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2019 Schedule

Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday

The Fun Doesn't Stop

 

Monday, August 19, 2019

 

Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | West Center

Mandatory Event for Freshmen

The Student Alumni Council (SAC) will share with you Winthrop's rich history and the distinct characteristics that make Winthrop a university unlike any other. Every new Eagle will pick up a Garnet and Gold traditions book and use it to guide through the session. 
Freshmen will receive their Blue Line Shirts immediately following this session in the Commuter Lounge. Make sure to wear your Blue Line Shirt to Convocation! 

Student Alumni Council, Alumni Association, Office of New Student & Family Programs

 

Transfer & Adult Student Meeting

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Tillman Hall Auditorium

Mandatory Event for New Transfer & Adult Students

Every student's path to Winthrop is unique. We're glad you found your way to our campus. Join current transfer and adult students, along with campus leaders, as we teach you what it means to be a Winthrop Eagle! Transfer and adult students will learn about the campus opportunities available to meet their unique needs. 
At this event, you will receive your Blue Line Shirt. Make sure to wear your Blue Line Shirt to Convocation!

Military, Adult, & Transfer Services

 

Meet Your Peer Mentor

10:30 - 10:45 a.m. | Winthrop Coliseum

Mandatory Event for Freshmen

All freshmen should meet up with their Peer Mentor at the Coliseum at 10:30 a.m. to prepare for Convocation. Make sure to wear your Blue Line Shirt to Convocation!

Whether you ride, bike, or walk to the Coliseum, make sure to arrive on time. If you need help exploring these options, talk to your Peer Mentor. 
Ways to get to the Coliseum:

• Walk: The Coliseum is about 1 mile from main campus. Just head straight down Eden Terrace from Winthrop. It's a nice walk through a shady Rock Hill neighborhood. Grab a friend to chat with on the way.
• Drive: If you have a vehicle, drive to the Coliseum by travelling down Eden Terrace or Cherry Road. See below for parking information.
• Ride: If you have a friend who has a car, ride with them! Help them to park in the correct place by viewing the information below.
• Bike: Ride your bike or one of the yellow bikes from Rock Hill's bike share program. There are 2 bike hubs on campus: in front of Richardson/Wofford and in front of DIGS.
• Take the Bus: Make your way to the Coliseum by taking one of the My Ride Buses. Please note that this is not the quickest way to the Coliseum, and you are expected to be on time.

Parking at the Coliseum: 

• All students should park on the west side of the Coliseum, across from the Tennis Complex.
• All faculty/staff should park on the east side of the Coliseum.

Please see ACAD 101 section seating locations below:

• Seating Section #125: 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009
• Seating Section #124: 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, 018, 019, 020, 021
• Seating Section #123: 022, 023, 024, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029, 030, 031, 032, 033, 034, 035, 036
• Seating Section #122: 037, 038, 039, 040, 041, 042, 043, 044, 045, 046, 047, 048
• Seating Section #121: 070, 080, 081, 082, H001, H002, H003, H004, H005
• New transfer students: New transfer students should sit with their Transfer Orientation Leader & Mentor (TOLM) by locating their welcome sign in the Coliseum.

 

Convocation

10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Winthrop Coliseum

Mandatory Event for Freshmen
Mandatory Event for New Transfer & Adult Students
Upperclassmen are encouraged to attend.

Make sure to wear your Blue Line t-shirt.

Convocation is a tradition dating to the presidency of Winthrop's founder, David Bancroft Johnson, and is held the first day of classes each new academic year. Today, President Daniel F. Mahony convenes members of the 134th new student class of freshmen and incoming transfer students to provide them with an official welcome to the campus community. 

Consider wearing sunscreen as part of the day will be outside. 

