We are excited you are part of our community! Welcome Week at Winthrop is one of our biggest and best traditions. It's the official kick-off to the academic year. Upperclassmen and new students are encouraged to take advantage of all that Welcome Week has to offer - meet friends, get engaged, and find something new to try!
The events and activities planned during Welcome Week are designed to be informative, engaging, and fun. Some sessions provide strategies and tips for academic success, while others help you identify resources and opportunities for involvement on campus. Still other activities offer opportunities for entertainment and making new friends, as well as earning Cultural Events credit. The DiGiorgio Student Union (DSU) sponsors many of the Welcome Week activities, and there are Signature Welcome Week events as well.
All students are expected to attend the mandatory events listed on the schedule (as they apply). These events are designed to help you be successful at Winthrop. You may fall into one or two of the mandatory events categories (i.e. a freshman who is also a residential student or a transfer student who is a residential student). Please be mindful and read your events fully.
We invite you to take part in all that Welcome Week has to offer and are so glad to have you here as a contributing member of the Winthrop Community!
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the Office of New Student and Family Programs by e-mail at Orientation@winthrop.edu. We look forward to seeing you at Welcome Week events, and welcome to Winthrop!
Students interested in auditioning for an instrumental music ensemble should contact Dr. Lorrie Crochet (crochetl@winthrop.edu) before classes begin. A prepared piece is suggested by not mandatory for the audition process.
Students interested in auditioning for a choral ensemble should sign up for an audition time at Winthrop University Choirs: Choral Placement 2022. Contact Dr. Jeremy Mims (mimsj@winthrop.edu) with questions. Schedules will be posted in the main hallway of the Conservatory of Music. A prepared piece is suggested but not mandatory for the audition process.
“The thing I enjoyed the most was going to events with my friends. Welcome Week was one of the best experiences because it made the first week fun and not as nerve-racking as it could’ve been. The events around campus also helped me to find clubs and orgs that I liked.”
Junior, Early Childhood Education major from Greenville, South Carolina
“I really enjoy Convocation. It allows us to feel connected with not only the campus but also the community because so many people from Rock Hill come out to get us involved and to give us information about what’s going on.”
Freshman, Biology major from Camden, South Carolina
“I remember my new friends and I went to a salsa show DSU event, and I danced the whole time. I was so happy to attend my first Winthrop event, and I had a great time!”
Junior, Elementary Education major from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
"My roommate, now best friend, and I stayed in, decorated our room, and watched movies with pizza. It was the best thing. I also enjoyed First Night because I was able to meet my professor and the other freshmen in my class. I love Welcome Week!”
Sophomore, Elementary Education major from Florence, South Carolina
#1 - Have each other's backs! Look out for each other, take care of each other, and be
an active bystander. If you see a potential problem, step up and do something about it.
For students living on campus or those living off campus with a roommate - here are some ways to ensure a healthy start to your roommate relationship:
Lastly, reach out if you find yourself getting to a point where you don't know where to go next. For on campus students, your Resident Assistant is a great resource to help mediate roommate issues. For commuter students, reach out to your Peer Mentor, Orientation Leader, or the Dean of Students Office for guidance. Happy Rooming!
