International Applicants

Timing of Application

Winthrop University has rolling admissions for international students (no deadlines), however to begin in the semester you prefer we recommend the following:

            Preferred                                  date classes                  Recommended
           Semester                                  begin                            application deadline

            Fall Semester                            late August                   July 1

            Spring Semester                       early January                November 15

Requirements for Admissions

The following requirements for admissions also are listed on page 2 of the application which can be downloaded above.  

1. Application fee.    This $US60 fee includes the cost of our sending your admission materials to you by DHL.
    

2. Application.   A fully completed and signed application must be submitted.
    

3. Transcripts/academic records.   Applicants must have successfully completed secondary education and official transcripts or academic records from prior high school and university education must be provided.   These documents must be either originals or certified copies, and if in a language other than English, please also provide an English translation together with the original or certified copy.
    

4. Verification of English Proficiency.   All students must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following.  Please have you scores sent directly to Winthrop (use code 5910 when registering for TOEFL and SAT) or submit your results with your application

   TOEFL	520/paper; 190/computer; 68/internet
   IELTS	composite score of 6.0
   ELS Language Center	successful completion of at least level 109
   SAT	verbal score of 450

   Students who have completed high school in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Bermuda, or English-speaking Caribbean countries are not    required top meet this requirement.   Transfer students who have completed two             semesters of college/university English Composition in the USA with a grade of “C” or better are also waived the requirement.
    

5. Evidence of Financial Support.  As outlined on page 3 of the application, you must submit a bank statement or bank letter indicating that you or your sponsor has sufficient funds to meet all expenses related to your education at Winthrop. Your bank statement or bank letter must specify that you have at least the total amount required for one academic year.  This can be in US dollars or in any other convertible currency.   The total cost for one academic year can be found by clicking [here] or by going to www.winthrop.edu/internationalcenter/costs .
    

6. Passport copy.   If you already have your passport please send a copy of the page that includes your name and date of birth with your application.

If you are currently in your final year of secondary school (high school) you can apply prior to completing your final semester and receiving your final grade report.   Submit your records for years 10 and 11 and any semester or other records that are available for your final year with your application.  We can make our admission decision based on this information.   We will need you to submit your final year grade report once it is available.

Please do not send your application until your have all of the required documents described above.   We can not admit students based on faxed or scanned submissions.

When all your documents are prepared, please mail them to the address below.  

International Center
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC, 29733
Phone:  803-323-2133