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This page provides an overview of general university information and certain policies as well as links to additional university information, policies, and student support resources. Each link below opens in a new window.
University Catalog
The graduate catalog is published each summer for the upcoming academic year. Every effort is made to ensure that the catalog contains up-to-date information and is free of errors at the time of publication. However, information contained in the catalog is subject to change without prior notice and shall not constitute a legally binding contract or agreement upon William Carey University.
Nondiscrimination Statement
William Carey University complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws and does not engage in prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in the admission process or in the administration of its education policies, scholarships, loan programs, athletic, and other school administered rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
However, William Carey University is a religious-affiliated university and is exempt from certain nondiscrimination laws and shall implement its free exercise of religion under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. Please direct inquiries regarding the university’s nondiscrimination policies to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, 710 William Carey Parkway, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 318-6101.
Record of Retention Policy
William Carey University follows AACRAO’s Record of Retention Policy for all necessary documentation for a minimum of three years or until no longer needed.
Veterans Educational Benefits
The Office of the Registrar serves as the liaison between the university, the benefit-eligible veteran/family, and the Veterans Administration. William Carey University is proud to serve our veterans and their families and is committed to providing them with a wide range of services and resources. The university provides a dedicated certifying official at both campuses. For information about applying for benefits, contact information, and resource links, please visit the Veterans Educational Benefits link at the top of this page.
Servicemembers Opportunity College
William Carey University has met criteria established by the Department of Defense to be recognized as a Servicemembers Opportunity College; therefore, active duty military personnel are extended educational opportunities that are sometimes distinct from common institutional practice. Policy stipulates flexibility is essential to the improvement of access by servicemembers to educational programs, and further, that institutional policies and practices be fair, equitable, and effective in recognizing special and often limiting conditions faced by military students. Academic residency is satisfied by 30 hours of the undergraduate degree courses being completed with William Carey University. Students seeking a graduate degree or certificate should consult the academic unit to discuss program completion policies.
Class Attendance
A successful educational experience requires regular class attendance, participation, and submission of assignments. Excessive absences not only negatively impact the work of the absent student but may also affect the work product of the entire class. Individual faculty members set their own attendance regulations for their classes and inform their students of them; however, graduate students must attend a minimum of 80% of the class meetings to receive credit for the course. Likewise, excessive class absences may negatively impact one’s current and future financial aid and scholarship status. The total number of absences of each student shall be reported for each class by each faculty member at the time of filing trimester grade rosters. Online course attendance requires the student’s activity in the online course each week the course is active. Hybrid courses combine attendance in required face-to-face class meetings and weekly activity in the online portions of the course.
Campus Safety and Security
Campus security personnel on the Hattiesburg campus are available 24 hours a day. Security personnel on the Tradition campus are located at the security station at the campus entrance. All crimes and suspicious activity should be reported promptly to campus security: Hattiesburg (601) 318-6300; Tradition (228) 223-1807. For campus crime statistics, visit https://www.wmcarey.edu/office/security.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Students are expected to display proper conduct at all times. The student code of conduct and the policies and procedures for dealing with violations of the code are outlined in the student handbook, The Translation. The university reserves the right to require the withdrawal of a student whose conduct and/or academic work do not meet university standards. Students have the right to appeal decisions through appropriate channels as outlined in the student handbook.
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