Pre-Major Advising

Whether you are totally unsure of your future major or simply trying to decide between two fields of study, you can work toward your educational goals as a pre-major at Winthrop University.

A part of University College, the Pre-Major Advising Center, located in 106 Kinard Hall, provides academic advice and assistance to entering students who do not wish to initially declare a major at Winthrop.  Faculty advisors throughout the College of Arts and Sciences are available to provide help with academic concerns, including answering questions about course schedules, dropping courses, transfer of credit, and petitions.  The center is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and may be reached by contacting (803)323-2183 or by email at casstudentserv@winthrop.edu. 

Pre-major students should follow the General Education Distribution Requirements in selecting courses to take each semester.  Approved courses for these requirements are listed in the Undergraduate Catalog or online at www.winthrop.edu/recandreg/catalogs/online.htm.  In addition, Degree Checklists provide a tool for pre-majors to use in monitoring progress toward completion of the General Education Requirements.  Copies of the Degree Checklists are available in the College of Arts and Sciences Office of Student Services, Kinard Hall 106, or online through the Alphabetical Listing of Majors.

Pre-Major Degree Checklist 2008-2009

Degree Checklists (2003-2008)

The Touchstone Program is Winthrop University’s distinctive foundational academic experience. Students employ courses ranging from 46 to 58 credit hours to achieve their Touchstone Goals. Click here to see courses approved for the Touchstone Program (sometimes referred to as General Education Distribution Requirements). 

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