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Welcome home! All new students who will be living on campus will check in at this time. Find more information on Residence Life's Move-In site.
Portfolio Review for Design & Fine Arts majors who need studio work evaluated from AP, IB, dual enrollment or other transfer studio courses. Contact finearts@winthrop.edu with questions.
College of Visual & Performing Arts
All new and returning transfer students are invited. During dinner, transfer students will have the opportunity to have dinner with the Transfer Orientation Leader & Mentors (TOLM) and reconnect. Meal plans are in effect. Students who do not have a meal plan will pay the regular Thomson dinner fee.
University College Academic Advising
All first-year commuter students should plan to attend this session before First Night Winthrop. Freshmen will be on time to First Night Winthrop, so please let your Peer Mentor know that you plan to attend.
Students will receive Welcome Week booklets, as well as learn tips and tricks to getting the most out of the commuter experience at Winthrop. You'll also hear from upperclassmen who commuted to campus their first year at Winthrop as well. They'll talk about the strengths and the struggles of living off campus and all about their experience.
Office of New Student & Family Programs, Student Life
Come out and meet your new neighbors. You'll also meet your Resident Assistant (RA), your #1 resource in your residence hall. Get to know them - they're here for you! You are responsible for all information given during Floor Meetings.
Get to know your fellow transfer students while participating in some friendly competition! Join a team of up to six competitors and take on various trivia categories ranging from general knowledge to pop culture as you compete for prizes. New and returning transfer students are invited!
University College Academic Advising
Welcome to night one of the 261 days of your First Year Experience!
Tonight you will make memories with more than 1,000 peers. Begin your 261 day journey to make each day count. You will begin creating lasting bonds with your FYE Peer Mentor, ACAD 101 faculty, and classmates. ACAD 101 sections will meet in an assigned classroom (listed below) before continuing to the West Center.
First Night Classroom Locations
Please see below for classroom locations, based on your section of ACAD 101. If you are unsure which section of ACAD you are in, view your course schedule in Wingspan. Your section number will be in the XXX spots as seen here: ACAD 101-XXX. If you're unsure of how to get to your classroom, your Orientation Leader or Peer Mentor can help!
Office of First Year Experience, Office of New Student & Family Programs
At the conclusion of First Night Winthrop, make your way to DIGS Campus Green to celebrate your first full night as a Winthrop Eagle. Share food and music with new peers and end the evening looking forward to all that is in store for the 261 days ahead.
Be sure to use the #261FYE to capture each moment of your first-year experience. All new students – freshmen and transfers – are welcome to join the fun!
Office of First Year Experience
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