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HAVE YOU EVER VISITED A PLACE AND IMMEDIATELY FELT LIKE YOU BELONGED?
As you tour campus, you will be able to envision yourself as a student at William Carey University. You will meet current students and have the opportunity to consult with a faculty member in the field you are interested in. An admission counselor will customize your tour experience and provide scholarship information.
A campus tour is an excellent step toward finding your college home. Request a Tour wmcarey.edu/visit
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“I chose Carey because of the faculty who work hard to make sure every student succeeds academically and professionally. I also chose Carey because of their accelerated pharmacy program!”
Noah Cuevas, CLASS OF 2023
“I chose Carey because it’s close to home. I also like their small class sizes and student to teacher ratio!”
Dreama Cuevas, CLASS OF 2028
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Dr. William Carey FATHER of MODERN MISSIONS
Born in 1761 in Paulerspury, England, William Carey was self-educated during his work as a cobbler and pastor in Great Britain. As one of the founders of the Baptist Missionary Society in 1792 and later during his forty-one years of missionary work in India, he became known as the Father of Modern Missions. Carey felt called to serve as a missionary in India and spent his years there as an evangelist, Bible translator, social reformer, educator, linguist, and botanist. In India, Carey worked tirelessly for the spread of the Gospel of Christ, education, and social reform.
Striving to emulate Dr. William Carey’s heart for service to both God and all people, William Carey University is proud to honor his life and legacy by practicing his teaching to “Expect great things; attempt great things.”
“William Carey’s commitment to Christ’s mission is especially commendable. He displayed selflessness throughout his journey and never gave up. His commitment to the mission field glorified God, and had an incomprehensible impact on the world”
Seger Moore
CLASS OF 2024
HATTIESBURG CAMPUS
Founded in 1892 as Pearl River boarding School, in Poplarville, MS the campus moved to Hattiesburg and opened in 1906 as South Mississippi College. Over time, the institution evolved to become William Carey University, named for the Father of Modern Missions.
Buildings and grounds include a state-of-the-art health sciences building and is home to our osteopathic medicine complex, three-story student center, a variety of residential halls to suit individual needs, athletic facilities, library, and gardens.
City of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississippi is less than 100 miles from the state capital of Jackson; the Mississippi Gulf Coast; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Mobile, Alabama. Because of this, Hattiesburg is also called the “Hub City.”
Our comfortable college town has two four-year universities, a community college, unique small businesses, and approximately 50,000 people to get to know at the many festivals and activities. Hattiesburg is also home to many churches of varying denominational affiliations and sizes.
WCU Hattiesburg offers degrees at every level - bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral. With day, night, hybrid, and online class offerings, you can choose your own college experience--traditional, commuter, online, or a combination of the three.
Visit Hattiesburg visithburg.org
TRADITION CAMPUS
Located near Biloxi, Mississippi, WCU ‘s Tradition campus is committed to serving the Gulf Coast region. As the anchor of the Tradition Learning Medical City, we are proud to offer quality healthcare programs in critical care areas such as undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, and a doctorate in pharmacy. Additional undergraduate and graduate degree options provide students access to programs in business administration, counselor education, criminal justice and forensics, education, and psychology.
(For a complete list of programs offered at WCU, see pages 28-29 and 36-37.)
As a commuter campus, many of the classes are structured for working students with night and online offerings to conveniently serve the residents of the local community.
BATON ROUGE Site
WCU's Louisiana branch of the School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and an RN-to-BSN program. WCU’s Baton Rouge Site is the only transfer specific location. These are designed to help prepare nurses for changing needs in the healthcare field, focusing on providing students with the latest treatment techniques and technologies and offering the best education in patient-centered care.
Spiritual Life
We embrace our faith at William Carey University as both a historic foundation and a present reality. We depend on God’s word to guide us through life, and we have confidence in the world because God created it, sustains it, and is redeeming it.
As a Christian University, we accept all students and their unique history, perspective, and worth as a reflection of our Creator. We value global learning, thoughtful curiosity, and analytical thinking to prepare students to enter the world and workforce rooted in understanding, compassion, and boldness.
We believe that the gospel of Jesus Christ speaks good news of truth in grace into every area of life, and we want our students, faculty and staff to grow in the knowledge of the Lord.
SERVINGCarey Students
BY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE BAPTIST STUDENT UNION, FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES, WEEKLY CHAPEL SERVICES, MISSION TRIPS, AND SERVICE PROGRAMS, WE ENCOURAGE YOUR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF SPIRITUAL LIFE IN JESUS CHRIST.
By offering local, North American, and international mission opportunities, we challenge our students to take what they have learned about God and his world into places that need the good news that our God reigns!
