Transfer Admissions | Winthrop University

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Fall 2026 Application Opens January 2026
Spring 2027 Application Opens August 2026

Getting Started

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Review our admissions requirements for transfer students. Use our Transfer Credit Evaluator to estimate how many of your credits will transfer and discover degree programs that might be a great fit for you.

Admissions Requirements Transfer Credit Evaluator

Getting to Know Us

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At Winthrop, we are a close-knit campus community and we take pride in really getting to know you. So, it's only fitting that you get to know us. You can attend a virtual event or info session, come for an on-campus tour, take our virtual tour, chat with a counselor or current student, and check out our social media (@winthropadmissions and @winthropu)...or all of the above!

Transfer Info Sessions Virtual Tour & Visit Options

Academic Pathway Partnerships

Winthrop University has teamed up with some of South Carolina's community colleges to create academic pathways for students who choose to start there and then transfer to Winthrop to make the transition between institutions a breeze. A variety of Winthrop majors have outlined pathways for the community college coursework that's recommended for the smoothest transfer process. Click on your school below to find out more!

Central Piedmont Community College

CPCC and Winthrop have partnered to offer several academic pathways.

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Greenville Technical College

GTC and Winthrop have partnered to offer several academic pathways.

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Spartanburg Community College

SCC and Winthrop have partnered to offer several academic pathways.

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York Technical College

YTC and Winthrop have partnered to offer several academic pathways.

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Winthrop Bridge Program

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The Winthrop Bridge program is an agreement between York Technical College and Winthrop University to provide a seamless transfer to Winthrop to earn your bachelor’s degree, after completing the first two years of your associate degree at York Tech and attaining at least a 2.0 GPA.

After gaining admission to York Technical College, students must apply and be selected for the Winthrop Bridge Program to participate.

Bridge Program

Upcoming Events and Important Dates

Decisions for non-freshman applicants (transfer, second undergraduate, non-degree, dual enrollment, or readmit) will be made on a rolling basis after a complete review of your application (may take up to three weeks from the time all required materials have been received).

Check your Winthrop Admissions Portal to view the status of your application and if any required materials are still needed. Decisions will be mailed to your home address and can also be viewed in the portal.

Application, Orientation and Scholarship Dates

Transfer Orientation is a required experience that is fully virtual in real time for sessions B and D, and in-person for sessions C and E. When you register, you'll select which session you plan to attend.

You will receive a couple e-mails in the days leading up to your session that will provide you with information to prepare for your orientation session. Those attending session N, the evening before orientation you will receive an e-mail that will include the link to join virtually along with other details. All students must adhere to webcam and mic requirements, as well as our Virtual Event Attendance Guide.

If you prefer to attend orientation in person, you will want to register for session C or E, scheduled for June 23 or August 6. During in person orientation, you will register for your classes and have a class schedule when you leave campus. Students enrolling for spring 2026, you can attend an in-person session A, on January 9, 2026.

Orientation Dates: (More info coming soon)