Student Services

Student Services, under the direction of the Associate Dean, Student Affairs, is responsible for nonacademic life at COM. This office is responsible for campus activities, campus organizations, counseling, and student records.

Admissions

The Admissions Office acts as the primary agent for the acceptance of applicants and develops an admissions program that responds to student and WCU-COM needs.

Student Financial Aid

The Office of Student Financial Services is the primary agent in assisting qualified students with the necessary forms and assistance necessary to obtain loans, scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial assistance.

Academic and Clinical Advising

Students are assigned an academic advisor and a clinical advisor. The academic advisor will be a faculty member whose responsibility is to help students complete the first two years of medical didactic training. The clinical advisor will be a faculty member who will help students select and complete their clinical education. The Office of Student Affairs will assign these advisors.  Regular meetings will be scheduled with advisors.

Identification Badges 

Each student will have a personal Identification Badge (ID) issued to him or her upon matriculation. ID badges can be obtained at Lawrence Hall in the Student Services area. Identification badges must be worn or carried at all times while on campus. These are nontransferable and must be surrendered upon termination of student status. If lost, a $20 fee will be assessed for a replacement.