech ]
–Integrated Marketing
–Mass Communication
–Science Communication
Communication Disorders, General
Computer Information Systems, Business Administration
Computer Science
Criminology, Sociology
Dance Performance
Dance, [ K-12 ]
Dentistry, Pre-Professional
Dietetics, Human Nutrition
Digital Commerce, Information Design
Digital Mass Media, Information Design
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Early Childhood Education
Early Intervention, Family and Consumer Sciences
Economics
Economics, Business Administration
Education
–Early Childhood
–Elementary
–Middle Level
–Secondary
Elementary Education
English
–Literature and Language
–Teacher Certification
–Writing
Engineering, Pre-Professional
Entrepreneurship, Business Administration
Environmental Chemistry, Chemistry
Environmental Sciences
Environmental Studies
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Journalism, Mass Communication
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Law, Pre-Professional
Learning/Emotional Disabilities, Special Education
Literature and Language, English
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Management, Business Administration
Marketing, Business Administration
Mass Communication
–Broadcasting
–Journalism
Mathematics
–General
–Teacher Certification
Medical Technology, Biology
Medicine, Pre-Professional
Mental/Severe Disabilities, Special Education
Middle Level Education,
–English/Language and Math
–English/Language and Science
–English/Language and Social Studies
Modern Languages
–French
–French [ K-12 Certification ]
–Spanish
–Spanish [ K-12 Certification ]
Music
Music Education
–Choral
–Instrumental
Music Performance
–Vocal
–Instrumental
Family and Consumer Science
–Business/Media
–Early Intervention
–Gerontology
–Health
–Human Resource Management
–Nutrition
–Youth Issues
Finance, Business Administration
Fitness/Wellness, Physical Education
Food Systems Management, Human Nutrition
Forensic Chemistry, Chemistry
French
–General, Modern Languages
–K-12 Certification [ Modern Languages ]
General Communication Disorders
Gerontology, Family and Consumer Science
Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design [ Art ]
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Interactive Media, Information Design
Interior Design, Art
International Business, Business Administration
Health, Family and Consumer Science
Health Care Management, Business Administration
History
–General
–Teacher Certification
Human Nutrition
–Dietetics
–Food Systems Management
–Nutrition Science
Human Resource Management, Business Administration
Human Resource Management, Family and Consumer Science
Illustration, Visual Communication Design [ Art ]
Information Systems
Information Design
–Digital Commerce
–Digital Mass Media
–Interactive Media
–Web Design
Instrumental, Music Education
Instrumental, Music Performance
Integrated Marketing Communication
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Nutrition, Family and Consumer Science
Nutrition Science, Human Nutrition
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Painting, Art
Personal Financial Planning, Business Administration
Pharmacy, Pre-Professional
Philosophy and Religion
–Philosophy
–Religion
Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion
Photography, Art
–Commercial
–Fine Art
Physical Education
–Athletic Training
–Fitness/Wellness
–K-12 Certification
Physical Therapy, Pre-Professional
Political Science
–General
–Public Policy and Administration
–Teacher Certification
Printmaking, Art
Pre-Art
Pre-Dance
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Education
Colleg e of Business Administr ation
Visit www.winthrop.edu/admissions/degrees for complete information on degree programs, majors, concentrations and options.
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Music
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Theatre
Pre-Veterinary Science
Psychology
Public Policy and Administration, Political Science
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Religion, Philosophy and Religion
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Science Communication
Speech (see General Communication Disorders)
Social Work
Sociology
–Criminology
–General
Spanish
–General, Modern Languages
–K-12 Certification, Modern Languages
Special Education
–Learning/Emotional Disabilities
–Mental/Severe Disabilities Sport Management
Sculpture, Art Teacher Certification
–Art [ K-12 ]
–Biology [ 9-12 ]
–Dance [ K-12 ]
–Early Childhood Education [ PK-3 ]
–Elementary Education [ 2-6 ]
–English [ 9-12 ]
–French [ K-12 ]
–History [ 9-12 ]
–Mathematics [ 9-12 ]
–Middle Level Education
–Music Education, Choral or Instrumental [ K-12 ]
–Physical Education [ K-12 ]
–Political Science [ 9-12 ]
–Spanish [ K-12 ]
–Special Education, Learning/Emotional Disabilities
or Mental/Severe Disabilities
–Theatre [ K-12 ]
Theatre
–Design and Technical
–Education [ K-12 Certification ]
–Performance Undeclared
Veterinary Science, Pre-Professional
Vocal, Music Performance
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Web Design, Information Design
Writing, English Y
Youth Issues, Family and Consumer Science
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Consider the Facts
For the second year in a row, the
Princeton Review named Winthrop
as one of the nation’s best value
undergraduate institutions with its
2008 edition of “America’s Best Value
Colleges.” In addition, the Princeton
Review has kept Winthrop on its list
of “Best Southeastern Colleges” since
it created the listing in 2003.
Winthrop was named to U.S. News &
World Report’s Top Ten Regional Public
Universities in the South in the magazine’s “America’s Best Colleges” 2007
edition. It is the 15th consecutive year
this publication has chosen Winthrop
for inclusion in its listings.
