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Find Your Counselor

Your Admissions Counselor is Randy Taylor
r.taylor@wingate.edu
(704) 233-6022

Your Admissions Counselor is Darin Hinson
d.hinson@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8207

Your Admissions Counselor is Valerie Graham
valerie@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8103

Your Admissions Counselor is Anastasia Kee
a.kee@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8204

Beau Horne

Your Admissions Counselor is Beau Horne
b.horne@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8368

Beau Horne

Your Admissions Counselor is Beau Horne
b.horne@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8368

Your Admissions Counselor is Sandra Leyva
s.leyva@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8075

TJ Harrell

Your Admissions Counselor is TJ Harrell
ti.harrell@wingate.edu
(704) 233-6261

TJ Harrell

Your Admissions Counselor is TJ Harrell
ti.harrell@wingate.edu
(704) 233-6261

Your Admissions Counselor is Chelsea Parker
chelsea@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8367

Anastasia Kee
  • Undergraduate transfer students
  • Early College students

GET TO KNOW ANASTASIA

Loves crafting, musicals and Italian food!
 

What was your first impression of Wingate?
Everyone I met was so kind and showed how they truly cared for the students to be successful.

Why Wingate?
So a student can have many experiences to grow professionally by having networking opportunities as well as personable connections with faculty and staff.

Advice for the college search process?
Keep an open mind and do research on how different colleges and universities will help you reach your goals.

Describe Wingate in three words:
Community, growing, inspiring.

Advice for a transfer student?
Coming in as a transfer student can be intimidating but I would encourage everyone to get involved with on-campus clubs and organizations to meet new people who share the same interests as you!

What is your favorite place on campus?
Outside on the Stegall lawn looking at the pond fountain.


 

TJ Harrell
  • First-year students

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


 

Darin Hinson

Darin Hinson

Admissions Director
Athletic & International Admissions
(704) 233-8207
d.hinson@wingate.edu

  • International students
  • Student-athletes

GET TO KNOW DARIN

Lover of sports, worship music junkie, not one to turn down a nap.
 

What was your first impression of Wingate?
It was home. From the time I step foot on campus I felt comfortable and at ease.

Why Wingate?
There are multiple lines of support and individuals who care about your success and well being as student. From faculty to staff to the community, we are here to see you strive.

Advice for the college search process?
Visit each school that you are interested in. Seeing a school on a website is much different than being physically on the campus. It's what made the difference for me!

Describe Wingate in three words:
Caring, growing, home.

Advice for an international student?
Seek out financial aid opportunities, especially for international students. Students who can't complete FAFSA can be reviewed for additional financial aid.

What is your favorite place on campus?
McGee Center


 

Beau Horne
  • First-year students
  • Music major students

GET TO KNOW Beau

Wearer of fun socks, binge-watcher of Friends, speaker of a Southern accent
 

What was your first impression of Wingate?
I always thought that Wingate was the place I would attend, and when I visited campus, I knew this was home!

Why Wingate?
The connections you can make here are unmatchable and lead to many opportunities.

Advice for the college search process?
Visit, Visit, Visit. You will never know the feeling of a place until you step foot on campus.

Describe Wingate in three words:
Comfortable, home, memorable.

Advice for incoming freshmen?
Take advantage of every opportunity offered and beware of the Wyooter (a Wingate legend).

What is your favorite place on campus?
The view at 34°59'10"N 80°26'42"W


 

Chelsea Parker

GET TO KNOW CHELSEA

Farmer, Mom to three wild kiddos, wannabe reality star.
 

What was your first impression of Wingate?
I knew when I stepped onto campus for the first time this was the place for me. I loved how beautiful the campus was, but more importantly, I loved how welcomed I felt.

Why Wingate?
A student should choose Wingate not only for the outcomes (career opportunities, but for the experience. Our small class sizes allow students to connect with professors directly and engage with peers in the classroom setting. Outside of the classroom, students can hold on-campus jobs, leadership roles, and actively pursue passion projects through research or clubs.

Advice for the college search process?
During your college search process I encourage you to visit all the schools you are interested in and to really use your admissions counselor. Reach out to us, ask us questions, let us help you during this decision process. We're rooting for you to choose the college that best fits you!

Describe Wingate in three words:
Welcoming, collaborative, beautiful.

Advice for incoming freshmen?
As cliché as it sounds, my advice is to get involved...join a club, sorority/fraternity or team sport. Choose something you are interested in or want to learn more about. Here you will meet your community of friends and peers that truly do make your experience at Wingate wonderful.

What is your favorite place on campus?
The Quad!


 

Jessica Teague

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