Winthrop Think College
Winthrop University
Winthrop Think College
320-B Withers Building/WTS
Rock Hill, SC 29733
320-B Withers Building/WTS
Rock Hill, SC 29733
Note: This program is able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP).
| Program Contact | Amy Clausen |
| Program Contact Email | thinkcollege@winthrop.edu |
| Phone | 803-323-3080 |
| Website | Program website |
| link to program Facebook page |
Winthrop University's Think College Program (WTC) offers postsecondary education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities. The program creates customized schedules for each student using a person-centered planning approach. The schedules include traditional courses, internships, and specialty courses to support student development of specific skill sets. The focus of the WTC is to build and strengthen skills in the areas of employment, self-determination, health and nutrition, social networking, and independent living.
Program information submitted: February 1, 2023
| General | |
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| Public or private: | Public |
| Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | No |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 13 |
| Requirements | |
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| Program serves students who have left high school? | Yes, all of our students have left high school |
| Regular high school diploma required? | No, an IEP/non-standard diploma/certificate of attendance is accepted |
| Deadline to apply to this program: | January 31 |
| Link to admissions process: | Admissions link |
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| Accepts out-of-state students? | Yes |
| Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Notes on acceptance and attendance: | Previous years data are unavailable |
| Cost | |
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| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $15000.00 |
| Room and board: | $10000.00 |
| Additional costs: | $3000 residential mentor fee for on-campus students |
| Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)? | Yes |
| Students pay for the program in the following ways: |
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| Academic | |
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| Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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| More about course access: | Students typically take 3 courses (7-9 credit hours) each semester. In first two years, students audit. In advanced program (optional 4 year program), students take courses for credit. |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Information on special classes: | Students take 3 specialized instruction courses each semester. Courses include self-determination, functional academics, healthy relationships, and health and nutrition. |
| Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 50-74% |
| Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each semester? | Yes |
| Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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| Employment | |
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| Other career development activities are: |
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| Additional information about career development and work experience: | Previous years data unavailable. |
| Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? | Yes |
| Housing | |
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| Housing is provided to students: | Yes |
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| Extracurricular | |
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| Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
| Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus): | 75-99% |
| Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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