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Academic Advising

The Office of Academic Advising maintains an advising and tutoring staff along with a computer laboratory in order to provide academic support for students.
Students are assisted by professional advisors in the following ways:
  • understanding academic policies and regulations of the university;
  • exploring career and educational options;
  • identifying reasons and solutions for academic problems;
  • monitoring and evaluating educational progress; and
  • maintaining records of students' progress and transfer to major areas.


Academic Advisors

(Freshmen, Sophomores, and First-time Transfer)

Location: All Advisors' office are in Lanier Hall on the 2nd Floor

Ms. Carolyn Smith | Rm. 220 | crsmith@alcorn.edu | 601.877.6223

Last names starting with: (B, G, H, I, J, M, O, Q, T, U, V, W, Y)

  • Department of Advanced Technologies
  • Department of Biological Sciences & School of Nursing
  • Department of English, Languages, and Mass Communication
  • Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
  • School of Business
  • School of Education and Psychology

Last names starting with any alphabet for the following majors:

  • Department of Human Sciences
  • Department of Agriculture

Ms. Wanda Stanwood | Rm. 205 | faye@alcorn.edu| 601.877.6687

Last names starting with: (A, C, D, E, F, K, L, N, P, R, S, X, Z)

  • Department of Advanced Technologies
  • Department of Biological Sciences & School of Nursing
  • Department of English, Languages, and Mass Communication
  • Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
  • School of Business
  • School of Education and Psychology

Last Names starting with any alphabet for the following majors:

  • Department of Fine Arts
  • Department of Social Sciences
  • Department of Social Work

Mr. Kenneth White | Rm. 221 | kenwhite@alcorn.edu | 601.877.4037

Transfer Student Coordinator

  • Department of Advanced Technologies
  • Department of Biological Sciences & School of Nursing
  • Department of English, Languages, and Mass Communication
  • Department of Fine Arts
  • Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Department of Social Sciences
  • Department of Social Work
  • School of Business
  • School of Education and Psychology

Note: If your academic advisor is unavailable, please consult with any other advisor.