WCU’s Hattiesburg campus is home to more than 240 international students who represent over 60 countries around the globe. Our international student population is composed of students at all degree levels, and from diverse backgrounds. Not only do our students contribute to our campus through academics, talent-based programs, and athletics - their cultures, traditions, and individual stories are woven through the tapestry of the Carey community.
If you are an international student searching for a higher education at a U.S. institution, look no further than William Carey University. You will be warmly welcomed into your new home with our iconic southern hospitality.
NEXT STEPS for International Students
¨ Application for Admission
¨ Copy of passport
¨ Official transcripts for high school or university coursework
¨ Completed Affidavit of Financial Support and Document verifying Financial Support
¨ English proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, or DET)
¨ Vaccination records with two measles, mumps, and rubella vaccinations during lifetime
International Admissions www.wmcarey.edu/admissions/international
Student ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
Chemistry student organization that gives students the opportunity to network with professionals.
ART CLUB Organized to maintain a high standard of quality art involvement on campus.
ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT ATHLETES
Group of athletes that advocate for all student athletes and serve as ambassadors for Carey athletics at the local, conference, and national levels, while advancing the mission of Carey athletics by participating in campus and community leadership activities.
BAPTIST STUDENT UNION
Associational mission of MS Baptist churches leading students in on-campus evangelism and world missions.
CAREY CHESS CLUB Promotes a fun, safe, and Christian environment for anyone wishing to play, learn, and grow in the game of chess.
CAREY FICTION WRITERS Community of students who are working on fiction writing projects of any genre or format that come together and encourage each other in writing, share their work, receive feedback, and discuss topics related to writing.
CRUSADER YEARBOOK Annual student-led publication. Scholarships available.
DELTA OMICRON Music fraternity that enhances the study of music and encourages fellowship for music students and faculty.
DIAMOND GIRLS A group of dedicated girls who support the Crusaders baseball team.
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN
ATHLETES Organization for outreach and fellowship with athletes and others through sports, games, and activities.
GAMMA CHI Women’s social club focusing on sisterhood and community service.
KAPPA TAU XI Men’s social club focusing on brotherhood and community service.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC
EDUCATORS Organization that is assembled for the advocacy of music education in schools and to better equip music teachers by providing resources, networking opportunities, and a community of like-minded individuals.
PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL Group that consists of members of our Greek organizations.
PHI MU ALPHA SINFONIA Music fraternity that promotes mutual welfare and brotherhood of musical students and the advancement of music in America.
PI OMEGA Women’s social club focusing on sisterhood and community service.
PRE-PHARMACY CLUB Provides a community and cohort on campus for students interested in pursuing careers in pharmacy.
PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY Organization to help prepare PT students and make connections with professionals.
PRE-SOMA Organization to raise awareness about osteopathic medicine and to prepare members for entrance into colleges of osteopathic medicine.
PSYCHOLOGY CLUB Professional organization for all psychology majors.
SERAMPORE PLAYERS Organization encouraging interest in acting and the backstage aspects of the theatre arts.
SOCIETY OF INDUSTRIAL AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS Organized to increase awareness of the influence and impact that applied and industrial mathematics has in the world around us.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Elected and appointed students who act as a liaison between students and administration and plan a social calendar for the campus.
STUDENT MUSIC THERAPY ORGANIZATION Organization dedicated to the training and development of students desiring to work in the field of music therapy.
STUDENT NURSES ASSOCATION
Organization to promote professional development of future nurses.
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS:
ARCHERY: Morgan Rives USA Archery 3D National Champion; Top 10 Archery team in the USA
BASEBALL: 3rd year in a row hosting opening round of NAIA College World Series Regionals; Bobby Halford passes college baseball legend Ron Polk for most career wins
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY: Top 3 finish in SSAC Championship
MEN’S TENNIS: SSAC conference champions
MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD: Top 3 finish in NAIA Outdoor National Championship
MEN’S SWIM: Top 10 finish in inaugural NAIA Championship appearance; first individual NAIA National Champion (Mate Miszlai)
WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD: SSAC Outdoor & Indoor Conference Champions, Top 3 finish in NAIA Outdoor National Championship
SOFTBALL: SSAC Runner Up; hosted opening round of NAIA Women’s College World Series
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: SSAC Regular Season Champions; historic 26-2 record (15-0 in conference)
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY: SSAC Conference Champions
WOMEN’S GOLF: SSAC Conference Champions; top 10 finish in NAIA National Championship
WOMEN’S SOCCER: Fifth Straight SSAC Conference Tournament Championship
INDOOR VOLLEYBALL: SSAC Tournament Runner Up; first NAIA Tournament win in program history
BEACH VOLLEYBALL: undefeated in conference play
WOMEN’S SWIM: Top 20 finish in inaugural NAIA Championship appearance
SSAC COMMISSIONER’S CUP WINNER: 9th straight win
TOP 5 NAIA ATHLETIC PROGRAM IN LEARFIELD DIRECTOR’S CUP
“Music is a language that is understood by all despite one’s native tongue. When I hear a group of seasoned voices, I am moved to my very core and fully invested in the story being told. The Winters School of Music is very inclusive and serves as an amazing place to cultivate my art. This has made my experience here more than I imagined it would be as a freshman. Not only have I made a family here, but I have grown tremendously in my art.”
