Think College Program
Admissions & Exit Criteria

Brandon, Matt, Jesse, Shanika, Stacie, Whitney and Taylor volunteering in Charlotte.
Admissions Criteria
- A documented intellectual disability with IQ between 45-75
- Age 18-25 at the time of admission
- Motivated to learn and benefit from participation in WTC Program
- Does not display significant maladaptive behaviors that would require extensive behavioral
support from others
- Must be able to transverse the university campus with minimal adult supervision
- Demonstrates communication skills adequate to interact on the WU campus
- Demonstrates socially acceptable behavior that allows a favorable experience on the
WU campus
- Expresses interest in living and working as independently as possible in their community
after completing the WTC program
- Transportation to and from campus is the responsibility of the participant and his/her
caregivers
Applications
See application on the "About Us" page.

Exit Criteria
Student completes the following certificate requirements:
- Completes an employment portfolio (resume, letters of recommendation, performance
evaluation from job sites, documentation of skills learned)
- Student and/or parent voluntarily withdraws from the program
- Program requirements are not met and student is withdrawn by Winthrop Think College
- Student's behavior becomes disruptive and/or aggressive preventing him/her from active
participation in postsecondary education or employment without extensive behavioral
support and supervision
- Within 2 years, the student earns at least 48 credits (at least 12 credits of courses
with traditional Winthrop students; up to 36 credits of internship or special topics
courses for Think College participants)

Ray, Raheem, Kenna, Mary and Chauncey at the Light It Up Blue event at Indian Land
Middle School.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition is $7,653 per semester in 2023-2024 and this includes the following:
- Student fees: activity fee, library fee, technology fee
- Twelve or more credits consisting of a combination of traditional Winthrop courses
taken at the audit level, individualized instruction courses specifically for WTC
students, and internships on/off campus.
- Peer mentoring in classes, in internships, and to facilitate involvement in recreational
activities and college life
- Guidance from Winthrop Think College staff to design, implement, and regularly evaluate
person-centered plans
For information on Housing Rates and Meal Plan Rates - click here
Any extra fees will be discussed prior to registration for WTC students.