Frequently Asked Questions

Transfer students are encouraged to apply at the beginning of their final semester or quarter of attendance at their present institution. 

Yes if... 

• You have less than 30 credit hours at the time of admission. 
• You graduated from a South Carolina high school (or GED) and wish to be considered for the LIFE scholarship. 
• If in doubt—send it!  

No, transfer students are allowed one semester of in progress courses. After you complete those courses, you will send us a final official transcript.  

Each academic college will evaluate all transfer credits with final grades of "C-" or better from an accredited institution during your Transfer Student Orientation. For an Informal Credit Evaluation, prior to Orientation, please use our Transfer Credit Evaluator.

You can also visit www.sctrac.org to search for course equivalencies that have been recognized from both in- and out-of-state institutions. 

Decisions for non-freshman applicants (transfer, second undergraduate, non-degree, dual-enrollment, or readmit) will be released on a rolling basis after a complete review of your application file. This can take up to three weeks from the time all of your required materials have been received. Check your Winthrop Admissions Portal to see if any required materials are outstanding. 

Decisions will be mailed to your home address and can be viewed in your Winthrop Admissions Portal. 

If you have already completed the FAFSA for the academic year in which you plan to enroll at Winthrop, but did not list Winthrop as one of the schools that should receive your information, you should do the following: 

• Access the FAFSA online. From the third column of the FAFSA homepage under the 'FAFSA Follow-up' section click on 'Add or Delete a School Code' and follow the instructions. 

If you are transferring to Winthrop University for spring or summer and your previous institution awarded you federal student aid for the spring and/or summer, you should contact the financial aid office at your previous school to cancel your spring and/or summer financial aid awards. We will not be able to award you federal student aid for the spring and/or summer until your previous institution cancels your award for spring/summer. 

The Office of Admissions will evaluate your eligibility for SC LIFE/HOPE scholarship once we receive the following:

• Final College Transcript
• Final High School Transcript
• SC Residency Form

Learn more about maintaining eligibility for SC Scholarships and Grants.

Transfer students may choose to live on–campus on a space available basis.   
Transfer students must be admitted and have their enrollment deposit paid before they can be considered for on-campus housing.

Learn more about Residence Life’s Two-Year Live on Requirement Exemption Policy. 

Winthrop’s Residence Life team has put together a comprehensive guide to help you successfully transition to off campus living. 

Course Availability: Ensure that the classes you are interested in are available by checking the Course Catalog. 

Financial Responsibility: Financial aid packages for the 2025-2026 academic year begin in August 2025, meaning limited aid may be available for summer classes. Find more information about funding Summer Courses at Winthrop here. 

Steps to register for summer courses at Winthrop University: 

1. Gain admission to Winthrop University – admissions decisions are released on the 1st and 15th of every month.
2. Submit your enrollment deposit to secure your spot.
3. Register for a transfer orientation session.
4. Schedule an appointment with your Director of Student Services to ensure you're registering for the correct courses.

Learn more about VA Education Benefits

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