Kameron Batty CLASS OF 2024
TALENT AREAS
ART
DANCE
JOURNALISM
MUSIC
SPEECH AND DEBATE
THEATRE
Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
I CORINTHIANS, 10:31 ESV
RESIDENTIAL LIFE and HOUSING
Inclusive Style Layout
Community Style Layout
TO ENSURE THE BEST COLLEGE EXPERIENCE, WE ENCOURAGE STUDENTS ON THE HATTIESBURG CAMPUS TO INCLUDE CAMPUS LIVING IN THEIR COLLEGE PLANS. HATTIESBURG IS WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY’S ONLY RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS.
TYPES OF DORMS:
INCLUSIVE STYLE LAYOUT
Davis, Futral
two students per room, one bathroom per room
COMMUNITY STYLE LAYOUT
Bass, Polk, Bryant two students per room, community style bathrooms
SUITE STYLE
Braswell, Byrd, Ross, Johnson suite style, two students per room, four students per bathroom
CAMPUS AMENITIES:
Health clinic
Workout facilities
• Workout classes
Student Center
• Game room
• Carey Diner
• Community Kitchen
• Study Rooms
• Student Success Center
Walking Track
Pickle Ball courts
Common Grounds campus coffee shop
CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
In addition to core curriculum classes that include the arts, WCU offers majors and minors in Music, Theatre, Dance, and Art. The university strives to produce wellrounded graduates and provides opportunities for students who do not major in these programs to engage their creative interests through participation in music ensembles, theatre productions, and art exhibitions.
If you are looking for a way to enjoy the arts or express your creativity, the Hattiesburg campus is home to the Sarah Gillespie Museum of Art and the Lucile Parker Gallery. Both collections include works by Mississippi, national, and internationally known artists. The School of Music offers concerts, operas, symphonies, and other performances by world-renowned performers and student groups. WCU’s award winning theatre department presents student produced shows several times each year. The campus is also home to the Center for Study of the Life and Work of William Carey in Donnell Museum. This museum is dedicated to Dr. William Carey’s contributions to the mission movement and life in India.
"We really are a Carey family. I have seen how the faculty and staff care for the student body on more than just an academic level, but on a personal level. They want to know you, and they want to know how to help you. William Carey University provided me an affordable education, for which I am ever grateful. This university granted me countless opportunities that helped me to develop and further my professional career and education. William Carey University is a great place to call home."
Anna Carroll CLASS OF 2025
Common Carey TERMINOLOGY
ADMISSION STATUSES
Incomplete: An applicant who has only supplied the WCU application. Required admission documents are needed to continue with an admission evaluation.
Provisionally Accepted: An applicant who has met academic admission requirements and is missing supporting documents. Also known as Accepted Lacking.
Probationally Accepted: An applicant whose admission evaluation does not meet academic eligibility but does meet probational admission criteria.
Accepted: An applicant who has submitted all final and official admission documentation and has met admissions requirements.
Withdrawn: An applicant who withdraws his or her application from admission consideration.
Denied: An applicant whose admission evaluation does not meet general academic eligibility or probational admission criteria.
GPA
Grade Point Average. Cumulative GPA takes into consideration each grade you earned at the college level from dual credit, transfer courses, and WCU grades.
TRANSFER STUDENT
A student who has earned 12 or more credit hours at an accredited college or university after high school graduation or an equivalent exam.
FIRST YEAR STUDENT
A student who has earned less than 12 credit hours at an accredited college or university after high school graduation or an equivalent exam.
CORE CURRICULUM
Also called general education requirements, the core curriculum is a set of courses all WCU students take, regardless of major. These courses ensure a well-rounded education and build a strong academic foundation. Some courses vary slightly by degree type.
SUPERSCORE
When students take a standardized test multiple times, WCU combines their highest section scores to create a new composite. At least one full test must meet WCU’s minimum score before superscoring applies.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Specific courses track chosen to prepare students to enter professional degree programs after obtaining a bachelor's degree. (Ex: pre-law, premedicine, pre-physical therapy)
GPA GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Transferable GPA takes into consideration each grade you earned at the college level from dual credit, transfer courses, and WCU grades.
CHAPEL
A time that WCU gathers together every Wednesday morning to worship reflect on the teaching of God’s word. Chapel is a required course for residential students and commuter students with Wednesday morning classes.
