Welcome to Winthrop Transition College

The Winthrop Transition to College (WTC) Program offers dual enrollment opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities (ID) ages 18-21. In collaboration with the Fort Mill and Rock Hill School Districts, the WTC program provides access to academic, functional, independent living, recreational, community based, and employment related instruction for transition-age students with ID. The WTC students attend a variety of selected college courses. They are employed on campus in a variety of settings. A Winthrop student enrolled in these courses is identified as a mentor to provide support for the student with ID. Mentors receive guidance and support from the WTC Program Coordinator and the high school personnel.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has increasingly enabled students with intellectual disabilities to attend postsecondary institutions. Over 150 programs at two and four-year colleges and universities include students with disabilities in educational are listed on the US Department of Education-funded website: www.thinkcollege.net. Students in these transitional and postsecondary programs participate in college classes with assistance from peer mentors or instructional staff.

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Mission Statement

The mission of this program is to provide post-secondary options for students with Intellectual disabilities. The Winthrop Transition to College program includes dual enrollment opportunities that provide and enhance educational and employment opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities. This program will serve six to eight students, ages 18-21 years, in a mixed curriculum that includes classes focused on independent living, academic skills, and campus employment.