Explanation of Fees

  • Activity Fee: Supports enhancements and maintaining a rich and vibrant campus life for Winthrop students. Examples include funding operations, equipment, and personnel engaged and/or related to student events, Winthrop athletics, and the campus life experience.
  • Administrative Fee Payment Plan: Charged each term that a student signs up for a payment plan.  This is a one-time, non-refundable fee charged at the time the student enrolls in the payment plan. Please contact Cashiers Office with questions: 803/323-2167.
  • Course Fee: Charged per semester, course fees vary depending on the particular course in which a student is enrolled. Course fees are for courses in which specialized supplies or assessments are used. Course fees are not refundable after the first week of class. Please consult the course catalog to see which courses have lab fees.
  • Environmental Safety Fee: Charged per semester, the environmental safety fee is a mandatory fee for all students. Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) serves the university community by providing comprehensive environmental health and safety programs and services that protect the environment, provide safe and healthy conditions for work and study, and comply with applicable laws and regulations. In addition, EHS conducts routine compliance audits, provides building fire and life safety inspections, coordinates the testing and inspection of fire safety equipment; provides technical support, consultation and training to ensure regulatory compliance; and administers the workers' compensation program.
  • First Day Fee: Charged upon enrollment for the course, the First Day fee covers the cost of the digital course materials for the course. Students have the option to opt-out of this fee and purchase the course materials separately. Opt-out requests must be received prior to the course add/drop date.
  • Center for Student Wellness Fee:  Charged per semester, the fee is assessed to undergraduate students enrolled in 6 or more credit hours and graduate students enrolled in 9 or more credit hours. The fee is not insurance, but allows the student to use the services offered by Center for Student Wellness and other support and testing services.  To learn more about the services provided please contact The Center for Student Wellness with questions: 803/323-2206.
  • Housing Early Arrival: Funds the costs of administrative oversight which are currently underfunded. Examples include RA staffing, cleaning, and turning of rooms.
  • Housing Early Arrival (Group): For individuals with a group affiliation such as Athlete or International students. Funds the costs of administrative oversight which are currently underfunded. Examples include RA staffing, cleaning, and turning of rooms.
  • Immunization Non-Compliance Fee: Charged to any student who has not satisfied all immunization requirements by the first day of classes. Please contact Center for Student Wellness with questions: 803/323-2206
  • Lab Fees: Charged per semester, lab fees vary depending on the particular course in which a student is enrolled. Lab fees are for courses in which specialized equipment and consumable supplies are used. Lab fees are not refundable after the first week of class. Please consult the course catalog to see which courses have lab fees.
  • Late Payment Fee: Charged one day after the payment deadline to students who have not settled their tuition and fees by the published Fee Payment Deadline. Students can avoid this fee by ensuring that their Financial Aid is complete and any remaining out-of-pocket fees are paid in full. Students who are unable to pay in full should utilize the Winthrop payment plan and make their first payment by the payment deadline to avoid incurring this fee.
  • Library Fee: Charged per semester, this mandatory fee is assessed to all sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate, and online students. The Library offers an abundance of online resources in addition to campus-based resources. 
  • Meal Plan Early Arrival (Group): Optional Board plan for individuals with a group affiliation such as Athlete or International students.
  • Miscellaneous Fees: A student may incur other miscellaneous charges throughout the term.  Common charges may include orientation fees, library fines, lab printing charges, payment plan late fees, traffic fines, health services, and others.  Please contact Student Financial Services with questions: 803/323-2165.
  • New Student Fee: Fee charged to First Time Freshman and Transfers without exception.  Funds programs and expenses related to Orientation, the Common Book, and Welcome Week.
  • Post Office Fee: Charged per semester, the Post Office fee is a mandatory fee for all students living on campus. 
  • Room and Meal Plan: Room charges and meal plan charges are charged per semester based on the residential agreement. Please contact Residence Life with questions: 803/323-2223.
  • Technology Fee: Supports the advancement and maintenance of information technology that makes an impact to Winthrop students. Examples include funding for internet access, campus & classroom technology, institutional software, and call center support.
  • Undergrad (or Grad) In-state (or Out-of-State) Fees: Charged per semester, this is the per credit hour tuition charged to the student's account. Campus-based students enrolled in 12 or more hours are charged a flat rate. Online program students are charged per credit hour according to their program.