FREE THROW PROGRAM
A tuition-free initiative for first-time freshmen who do not meet standard admission criteria, allowing them to enroll in 15 credit hours during their first term. Students must earn a minimum 2.5 GPA to qualify for institutional scholarships and full admission. Students must finish their degree from William Carey University or repay their first term.
STEP AHEAD
A dual enrollment initiative that allows high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit through online and on-campus classes offered by William Carey University.
DUAL CREDIT
A cooperative program enabling eligible high school juniors and seniors to take approved courses that count for both high school and college credit, subject to ACT/ SAT requirements and instructor qualifications.
PTK (PHI THETA KAPPA)
An international honor society for two-year colleges that recognizes academic achievement among community college students; William Carey University offers scholarships and transfer opportunities for PTK members.
J-TERM (JANUARY TERM)
An intensive, short academic term in January that allows students to take accelerated courses, often used to catch up, get ahead, or explore special topics in a condensed format.
GETTING STARTED
STEP 1: ONLINE APPLICATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
wmcarey.edu/page/apply-to-carey
STEP 2: SEND OFFICIAL SCORES AND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
FIRST TIME FRESHMEN:
• Official ACT (minimum score of 20) or SAT (minimum score of 1030) scores or CLT (minimum score of 66)
• Official high school transcript*, high school transcript for homeschooled students, official GED transcript** , or official HiSet transcript†
• Official and final dual credit transcripts,‡ if applicable
TRANSFER STUDENTS:
• Official and final transcripts from every regionally accredited college or university attended*
STEP 3: IMMUNIZATION RECORD
SHOWING TWO MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) VACCINATIONS IF BORN AFTER JANUARY 1, 1957
* Official high school transcripts must be mailed, electronically delivered, or hand delivered in a sealed envelope after graduation date from the institution to WCU and must include graduation date and final GPA.
**Official GED transcripts must have minimum scores of 150 in all four content areas.
† Official HiSet transcript must have minimum scores of 15 on test sections.
‡ An official transcript is one that has been mailed, electronically delivered, or hand delivered in a sealed envelope directly from the institution to WCU. Minimum cumulative GPA requirement for admittance is 2.0.
REQUEST TO HAVE YOUR OFFICIAL TEST SCORES SENT TO WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY USING WCU SCHOOL CODES: ACT code: 2254 | SAT code: 1907
JULY/AUGUST
Apply online at wmcarey.edu/page/apply-to-carey
SEPTEMBER
Attend Fall Preview Day
OCTOBER
Send your official ACT, SAT, or CLT scores (first time freshmen) or send your official or unofficial college transcripts (transfer)
Complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application and State Financial Aid application
JANUARY 1
Apply for Housing Carey Scholar deadline (Ask your Recruitment Reporesentative for More information)
MARCH
Attend Carey Bound (Early Registration Event)
Make your WCU Student ID
MAY
GRADUATE! Send your final transcripts to the Office of Admissions
JUNE/JULY
Get your Housing assignment & packing list
AUGUST
Attend CareyWOW (orientation weekend)
Make new friends, begin fall classes & PURSUE YOUR CALLING!
ADDITIONAL TIPS:
Stay up to date on FAFSA & State Financial Aid deadlines. For more information about Financial Aid, see pages 32-33.
Audition for Talent Scholarships (Art, Dance, Journalism, Music, Speech & Debate, Theatre)
Have fun and make lots of memories!
