Honors College Application (pdf - 214 KB)
Freshman admission into the Honors College is based upon the applicant's high school GPA and essay. All admitted freshmen from South Carolina with a High School GPA of 4.25 or above, and out-of-state students with a High School GPA of 3.5 or above, will be invited to apply for Honors College admission. There are two ways to apply for the Honors College. The first is by indicating that you want to join the Honors College when completing your Winthrop application. If you do not indicate your interest on your Winthrop application, but you meet all requirements, you will be sent an inviation to apply to the Honors College. When invited, the applicant should complete the Honors College Application included with the letter of invitation, write a one-page essay on the topic below, and send them to the following e-mail addresses:
For the one-page essay requirement, please reflect on the significance of curiosity
and its relevance to your participation in the Honors College at Winthrop.
Letters of acceptance to the Honors College are mailed one week after materials are received.
All transfer students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 are invited to apply to the Honors College.
Upperclass Winthrop students who are interested in participating in the Honors College, and who have a GPA of 3.3 or above, are invited to apply to the College. If interested, please contact Dr. Nicholas Grossoehme.
