Dual Enrollment

Start Your Future Now!

You don't have to wait... dual enrollment at Winthrop University provides an opportunity for academically strong secondary students to take college courses for either credit at the high school or college level OR to start building college for use upon entering a post-secondary institution.

Important Dates

• Coming Soon

Getting Started

1. Do you qualify?  If you answer yes to the three questions below -
   YOU Qualify!
   - Current/rising a high school junior or senior?
   - 3.0 GPA on the SC Uniform Grading Scale?
   - 22 ACT or 1050 SAT score (or equivalent PreACT/PSAT)?
    
2. Look through the course offerings for the upcoming year.
    
3. Talk to your school counselor (if applicable) about course possibilities/appropriate options.
    
4. Know the difference between dual enrollment and dual credit (see Parent FAQ #10).
    
5. APPLY as a Winthrop dual enrollment student.
    
6. Once accepted, register for desired courses (up to 6 hours).
    
7. Attend family orientation (info will be sent by email; required for first time students/parents).

Program Costs

The dual enrollment program cost is just $495 per course ($545 for out-of-state participants). This includes tuition and fees, but DOES NOT include specific course fees and required materials such as textbooks or parking.  Students are billed after registering for courses.

Quick Links and Forms

• Brochure
• Course Listing
• FAQs - (Students) (Parents and Family)
• Overview Presentation
• Permission and Verification Form
• Permission Form for RETURNING Students (required each semester)
• Program Application
• Application Instructions for New Students
• Registration Information

Program Contacts

Dr. Robert Prickett
Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Winthrop University
prickettr@winthrop.edu
803/323-3554 

Amanda James
Winthrop Admissions
jamesa@winthrop.edu
803-323-2191