UNDERGRADUATE Degree Programs
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
OH HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND EDUCATION, B.S. healthadministrationandeducation@wmcarey.edu
OHT HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (RHIT TO RHIA) healthinformationmanagement@wmcarey.edu
OHT HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, B.S. healthinformationmanagement@wmcarey.edu
P H MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE, B.S. ksicard@wmcarey.edu
O HEALTH PROFESSIONS, B.S. healthadministrationandeducation@wmcarey.edu
SCHOOL OF NURSING
P HTB NURSING (LPN ADVANCED PLACEMENT), B.S.N. Hattiesburg: nursing@wmcarey.edu Tradition: nursing@wmcarey.edu Baton Rouge: batonrouge@wmcarey.edu
P HTB NURSING (PRE-LICENSURE), B.S.N. Hattiesburg: nursing@wmcarey.edu Tradition: nursing@wmcarey.edu Baton Rouge: batonrouge@wmcarey.edu
O NURSING (RN-BSN), B.S.N. nursing@wmcarey.edu
* HTB NURSING (2ND- DEGREE BSN HYBRID), B.S.N. 2nddegreebsn@wmcarey.edu
* HTB NURSING (LPN AP HYBRID) nursinglpn-ap@wmcarey.edu
* HTB NURSING (HEALTHCARE TRANSITION BSN) healthcaretransitionsbsn@wmcarey.edu
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND LETTERS
P H ART, B.A. art@wmcarey.edu
P H ART, B.F.A. Art art@wmcarey.edu
P H ENGLISH (7-12 LICENSURE), B.A. languageandliterature@wmcarey.edu
P H ENGLISH, B.A. languageandliterature@wmcarey.edu
P H SPANISH, B.A. languageandliterature@wmcarey.edu
P H HISTORY, B.A. noonkest@wmcarey.edu
P H SOCIAL SCIENCE, B.A., B.S. noonkest@wmcarey.edu
P H SOCIAL STUDIES (7-12 LICENSURE), B.A. jbrooke@wmcarey.edu
P H SOCIAL STUDIES (7-12 LICENSURE), B.S. History jbrooke@wmcarey.edu
P H MASS COMMUNICATION, B.A., B.S. ddockery@wmcarey.edu
P H SPEECH COMMUNICATION AND THEATRE, B.A. bknight@wmcarey.edu
P H STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP, B.A. bknight@wmcarey.edu
P OH STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP, B.S. bknight@wmcarey.edu
P*OH THEATRE (SCRIPT WRITING), B.F.A. tmatheny@wmcarey.edu
P H THEATRE (YOUNG AUDIENCES), B.F.A. tmatheny@wmcarey.edu
P H THEATRE (B.A.) tmatheny@wmcarey.edu
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
P H BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS), B.A., B.S., B.S.B. business@wmcarey.edu
P HT BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION, B.A., B.S., B.S.B. business@wmcarey.edu
O SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT, B.A.S., B.S. business@wmcarey.edu
P H CROSS CULTURAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, B.S.B. HT Computer Information Systems
H Finance
HT Management/Marketing
T Workforce Training and Management business@wmcarey.edu
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
P*OHT ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (K-6 LICENSURE), B.S. lwindham@wmcarey.edu
P OH HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND RECREATION, B.S. cbullock@wmcarey.edu
P OH PHYSICAL EDUCATION (NON-LICENSURE), B.S. cbullock@wmcarey.edu
SCHOOL OF MISSIONS AND MINISTRY STUDIES
P* H CHRISTIAN STUDIES, B.A., B.S. jbird@wmcarey.edu
P* H INTERCULTURAL STUDIES, B.A., B.S. jbird@wmcarey.edu
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
P H MUSIC (WORSHIP LEADERSHIP), B.S. bhardin@wmcarey.edu
P H MUSIC (WORSHIP TECHNOLOGY), B.S. bhardin@wmcarey.edu
P H MUSIC EDUCATION (K-12 CHORAL LICENSURE), B.M. jdunlap@wmcarey.edu
P H MUSIC EDUCATION (K-12 INSTRUMENTAL LICENSURE), B.M. tcoakley@wmcarey.edu
P H MUSIC PERFORMANCE (GUITAR), B.M. rruggiero@wmcarey.edu
P = In-Person Classes | * = Hyrbrid In Person & Online | O = Online Degree H = Hattiesburg | T = Tradition | B = Baton Rouge
P H MUSIC PERFORMANCE (PIANO), B.M. rruggiero@wmcarey.edu
P H MUSIC PERFORMANCE (VOCAL), B.M. rruggiero@wmcarey.edu
P H MUSIC THERAPY, B.M. mwiseheart@wmcarey.edu
P H MUSIC, B.A.
SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
P H BIOLOGY (ENVIROMENTAL), B.S. jbrook@wmcarey.edu
P H BIOLOGY (MICROBIOLOGY), B.S. jbrook@wmcarey.edu
P H BIOLOGY, B.S. jbrook@wmcarey.edu
P H CHEMISTRY, B.A. mmackey@wmcarey.edu
P H CHEMISTRY, B.S. mmackey@wmcarey.edu
P H 3+3 CHEMISTRY/PHARMACY mmackey@wmcarey.edu
P OHT CRIMINAL JUSTICE (B.S.) criminal-justice@wmcarey.edu
P HT FORENSIC SCIENCE (BIOLOGY), B.S. criminal-justice@wmcarey.edu
P HT FORENSIC SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY), B.S. criminal-justice@wmcarey.edu
P HT FORENSIC SCIENCE (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), B.S. criminal-justice@wmcarey.edu
P H MATHEMATICS (7-12 LICENSURE), B.A. bdribus@wmcarey.edu
P H MATHEMATICS (7-12 LICENSURE), B.S. bdribus@wmcarey.edu
P H MATHEMATICS, B.A. bdribus@wmcarey.edu
P H MATHEMATICS, B.S. bdribus@wmcarey.edu
P OHT PSYCHOLOGY, B.A. rsheridan@wmcarey.edu
P OHT PSYCHOLOGY, B.S. rsheridan@wmcarey.edu
PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISEMENT TRACKS
PRE-DENTISTRY jbrook@wmcarey.edu
PRE-MEDICINE jbrook@wmcarey.edu
PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY jbrook@wmcarey.edu
PRE-OPTOMETRY jbrook@wmcarey.edu
PRE-PHARMACY Biology: Jbrook@wmcarey.edu Chemistry: mmackey@wmcarey.edu
PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY jbrook@wmcarey.edu
PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE jbrook@wmcarey.edu
TOP 3
Apply your Joint Services Transcript credits to a Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervisory Management degree.
