Spartanburg Community College (SCC), Winthrop University Announce New Transfer Partnership

Spartanburg, SC - Spartanburg Community College (SCC) and Winthrop University 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.

“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. 

“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 University. “I’m thankful for the teams at both institutions. Their collaboration and shared commitment to student success is a win-win for everyone.”  

The Four Meta-Majors Include: 

1. Business & Management

2. Science & Health

3. Society & Politics

4. Arts, Language & Communications

Students and advisors are encouraged to visit myscc.info/transfer for more information about the partnership and transfer opportunities.