Legacy Program

Welcome to the Winthrop family! As a family member of a Winthrop graduate, you are continuing the Winthrop legacy. A legacy student is a child, grandchild, or sibling of a Winthrop alumnus who is seeking an undergraduate degree at Winthrop. 

Legacy Orientation Drop-In Legacy Orientation Drop-In Legacy Orientation Drop-In

 

Legacy Information Form

Help us keep track of your legacy lineage at Winthrop. Please complete the form if you are a currently enrolled student with a parent, grandparent or sibling who attended Winthrop. Thank you for making Winthrop a family tradition!

 

Signature Events

Legacy Commencement CelebrationThroughout your time at Winthrop, the Alumni Association will celebrate your commitment to Winthrop through signature events exclusively for legacy families, including:

  • Legacy Family Drop-In during Orientation to welcome incoming students and their families
  • Legacy Family Hospitality Zone on Family Day
  • Legacy Commencement Celebration for graduating seniors and their families

 

Legacy Family Hospitality Zone

Saturday, Oct. 3 | 2-4 p.m.
Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at the Stewart House

During Family Day, legacy students and their families are invited to join the Winthrop Alumni Association at the Legacy Family Hospitality Zone. Take a break, enjoy refreshments, explore the Alumni Center and connect with other legacy families! You'll have the opportunity to snap a family photo, make a legacy button and celebrate you family's connection to Winthrop.

Legacy students are children, grandchildren or siblings of Winthrop alumni. RSVP by Sunday, Sept. 27 to let us know you'll be joining us.

 

Digital Legacy Swag

Show your legacy pride with swag! Download legacy digital swag, a WUmoji, wallpaper and more! Click here to see the legacy digital swag options. 

 

Refer a Legacy

Do you have a potential legacy student in your family? If so, let us know! E-mail the Maggie McPherson, associate director of alumni engagement, at mcphersonm@winthrop.edu.