The Alumni Association invites the Class of 2025 to celebrate your final days as Winthrop students with Senior Week, May 5-8. Join us for a variety of events to honor your accomplishments, commemorate your time at Winthrop, aid in your transition from student to alumnus and get you connected with the Alumni Association. There are no fees to attend Senior Week events, although some require participation in the Senior Class Gift campaign, which you can read about below.
Registration has closed. Please reach out to Maggie McPherson, student and young alumni program coordinator at mcphersonm@winthrop.edu to inquire about participation.
Click here to see more photos from our May 2024 Senior Week.
We are excited to offer the Class of 2025 the opportunity to support scholarships,
programs and causes that were impactful to their own Winthrop experience. Students
can give any amount, to any fund to be considered a student donor and gain access to our student donor exclusive events during Senior Week.
While any gift amount makes you eligible for donor exclusive events, a donation of $25 or more to commemorate your class year also earns you exclusive gifts at Senior Week events and a donor medal to wear at Commencement.
The Class Gift program was launched in May 2024. We are proud to share that 80 donors from the Class of 2024 raised $2,178 to support future generations of Eagles. Thank you to these graduates for your generous contribution!
Registration is required to attend any Senior Week event and will close on Sunday, April 20.
*Student donor exclusive event
Monday, May 5 | 5 - 7 p.m. | American Cornhole League Headquarters
Did you know that the heart of cornhole is right here in Rock Hill? Experience the American Cornhole League Headquarters with a friendly cornhole tournament against your fellow graduates! We'll celebrate Cinco de Mayo with dinner from Dank Burrito. Plus, students will receive one drink ticket at the door.
This event is exclusively for students who have donated as part of the Senior Giving Program. Please consider making your donation to the Cornhole Excellence Fund or another cause close to your heart to become eligible to attend! Students who donated at least $25 to the Senior Gift Campaign will pick up their exclusive Winthrop Alumni water bottle at this event. The facility is located within walking distance of campus at the Lowenstein Building, 300 Technology Center Way, Rock Hill, SC 29730. Free parking is available in the nearby parking garages.
Tuesday, May 6 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. | DiGiorgio Campus Center 114
Enjoy brunch on us while learning how to set yourself up for financial success through a workshop presented by Founders Federal Credit Union! Stacey Adams, Financial Education Manager with Founders, will lead a discussion on credit, loans, budgeting, investing and other ways to make the most of your earnings as a young professional.
Tuesday, May 6 | 2 - 5 p.m. | Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at the Stewart House
Whether you're headed into graduate school or your career, having a professional headshot is a must! The Professional Photography Group will be at the Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at the Stewart House all afternoon to capture free headshots for graduating students. Photos will be edited and emailed to students about one week later. Students should sign up for a specific timeslot ahead of the event.
While you're waiting for your photo, feel free to tour the newly renovated Stewart House, your new alumni home! The Center for Career Development and Internships will also be available to share tips on using your headshot, help you find a professional jacket from the Career Closet, or answer any questions you still have about entering the professional world!
*Student donor exclusive event
Wednesday, May 7 | 4 - 6 p.m. | President's House
President Serna ’02 will lead us in a toast to your accomplishments! The Class of 2025's class gift will be presented on a giant check and student donors who have donated $25 will receive their donor medal to wear at Commencement. Before the toast, explore the President's House, take photos, enjoy lawn games and write a letter to your future self. Light hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Each participant will receive one complimentary glass of champagne.
Students will also have the opportunity to invite one Winthrop faculty or staff member who has been influential in their college journey. Please note that this event is exclusively for students who donated as part of the Senior Giving Program. Please consider making a gift to any area that is meaningful to you to be eligible to attend. Business attire is requested for this event.
Thursday, May 8 | 9 a.m. | DiGiorgio Campus Center Concourse
It's the final stretch before Commencement! Take a celebratory lap around our 2.025 mile course as faculty and staff cheer you on. Members of the Class of 1975, celebrating their 50-year reunion this year, will kick off the run with a confetti pop! The Grad Dash ends with the Grad Dash Bash on the DiGiorgio Campus Center concourse with music, games, popsicles and drinks.
