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’ offices are in Lanier Hall on the 2nd Floor
Carolyn Smith, Director of Academic Advising
Lanier Hall 220 | 601.877.6223 | [email protected]
| ACADEMIC ADVISOR | ADVISEES ASSIGNED (by Departments) |
ADVISEES ASSIGNED | LOCATION & CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Cheryl Cayou Coordinator of Testing and Transfer Students |
Transfer Students | All Departments | Room 206 601.877.3968 [email protected] |
| Brenda Watson Academic Advisor |
School of Business Math and Computer Science Education Department (Elementary Education, Psychology, and General Studies) |
Room 221 601.877.4037 bawatson@alcorn.edu |
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| Cawana Henderson Academic Advisor |
Social Science Department Fine Arts Department English, Mass Communication, and Foreign Language Department Biology/Pre-Nursing Students (L-Z) |
Room 205 601.877.6687 [email protected] |
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| Emmanuel Barnes, Jr. Academic Advisor |
Chemistry Department Biological Science Department Biology/Pre-Nursing Students (A-K) |
Room 219 601.877.3952 [email protected] |
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| Carolyn Smith Director |
Re-Admit Students | All Departments | Room 220 601.877.6223 [email protected] |
| Dartesia Coleman Academic Advisor |
Agricultural Department Advanced Technology Human Science Department Health and Physical Education (Recreation, Health and Physical Education, and Sports Management) |
Room 218 601.877.6231 [email protected] |
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| Darice Muhammad Coordinator for Dual Enrollment |
Dual Enrolled Students | All Departments | Room 222 601.877.6678 [email protected] |
Note: If your academic advisor is unavailable, please consult with any other advisor.
Important Next Steps
After your acceptance to Alcorn State University, the next step is to register for one of the Summer Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) sessions. Please use the links below to register for SOAR or to download the Registration Checklist.