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 to start building college credit for use upon entering a post-secondary institution.

Want to learn more about Dual Enrollment?

Join us for a Dual Enrollment Information Session!
See the flyer to learn more and click the button below to register today!

Important Dates

• Apply now for Spring!
• Registration for Spring 2020 opens December 2!  Visit the  course offerings page for details.  Students MUST complete the interest survey and receive approval before registering.

Getting Started

1. Do you qualify?  If you answer yes to the three questions below -
   YOU Qualify!
   - Current/rising 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 chosen semester.
    
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/semester).
    
7. Attend "Eagle Prep Night" at Winthrop (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
• Program Application
• Application Instructions for New Students
• Registration Information

Returning Students

• Permission Form for RETURNING Students (required each semester)

Program Contacts

Erica Panton Pre-College Programs Office                   pantone@winthrop.edu 803-323-4890 803-323-2236 (fax)

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