Students with Families
Childcare
MacFeat Early Childhood Laboratory School
The Macfeat Laboratory School, for children ages three to five, is operated by the Richard W. Riley College of Education as a training/demonstration/research facility. Macfeat is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), an organization that recognizes outstanding early childhood programs that meet national standards of quality.
Rock Hill Childcare Facilities
There are multiple childcare facilities throughout Rock Hill that may be right for your family’s needs and schedules. Winthrop University does not endorse any external childcare facilities.
Lactation & Changing Stations
Dacus Library is home to a Nursing Mother’s lounge in room 104A. Dacus provides easy access and is open throughout the day and evening, as well as being a secure location with staff on duty during all open hours.
Family Events
Not only are you a part of the Winthrop campus, but now, so is your family! Please feel welcome to include your family in the wonderful events held on campus so they can share your college experience with you.
Athletic Events
Current students may attend any home Winthrop athletic game (unless noted) for free with their Winthrop ID card.
Families are encouraged to root on the Winthrop Eagles! Tickets for family members can be purchased at the box office for the general public admission price. A full listing of the athletic events can be found on the Athletics website.
Cultural Events
Cultural Events (unless noted) are open to the public. Charges for events will apply. For a full listing of cultural events, visit the Cultural Events website.
DiGiorgio Student Union Events
The DiGiorgio Student Union offers a wide variety of entertainment options each semester ranging from comedians to bands to movies to special events.
Current Winthrop students can purchase tickets or passes at the Winthrop rate for themselves and their immediate family members (spouse/children) using their Winthrop ID card.
Winthrop rate pricing is:
Semester Pass = $10
EagleFlicks Semester Pass = $10
Combo Semester Pass = $15
Single event tickets = $5 each
Children 4 and under are free.
Passes may be purchased at the DiGs information desk or at any event. Single tickets available at each event.
Schedules of DSU events and movies are available at the Resource Center for Adult Students or can be found online.
West Center Membership
Membership is free for all current students. Immediate family members (spouse/partner and/or children), living in the same household with a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student may join the West Center on a semester-by-semester basis.
Spouse/Partner
$81.00 per semester
$54.00 for summer
Children
$60.00 per semester
(under age of 24) $40.00 for summer
(one fee covers all children in household)
Fees can be prorated if joining mid-semester.
Children under 15 must be accompanied by their adult/primary member at all times.
For more information regarding memberships, contact the West Center at 803/323-2652