CELEBRATING YOUR SERVICE
ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE YOUR COUNTRY DEMANDS SACRIFICE IN THE NAME OF FREEDOM. SUCH AN ACT DESERVES RESPECT, ADMIRATION, AND, ABOVE ALL, GRATITUDE. AT WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY, WE APPLAUD THE GREAT SACRIFICIAL SERVICE MADE BY THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES AND RESPOND TO OUR OWN CALL TO SERVE BY PROVIDING STUDENT VETERANS WITH THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO EXCEL IN THE CLASSROOM, IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND BEYOND.
FINANCIAL BENEFITS
• Discounted tuition rates apply to all military service members and their eligible dependents. Eligibility for discounted tuition rates ($265 per credit hour for undergraduate & master level courses, except for the Master of Biomedical Science courses).
• All VA Education, Federal Tuition Assistance, and Credentialing Assistance Benefits are accepted.
• Textbooks for all Undergraduate Courses are Free.
• Additional financial support is available for members of the Mississippi National Guard.
“MILITARY FRIENDLY” DEGREE PROGRAMS
• Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervisory Management.
• Army Reserve Officer Training Course (ROTC)
• Air Force Reserve Officer Training Course (ROTC)
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY CAN ALSO ASSIST STUDENTS WITH
• Officer Candidate School (OCS) eligibility and degree support.
• Military Chaplain candidates.
• College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences.
OFFICE OF VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
For more information: militaryadmissions@wmcarey.edu
FINANCIAL AID and Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP CONTACTS
Talent
MUSIC music@wmcarey.edu
SPEECH AND DEBATE thecom@wmcarey.edu
JOURNALISM thecom@wmcarey.edu
Athletic
BASKETBALL
MEN
Phillip McCray, pmccray@wmcarey.edu
WOMEN
Jessica Garriga, jgarriga@wmcarey.edu
BASEBALL
Bobby Halford, bhalford@wmcarey.edu
SOFTBALL
Wendy Houge, whogue@wmcarey.edu
SOCCER
MEN
Barry Farrell, bfarrell@wmcarey.edu
WOMEN
Danny Owens, dowens@wmcarey.edu
TENNIS
Marc Lux, mlux@wmcarey.edu
THEATRE thecom@wmcarey.edu
ART art@wmcarey.edu
DANCE dance@wmcarey.edu
Undergraduate Financial Aid Steps:
1 Fill out the FAFSA application. Be prepared to provide tax return information and electronically sign the application using your FSA ID. WCU’s federal school code is 002447. (studentaid.gov)
2 Apply for State Aid if you are MS resident. (msfinancialaid.org)
GOLF
Jeff Mixon, jmixon@wmcarey.edu
CROSS COUNTRY
Cooper Herrington, therrington@wmcarey.edu
TRACK AND FIELD
Ryan McKenzie, rmckenzie@wmcarey.edu
VOLLEYBALL AND BEACH
VOLLEYBALL
Ronda Shirley, rshirley@wmcarey.edu
ARCHERY
Johnnie Stinson, jstinson@wmcarey.edu
COMPETITIVE CHEER
Laura Lightsey llightsey@wmcarey.edu
SWIM
Robert Gonzalez rgonzalez@wmcarey.edu
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Estimate what you qualify for! Students do not need to apply for academic scholarships. Academic scholarships are applied to accounts upon registration as a full-time student (at least nine credit hours). (wmcarey.studentaidcalculator.com)
Students receiving talent or athletic scholarships may submit scholarship offers from directors or coaches to the Financial Aid Office.
If documentation is approved by Financial Aid, scholarships will be applied to student accounts.
* Evidence-based Reading and Writing + Math scores only.
