Student Assistance

We provide support to William Carey University students in a variety of ways, such as:

academic advising,
disability services,
tutoring assistance, and
career services.

Our staff provides motivation, assists students in the attainment of their undergraduate degrees, and facilitates the process of transition from one level of higher education to the next while fostering personal and professional development skills.

Please come visit us in order to get your questions answered and to receive helpful tips and information on attending college. We are located in Lawrence Hall in rooms 124 and 135.

Who do we serve?

We serve all students. Any student can contact us or come by for advisement and guidance, and we will place you in the right direction. All of our services are free, so any student who would like assistance regarding class selection, tutoring, disability, or career services can come by and receive help at no cost to them.

Tutoring

William Carey University offers student access to online tutoring from TutorMe.com.

This online tutoring service provides Carey students with a live tutor 24 hours a day. Tutors are available to work with our students in a wide range of subjects. Tutoring sessions feature audio or video communication, screen sharing, virtual whiteboard, and a chat feature to give students an efficient in-person lesson.

HOW TO OBTAIN A TUTOR

Login to Canvas
Select a course for which you would like to explore tutoring options
Go to the TutorMe: Online Tutoring link in the course navigation menu
You will be able to Connect with a Tutor once you click the course link
Get matched with a tutor in less than 30 seconds.

For information, contact Sparkle Polk.

Career Services

WCU hosts a Career Fair every year. Stay tuned to your Indigo Portal, student email, and to our department bulletin board for more information about it, available jobs, and resume, professional dress, and interview tips. If you need help identifying your strengths and your possible career path, please view this website: www.mynextmove.org.

For more information about career services, student health insurance, or counseling services, please contact Katrina Pittman.

Academic Advising

Many students begin their studies at William Carey University undecided on an academic major or definite career path. OSA offers guidance in selection of core courses to those students as well as assistance in assessing interests and talent which might assist students in selecting a major field.

If you would like more information about declaring an undecided major, please contact Sparkle Polk.