The Dual Enrollment Program at Winthrop University offers high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school as they explore their interests by taking college-level courses. Dual credit courses allow students to earn both high school credit toward graduation and college credit for the same course.
Winthrop's Dual Enrollment Program is open to any rising or current junior or senior in high school with a 3.0 or greater GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Winthrop offers hundreds of courses across over 45 majors. View our course catalog for course descriptions and prerequisites. Most courses are available to Dual Enrollment students meeting prerequisites and accepted into the Dual Enrollment program.
Both types of courses are available to Dual Enrollment students. We encourage students to select the instructional type that works best for both their learning style and schedule.
There is no fee to apply to Winthrop's Dual Enrollment program.
NO! Winthrop classes are on a different schedule than K-12 schools. Pay close attention to start and end dates on the registration calendar as well as differences in holidays. We do not have teacher workdays at Winthrop.
While Dual Enrollment students may have accommodations, this is NOT automatic. You must request all accommodations through Winthrop's Office of Accessibility. We recommend doing this before classes begin.
Students may take up to six credit hours their first semester (i.e., two 3 credit hour courses). Returning students may take up to ten credit hours in a semester.
The program cost for Winthrop's Dual Enrollment courses is $495 for in-state participants and $545 for out-of-state (for every 1-4 credit hours). This includes tuition and fees as well as access to the benefits and resources available to a Winthrop student. The $495/$545 does NOT cover parking, course materials such as textbooks, or individual course fees.
Because Winthrop is a four-year institution, lottery funds cannot be used to cover the dual enrollment program costs.
Winthrop has Dual Credit partnerships with local high schools where students may earn credit in Dual Enrollment courses for both high school and toward their college degree. Please talk with your high school counselor about this opportunity. Visit Winthrop Dual Credit Partnerships for a list of current high school partnerships.
The registration link to attend Eagle Prep Night will be sent to the student's e-mail address with admission to the program.
Yes, Eagle Prep Night is a required orientation for all first time Dual Enrollment students.
We recommend applying for the Dual Enrollment program as early in the process as possible. The Dual Enrollment application opens October 1 and January 3.
If you are taking a course on campus, you will need a parking pass. Before classes start, students should acquire a parking permit through the Winthrop University Police Department by submitting a request through their Wingspan account or by visiting the Good Building on campus. Students will purchase a "commuter" permit and must park in designated areas (PDF - 803KB).
Keep transportation in mind when choosing classes—allow plenty of time to get to and from school or other activities.
Having a Winthrop student ID has many perks including entry into athletic and cultural events, West Center access, academic support services, Dacus Library access, discounts at local businesses, and much more. Your first Winthrop ID is free.
Computing and Information Technology produces Winthrop ID cards. Once you are admitted to the Dual Enrollment program and you have a Winthrop student ID number, follow the directions on the technology webpage for obtaining your ID card. First time Dual Enrollment students can have their card made immediately prior to student/family orientation.
Credit is earned by completing a course with a grade of ‘C' or higher and that credit will transfer to public South Carolina institutions provided the course is listed on the list of SC Universally Transferrable Courses.
If you are planning to attend a private institution or public institution outside of South Carolina, you need to contact that school directly to see how the course credit will be accepted toward their degree requirements.
Your first step is to reach out to your professor for help (in-person before/after class or during office hours, by e-mail, or phone). If you need additional help, you also have access to a unique set of support services since you're a Winthrop student such as:
If you are taking the course for dual credit, you must first obtain permission from your high school to pursue dropping or withdrawing from the course.
Visit the Registrar's Calendar for important deadlines for fee adjustments.
Dropping a course before the drop deadline allows you to remove the course from your schedule without penalty. Withdrawal from a course means the course will remain on your transcript with the grade you earned at time of withdrawal.
Visit Winthrop's Five-Year Calendar for drop and withdrawal deadlines.
Winthrop's Dual Enrollment courses are available in-person on Winthrop's campus or online. Classes are taught by Winthrop University professors, and you will be in class alongside Winthrop undergraduate students. You benefit from being among other curious learners, in a community that is small enough that you and your success matter, yet large enough to experience diversity of thought and opportunities.