** William Carey Scholars is a competitive scholarship. Scan the QR code to the right for more information.
Contact Dr. Joseph Bird for more information at jbird@wmcarey.edu VA BENEFITS
Contact Jamie Walley for more information at jwalley@wmcarey.edu
† Student must transfer to WCU from community college where PTK membership was
William Carey Scholars is a competitive scholarship. Scan the QR code for more information. www.wmcarey.edu/Office/
WCU Resources
APPLY TO WCU
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GRADUATE PROGRAMS
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
OH HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND EDUCATION, M.S. healthadministrationandeducation@wmcarey.edu
P* H HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND EDUCATION, PH.D. healthadministrationandeducation@wmcarey.edu
* H HEALTH EDUCATION (PRACTICE DOCTORATE TO PH.D.), PH.D. healthadministrationandeducation@wmcarey.edu
O HEALTH INFORMATICS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, M.S. healthinformationmanagement@wmcarey.edu
P H OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (M.O.T.) occupationaltherapy@wmcarey.edu
* H OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYOTA TO MOT BRIDGE PROGRAM occupationaltherapy@wmcarey.edu
P H PHYSICAL THERAPY, D.P.T. physicaltherapy@wmcarey.edu
P T PHARMACY, PHARM.D. pharmacy@wmcarey.edu
SCHOOL OF NURSING
O NURSING EDUCATION, M.S.N. nursing@wmcarey.edu
* H NURSING EDUCATION (DNP TO PH.D.) nursing@wmcarey.edu
* H NURSING EDUCATION AND ADMINISTRATION, PH.D. nursing@wmcarey.edu
COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATIC MEDICINE
P H ANATOMY EDUCATION, M.S. kabouzaid@wmcarey.edu
P H OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE, D.O. com@wmcarey.edu
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND LETTERS
P H HISTORY, M.A. noonkester@wmcarey.edu
O H ENGLISH, M.A. languageandliterature@wmcarey.edu
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
P OHT BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, M.B.A. business@wmcarey.edu
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
P* H DYSLEXIA THERAPY, M.ED. dgeorge@wmcarey.edu
P O EDUCATION (ART OF TEACHING), M.ED.
O Elementary Education - Advisable Track
O Secondary Education - Advisable Track
O Special Education (Mild/Moderate Disablities) - Advisable Track cweiss@wmcarey.edu
P H EDUCATION (ART), M.ED. - Advisable Track art@wmcarey.edu
OHT EDUCATION (ELEMENTARY K-6), M.ED. lpitre@wmcarey.edu
OH EDUCATION (EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS), M.ED. myeager@wmcarey.edu
OH EDUCATION (ENGLISH) languageandliterature@wmcarey.edu
*OH EDUCATION (GIFTED), M.ED. cliverett@wmcarey.edu
P OH EDUCATION (MATHEMATICS), M.ED. bdribus@wmcarey.edu
O EDUCATION (MILD/MODERATE DISABILITES), M.ED. myeager@wmcarey.edu
O EDUCATION (PHYSICAL EDUCATION), M.ED. cbullock@wmcarey.edu
O EDUCATION (SECONDARY EDUCATION), M.ED. lpitre@wmcarey.edu
P OHT EDUCATION (SOCIAL STUDIES) jbrooke@wmcarey.edu
OHT TEACHING AND LEARNING GLOBALLY (NON-LICENSURE), M.ED.
O EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (PRINCIPAL LICENSURE 486), M.ED. ksellers@wmcarey.edu
P OH INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION, M.ED. wcooper@wmcarey.edu
O LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION, M.ED. jross@wmcarey.edu
P* H DYSLEXIA THERAPY, ED.S. dgeorge@wmcarey.edu
O EDUCATION (EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS), ED.S. myeager@wmcarey.edu
O EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (PRINCIPAL LICENSURE 486), ED.S. ksellers@wmcarey.edu
P OHT HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION, ED.S. jross@wmcarey.edu
O INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP (NON-ADMINISTRATOR LICENSURE), ED.S. ethomas@wmcarey.edu
P OH INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION, ED.S. wcooper@wmcarey.edu
O EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (ADMINISTRATOR ENDORSEMENT 486), ED.D. lsmith@wmcarey.edu
O EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, ED.D. lsmith@wmcarey.edu
P* H HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION, ED.D. jross@wmcarey.edu
P*OH HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION, PH.D. jross@wmcarey.edu
O NEURODIVERSITY, PH.D. (Pending SACSCOC Approval) myeager@wmcarey.edu
SCHOOL OF MISSIONS AND MINISTRY STUDIES
*OH CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY, M.A. jbird@wmcarey.edu
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
OH MUSIC EDUCATION, M.M.ED. jdunlap@wmcarey.edu
OH MUSIC (WORSHIP STUDIES), M.M. Worship Ministry - Emphasis
Choral Conducting - Emphasis
Instrumental Conducting - Emphasis
Performance - Emphasis
Music Technology - Emphasis bhardin@wmcarey.edu
OH MUSIC (MUSIC EDUCATION), D.A. aarnold@wmcarey.edu
OH MUSIC (WORSHIP MINISTRY), D.A. Music Education - Emphasis
Worship Ministry - Emphasis
Conducting - Emphasis aarnold@wmcarey.edu
SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
P*OHT COUNSELOR EDUCATION (CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING), M.S. rstrebeck@wmcarey.edu
P*OHT COUNSELOR EDUCATION (SCHOOL COUNSELING), M.S. rstrebeck@wmcarey.edu
P*OH
P*OH
P*OH
COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY (CHILD/ADOLESCENT COUNSELING), M.S. fbaugh@wmcarey.edu
COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY (CHRISTIAN COUNSELING- ORDAINED MINISTER), M.S. fbaugh@wmcarey.edu
COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY (CHRISTIAN COUNSELING- LAYPERSON), M.S. fbaugh@wmcarey.edu
P*OH COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY (COUNSELING), M.S. fbaugh@wmcarey.edu
P*OH COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY (GERONTOLOGICAL COUNSELING), M.S. fbaugh@wmcarey.edu
P*OH COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY (SCHOOL PSYCHOMETRY), M.S. fbaugh@wmcarey.edu
HT School Psychometry rstrebeck@wmcarey.edu
O CRIMINAL JUSTICE, M.S. criminal-justice@wmcarey.edu
P H BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES, M.B.S. eroark@wmcarey.edu
WCUCOM Ranked #� for Highest Percentage of Graduates Serving in Rural Areas for the 2nd Consecutive Year (U.S. News and World Report, 2024) � out of �� Accelerated Pharmacy Program Pictures in the U.S.
