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WCU breaks summer enrollment record

  • Friday, June 5, 2020 5:06 PM
  • Education, Educational Leadership, Hattiesburg, Health Sciences, Nursing, Tradition

William Carey University’s summer term has broken the record – posting the highest summer enrollment in school history.

As summer classes began on June 1, total enrollment was 2,595 students. This is 400 students more than last year’s summer term. And it’s about a hundred more than the previous high-water mark in 2011, when 2,501 students enrolled for summer classes.

The largest enrollment gains came in the School of Education and the School of Nursing.

“I am so pleased with the loyalty of our students. In this uncertain time, it is refreshing to know that students continue to advance their careers. It is not surprising that the largest increases are in programs that lead directly to employment,” said WCU President Dr. Tommy King.

“Our thanks go to the faculty and staff who have worked so hard to achieve this milestone.”

The number of education students rose from 876 during last year’s summer term, to 1,180 this summer, an increase of 35 percent. In the same time, nursing enrollment increased 18 percent, from 495 students to 586 students.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, all summer classes are being taught online. While William Carey University plans to open its campus in the fall term, the final decision will depend on pandemic conditions at that time.

Dr. Ben Burnett is WCU’s newly named Acting Executive Vice President. He also serves as dean of the WCU School of Education.

“Most of our education classes were already available online, so the School of Education was well-positioned to continue its efforts to help solve Mississippi’s K-12 teacher shortage. The licensure guideline changes issued by the Mississippi Department of Education amid the pandemic helped clear the path for many who wanted to pursue a career in education,” Burnett said.

“I am thrilled to see this enrollment increase for the summer – and also the one we expect in the fall as we work to move William Carey University forward.”

In Biloxi, WCU's Tradition campus posted its highest enrollment in three years.
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