The college guidebook, Barron’s Best
Buys (ninth edition), includes Winthrop
in its compilation.
In the 2006 National Survey of Student
Engagement (NSSE), Winthrop first-year
students and seniors self-reported
higher than their peers on level of
academic challenge, active and
collaborative learning, student-faculty
interactions, and enriching educational
experiences.
What sets Winthrop apart from other universities?
The John Templeton Foundation
includes Winthrop University in its
Templeton Guide: “Colleges That
Encourage Character Development,”
which profiles higher education
programs that “inspire students to
lead ethical and civic-minded lives.”
As a Winthrop student, you’ll meet new people, explore different viewpoints, dive into
clubs and sports, and enjoy weekend activities in a lively metropolitan area. You’ll grow
as an individual, yet feel you are part of a caring community.
Accreditation
Winthrop University is accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools to award
bachelor’s, master’s and specialist degrees. In addition, all eligible programs have been
awarded national accreditation.
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY © 8/2007
Simply put, YOU are the focus. At Winthrop, you will belong to a community of learners
who want you to succeed, both academically and personally.
Your classroom studies will branch out to include hands-on research and internships,
international travel or leadership studies. Your years at Winthrop will be the most
challenging and exciting time in your life!
When you graduate, you will be confident and well-prepared for success throughout
life. You will be ready to serve as a leader in the world beyond campus—and that world
will be a better place because you were a part of the Winthrop community.
Come for a visit. We’ll show you what it means to be a part of…
THE WINTHROP EXPERIENCE
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t h e f i r s t ye a r
Summer
Orientation
university
College
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niversity College programs are here to help you build the capacity
to learn throughout a lifetime. Beginning with your freshman-year
experiences and continuing throughout your Winthrop career, engaging
opportunities like study abroad and the Distinction in Leadership will
bring learning alive for you outside of the classroom.
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In your first year, University College programs set the tone for what you
can expect at Winthrop. We understand that making the transition from
high school to college is a big step, so we’ve created a series of foundational
experiences to get you off to the right start. Beginning with Orientation,
which is held in the summer before your first semester at Winthrop, you’ll
immediately feel welcomed into our learning community.
Since all first- and second-year
students live on campus, your stay in a residence hall during Orientation
will give you a glimpse of college life as part of this special residential
learning community.
We don’t expect you to know what classes to take your first semester, so during summer Orientation you’ll meet with an
advisor who will help you set up a schedule and register for classes.
Common
Book Project
Academy 101
Touchstones
ACAD 101 is a freshman course that exposes you to the differences
between high school and college.
You’ll learn skills to help you excel
academically and succeed as an
individual living on your own. Your
ACAD 101 class will have a peer
mentor, an upperclassman who’s
“been there and done that.” Peer
mentors lead class discussions, hold workshops and team-building
activities, and are available to talk
with you about any concerns you may have.
The Touchstones program is a sequence of four unique courses to help you develop
the ability to read, think and write in an
interdisciplinary and analytical way from
the very beginning of your college experi­­ence.This highly personalized, engaging
and progressively developmental series of
experiences is designed to prepare you to
live in a diverse, rapidly changing culture
and world. You will explore how ideas and
events are interconnected over time and
develop the personal skills necessary to
analyze problems and create workable
solutions wherever life takes you.
Honors
Program
New students who qualify are invited
to participate in the Honors Program.
Honors students have access to smaller
classes and more challenging and
in-depth course work. Students may
choose to pursue an honors or international honors degree.
Other Ways University
College Serves You
Distinction in Leadership
(see page 19 for more information)
Model United Nations
Office of Nationally
Competitive Awards (ONCA)
Service Learning
Study Abroad
TRiO Student Support Services
The Common Book Project gives
incoming freshmen the chance to
read a selected book during the
summer before their enrollment. Past books have included “Into the
Wild” by Jon Krakauer, “A Hope in the Unseen” by Ron Suskind, “The
Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell,
and “The Creative Habit” by Twyla
Tharp. The books are chosen for their
ability to spur conversation among
students as well as the campus
community and beyond.
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Senior Brooke Ashley Barber recently
was selected, from a national pool of
candidates, as one of 75 participants for the 2007–08 Congress-Bundestag
Youth Exchange for Young Professionals.
The prestigious 12-month program
consists of two months of intensive
German language training in country,
four months of classroom instruction
at a German university or college of
applied sciences, and a five-month
internship. The mass communication
major began taking German classes
in seventh grade and has taken
courses every year since. In addition
to this opportunity, Barber’s Winthrop
experience has included serving as the
assistant producer of the weekly video
news magazine Winthrop Close-Up, a
member of the dance team and vice
president of Zeta Phi Beta sorority.
