While Winthrop's campus is closed in compliance with state and national guidelines for COVID-19, our dedicated Admissions team is available to help you. To speak with someone from Admissions, please call 803-323-2191 between the hours of 9am-3pm (Monday-Friday) or email any questions to Admissions@winthrop.edu. The health and safety of our staff and students is of the utmost importance so we will do our best to be available for you as long as we can.
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Welcome! We are glad you are interested in taking classes at Winthrop University. Under the provisions of Section 59-111-320 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, state supported colleges and universities are authorized to permit legal residents of South Carolina who have attained the age of 60 to attend classes for credit or noncredit purposes on a space available basis without the required payment of tuition, if these persons meet admission and other standards deemed appropriate by the college or university.
A senior citizen is responsible for paying for a parking permit, as well as paying for any lab fees associated with courses, book purchases, and/or other course fees. Senior citizens participating in this program will be permitted to register for classes when the semester begins, and can only enroll in classes where there are open seats available.
The Resource Center for Adult Students is the first stop for Senior Citizens who are considering taking classes at Winthrop. You can contact the director of the Resource Center at 803/323-4784 or stop by room 108 in Dinkins Hall. Below is additional information about Graduate studies at Winthrop University.
Degree- or Certificate-Seeking Student Admission Requirements
Non-Degree Admission Requirements
Resource Center for Adult Students
Guide to taking Graduate Classes (pdf - 702 kb)