Counselors and Staff
Freshmen Students: see map below to find the Admissions Counselor for your area
Transfer Students: all transfer students from all states will be assisted by Counselor Larissa Bass
Associate Director of Admissions
Territory includes 15 counties surrounding Hattiesburg, MS
William Carey University, Box 13
498 Tuscan Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
1.800.962.5991 Ext. 103
601.318.6103
Alissa received a Bachelor of Science in Business and was very involved in student activities while she was a student. She was a WCU Cheerleader, a member of Pi Omega Social Club, Alpha Chi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Beta Lambda, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
“As a student, the strong scholarship opportunities and the caring faculty are the two things that attracted me to William Carey University. As an employee, the friendships developed while assisting students and families with their college choice have truly been rewarding. Watching students grow in each facet of their life – intellectually, socially, and spiritually – has been one of the most enjoyable parts.”
Admissions Counselor/Transfer Recruiter
Territory includes
Mississippi Community Colleges and Baptist Student Unions
William Carey University, Box 13
498 Tuscan Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
1.800.962.5991 Ext. 103
601.318.6103
Larissa received a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication from William Carey University. She was an active member of Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society and other campus activities. She also assisted the Department of Theater and Communications with various productions.
“William Carey University helped me grow as a person in all aspects of my life. I cherish the time I spent as a student and am blessed to have the opportunity to serve as an Admissions Counselor. I hope to share with you the wonderful potential you can achieve with a college career at William Carey University.”
Assistant Director of Admissions and Programs
Territory includes Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Texas (all out-of-state freshmen)
William Carey University, Box 13
498 Tuscan Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
1.800.962.5991 Ext. 103
601.318.6103
Brandon received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Science in Counseling. As a student, he was a member of Sigma Psi Nu, Chi Beta Phi and Alpha Chi Honor Society. He served as a representative for the Student Government Association, as a member of the ministry team for the Baptist Student Union, and as a mentor to fellow WCU students.
“William Carey University helped me grow both academically and spiritually. The experiences I had as a student at Carey prompted me to come back as an employee. It’s rewarding to work in a caring, Christian environment where I can serve God and serve others.”
Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Territory includes Central and West Mississippi; Mississippi Coast
William Carey University, Box 13
498 Tuscan Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
1.800.962.5991 Ext. 103
601.318.6103
Lisa received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Gerontology and a Master of Science in Child/Adolescent Counseling. She served as a member of Carey Connection, our student recruiting team, for two years.
“As a student at WCU I enjoyed the friendly students, small classes, and the one-on-one attention I received from my professors. My desire as a recruiter is to make you feel at home and help you in any way that I can. I look forward to working with you soon!”
Dustin Hollingsworth
Admissions Counselor
Territory includes Central and North Mississippi
William Carey University, Box 13
498 Tuscan Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
1.800.962.5991 Ext. 103
601.318.6103
Dustin received a Bachelor of General Studies with emphasis in History and English. While attending William Carey, he was actively involved with Baptist Student Union and the Christian fraternity Kappa Alpha Lambda. In addition, he served as a student ambassador for the Admissions office.
“I attended William Carey primarily due to the smaller, more intimate environment as well as the Christian emphasis both academically and socially. The small class size benefitted me greatly, enabling me to receive direct attention and assistance from my professors. The relationships I formed with both faculty and student served to grow me both academically and spiritually.”
Admissions Counselor
Assists with all territories
William Carey University, Box 13
498 Tuscan Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
1.800.962.5991 Ext. 103
601.318.6103
Meagan received a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications and Theatre and a Master of Education with an emphasis in English. As a student at WCU, she was apart of the Joe Roberts Forensics Speech and Debate Team for four years, as well as Carey Connection, the Student Government Association, the Cobbler newspaper staff, and mission trips to Japan and India.
“My mother advised me to go away for college to ‘spread my wings’. William Carey offered me a mixture of security and opportunity that I found no where else. Your journey starts here, and I hope that I can help.”
Director of International Admissions—Immigration Specialist
William Carey University, Box 13
498 Tuscan Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
1.800.962.5991 Ext. 103
601.318.6103
Territory includes high schools, colleges, and universities from abroad. Emerson received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Business Administration from William Carey University. As an undergraduate student, he was a member of the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Baptist Student Union (BSU). “As an international student from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, I had a first-hand opportunity to experience all that William Carey University had to offer. Small class sizes alongside individualized attention, support, and encouragement from my professors made my experience at WCU both memorable and rewarding. Let Carey play a part in this major chapter of your life!”