College of
Arts &
Sciences
A
solid foundation in arts and sciences opens the door to endless
career possibilities for you. You can choose from a wide variety
of subjects, from math and history to biology and languages. Some
of the college’s degree programs will prepare you directly for professional employment; others prepare you for admission to graduate or
professional schools. Regardless of your major, at some point in your
college career, you will take classes in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Personal attention is a hallmark of the college. Faculty maintain an
open-door policy which encourages you to ask for assistance and
provides a relaxed setting for you to work alongside faculty. The
college’s collaborative research program is another distinction
that will enable you to have experiences that are often reserved
for graduate students at other institutions.
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To find a specific program of study, refer to the alphabetical listing
on the inside front cover of this booklet. Or for more information,
contact the College of Arts and Sciences at 803/323-2160 or online
at www.winthrop.edu/artscience.
In the political science department’s
Social & Behavioral Research Lab,
students learn the nuances and
practicalities of polling South Carolina residents on a variety of
topics. Since 2002, students have used the lab’s computer-aided
telephone interviewing equipment
for research on attitudes regarding
social and racial issues, race and
public education and local economic
development. In the last two years,
the lab has secured $250,000 in
contracts, including one to evaluate a Medicaid program for the S.C.
Department of Health and Human
Services for which the lab has
partnered with Winthrop’s Department of Social Work. The latest project is to partner with S.C. ETV to release its poll results four times
annually through public radio and
television.
Sarah Wengryniuk, a 2007 graduate with
a double chemistry
and biology major,
used her time at
Winthrop to conduct
extensive research
on organic synthesis
alongside her faculty
mentor, Dr. Aaron
Hartel. Before graduation, Sarah was
selected as one of five Merck “Women
in Chemistry” scholarship recipients. In
addition to being recognized at the 2007
American Chemical Society national
meeting in Boston, Wengryniuk received
a $5,000 graduate scholarship to enter
the Ph.D. program in chemistry at Duke
University this fall. The Adamstown,
Md., native also had the opportunity
to present her findings at the 2006 ACS
national meeting in San Francisco.
Winthrop considers study and travel
abroad to be an academic adventure
and an essential element of a comprehensive education. Students can choose
from year-long or short-term programs
such as the spring 2007 course on
American writers in Paris. The course
included a spring break trip to the City of Light to visit the homes and haunts of expatriate authors. A service learning
oriented trip was also offered in summer
2007. Students traveled to Nicaragua
and Guatemala where they worked with
indigenous peoples to turn natural
resources into sources of eco-tourism
that could support the communities.
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This fall Winthrop launched a new degree program
in information design to meet the growing need for
professionals who understand how to harness the power of the Internet. Specifically, students interested in careers in marketing, e-commerce, graphic design, communication,
Web-based software development and data management
will want to pursue this multidisciplinary degree. The
program offers students an opportunity to tailor the
program to their career goals through one of four
specializations: digital commerce, interactive media, web application development, or digital mass media.
College of
Business
Administr ation
S
ucceeding in today’s business world takes skill and determination,
and your best preparation begins in Winthrop’s College of Business
Administration. Accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the college assures that you’ll be taught by
seasoned business professionals who will lead you from book bag to
briefcase and help you acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to
make you competitive.
Learning in the College of Business Administration won’t be just a textbook
experience. It will include field-based learning experiences like internships,
co-ops and classroom projects involving the local business community. By
participating in on-campus student business organizations, you will build
on concepts learned in your course work and create valuable networks
and leadership skills that will, upon graduation, help you navigate the
ever-changing business environment.
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To find a specific program of study, refer to the alphabetical listing on
the inside front cover of this booklet. Or for more information, contact the
College of Business at 803/323-2186 or online at http://cba.winthrop.edu.
For the third straight year, the
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team competed at the national
level after capturing the regional
championship. At the 2007 nationals,
the team brought home third place for
financial literacy projects. The 2006-07
SIFE team completed 43 successful
public service projects, 23 percent
more than the team completed in
the previous year. SIFE, a non-profit
organization active on more than
1,700 college and university campuses
worldwide, provides students the
opportunity to apply principles of free
enterprise while making a difference in their communities.
Students in the college’s promotions
management class developed a campaign
for a local Chevrolet dealership in spring
2007 to market the Chevrolet Cobalt and
Aveo. “Chevy Knows Y,” the three-day
promotional event, attracted more than
700 students because of a public relations
and advertising campaign conducted by
the business students that garnered eight
media placements. During the event, the
class gave away more than $10,000 in gifts
and prizes donated by local businesses to
support the campaign.
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The College of Business Administration
is the only College Relationship School
in the Carolinas for the Office of the
Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), which
supervises and regulates the national
banking system. Through on-campus
interviews, the OCC has hired 16 Winthrop
business students for both full-time and
intern positions over the past two years. 7
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Richard W. Riley
College of
Education
Winthrop’s Riley College of
Education offers teacher education
programs leading to certification in
early childhood (PK-3), elementary
(2-6), middle level (5-8), special
education (K-12) and secondary
education (9-12). The college
also offers specialized accredited
programs in sport management,
athletic training, fitness and wellness,
and family and consumer sciences.
All programs in the Richard W. Riley College of Education require an internship or clinical experience of 300 to 700 hours to provide hands-on training.
