New Student Orientation
Orientation is a program that is designed to assist new students and their families in adjusting to life as a student at Winthrop University. The program promotes discussion among parents, new students, continuing students, and faculty and staff on the expectations and perceptions of the campus community.
Orientation for Fall Students
Freshman Orientation is a required two-day overnight program beginning at 8 a.m. on day one with scheduled activities and ending at approximately 4:30 p.m. on day two. During orientation, students are paired with an orientation leader to receive first-hand information and experiences. Freshmen will meet other freshmen, stay in a residence hall, meet and plan their fall schedule with an academic adviser, and register for classes.
Family members are encouraged to take advantage of Family Orientation. Family Orientation occurs the first day of Freshman Orientation. Activities are planned to help parents and family members learn about campus services, meet campus administrators, and other new families.
A detailed freshman orientation schedule will be available in March 2012.
Transfer Orientation is a one-day program beginning at 8 a.m. and ending around 4:00 p.m. The session includes experiences designed to allow students to learn about resources, complete course evaluations, meet with academic advisers, and register for classes. Transfer Orientation Leaders are paired with groups of students to assist them with their transition to Winthrop University.
A detailed transfer orientation schedule will be available in March 2012.
Orientation Parking
Parking for orientation is in the gravel lot at the corner of Alumni Drive and Founders Lane.
Spring Orientation all students entering in the spring are required to attend the one-day Orientation session offered on January 6, 2012. Students will have the opportunity to meet Winthrop faculty, staff, and fellow students at this Orientation as well as meet their advisors and register for classes. Click here for more information on Spring Orientation.
Registration for Orientation coming soon