Office of Nationally Competitive Awards (ONCA)

Contact Us

If you have general questions about national awards or the advising process: 

• Email us anytime
• Drop by Dinkins 222 or call 803-323-3906 when the office is open Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  
• Attend an information session
• Check the award listings to find out more about different types of awards

Dr. Leslie Bickford advises students interested in national awards by appointment only, and her availability changes with her teaching schedule each semester.

• Dr. Bickford will be available for ONCA advising appointments on the following days/times during Spring 2020: Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00-3:00 PM; Thursdays 8:00-10:30 AM; and Fridays 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. If you are unavailable during Dr. Bickford's office hours, please contact us. She may have limited availability to advise you at other times or by email or phone.
• To request a first-time appointment with Dr. Bickford, please submit a Student Information Form. You will then receive a link to book an appointment during her ONCA advising hours.
• If you have met with Dr. Bickford before and are currently working on an application, please schedule a follow-up appointment using the booking link.

We look forward to working with you!

Dr. Leslie Bickford, Director

Mrs. Samantha Kroft, Program Assistant

ONCA
Dinkins 222
University College
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC 29733
803-323-3906