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n Winthrop’s Richard W. Riley College of Education, you can prepare
for a variety of dynamic careers including teaching, sport management,
family and consumer sciences, fitness/wellness and athletic training.
The Riley College of Education is nationally known and respected for
its undergraduate teacher preparation as well as continuing education
and professional development for educators. The National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education and the South Carolina Department
of Education have granted full approval for all of the education programs.
Our reputation gives Winthrop graduates an edge when it comes to
finding their first jobs.
The college’s structured programs assure that your courses will be closely
related and will build upon each other. Working by your side, your teachers
will act as your mentors, not just advisors, in the classroom or on site at
places like Winthrop’s very own preschool—Macfeat Early Childhood
Laboratory School. The Riley College of Education also offers a variety
of scholarships and facilitates the Teaching Fellows program.
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To find a specific program of study, refer to the alphabetical listing on
the inside front cover of this booklet. Or for more information, contact
the college at 803/323-2151 or online at http://coe.winthrop.edu.
Teacher candidates are introducing
their students and mentor teachers
to a more technologically savvy
classroom through “Tech Kits.” Tech
Kits include a wireless laptop computer, digital camera, video camera
and tripod that student teachers use
to develop lesson plans, introduce
students to new software and create
student-engaging activities related to their curriculum topics. A partnership between teachers at local
schools and Winthrop faculty has
allowed teacher candidates to realize
the benefits of technology in the
classroom and brainstorm on new
ways to incorporate technology.
Students pursuing the athletic
training option will learn in a stateof-the-art classroom located across
from the athletic training room and
rehabilitation center in the Winthrop
Coliseum and in the new Lois Rhame
West Health, Physical Education
and Wellness Center. Classrooms
feature anatomical models, training
tables, and various diagnostic and
rehabilitative equipment. Beginning
in their sophomore year, students will
rotate through five semester-long
clinical experiences. Each clinical
is designed to help students apply
what they learn in the classroom by
working with actual athletes/patients.
The program provides graduates with
the academic and clinical background
necessary to challenge the national
athletic training certification
examination.
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The Winthrop/Carolinas Wind Orchestra is taking its performance
international this October when the musicians will perform at the
Malgrat de Mar International Music Festival in Spain. The band,
comprised of Winthrop faculty, students, greater Rock Hill/Charlotte
area school band directors, and community members, will be the
first non-European ensemble invited to play in the opening concert.
College of
Visual
&
Performing Arts
Music, fine arts, and design majors
have 24-hour access to ample studio
space that they can use according to their schedules. More than two
dozen spaces are provided for fine
arts, visual communication and
interior design majors. Music majors
enjoy well-equipped practice rooms, a large inventory of instruments for
student use, and a Computer Music
Lab and Composition Lab for
composition and performance.
Winthrop’s galleries program provides several professional
exhibition spaces for art and design majors to display their creative ingenuity. For example, each spring students in sculpture
and three-dimensional design are afforded a relatively unique
opportunity, compared to other colleges, to prominently exhibit
their work on the lawns surrounding some of Winthrop’s signature buildings.
Performing
Organizations
Theatre And Dance
Alpha Psi Omega
Terpischore Winthrop Dance Theatre
Winthrop Theatre
Music
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f you’re passionate about the arts, you’ll love the fact that Winthrop is an
arts-infused campus. You’ll immediately see it through the campus’ physical
appearance and public art displays. You’ll hear it echo from the practice rooms
and performances halls. And you’ll witness it on stage at energetic plays and
dance performances held throughout the year.
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Winthrop is among an elite group of only 16 universities nationally to have
national accreditations in all arts programs. Our College of Visual and Performing
Arts offers you a mix of intense professional training along with the liberal arts
traditions that bolster your creative pursuit. You will train alongside artisteducators from around the globe, and your creativity will be nurtured in
Winthrop’s top-notch studio spaces and performance venues.
To find a specific program of study, refer to the alphabetical listing on the inside
front cover of this booklet. Or for more information, contact the College of Visual
and Performing Arts at 803/323-2323 or online at www.winthrop.edu/vpa.
Create Carolina, a unique arts
festival, became an annual campus
tradition in May 2007. A collaboration
between Winthrop and writer, director
and producer Charles RandolphWright, the festival allows students to interact with industry professionals
during acting and playwriting classes,
workshops and performances held
throughout the three-week event.
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Engaged Learning in Visual & Performing Arts
Alfie McCloud, ‘07, a recent ceramics
graduate from Dayton, Ohio, spent the
summer before his senior year creating six large porcelain sculptures for an exhibit at the Sculpturesite Gallery in San Francisco,
Calif. After submitting his portfolio and artist statement, McCloud was selected to showcase his work, alongside those of five professional artists, at the gallery.
McCloud’s exhibit, entitled “Firings: Ceramic
Sculpture,” was highlighted in “Ceramics
Monthly,” an international magazine on
ceramic art and craft.
