At Winthrop, we cherish our rich history. Our treasures and traditions are part of what makes Winthrop such a unique university. During Convocation each year, the Student Alumni Council gives incoming students a copy of the current year's Garnet & Gold Book. The Student Alumni Council president speaks at Convocation and introduces the Garnet and Gold Book to students, highlighting the treasures and traditions of Winthrop. Help us carry on Winthrop's history by sharing The Garnet and Gold book.
With the adoption of a new Winthrop ring design in 2003, the university began honoring our ring recipients with a ceremony and reception. The Alumni Association president and Student Alumni Council Traditions Chair presents rings to recipients who are encouraged to invite friends and family to help celebrate this milestone. Purchase your official Winthrop ring as a lifelong reminder of your Winthrop experience by shopping the website for our exclusive partner, Jostens, or call 800/854-7464. For more information on the Winthrop ring or Ring Ceremony, click here or e-mail the Alumni Association at alumni@winthrop.edu.
The official Winthrop Ring can only be worn by eligible students. Undergraduate students who have completed 54 credit hours and graduate students who have completed 18 hours may purchase their ring and participate in the ceremony. Students who have earned the required credit hours on their official transcript and purchased the official Winthrop Ring are invited to attend the Ring Ceremony.
Garnet and Gold Fridays began in the fall of 2007 as a spirit initiative of the Student Alumni Council. The group encourages the entire campus community to promote Winthrop by dressing
in garnet and gold clothing every Friday. Members also award prizes for wearing school
colors and issue "citations" for those wearing a rival school's gear. Show others
your Winthrop pride and join in the fun of Garnet and Gold Fridays by snapping some
selfies and sharing with SAC on social media @winthropsac.
Oral traditions also play an important role in the rich history and culture of Winthrop.
In the fall of 2005, the Student Alumni Council began hosting Ghost Tours, an event
that explores the campus legends and historical figures that have shaped Winthrop.
All proceeds from this event support the Winthrop Fund. Experience Winthrop as never
before and help support Winthrop at the same time!
Grad Finale is held twice each year for graduating students — February for May graduates and October for December graduates. This event is a partnership between the Student Alumni Council and the Alumni Association. Students are invited to the Winthrop Bookstore where they receive all the information they need about Commencement, including graduation status and eligibility, alumni benefits, class rings, graduation announcements, regalia and more! Click here for more information.
