Dual Enrollment Application Instructions and Checklist

 

Who Should Apply?

  • High School students in 11th or 12th grade with a GPA of a 3.0+ on 4.0 SC UGP scale.
  • Highly motivated students interested in being challenged by college-level academics.

How to Apply?

Application Tips

  • Select “First-time user” if this is your first time applying via this portal OR select “Returning user” if you have previously applied or have submitted a WU undergraduate application and would like to take dual enrollment at Winthrop in your senior year.
  • First-time users will create an account and will receive an e-mail with a temporary PIN to authenticate your application. If you do not receive a Pin, check your junk or spam folder.
  • You must create a password to login to your application portal. It must contain at least one letter, one number and twelve characters. Make sure to write down this password.
  • Provide the requested information and proofread your application.
  • Verify-Sign and select “submit your application”.
  • Congrats on submitting your application, here are the next steps!

Application Criteria

  • Be a current high school junior (grade 11) or senior (grade 12)
  • Meet the High School GPA requirement: 3.0 on 4.0 SC UGP scale

Information Required to Apply

  • Applicant e-mail address—do not use your high school e-mail address. All communications will be sent to this e-mail address.
  • Parent/legal guardian e-mail address—must be different from student e-mail
  • School counselor e-mail address. Be sure you are using your school counselor’s name and contact information.
  • Copy of your high school transcript

Deadlines to Apply

Spring 2025: Application opens October 1; apply by December 1

Summer 2025: Application opens January 3; apply by March 1

Fall 2025: Application opens January 3; apply by May 1

After Submitting Your Application

  • Login to your application portal to complete your application by:
    • Upload High School Transcript
    • Complete SC residency form
  • Check that your parent/ guardian receives and completes the Parent/Guardian approval via their e-mail.
  • Review course offerings for chosen semester
  • If your high school is a Dual Credit partner, talk with your high school counselor about which Winthrop course(s) will also fulfill remaining high school graduation requirements
  • Complete and submit the Course Interest Form
  • Check portal status for updates and admission decision
  • Register for Eagle Prep Night – invitation sent to your e-mail upon acceptance to program. This is a required orientation for first-time DE students and parents/guardians