You should know...
See Payment Methods for more details
Your course schedule may be dropped if satisfactory payment arrangements are not made by the Fee Payment Deadline.
Consider enrolling in a payment plan to protect your course schedule
Payment Plans are offered by Winthrop before the semester begins and usually up to the Fee Payment Deadline
Enroll in the Account Portal via Wingspan> Account Details card> Account Portal> Enroll in a Payment Plan
Student accounts are updated daily in the account portal and may view the information at any time
Access via Wingspan > Account Details card > Account Portal
You may access your full account details including dates and individual items by clicking View Activity, then select a term and expand items for details
Parents and others must be set up as an Authorized User to make online payments on behalf of a student
The student must set up parents and others as authorized user(s) in their Account Portal for others to view the student online account summary
Payment may be made at the Cashiers Office (22 Tillman Hall) with either cash or personal check
The Cashiers Office cannot accept credit or debit cards for payment in office or over the phone
We accept Credit/Debit or Electronic Check (E-Check) payments online only
For personal check or money order, make payable to: Winthrop University. Memo student's ID (W#)
The check should be mailed to: Winthrop University, Cashiers Office, 22 Tillman Hall, Rock Hill, SC 29733
Please review the tuition adjustment schedule before deciding to drop course(s) after the Last Day to Add/Drop. The schedule is updated before each semester begins!
When looking at the adjustment table, the date below the percentage indicates the final day to receive that associated percentage of reimbursement.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions SAS@winthrop.edu
| July 15 |
First Fall eBills are sent to students’ Winthrop emails Payment Plans open for enrollment! Your current account may be viewed at any time through the Account Portal in Wingspan - Account Details card. There, you may also enroll in a payment plan during the enrollment window. |
| August 3 |
Schedule Protection Activated All student accounts will show as unprotected until activation |
| Wednesday, August 12 at 2:00pm |
Fee Payment Deadline (for ALL registered students) Classes will be dropped for non-payment after the fee payment deadline |
| August 18 |
Refund Processing begins Make sure you've set up direct deposit for refunds |
| August 24 at 5:00pm |
First day of class (evening only) |
| August 28 |
Last day to Add/Drop Ensure you review the Tuition Adjustment Schedule (see above) if you're considering dropping a course after this day! |
| Friday, August 28th at 2:00pm |
Fee Payment Deadline for New and Transfer students (and/or Students who registered late) Classes will be dropped for non-payment after the fee payment deadline |
| August 31 |
Last day to opt-out of the Eagle Books Course Material Program |
| October |
**Financial Aid that has not been disbursed is no longer considered anticipated and will not be reflected on the students account. This is likely due to incomplete requirements (contact Financial Aid via finaid@winthrop.edu // 803/323-2189). Students on a payment plan may see significantly increased payments due until their Financial Aid is disbursed. |
| October 28 |
Course W/D Deadline |
| November 4 |
Early Registration for Spring begins |
| November 13 |
Spring charges added to student account and first Spring eBills sent to students’ Winthrop emails Payment Plans open for enrollment! Your current account may be viewed at any time through the Account Portal in Wingspan - Account Details card. There, you may also enroll in a payment plan during the enrollment window. |
| Wednesday, December 3rd at 2:00pm |
Fee Payment Deadline (for ALL registered students) Classes will be dropped for non-payment after the fee payment deadline |
| January 7 |
Refund Processing begins |
| January 11th |
First day of class |
| January 15th |
Last day to Add/Drop Ensure you review the Tuition Adjustment Schedule (see above) if you're considering dropping a course after this day! |
| Friday, January 15th at 2:00pm |
Fee Payment Deadline for New and Transfer students (and/or Students who registered late) Classes will be dropped for non-payment after the fee payment deadline |
| January 19 |
Last day to opt-out of the Eagle Books Course Material Program |
| March |
**Financial Aid that has not been disbursed is no longer considered anticipated and will not be reflected on the students account. This is likely due to incomplete requirements (contact Financial Aid via finaid@winthrop.edu // 803/323-2189). Students on a payment plan may see significantly increased payments due until their Financial Aid is disbursed. |
| March 23 |
Course W/D Deadline |
| April 7th |
Early Registration for Fall begins |
| SUMMER FINANCIAL AID AND REFUNDS |
Due to varying summer class start dates, financial aid is disbursed after the 100% add/drop period for the classes tied to a student’s aid.
Refunds will be processed on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout Summer term. *Eligibility to use pending financial aid funds at the Bookstore will be determined on a case-by-case basis through the Student Account Services Manager. |
| April 19th |
Summer charges added to student account, the first Summer eBills sent to students’ Winthrop emails, and Payment Plans open for enrollment!
Your current account may be viewed at any time through the Account Portal in Wingspan - Account Details card. There, you may also enroll in a payment plan during the enrollment window. |
| Thursday, May 6th at 2:00pm |
Fee Payment Deadline (for ALL registered students) Classes will be dropped for non-payment after the fee payment deadline |
| Thursday, May 13th at 2:00pm |
Fee Payment Deadline (for ALL registered students) Classes will be dropped for non-payment after the fee payment deadline |
| Thursday, June 3rd at 2:00pm |
Fee Payment Deadline (for ALL registered students) Classes will be dropped for non-payment after the fee payment deadline |
| Thursday, July 8th at 2:00pm |
Fee Payment Deadline (for ALL registered students) Classes will be dropped for non-payment after the fee payment deadline |
