WHEREAS, pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §59–125–1, et. seq., the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University, established as a body corporate, possesses the authority to make decisions regarding the financial management and operational policies of Winthrop University; and
WHEREAS, the Bylaws of the Winthrop University Board of Trustees empower the Board to authorize the collection and use of fees, ensuring the financial stability and operational efficacy of the University; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approved tuition pricing to transition to charging tuition solely on the basis of enrolled credit hours; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees approved a standard discount rate of 30% for select populations or programs at the discretion of the President; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees requires the application of the standard discount rate of 30% be reported annually to the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, Title 59, Chapter 112, Section 70 of the South Carolina Code of Laws authorizes the Winthrop University Board of Trustees to adopt policies for the abatement of any part or all of the out-of-state rates for students who are recipients of scholarship aid; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees, after careful consideration and deliberation of the proposed tuition schedules, including the application of any standard tuition discounts, recognizes the necessity of these tuition rates for providing a quality educational experience to Winthrop University’s students and community;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that on December 18, 2025, in accordance with the authority vested by S.C. Code Ann. §59–125–1, et. seq., and the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Bylaws of the Winthrop University Board of Trustees, the Board hereby approves the proposed tuition rates for the 2026-27 Academic Year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this approval encompasses all rates as detailed in the proposed tuition schedule for the 2026-2027 Academic Year, which is hereby attached and incorporated by reference into this resolution, ensuring the continued ability of the University to provide quality educational services to Winthrop students.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary to the Board of Trustees shall certify that the Winthrop University Board of Trustees approved this resolution on the 18th Day of December, 2025, in a special called meeting. Such resolution shall be maintained and publicly posted by the Secretary of the Board in a time and manner as required by law.
