Honors College Application Process

 

Applying is easy! 

Here's what you'll need:

• Basic contact information including a valid email address and mailing address
• Your current GPA.  If you're an incoming high school student in South Carolina, this is your GPA on a 6 point scale, otherwise your GPA on a 4 point scale.
• Information about academic and honors coursework, leadership experiences and honors that you've received.
• A one page essay on the significance of curiosity and its relevance to your participation in the Honors College at Winthrop

 

Freshman admission into the Honors College is based upon the applicant's high school GPA and essay. All admitted freshmen from South Carolina with a High School GPA of 4.25 or above, and out-of-state students with a High School GPA of 3.5 or above, will be invited to apply for Honors College admission. There are two ways to apply for the Honors College. The first is by indicating that you want to join the Honors College when completing your Winthrop application. If you do not indicate your interest on your Winthrop application, but you meet all requirements, you will be sent an inviation to apply to the Honors College. When invited, the applicant should complete the Honors College Application using the process described above. 

Letters of acceptance to the Honors College are mailed shortly after materials are received and reviewed.

 

Transfer and Upperclass Applicants

All transfer students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 are invited to apply to the Honors College.

Upperclass Winthrop students who are interested in participating in the Honors College, and who have a GPA of 3.3 or above, are invited to apply to the College.

 

Please contact Dr. Nicholas Grossoehme with any questions.