Brass Ensembles
Chamber Ensembles
Chamber Singers Chamber Wind Ensembles Chorale
Collegium Musicum Flute Choir
Glee Club
Guitar Ensembles
Jazz Combos
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Voices
Opera Workshop
Percussion Ensembles
Pep Band
Symphonic Wind Ensemble Tuba Choir
Woodwind Ensembles
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5,111 undergr aduate students 1,181 gr aduate students
6,292 total students 15:1 student to faculty r atio
23 aver age class size 38 undergr aduate degree progr ams
24 gr aduate degree progr ams 0 gr aduate assistants who
teach classes 100% national, specialized accreditation
in all eligible progr ams 3.6 aver age high school g.p.a.
1054 aver age sat score 22 Aver age ACT score
150+ student organizations 30+ intr amur al sports
progr ams offered each year 8 residence halls 4 dining
locations 2 convenience stores 33 emergency phones
on campus 25 computer labor atories, supporting pc
and macintosh standards, available for open access and
17 ncaa division 1 athletics teams
325 acres of recreational facilities 1886 year winthrop
instructional needs
was established
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*Based on Fall 2006 data
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www.winthrop.edu/dacus
The Language Lab
academic
Support
begins at Dacus Libr ary
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s the technological hub of campus, Dacus Library gives you access to
the largest computer lab on campus and completely wireless Internet.
If you didn’t bring your own laptop, you can check out one from the front
desk to surf the web or an online catalog of more than 580,000 volumes.
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As the sixth largest library in South Carolina,
Dacus has the resources you need for papers,
assignments and other research. In the future,
a new $35 million library will be built in the
heart of campus, near residence halls and
other recent construction projects.
If you’re interested in perfecting your Spanish,
Italian or one of the other five languages offered
by the Department of Modern Languages, then
the Language Lab provides what you need. Both inside and outside of class, you’ll have the
opportunity to spend time in the lab, learning or just practicing foreign languages using stateof-the-art multimedia equipment, computers
and software.
Math Lab and
Writing Center
Whether you are just beginning to brainstorm
about a paper topic or looking for a second set of
eyes to proofread an assignment, the trained staff at the Writing Center is there to help you polish your
writing and improve your communication skills.
When you’re looking to brush up on your math skills,
the Math Lab provides a relaxed environment where
you can discuss mathematics with faculty and upperlevel math majors often on a one-to-one basis.
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Campus Life
Campus Living: A 360º Experience
Living on campus is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity where lasting friendships are made and
learning becomes an adventure in shared new experiences. You’ll live on your own yet enjoy
proximity to classes, computer labs and the wellness facilities at the West Center, plus the
convenience of free laundry facilities and a free movie channel. Besides being closer to the fun
of campus activities and Eagle athletic events, research shows that students who live on campus
maintain higher grades and have better graduation rates.
For campus housing information, including costs, visit www.winthrop.edu/reslife/reshalls.html
or contact the residence life office at 803/323-2223.
Academic Success
Communities
Choose to live with other students
who share your interests. Theme
floors include:
Leadership Explorers
Environmental Issues
Healthy “U”
Learning for Life
Honors Housing
Around the World
Creative Habitat
Residential Amenities
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Free laundry facilities
Cable TV & movie channel
MicroFridge
High speed Internet access
Voice mail
Air conditioning
ID card (keyless) entry
Convenient billing
Hall kitchen
Window blinds
Vending machines
Bike racks
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l e a d e r s h i p d e v e lo p m e n t
Beginning your freshman
year, you will have a variety
of opportunities available
to help you develop valuable
leadership skills. Through
specialized programs and
services, you will become
more confident, articulate
and capable, preparing you
to be a leader in life. By the
time you apply for your first
job or graduate school, your
personal satisfaction from this
growth will be matched by
the positive response you’ll
receive from others.
In your first year, you can
join programs like Emerging
Leaders or Leadership
Winthrop, or volunteer for
a service-learning project.
Study abroad and the
National Student Exchange
programs offer opportunities
to explore different places
and people. And as your
graduation nears, the Center
for Career Development and
Service Learning can prepare
you for your job search through
career fairs, resume-building
workshops and mock interviews, among other services.
You may also earn the official
Distinction in Leadership by
completing a core curriculum
of leadership intensive courses,
including three interdisciplinary
foundational courses on theories
and principles of leadership.
If you are interested in
pursuing the distinction,
you will meet with the
program director to create
an individualized plan
based on your interests
and career choices. You
also will complete at least
three different leadership positions within the
Winthrop community
and a capstone leadership
presentation including a
reflective oral presentation
and cumulative paper.
at h l e t i c s
Becoming a Leader
www.winthropeagles.com
A Campus of Champions
You’ll have something to cheer about with Winthrop’s 17 Division 1 athletics teams. The Eagles’
prowess has led to eight Big South Conference championships during the past two years,
ensuring plenty of competitive spirit on campus. High school athletes interested in playing
Division 1 sports should complete and submit a prospective athlete questionnaire, located
on each Eagle team’s Web page at www.winthropeagles.com.
