Winthrop University, Spartanburg Community College Announce New Transfer Partnership (06/17/25)

HIGHLIGHTS

• The agreement, which introduces four guided Meta-Majors, will allow students to complete both their associate's and bachelor's degrees efficiently.
• The four meta-majors include: business and management; science and health; society and politics; and arts, language and communications.

ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - Winthrop University and Spartanburg Community College (SCC) have announced a new academic partnership that will help students transition seamlessly from SCC to Winthrop, select their desired major and move steadily toward graduation.

The agreement, which introduces four guided Meta-Majors, will allow students to complete both their associate's and bachelor's degrees efficiently.

"We're thrilled about the potential of this partnership, particularly how it will enhance the academic journeys of our transfer students," said Sebastian van Delden, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Winthrop. "I'm thankful for the teams at both institutions. Their collaboration and shared commitment to student success is a win-win for everyone."

"Spartanburg Community College is proud to offer our students opportunities to continue their education at a host of institutions from around the state and beyond," said Stacey Obi, vice president of student & community advancement at SCC. "These new pathways for students to transfer on to Winthrop University are a result of close collaboration and mark the beginning of a great, new partnership with Winthrop that we look forward to expanding in the future."

The new program centers around Meta-Majors, which groups academic disciplines into career-specific clusters. Each Meta-Major outlines key milestones, course requirements and timelines for completing an associate degree at SCC and transitioning into a bachelor's degree program at Winthrop. Students benefit from personalized advising, early access to transfer tools and a clear "road map" toward degree completion.

The Four Meta-Majors Include:

1. Business & Management

2. Science & Health

3. Society & Politics

4. Arts, Language & Communications

Students and advisors can explore the Meta-Majors and guided pathways here.

For more information, please contact:

Nicole Chisari, Winthrop's social media manager803/323-2403 or chisarin@winthrop.edu

Savannah James, SCC's chief marketing and brand strategy officer864/592-4215 or jamess@sccsc.edu