Family Day is a Winthrop tradition that was started by President Shelton J. Phelps in 1936 and was later renewed in 2007 to become a fun-filled, engaging, and educational event for students and their families. Today, there are numerous activities that characterize life at Winthrop and in Rock Hill. Winthrop University and the Office of New Student & Family Programs are excited to invite you to attend Family Day 2020 on October 3! This event provides you the opportunity to visit with your student and take part in many events planned for your enjoyment.
While official Family Day festivities are on Saturday, we encourage you to explore Rock Hill and the surrounding area if you're in town before or after Family Day.
Family Day registration will open in early August. The registration fee for Family Day is $28.00 per person. Current students and children ages 8 and under are free, but still must be registered. Your registration fee covers all morning activities, the Eagle Family Picnic, most afternoon and evening activities (unless cost is otherwise listed), Family Day giveaways and goodies, supplies, and administrative costs. Registration will close September 23. In order to register late (after September 23), you will need to email familyprogramsGA@winthrop.edu. Please note that a $5.00 late fee will be applied to all late registrants.
Please note the deadline to cancel and receive a refund is September 28. All Family Day registration cancellations received in writing via email before that time will be honored and processed. Cancellations received on September 28 will not receive a refund as a result of costs incurred in Family Day planning and preparation.
You are considered registered for Family Day 2020 once you have completed the online registration and paid in full. Refunds will not be granted for no-shows. You are considered a no-show if you either do not show for Family Day, or have not notified our office via email of your cancellation by September 28.
Commemorate this exciting event by purchasing a Winthrop University Family Day T-Shirt for only $5.00 – $6.50! Special note about Family Day t-shirts: If you choose to order Family Day t-shirts but do not pick them up on Family Day, the deadline to pick them up at the NSFP office (248 DiGiorgio Campus Center) will be by 5:00 p.m. on December 1 of the same year. No refunds will be made for shirts not picked up by the deadline.
Your Family Day registration is not complete and you will not be able to attend Family Day until you have paid in full. After completing your online Family Day Registration, you will be given two options for payment: "Pay Now" or "Pay Later." Please note that there is no charge for your Winthrop student to attend Family Day.
Please note that only debit/credit cards or pre-paid credit cards are accepted through the payment portal. Cash and checks are not accepted.
Family members attending Family Day who arrive on the Friday before Family Day or choose to stay overnight will need to make any overnight arrangements. Parents and family members who are attending Family Day can view a list of hotels that give a Winthrop discount.
The Office of New Student & Family Programs (NSFP) works to create a welcoming and engaging campus experience for students and guests by striving to provide accessible and inclusive programming throughout the year. If you or your guest(s) require accommodations for use during Family Day, you will need to complete the Family Day accommodation form which will be linked in the registration process.
Directions to campus are available online. Family Day participants should park in the Founders Lot (gravel) at the corner of Alumni Drive and Founders Lane.
Other than certified service animals, pets and other animals are not permitted in
any building on Winthrop’s campus.
Please feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!