Intercollegiate sports teams
women
men
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Indoor/Outdoor Track
Soccer
Tennis
Indoor/Outdoor Track
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Highlights from the 2006-07 Season
The men’s basketball team
reached new heights this
season, upsetting Notre Dame
in the first round of the NCAA
tournament and finishing the season ranked No. 22 in two national polls. The team
finished the regular season
undefeated in the Big South,
winning its third straight
conference title, with a 25-4
record overall.
The men’s soccer team finished the regular season ranked nationally in specific areas, including
fourth in scoring and 12th for won-lost-tied percentage. The
Eagles also captured the Big South Conference titles in both
regular season and tournament
play and swept the Big South
Conference top awards, including
the player, coach and freshman of the year.
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Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
The softball team won its first chance to play in the NCAA
tournament by capturing the Big South Conference tour­
nament championship after
tying for the regular season title. The team broke the school
record of 45 wins in a season and surpassed the single-season
records in runs, hits, doubles,
RBIs, total bases, most times hit
by a pitch, and shutouts.
In 2006, the Eagles volleyball
team went undefeated in the Big South regular season for the
third straight year. The squad has won five consecutive league
championships and automatic
bids to the NCAA tournament. Other teams that won the regular season Big South Con-
ference title include women’s soccer and men’s and women’s tennis.
For a complete tour of Winthrop’s athletics facilities visit www.winthrop.edu/tour/campusmap2.htm
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s t u d e n t ac t i v i t i e s
The Princeton Review says that Winthrop is “a great choice
for students looking to plug into a constantly humming
energy level.” No doubt, with so many activities for you to
get involved in—everything from concerts and card tournaments, to club meetings and student fairs—there’s
always something going on.
Lois Rhame West
Health, Physical
Education and
Wellness Center
The new West Center meets expectations
for an active, wellness-oriented lifestyle.
The largest building on campus, the facility
features four basketball courts that can also
be used for volleyball and badminton, four
racquetball courts, a suspended indoor
jogging track, two-story climbing wall,
weight room, multiple cardio stations,
an eight-lane swimming pool and two
multipurpose rooms.
www.winthrop.edu/dining
Taste the Difference
Anthony J. & Gale N.
DiGiorgio Campus Center
By 2009, Winthrop anticipates completion of the new $22 million Anthony J.
and Gale N. DiGiorgio Campus Center. The new facility will be connected to the
adjacent West Center by a distinctive open-air plaza and gathering place that will allow the facilities to function in tandem. Inside the center, you will find a 225-seat movie theatre, the campus bookstore and post office, organization
meeting spaces, as well as casual dining options.
Family Weekend
From cheering on the Eagles to attending
short classes and enjoying cultural events,
your parents will have the chance to
experience campus life each fall during
Family Weekend. In addition to specially planned events, your family will have the option to eat in Thomson Café, visit
the buildings where you attend class and check out the wellness options at the West Center.
Some of What
Student Life Offers
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dining services
Get Plugged In!
Over 150 clubs and organizations
17 Greek fraternities and sororities
30+ intramural sports each semester
Three student publications
www.winthrop.edu/studentaffairs
Winthrop Lake &
Recreational Complex
When it comes to dining, you’ll have plenty of options to consider among Winthrop’s four
dining locations. If you’re between classes, the food courts at Dinkins Student Center and
The Courtyard offer “grab & go” choices. Or if there’s time for a sit-down meal, Thomson Café
offers “all-you-care-to-eat” buffet-style dining. Java City, Winthrop’s contemporary coffee
shop, makes a great stop on the way to class or a comfortable place to hang out with friends.
Visit www.winthrop.edu/dining for meal plan rates or contact dining services at 803/323-2119.
Java City
Gourmet coffee
Pastries & desserts
Soup & sandwiches
Wireless Internet access
You may exercise, play and generally
relax by Winthrop Lake. Located in an
area that’s commonly referred to as “The Farm,” this 325-acre recreational
space plays host to most of Winthrop’s
intramural and intercollegiate sports. It is also the location of a professional
disc golf course, a nine-hole golf course,
a 6,100 seat coliseum, two outstanding
ballparks, a new tennis facility and a
new, state-of-the-art track.
The Courtyard Food Court
Thomson Café
Dinkins Food Court
Hot & cold breakfast foods
Pizza & grill items
Subway sandwiches
Fried chicken
Sushi & stir-fry station
Soup, salad & potato bar
Grab & go salads & sandwiches
Hot & cold breakfast foods
Deli sandwiches & grill items
Pizza & pasta bar
Stir-fry station
Home-cooked meats & vegetables
Soup & salad bar
Dessert bar
Pasta & wraps
Late night, a la carte dining
(8:30 p.m. – midnight)
Wireless Internet access
Hot & cold breakfast foods
Grill station
Home-cooked meats & vegetables
Grab & go salads & sandwiches
Desserts
Frozen dinners for reheating (such as Hot Pockets & Lean Cuisine)
Eagle Express/Eagle Port/
C3 Express Convenience
Stores
Located in Thomson Hall, Dinkins Student Center and the West Center
Snacks
Grab & go salads & sandwiches
School and personal supplies, medicinal items
Wireless Internet access
(Hot Zone)
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V i s i t ca m p u s
Winthrop is located in Rock Hill, S.C.,
which offers a college-town setting
complete with restaurants and shop­ping
conveniently located to campus. For out-oftown excursions, you’ll find Charlotte, N.C.,
is only a short drive away and provides all
the benefits of a big city.
