Freshman O Book 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome to the Nest
Campus Map
inside cover
New Student Checklist page 1
Letter from the Interim President page 2
Talk Like an Eagle page 3
Letter from the Council of Student Leaders (CSL) page 3
About NSFP page 4
About OLs page 5
Spreading Your Wings
Academic Colleges & Courses page 6
Majors by College page 7
Schedule Builder page 8
Course Prefixes and Building Abbreviations page 9
Veteran’s Benefits page 9
Anatomy of a Course and Anatomy of a Transcript page 10
Credits page 11
Records & Registration pages 12-13
Winthrop Athletics page 13
Common Book page 14
Financial Aid page 15
Student Financial Services pages 16-17
Residence Life page 18
Dining Services page 19
Health & Counseling Services pages 20-21
Soaring Higher
Dean of Students Office (DOSO) page 22
Campus Police page 22
Eagle Engage page 22
S.K.I.T.S. page 23
Office of Student Activities (OSA) page 24
Office of Diversity & Student Engagement page 25
DiGiorgio Student Union (DSU) page 25
Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life (OFSA) page 26
Council of Student Leaders (CSL) page 26
Study Abroad & International Center page 26
Career Development & Internships (CDI) page 27
Academic Success Center (ASC) and other academic resources page 27
Recreational Services page 28
University College page 28
ArtsWinthrop page 28
Winthrop’s First Four page 29
Technology at Winthrop page 29
Winthrop Bookstore page 29
Welcome Week page 30
Family Day page 30
Notes page 31
About Winthrop University page 32-33
Social Media page 34
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helpful information.
On behalf of Winthrop
University, welcome
to our community of
learners. We are very
proud that you have
chosen Winthrop. You
will find that everyone
here is focused on your
well-being and success,
and that begins with
helping you to make
the transition to college
life.
You are about to embark on one of the
most exciting journeys of your life – one
of self-discovery and personal challenge.
You will pursue academic offerings that
you anticipated would be at the core of
your studies and no doubt find new fields
of interest. You will also have the chance
to engage in activities and interests both
familiar and new to you.
During Orientation you will receive great
ideas and advice for making your first few
months – and your entire time – at Winthrop
a rich and rewarding experience. The faculty
and staff you engage with will help you sort
out the many options you have and develop
a college experience that best meets your
individual needs.
In my time at Winthrop, I have been
extremely impressed with how, no matter
the circumstances or difficulties facing our
institution or the world, the university’s
faculty and staff continue to focus on our top
priority – our students. That commitment to
our students has always been, and always
will be, a defining characteristic of the
Winthrop experience. We have shown that
no matter what we face, we persevere and
come out stronger than ever. You too will
persevere and emerge stronger during your
time here.
I wish you all the very best of luck and look
forward to seeing you around campus.
Go Eagles!
Sincerely,
George W. Hynd, Ed.D.
Interim President
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