As an adult student, you have a dedicated academic advisor who meets with you one-on-one and provides assistance with course selection, major exploration and degree planning. Professional and faculty advisors also assist adult students in clarifying their goals and interests while helping them understand the university’s general education requirements and more.
Brainfuse Online Tutoring
North Carolina Wesleyan University is partnered with Brainfuse, an On Demand, Anytime, Anywhere eLearning tutoring platform that has many services to offer students.
Brainfuse can be accessed in 4 simple steps:
- Go to my.ncwu.edu
- Select the Students tab
- Select Tutoring Services
- Click “Access Brainfuse”
Email ssc@ncwu.edu or helpdesk@ncwu.edu if you have trouble logging in!
Writing Center
Making an appointment for an Individual Consultation
To make an appointment, please follow the link below and fill out the Appointment Form. This form helps our consultants prepare for your visit and will guide you to the Appointments Calendar where you can choose your appointment date and time.
Library Services
NCWU’s Pearsall Library is committed to helping users learn to find information efficiently and use it effectively. The library’s homepage is your gateway to information resources and services. From there, you can search the online catalog, search online databases, find research help, or request books and articles.
NC Wesleyan’s dedicated library staff are available to assist you in person and virtually! Search our databases, chat online with a librarian, or call for assistance!
Library Resources at a Glance:
- Laptops
- Desktops
- Study Spaces
- Print & Scan Documents
- Online Articles & eBooks
- Print Books
- DVDs
- Research Guides
- Media Production Lab
- 3D Printing and Scanning
- And Much More!
Having trouble finding what you need? We can help! Research assistance is available by telephone at 252.985.5350, by email at reference@ncwu.edu, or online through chat.
Technology & Support
Your Personal Online Portal
The primary means of communication between students and instructors in online classes is my.ncwu.edu. Your instructor will use your my.ncwu.edu e-mail account to contact you, so please check it frequently. If you are unfamiliar with my.ncwu.edu, please click here for instructions on how to get started. By remaining enrolled in any online class, students certify that they have read and understood the Jenzabar LMS Student Guide available through the “Students” tab at my.ncwu.edu. Students who experience issues with Jenzabar are responsible for promptly contacting Information Systems.
Computer & Software Requirements
You should also make sure that your system meets Wesleyan’s minimum software and hardware configurations. Click here to view these minimum requirements.
IT Helpdesk 24/7
Our Information Systems team provides services to the students, faculty, and staff of NCWU in their technology needs. The IT helpdesk is available by phone and is always available after business hours to accommodate your needs as an adult student. The IS staff is very knowledgeable, efficient, and responsive to the needs of the community.
Textbook & Merchandise Ordering
Students can order or sell back their textbooks by visiting the bookstore in Rocky Mount or through their online website. Students have the option to pay out of pocket or to charge their books to their account and use available financial aid funds. If the book charge is more than the available excess financial aid funds, the student will be responsible for paying the balance out of pocket.
The Campus Bookstore has all sorts of apparel items, auto decals and more to help you show your Bishop Pride and promote your alma mater.
Squire Financial Wellness Platform
The University is partnered with Sqwire, an online financial wellness platform designed to help members reclaim ownership of their finances so they can live a more fulfilled, healthy life. Combining comprehensive financial education with personal support, members always have useful information at their fingertips – no matter what financial decisions they make. Nearly 70 lessons break down key concepts and relevant financial topics for everyday living, along with videos, infographics, worksheets, calculators, resources and curated content. Sqwire suite of learning modules include tax forms, employment documents, navigating contracts, and other aspects of everyday life. This complete platform is available to NCWU students at no cost.
Counseling & Accessibility Support
NCWU provides counseling services for all students that is a safe, confidential, and supportive environment for you to discuss life concerns, challenges, and opportunities. Our professional mental health counselor can assist adult students seeking help with transitioning to college, coping with college life, fear of failure, feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression, academic concerns and many other areas.
Career Development & Leadership
North Carolina Wesleyan University’s Office of Career Development & Leadership (OCDL) complements the academic program of the University. The OCDL at Wesleyan assists adult students’ professional development and serves as a resource to all students, faculty, and the business community. By emphasizing hands-on learning as an important tool for both full-time employment and in developing a career path, the OCDL helps adult students realize their career goals.