Ways to get to the Coliseum:

• Walk: The Coliseum is about 1 mile from main campus. Just head straight down Eden Terrace from Winthrop. It's a nice walk through a shady Rock Hill neighborhood. Grab a friend to chat with on the way.
• Drive: If you have a vehicle, drive to the Coliseum by travelling down Eden Terrace or Cherry Road. See below for parking information.
• Ride: If you have a friend who has a car, ride with them! Help them to park in the correct place by viewing the information below.
• Bike: Ride your bike or one of the yellow bikes from Rock Hill's bike share program. There are 2 bike hubs on campus: in front of Richardson/Wofford and in front of DIGS.
• Take the Bus: Make your way to the Coliseum by taking one of the My Ride Buses. Please note that this is not the quickest way to the Coliseum, and you are expected to be on time.

Parking at the Coliseum: 

• All students should park on the west side of the Coliseum, across from the Tennis Complex.
• All faculty/staff should park on the east side of the Coliseum.

Please see ACAD 101 section seating locations below:

• Seating Section #125: 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009
• Seating Section #124: 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, 018, 019, 020, 021
• Seating Section #123: 022, 023, 024, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029, 030, 031, 032, 033, 034, 035, 036
• Seating Section #122: 037, 038, 039, 040, 041, 042, 043, 044, 045, 046, 047, 048
• Seating Section #121: 070, 080, 081, 082, H001, H002, H003, H004, H005
• New transfer students: New transfer students should sit with their Transfer Orientation Leader & Mentor (TOLM) by locating their welcome sign in the Coliseum.

 

Convocation Picnic

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Winthrop Coliseum

Student groups, churches, and civic organizations will provide information on opportunities to get involved on campus and in the Rock Hill community. Take advantage of all that the Convocation Picnic has to offer! 

Also, come out and create your own name art and personalized cell phone stand, sponsored by DSU! 

 

Dance Technique Placement Class

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | 235 Johnson Hall

This placement class is for dance majors, minors and any other students with dance experience interested in taking a dance major level technique course. 

College of Visual & Performing Arts 

 

Assemblies with Academic Colleges

2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Locations Listed Below

Mandatory Event for Freshmen
Mandatory Event for New Transfer & Adult Students

Assemblies are based on Academic College. If you're unsure where your major fits, ask your Peer Mentor or TOLM.

College of Arts & Sciences
Location: Tillman Hall Auditorium 
Dean Takita Sumter will welcome students to the College of Arts & Science (CAS) and discuss the distinctive qualities of CAS programs. Each student will then meet with faculty and students in his or her major.

College of Business Administration
Location: Whitton Auditorium, Carroll Hall 
Dean P.N. Saksena will welcome students and highlight the programs and goals of the College of Business. Department chairs will discuss the variety of professional development activities that make students successful. Students will then meet with their advisors/mentors and department representatives.

College of Education
Location: Richardson Ballroom, DIGS 
Dean Jennie Rakestraw will welcome students and share the mission and goals of the Richard W. Riley College of Education. The session will be followed by separate meetings, by major, with faculty and department chairs.

College of Visual & Performing Arts
Location: Johnson Hall Theatre 
Dean Jeffrey Bellantoni will welcome Visual & Performing Arts majors as they meet with the faculty and department chairs in their specific area of study to discuss program goals and upcoming events for the academic year.

University College
Location: Tuttle Dining Room, McBryde Hall 
Dean Gloria Jones will welcome students to University College and discuss the resources available to help student make informed decisions about majors.

Not sure which Academic College you're in? Ask your Peer Mentor or TOLM?

 

Fall Semester Courses Begin at 5:00 p.m.

Based on your class schedule

Mandatory Event for All Students

It's time to get to work! Start the semester off strong. Use your resources. Ask for help when you need to.

You've got this!

Fall classes begin Monday, August 19 at 5 p.m. If you are registered for a class scheduled earlier than 5 p.m. on Mondays, that class won't meet until the next classtime (for instance, the first class would actually be Wednesday, August 21 if it is a Monday/Wednesday or Monday/Wednesday/Friday class). If you have questions about when your class meets, reach out to your Orientation Leader, Transfer Orientation Leader & Mentor, Peer Mentor, or Resident Assistant.

 

Women's Soccer vs. Queens University EXH

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Eagle Field, Winthrop Farm

Family-Friendly Event

Cheer on your Winthrop Eagles! 

Winthrop Athletics

 

(Monday, August 19, 2019)

 

2019 Schedule

Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday

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