Freshmen Students

Please note: To help expedite consideration of your application for admission, please submit all the required documentation listed below at your earliest opportunity.  Unfortunately, applications cannot be considered for admission until Winthrop University's Office of Admissions has received ALL required application materials.

1. Undergraduate applicants (beginning freshmen and transfers) must submit official transcripts, mark sheets and examination certificates in their native language for all secondary and/or postsecondary coursework, along with certified, literal (exact) English translations for documents not orginally issues in English.  All official documents must be sent directly from the issing institution, examing body, evaluation service or translation service to Winthrop University's Office of Undergraduate Admission.
   
   
2. All undergraduate applicants (new freshmen and transfers) must submit secondary and college or university credentials from non-U.S. institutions to a foreign credential evaluation agency for a course-by-course evaluation with grade point average calculation. Winthrop requires that the evaluation service be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services and must submit the credential evaluation report directly to Winthrop.
   
   The following NACES members have created custom portals for Winthrop students to obtain the course-by-course evaluations which will be sent directly to the university:
   
      A. The Evaluation Company (TEC)
      B.  Josef Silny & Associates, Inc
      C.  Educational Credential Evaluations
   
   
3. Official and original results of any standardized tests, such as SAT and ACT examinations (please note that SAT and ACT examinations are not required for international students but are highly recommended for potential scholarship eligibility). Standardized test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to Winthrop University's Office of Admissions.
   
   
4. Official documentation of English proficiency (see specific English language requirements below).
   
   
5. A non-refundable application fee of U.S. $60 must accompany the application.
   
   
6. A clear photocopy of identity page of passport (to ensure correct spelling of applicant's name and verification of birthdate).

Winthrop University requires proficiency in spoken and written English. This helps ensure that students who speak English as a second language are able to participate fully in the classroom and be successful members of the Winthrop community.  Official score reports for proof of English proficiency must be sent directly from the testing agency to Winthrop University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions. 

Winthrop University requires one of the following scores to prove English language proficiency:

1. A TOEFL score of at least 520 paper-based or 68 internet-based.
   
   
2. A band score of 6.0 on IELTS with no sub score lower than 5.
   
   
3. A Duolingo English Test score of 95
   
   
4. Successful completion of level 112 of the Intensive English for Academic Purposes Program from an ELS English Language Center. Please note that Winthrop must receive an official Academic Report and copy of the ELS Certificate directly from ELS.
   
   
5. SAT Evidenced Based Reading and Writing score of 480 or higher for freshmen applicants only.
   
   
6. Graduation from a high school where English is the primary language of instruction.
   
   
7. Successful completion of two semesters at an accredited US institution as a full-time student, and completion of two semesters of English composition with a grade of C- or higher (online English composition courses are not accepted).
   
   
8. Oxford ELLT score of 6 with no sub score below a  5. Use the following link and discount code WIN10 for 10% off.
   
   
9. Pearson PTE Academic and PTE Academic and PTE Academic Online score of 47 PTE Academic English test | Pearson PTE
   
   
10. International students from the following countries are exempt from the English Language Requirement: Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, India, Ireland, Islas Malvinas, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Montserrat, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St. Christopher & Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Virgin Islands, Western Samoa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

All application materials must be sent to us directly by the issuing institution.  Please ask that all original documents be sent to the following address: 

Electronically to: admissions@winthrop.edu

By mail to:
Winthrop University
Office of Admissions
Joynes Hall
Rock Hill, SC 29733, USA

Winthrop is one of only a few schools that awards advanced college course credit for scores of 4 or above on higher level International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations. A minimum score of 5 is required to receive credit for Math with Further Math's and Computing Studies.

To assist you in achieving your academic goals, Winthrop awards Advanced Placement (AP) credit for scores of 3 or above on Advanced Placement Tests (taken in conjunction with designated high school AP classes).

If you should have any further questions to the information displayed on this page please contact the The Office of Undergraduate Admissions. 

At Winthrop, you'll belong to a community of learners who want you to succeed, both academically and personally. And learning doesn't stop once you leave the classroom. Your studies will lead you to hands-on research internships, or international travel, making your years at Winthrop the most challenging and exciting time in your life!  When you graduate, you will be confident and ready to serve as a leader in the world beyond campus- and that world will be a better place because you were part of the Winthrop community.  Cambridge International Examination Guide