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- First-year students in Anson, Cabarrus, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Richmond, Stanly and Union counties in North Carolina
GET TO KNOW JeNN
Sports Mom, Runner, Candy Lover.
What was your first impression of Wingate?
I fell in love with the campus the minute I drove in! It was warm, bright, and friendly. I immediately knew it was where I belonged.
Why Wingate?
Wingate cares about it's students. There is always a counselor, advisor, or professor willing to help. It's easy to get to know your classmates and find mentors throughout your four years.
Advice for the college search process?
Take your time researching and visiting different campuses. Don't be afraid to ask questions- there aren't many we haven't heard before! It's important to feel comfortable with your decision.
Describe Wingate in three words:
Welcoming, Transformative, Challenging.
Advice for incoming freshmen?
Go to class and get to know your professors! Everyone is nervous even if they don't show it. Try to get out of your comfort zone to meet new people and share new experiences.
What is your favorite place on campus?
The McGee Center.
Madeline Branham
Admissions Counselor for First-Year Students
m.branham@wingate.edu
GET TO KNOW madeline
Dog Mom, Thrift Shop Enthusiast, Disney Lover.
What was your first impression of Wingate?
When I first visited the Wingate campus, I was impressed by how beautiful and inviting the campus was! Everyone here is incredibly friendly which makes Wingate feel like home.
Why Wingate?
The community! Wingate is a school that genuinely cares and invests in its students. You will be equipped for success in your future career and have an incredible university experience too!
Advice for the college search process?
Visit the campus! There's no better way to get a true feel for campus life and the student culture than by experiencing it firsthand.
Describe Wingate in three words:
Encouraging, Innovative, Welcoming
Advice for incoming freshmen?
Keep a growth mindset! You’ll have so many opportunities to try new things – don’t be afraid to say yes! Wingate is full of resources to help you grow, don’t be afraid to use them. The faculty and staff on campus are here because they want to help you succeed.
What is your favorite place on campus?
The patio behind the Crowder Welcome Center – Nothing beats a Starbucks drink with a view of the pond!
GET TO KNOW TJ
Sports, I love film, I also enjoy reading!
What was your first impression of Wingate?
I have loved Wingate my entire life since I am from here but my first impression of campus was absolute amazement. It felt like a hidden gem in a small town.
Why Wingate?
A student would choose Wingate for the small intimate class sizes, the genuine love of the community on campus and to also become a well rounded global citizen.
Advice for the college search process?
My advice would be to take your time and research each school to make sure it aligns with your interests at heart. It's easy to feel rushed into a choice or to feel overwhelmed with such a life changing decision but be patient in exploring your choices.
Describe Wingate in three words:
Loving, Vibrant, Home
Advice for incoming freshmen?
My advice would be to prioritize your time. Time management is a huge component when transitioning from high school and it can make or break you. Plan ahead to avoid issues later in your academic journey.
What is your favorite place on campus?
Batte Center Rotunda
Daniel Hatley
Admissions Counselor for:
- Transfer Students
- Early/Middle College Students
- Re-Admit Students
- Non-Degree Seeking Students
GET TO KNOW Daniel
Avid Runner, Book Collector, Swiftie.
What was your first impression of Wingate?
My first impression of Wingate was that I would not be just another employee; I was joining a second family. Everyone that I have met has been so kind and welcoming.
Why Wingate?
I believe students choose Wingate because they are allowed to be more than a number. With small class sizes and a great walkable campus, students are not just going to college; they are joining a community.
Advice for the college search process?
My advice for any student searching for a college is to visit the campus. It's important for a student to visually see if they would fit in well and to meet and to talk with current students. From my personal campus tour experience, I knew as soon as I stepped foot on campus if that college was a fit for me.
Describe Wingate in three words:
Community, Compassionate, Student-driven
Advice for incoming freshmen?
My advice for college freshmen is to remember that the choices they make now, have a ripple effect for the rest of their lives. Some of the people that I met on my first day of college have become my friends for life.
What is your favorite place on campus?
The Library
GET TO KNOW MAYRA
Professional Student, Recovering Overachiever, Sports Movie Lover.
What was your first impression of Wingate?
Where is that? Even when I am originally from Charlotte, which is just 35 minutes away!
Why Wingate?
There are so many reasons a student should choose Wingate! If I had to pick one, I would say Wingate's investment in every student's growth and success regardless of race, ethnicity, financial status, etc. We want students to be successful academically, socially and emotionally. We help them do that by equipping them with resources from the time they are interested in Wingate until they graduate.
Advice for the college search process?
Think about the things that are important to YOU for a college to have! You are the one who will be going there. The schools in which your friends, classmates, or family are interested may be great for them, but they might not be the right fit for you.
Describe Wingate in three words:
Supportive, Inclusive, Home.
Advice for incoming freshmen?
Don't be afraid to get out of your comfort zone! That's where you'll grow. If you think something sounds interesting, try it out! The worst thing that'll happen is that you won't like it, and you can try something else.
What is your favorite place on campus?
The picnic tables outside Starbucks.
GET TO KNOW JESSICA
Mom, love Mexican food, crochet to relax.
What was your first impression of Wingate?
I hope the people are as beautiful as the campus (they are!!)
Why Wingate?
Wingate allows students to receive a quality education in an environment that provides for individual attention, lifelong relationships and endless opportunities.
Advice for the college search process?
Visit as many schools as you can. It's one thing to find a school that offers your major, but you need to feel at home there as well.
Describe Wingate in three words:
Friends, family, home.
Advice for incoming freshmen?
Get involved! This is your chance to try new things and discover hidden talents and interests.
What is your favorite place on campus?
The Academic Quad.
Questions?
Admissions
(704) 233-8200
admit@wingate.edu