Admission Requirements
Welcome to the William Carey University's admissions process! We are thrilled at your interest in joining our community of driven, curious learners. This page is your one-stop resource for application requirements. We aim to make applying straightforward and supportive, ensuring you have all you need to become a part of Carey.
All applicants need the following and specific requirements are found in the drop down lists.
- Submit the application for admission.
- Send email proof of two measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) immunizations to admissions@wmcarey.edu. 1-21 forms are preferred.
In addition to your application and immunization records, the following are required for admission review:
- An official ACT, SAT, or CLT score sent to WCU.
- For ACT requests, please choose the super score option when taking the test or order afterward through ACT.org. WCU's code is 2254.
- For SAT requests, please send when taking the test or order afterward through collegeboard.org. WCU's code is 1907.
- For CLT requests, please send your test scores to WCU through cltexam.com.
- A final and official high school transcript sent to WCU.*
- Final and official transcripts are sent after the high school graduation date listed directly from the school to WCU.
- Home school transcripts are notarized and sent after the student completes high school requirements directly to WCU.
The items below are not required for admission consideration, but necessary for academic planning and evaluation:
- If you have taken college courses while in high school, Advanced Placement exams, or CLEP exams, contact the college or organization to order individual official records. WCU's transfer of credits policy provides details.
- College Courses: Order an official and final transcript from the institution to be send directly to William Carey University.*
The transcript should show all courses either completed with a grade or notification of withdrawal. - Advanced Placement scores are ordered through collegeboard.org and are sent to WCU's Registrar's Office.
- CLEP exam scores are also ordered through collegeboard.org and are sent to WCU's Registrar's Office.
- College Courses: Order an official and final transcript from the institution to be send directly to William Carey University.*
*Sending options accepted for official records are:
Electronic delivery: Electronic delivery is preferred but not always available.Utilize your school's transcript sending procedure. If an email address is needed for electronic delivery, please use admissions@wmcarey.edu.
Physical mail: The school may need to physically mail your transcript. If so, use the following address for WCU - WCU Box 13, 710 William Carey Parkway, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Hand delivery: Students can hand deliver a transcript to a WCU admissions office location. The document must be retrieved from the school and delivered to WCU in a sealed envelope with an unbroken registrar's stamp or signature over the seal. If you open the envelope, the record will no longer be official.
In addition to your application and immunization records, the following are required for admission review:
- Final and official transcripts from each college with which WCU accepts transfer course credits.*
- Final: all courses listed have an associated final grade or notification of withdrawal
- Official: transcript sent to William Carey University from the institution
*Sending options accepted for official records are:
Electronic delivery: Electronic delivery is preferred but not always available.
Utilize your school's transcript sending procedure. If an email address is needed for electronic delivery, please use admissions@wmcarey.edu.
Physical mail: The school may need to physically mail your transcript. If so, use the following address for WCU - WCU Box 13, 710 William Carey Parkway, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Hand delivery: Students can hand deliver a transcript to a WCU admissions office location. The document must be retrieved from the school and delivered to WCU in a sealed envelope with an unbroken registrar's stamp or signature over the seal. If you open the envelope, the record will no longer be official.
In addition to your application and immunization records, the following are required for admission review:
- Final and official transcripts from each college with which WCU accepts transfer course credits since your last time in attendance at WCU.*
- Final: all courses listed have an associated final grade or notification of withdrawal
- Official: transcript sent to William Carey University from the institution
Electronic delivery: Electronic delivery is preferred but not always available. Utilize your school's transcript sending procedure. If an email address is needed for electronic delivery, please use admissions@wmcarey.edu.
Physical mail: The school may need to physically mail your transcript. If so, use the following address for WCU - WCU Box 13, 710 William Carey Parkway, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Hand delivery: Students can hand deliver a transcript to a WCU admissions office location. The document must be retrieved from the school and delivered to WCU in a sealed envelope with an unbroken registrar's stamp or signature over the seal. If you open the envelope, the record will no longer be official.
In addition to your application and immunization records, the following are required for admission review:
- Final and official transcript from the last undergraduate college with which WCU accepts transfer course credits since.*
- Final: all courses listed have an associated final grade or notification of withdrawal
- Official: transcript sent to William Carey University from the institution
Students intending to attend WCU without the pursuit of a degree are not eligible for financial aid.
*Sending options accepted for official records are:
Electronic delivery: Electronic delivery is preferred but not always available.
Utilize your school's transcript sending procedure. If an email address is needed for electronic delivery, please use admissions@wmcarey.edu
Physical mail: The school may need to physically mail your transcript. If so, use the following address for WCU - WCU Box 13, 710 William Carey Parkway, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Hand delivery: Students can hand deliver a transcript to a WCU admissions office location. The document must be retrieved from the school and delivered to WCU in a sealed envelope with an unbroken registrar's stamp or signature over the seal. If you open the envelope, the record will no longer be official.