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William Carey University

William Carey University
498 Tuscan Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-5499

Official telephone: (601) 318-6051
Fax number: (601) 318-6454
Website: www.wmcarey.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2014 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Alissa King,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 601 318-6103
800 962-5991, extension 103 (toll free)
601 318-6765 (fax)
admissions@wmcarey.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $30
Can the application fee be waived? no
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Minimum composite ACT score of 17 and minimum 2.0 GPA required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: not available
Visit for interview by: March 31
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II recommended
School's test preference: ACT
SAT II tests are: required/recommended of applicants submitting SAT I or ACT
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: Notification of admission is sent on a rolling basis upon receipt of application.
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: no
Room deposit amount: $150, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: yes

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