New York City
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Columbus
Washington D.C.
Cincinnati
Welcome Home
Charleston Richmond
Louisville
Lexington
Choosing a college is one of life’s most
important decisions. A campus visit is a
great way to see for yourself why Winthrop
is the place you could easily call home.
Take advantage of one or more of our
campus visit options and experience
Winthrop before you move in.
Asheville
Manchester Village — a newly developed area with cinema, shops and restaurants
Museum of York County
Various franchised restaurants and local eateries as well as specialty, department and office supply stores
A vibrant downtown with pub-style and ethnic restaurants
Charlotte
Chattanooga
Winthrop
University
Atlanta
Birmingham
Augusta
20 Minutes to Less Than an Hour Away
Columbus
Savannah
Montgomery
Preview Day
Preview Days provide an opportunity to introduce yourself to a variety of people—students, faculty and department
representatives—who can answer your questions about
Winthrop and tell you more about their Winthrop experience. www.winthrop.edu/admissions/previewday
Weekday Visits
Weekday visits include a tour of campus with a student guide
and meeting with an admissions counselor. Tours are offered
throughout the year—excluding holidays, exam periods and
official school closings.
To schedule a weekday visit, call the admissions office at 800/WINTHROP or 803/323-2191, or make your reservation
online at www.winthrop.edu/admissions/visit. We
appreciate being notified at least one week prior to your
planned visit.
Visual & Performing Arts Departmental Tours
Tours of the College of Visual and Performing Arts are offered
Monday – Friday, excluding holidays, exam periods or official
university closings. Please schedule your tour one week in
advance by calling one of these numbers:
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Fine Arts Design Music Theatre and Dance 803/323-2126
803/323-3686
803/323-2255
803/323-2287
Can’t
Get
Here?
The Bookworm — Winthrop’s official campus bookstore, offering clothing, gifts and souvenirs
Winthrop Lake — 325 acres of recreational facilities including
Winthrop Coliseum, a nine-hole golf course, a disc golf course, intramural fields and new tennis courts
Winthrop Commons — a shopping center with shops and restaurants, two blocks from campus
Various restaurants — local favorites along with national franchises
5 Minutes Driving Distance
Raleigh
Nashville
Within Walking Distance
Tallahassee
Jacksonville
Orlando
Tampa
Let Winthrop Come to You!
When visiting campus just isn’t possible, make a virtual
visit instead!
Web Cam
Winthrop’s main Web cam, mounted on Bancroft Hall and
facing Byrnes Auditorium, lets you see what’s happening on
campus. Check it out at www.winthrop.edu/visitor/
webcam.htm.
P l ac e s to e x p e r i e n c e
Explore the Area
West Palm
Beach
Miami
Carowinds — 105-acre water and theme park
Bank of America Stadium, home of the NFL Carolina Panthers
Charlotte Bobcats Arena, home of the NBA Bobcats, the WNBA Sting and the ECHL Charlotte Checkers
Historic Brattonsville — where scenes were filmed for the movie “The Patriot”
Lake Wylie — a lake and surrounding community for boating, shopping and dining
Zuma Fun Center
Discovery Place — hands-on science museum
Mint Museum of Art and N.C. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Kings Mountain National and State Park
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
U.S. National Whitewater Center — 300-acre outdoor recreation center with mountain-biking and running trails, climbing center and a multiple-channel, customized whitewater river for rafting, canoeing and kayaking on the Catawba River.
Virtual Tour
See how Winthrop’s campus is steeped in history, architectural beauty and charm—and never leave home. Take a
virtual tour online at www.winthrop.edu/tour/tour.htm.
Virtual advisor
Want to know how much Winthrop costs? Wondering if
freshmen can bring cars? Virtual Advisor answers these
questions and more. Visit www.winthrop.edu/admissions
and type in your questions.
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www.winthrop.edu/finaid
Tuition, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Admissions Information
Winthrop’s financial aid packages usually include some combination of scholarships,
grants, loans and/or employment. You can also take advantage of the Winthrop Payment
Plan, which enables you to pay academic and on-campus living expenses in four payments each semester. Other funding options include private scholarships provided by
local civic organizations, honorary societies, churches, businesses and employers. On
the financial aid Web site, www.winthrop.edu/finaid, you will find links to search various
scholarship databases, basic information about the application process and aid programs,
and a variety of helpful sites with other financial aid information.
Winthrop has a competitive admissions process. Decisions will be mailed beginning in
October. You can apply online at www.winthrop.edu/admissions/apply and check
your application status at www.winthrop.edu/mystatus. For more information, contact
the Office of Admissions at 803/323-2191 or toll-free 800/WINTHROP.
Scholarships
Winthrop offers scholarships to
incoming freshmen based on
achievements in three areas—
academics, athletics, and the arts.
