Housing & Meal Plans
Once you decide to come and study at Winthrop University you will then need to find a place to live while you are here. The two options are to live "on-campus" in one of Winthrop University's Residence Halls or to live "off-campus" in a rented apartment or house.
Freshman and sophomores have a two year commitment to live on campus. By living on campus, students have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to establish lifelong friendships, to participate in exciting activities and to feel truly connected to the University. The added convenience of living close to classes, dining and support services, make on-campus living at Winthrop the ideal environment to live, learn and lead. The campus is small and safe, so everything you need will be within easy walking distance.
Exceptions to the freshman and sophomore residency commitment may be made for married or non-traditional age freshman and for those who continue to live with parents or legal guardians while commuting to campus from 50 or fewer miles away. The residency requirement exemption must be formally approved by Residence Life prior to housing arrangements being made off-campus.
If you choose to live off-campus, there are several apartment complexes located within walking distance to Winthrop. If you need more information about off-campus accommodations please contact the International Center.
Fall 2012 Admitted Student
Winthrop University's Office of Residence Life has the best information for on-campus housing at Winthrop University. Please visit Residence Life's Frequently Asked Questions and Housing Forms and Information first for any questions you may have. You will receive your EaglesNest housing letter via email. This letter is from Residence Life and will specify what you need to do to register for on-campus housing. For your reference there are several links below that will be helpful in the housing application process.
Please make sure to follow the directions in the letter you receive from Residence Life. If you have any questions you can contact the International Center or Residence Life.
Living On Campus at Winthrop
Winthrop's residence hall experience is dedicated to the development of each resident student and is an essential part of the university's total educational experience. Deciding where to live is an important decision for an international student. Winthrop University's Department of Residence Life gives you the best and most important information you need to make a decision about your accommodations while studying at Winthrop. All new freshman and sophomore students have a residential committment of living on campus their first two years at Winthrop.
Due to the number of students living on campus at Winthrop, it is extremely important that you reserve a room on campus as soon as possible. Winthrop's Residence Life provides information on how to apply for housing on-campus under Frequently Asked Questions. If at any time you have questions about on-campus housing contact the International Center for assistance.
Types of Residence Halls at Winthrop
The different types of residence halls available at Winthrop can be seen in the Residence Life Advantage Magazine for 2012-2013. There are floor layouts and information on each possible living arrangment available at Winthrop University.
All of the items you need for living on or off-campus you can purchase once you arrive at Winthrop. If you will live on-campus, it is our goal to get your housing assignment and packet to you prior to your arrival at Winthrop. In this packet will be information on how to order bed-linens prior to your arrival if you are interested in doing so. Also, there are several area stores such as Wal-Mart and Target where you can purchase the desired items.
Please visit Winthrop University's Residence Life Department for more information on the different residence halls and their amenities.
Campus Dining
When it comes to dining, Winthrop students have plenty of to choose from in all the campus’ many dining locations.
For cost information on rooms and meal plans you can contact the Department of Residence Life.
Please contact the International Center with any questions you may have. Thank you.