LIVE YOUR CALLING
“Pursuing a terminal degree at William Carey University has been one of the best decisions I have made professionally and personally. I cannot speak highly enough about the deliberateness and intentionality of the structure of the programs. The online format allowed me to pursue my degree while still working and being a wife and mother of 2 young daughters. Even more so, I am so thankful to have honed my craft while focusing on Christian perspectives; the faculty and staff were so knowledgeable and elevated my skill set beyond my expectations, while continually pointing me to Christ throughout the entire process. I am forever thankful to be a Carey alum!”
Alex Arnold
“William Carey University taught me that I am capable of great things. ‘Great things’ has a lot of different meanings. For me it means earning a bachelor's degree in nursing, opening up to people, stepping out of my comfort zone, and learning to be responsible and independent. Carey gave me lifelong friendships I will cherish forever and equipped me to pursue my calling in life! ”
Morgan Miller Pope
Dr.
CLASS OF 2022
Carey Alumni AROUND THE WORLD
William Carey University’s more than 30,000 alumni span the globe! WCU graduates can be found in all 50 U.S. states and in 57 countries worldwide.
WCU strives to produce well rounded graduates who excel in their careers and make a positive impact in their communities. Active alumni are extremely important to the university and serve as ambassadors to share WCU with friends and family. We are so thankful for our faithful alumni who share and support our alma mater! We hope you will choose Carey and one day be a part of our Alumni Association.
GARY AND SHYBRIL MCCULLUM GRADUATED FROM LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL AS HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEARTS IN 2010 AND MADE THE DECISION TO BOTH ATTEND WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY.
There, they immersed themselves into the understanding of the culture of the university by attempting great things from God and expecting great things from God. Both graduating in 2015 with their bachelor’s degrees and after getting married, they continued their education to obtain their Master’s degrees & Specialist degrees from William Carey. Both also plan to attend William Carey University to receive their doctoral degrees. Shybril McCullum currently serves as a 6-8th grade educator for Forrest County School District, and Gary McCullum serves as the Director of Choral Activities for Hattiesburg Public School District.
“As a Christian, my number one priority was choosing a university that exemplified the body of Christ. I also wanted to experience culture shock (being a Boston girl), but gained even more from the community Carey offered. The music program at Carey not only prepared me for my music therapy career, but also my position as a church music director and collaborative pianist. It’s incredible to see how God used me during my four years at Carey, and how my experiences impact my life today.”
Mara Herrera Board Certified Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapy Fellow BOSTON, MA | CLASS OF 2015
“Studying at Carey deepened my knowledge and understanding about the corporate world. It also helped me realize the divisions and departments of business I want to pursue. This process helped me significantly in getting to know myself better with respect to my upcoming career. On a more personal note, Carey taught me unity, gratitude and appreciation of friendships. I can also say meeting the people at Carey from Mississippi, other states, and other countries, was a very unique and special experience.”
Marc Meinz Associate Consultant, Data Management HAMBURG, GERMANY | CLASS OF 2021
“My family has a long history of military service and I knew this was a path I wanted to follow. I chose Carey because its atmosphere is conducive to learning. WCU faculty are extremely helpful and promote an environment for learning, as well as encourage success in and out of the classroom. WCU helped shape me into the person I am today. ”
Jonathan Thompson
172D CONTINGENCY
RESPONSE FLIGHT
Part of the 172D AIRLIFT WING BRANDON, MS
CLASS OF 2016
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