Merit-based:
More than 300 scholarships are offered each year to incoming freshmen.
Most scholarships are renewable by achieving a certain GPA
The minimum criteria for consideration is a 1250 (math and reading) on the SAT or a 28 on the ACT (writing score excluded) and a 3.5 cumulative grade point ratio (on a 4.0 scale).
The admissions application serves as the scholarship application.
Applications must be completed and minimum criteria met by January 15 to be considered for merit scholarships.
Talent-based:
Athletic scholarships are available in 17 NCAA Division 1 intercollegiate
sports. For more information contact Athletics, Winthrop Coliseum, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 29733, 803/323-2129, or www.winthropeagles.com.
Talented students in fine arts, design, music, theatre and dance may be eligible for scholarships. For more information, contact Visual and Performing Arts, McLaurin Hall, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 29733, 803/323-2323 or www.winthrop.edu/vpa.
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www.winthrop.edu/admissions/apply
deadlines
Freshman Scholarship Transfer
June 1 (Summer/Fall Admission)
Deadline
January 15 (Fall Admission)
Spring
December 15 (Admission)
Freshman
May 1 (Summer/Fall Admission)
Freshman
Applications
Loans and Grants
To apply for all need-based and unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans, you must submit a complete Free Application for Federal Student Assistance
(FAFSA), listing Winthrop as a
recipient (code 003456). The
FAFSA should be filed as soon as possible after January 1.
You should apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you prefer to use the paper FAFSA booklet,
you may obtain the form from
your high school counselor or
from Winthrop University’s Office of Financial Aid.
Need-based aid:
Grants, such as Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants or the S.C. Need-based Grants
Loans, such as Federal Direct Loans or Perkins Loans
Work Study, through the Federal Work Study Program
Non-need-based aid:
Loans, such as unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans or Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students
On- or off-campus employment
tuition for 2007-08
Costs per semester
Tuition*
$5,105 (In-state)
$9,517 (Out-of-state)
Room
$1,835 (double occupancy in
community bath hall)
$1,890 (suite-style)
Meals
$1,065 * Some non-South Carolina residents may qualify for
an out-of-state waiver
if they meet certain criteria
Office of Financial Aid
803/323-2189
finaid@winthrop.edu
www.winthrop.edu/finaid
Freshman Applicant =
a prospective incoming
student who has not
attended a college or
university (unless through
dual enrollment in high
school).
Freshman students
must submit all of
the following:
Completed application form
$40 application fee
High school transcript mailed directly from the school
Official SAT or ACT score with results from the writing exam.
Each application is reviewed on an
individual basis. Primary consideration is given to performance in
high school (both level of course
work and grades earned) and SAT or ACT scores. Students applying for freshman admission to Winthrop
will be required to submit a writing
score from either the SAT or the ACT. Secondary consideration is also given to any supporting
materials submitted, such as letters of recommendation, essays and
extracurricular activities. The average high school GPA for the 2006 freshmen class was 3.6.
The average SAT score for the 2006 freshmen class was 1054.
The average ACT score for the 2006 freshmen class was 22.
Also, entering freshmen
are required to complete
the following high school
courses:
English: 4 units
Mathematics: 3 units
Laboratory Science: 3 units
U.S. History: 1 unit
Additional Social Studies: 2 units (one half unit each of economics and Additionally:
Transfer applicants must present a cumulative grade point ratio of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and a 2.0 GPA for the last term of attendance.
Course work must be completed at an institution that holds acc-
reditation from the commission on colleges of a regional accredi-
tation agency; otherwise, it cannot be evaluated for transfer credit to Winthrop.
Applicants must submit a high school transcript along with standardized test scores if less than 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of course work has been attempted.
Foreign Language: 2 units of the same language
Physical Education or ROTC: 1 unit
Academic Electives: 4 units
Transfer applicants must be eligible to return to the last institution attended.
Upon acceptance to Winthrop,
a copy of the college transcript(s) is forwarded to the appropriate college’s student services office for evaluation of transfer credit. Information on the transfer of credit will be provided by the college’s student services office.
For additional information visit
www.winthrop.edu/admissions/
transfer.
Transfer
Applications
Transfer Applicant =
a prospective incoming student
who has enrolled in courses at
another college or university
after high school graduation.
Transfer students
who have attempted
30 semester (45 quarter)
hours of course work
from a regionally
accredited institution
must submit all of the
following:
Completed application form
$40 application fee
Official transcripts of all
post-secondary course work mailed directly from each institution attended
Note: Standardized test scores are not
required for applicants who have been
out of high school for five years or longer.
government is strongly recommended)
Notification schedule
www.winthrop.edu/admissions/notification2.htm
Check application status
www.winthrop.edu/mystatus
Office of Admissions
803/323-2191
800/WINTHROP (946-8476)
admissions@winthrop.edu
www.winthrop.edu/admissions
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Office of Admissions
Joynes Hall
Rock Hill, SC 29733
803/323-2191
800/WINTHROP (946-8476)
admissions@winthrop.edu
www.winthrop.edu/admissions
www.winthrop.edu