Winthrop Basic
Campus Landmarks
Transfer Student
Athletics & Traditions
Community
100

This South Carolina city is home to Winthrop University

What is Rock Hill?
100

This iconic building with a clock tower is one of Winthrop’s most recognizable symbols.

What is Tillman Hall?

100

A student who begins college at one school and later attends another is known as this.

What is a transfer student?

100

The Winthrop Eagles compete in this athletic conference

What is the Big South Conference?

100

This student center serves as a hub for dining, studying, and social events.

What is the DiGiorgio Campus Center?

200

Winthrop’s mascot proudly represents this bird of prey.

What is the Eagle?

200

Students can relax or study outdoors around this popular campus water feature.

What is the Winthrop Lake?

200

Before enrolling at a new university, transfer students must submit this official document from their previous school.

What is a transcript?

200

Winthrop’s athletic teams are known by this fierce nickname that represents school pride.

What are the Eagles?

200

Winthrop’s student-run newspaper is called this.

What is The Johnsonian?

300

Winthrop University was founded in this year.

What is 1886?

300

The university’s main library is named after the first professionally trained Librarian in South Carolina history.  

What is the Ida Jane Dacus Library?

300

This process determines how previous courses count toward a new degree program.

What is credit evaluator? 

300

Winthrop’s men’s basketball team has appeared in this national tournament multiple times.

What is the NCAA Tournament?

300

This is the name of the student government organization that represents the Winthrop student body.

What is the Student Government Association (SGA)?

400

The official colors of Winthrop University are these two.

What are garnet and gold?

400

This facility hosts basketball games and major events at Winthrop.

What is the Winthrop Coliseum?

400

Many universities, including Winthrop, offer special sessions or events to help new transfers adjust to campus life.

What is transfer orientation?

400

During Homecoming week, students show their Eagle pride with this festive event.

What is Spirit Week?

400

Every fall, alumni and current students participate in this event to celebrate the school’s history and reconnect with the campus.

What is Homecoming?

500

Winthrop’s first president, who founded the school, was this man.

Who is David Bancroft Johnson?

500

This historic campus building once served as the main dormitory for female students.

What is Margaret Nance Hall?

500

Finding a sense of community can be tough at first, which is why joining these can help.

What are clubs or student organizations?

500

This coach led Winthrop men’s basketball to its first NCAA Tournament win in 2007.

Who is Gregg Marshall?

500

This annual event at Winthrop allows students to connect with clubs, organizations, and resources on campus.

What is the Student Involvement Fair?