Transfer Students
Transfer Students
Definition: Students will be classified as a transfer applicant if they enrolled in a college
or university after graduating from high school.
The transfer process for international students is quick and easy! Many students elect
to begin their studies at another college or university and transfer to Winthrop to
earn an undergraduate degree. Winthrop University will process transfer applicants
for the summer, fall or spring semesters.
Winthrop University works with rolling admissions so students can apply any time of
the year!
Don’t wait to start your future. Apply now.
If needed, a paper version of our International Admissions Application can be found
here.
Winthrop does award scholarships to qualified transfer students!
Please see our Financial Aid page for
details on the scholarship requirements and award amounts. International
students are considered "Out-of-State" students, so please scroll
down to the "Out-of-State Awards" section. Students
who apply for admission will be automatically evaluated for these scholarships
during the admission process.
International Undergraduate Admissions Policy
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.
- 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 originally issued in English. All official documents must be sent directly from the issuing institution, examining
body, evaluation service or translation service to Winthrop University’s Office
of Undergraduate Admission.
- Undergraduate applicants (beginning freshmen and
transfer) 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
recommends a member of the National Association of Credential
Evaluation Services
(www.naces.org). The credential
evaluation report must be sent directly from the evaluation service to Winthrop
University’s Office of Admissions.
- 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.
-
Official documentation of English proficiency
(see specific English language requirements below);
- A non-refundable application fee of U.S. $60 must
accompany the application.
- A clear photocopy of identity page of passport
(to ensure correct spelling of applicant’s name and verification of birthdate).
English Language
Requirements
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 Admissions.
Winthrop
University requires one of the following scores to prove English language
proficiency:
- A TOEFL score of at least 520 paper-based or 68
internet-based.
- A band score of 6.0 on IELTS with no sub score
lower than 5.
- 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.
- SAT Critical Reading score of 480 or higher.
- Graduation from a high school where English is
the primary language of instruction.
- 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).
- 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.
Awarding of Transfer Credit:
The evaluation of transfer credit is conducted by the student services office of each academic area.
Upon acceptance, a copy of the college transcript(s) is forwarded to
the appropriate student services office as indicated by your choice of
degree program on the admissions application. Information on the
transfer of credit will be available to the student after an evaluation
has been completed.
Please consult Winthrop Universities undergraduate transfer credit policy for more information on transferring course credit to Winthrop University.
If you should have any further questions to the information displayed on this page
please contact the Office of Admissions.
Transfer credit will not be considered if all prior institutions are not listed on
this application. Winthrop University may request complete course descriptions or
course syllabi for all courses you have taken to allow for a full evaluation for transfer
of credit.
Additional requirements for transfer students from foreign institutions:
Transfer credit will not be considered if all prior institutions are not listed on
this application. You must submit an official course-by-course credential evaluation
to accompany official transcripts. The credential evaluation must be performed by
World Education Services (www.wes.org) or by an agency that is a member of NACES (www.naces.org).
Important Reminder:
In order for Winthrop to process an application and consider it for full undergraduate
admissions, we require students to submit all of their original
and official transcripts. For the purposes of
admissions and transfer credit, an official document is a document that
has been sent directly to Winthrop University in a sealed envelope from
the institution you attended or from the examining body.
These
transcripts have to be sent to us directly by the issuing institution.
Please ask that all original documents be sent to the following address:
Winthrop University
Office of Admissions, Joynes Hall
701 Oakland Avenue
Rock Hill, SC 29733, USA
Student Visa and Financial Guarantee
To receive the immigration document
required to obtain an F or J visa, all international students are
required to
provide evidence of financial support for one academic year at Winthrop.
Proof of funding for a year at Winthrop is not an admissions
requirement but a requirement of the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security. International students are required to complete a Statement of
Financial Responsibility and Affidavit of Support verifying proof of
funding. This document must indicate sufficient funds
to support your education and living expenses while studying in the
United States and be accompanied by an official bank letter or original
bank statements. Immigration documents
cannot be issued without this documentation.
Winthrop's International Center can provide information on the
Statement of Financial Responsibility and Affidavit of Support and costs for studying
at Winthrop.
If you have any additional questions about the F or J visa and your
immigration status while studying at Winthrop please contact the
International Center.
