Partnering for your student's success

Telehealth services are provided through Cardinal Care Hub, an online platform that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, services are available 12 months a year, even during the summer. Students have unlimited to access nurse practitioners and doctors in real time to assess conditions, seek referrals and receive prescription services at no additional cost and no insurance required.. Learn more about our health services.

William Jewell College offers counseling services to provide students with psychological services in a safe, supportive environment. Students often seek therapy in an effort to cope more effectively with mental health issues as well as the multi-faceted demands of college life. The office is located on the intermediate level of Curry Hall. Read more about Counseling Services.

We asked students to complete this sentence. Their answers offer a glimpse into the minds of Jewell students.

I wish my parents knew:

• to consider the little things (like toothpaste and haircuts) when sending me money
• how powerful a little note or a package in the mail can be
• the Dining Hall food does not taste like hers. I miss home cooking!
• how cool it is to be able to bring home 10 friends with only 5 minutes notice
• that I really will be okay on my own
• that I haven’t forgotten about them just because I haven’t called in three days
• how much I love getting a note in the mail just to say hi.
• sometimes I go to meals in my pajamas…sorry mom
• that I really do study
• that I appreciate you doing my laundry when I bring it home
• I appreciate it that they trusted me enough to respect my choices and let me be myself
• they are worth coming home for
• how thankful I am

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Parents make a difference. The more aware and informed you are of your student’s college experience, the more effectively you can provide advice and support. College can be an educational experience for both students and parents. Asking questions and having an open dialogue with your son or daughter can be mutually beneficial. It can also lead to your student being more successful at William Jewell College. Here are some ways you can help your student:

• Stay in touch – Call regularly, email, send a letter or care package.
• Ask Questions and Listen – Ask your student specific questions about their college experience. Listen carefully to what they tell you. Make sure you feel you are getting answers from them about how they are doing in class and how they are doing socially.
• Surprise Your Student – Surprise them with an unexpected gift, visit or communication during a stressful time. This does make a difference.
• Use College Resources – If at any point you believe that the stress is getting the best of your student, contact Student Life and ask them to help.

The transition from high school to college is a stressful time for new students. That stress manifests itself in different ways depending upon the individual. We encourage parents and family members to be sensitive to the potential stress being experienced by their William Jewell student. We also encourage parents to anticipate the stressful points throughout the first year, when their student may need extra support and encouragement. Please keep the following events and dates in mind as your student begins their William Jewell First-Year Experience.

Leaving Home/New Student Orientation
This can be a very disconcerting experience for some students. Students often experience anxiety over fitting in within a new community. They also might deal with anxiety related to getting along with a new roommate as well as worry over achieving academically. Early homesickness might interfere with their ability to connect with peers. Resident Assistants will be checking-up on students to make sure they are transitioning well.

First Week of Classes
The first week of classes can be overwhelming for most new students. Encourage them to ask questions if they feel lost. The office of the First-Year Experience is in Student Life, Curry Hall. Please have them email or visit with studentlife@william.jewell.edu.

Labor Day
No classes. Students have been on campus for two weeks. Please encourage your student to stay on-campus over the extended holiday.

Three to Four Weeks Into the Semester
This is a critical timeframe within the student’s experience at college. Typically, the roommate “honeymoon” period ends; homesickness can set in; and shock related to the academic rigor and demands of college begins, as students receive their first big assignments that they must complete for classes. Students need to spend the first four-five weeks on campus without interruption, as this assists them in the critical transition to college. Please try and encourage your son or daughter to stay on-campus for these first important weeks.

Fall Break – October 10-13
No classes. Students get a much needed break.

Midterm Examinations and Papers
This is a stressful time for students because they have many assignments or tests coming all within a week or two. This can also be a stressful time because grades are often the first mediocre or poor grades that the student has received in their life.

Advising Days – October 29 & November 6
Students meet with advisors. No classes.

Second Guessing and Self Doubt – Shortly After Midterms
After confronting some of the challenges of college, some students may begin to regret their choice and talk about transferring to another college they considered or one attended by other friends. This can be normal behavior for many students. We encourage parents to discuss with their student that these challenges exist on all college campuses in one form or another and to stick it out. Things will get easier. 

Thanksgiving Holiday – November 27-December 1
For many students, returning home for the first time can be a stressful or awkward time. Some students may wonder if their friends from home have changed while they were away. Students also may struggle to relate to you and the rules associated with being at home once again.

End of the Semester Finals and Exams– December 10-13
Papers and final assignments are due. Final exams occur and require students to study intensely to prepare. 

Visit our Technology Resources page to learn more about our technology support.

Financial Aid, Scholarships and Tuition Payments - Office of Student Financial Services: sfs@william.jewell.edu, 816-415-5975
William Jewell College, Campus Box 2005, 500 College Hill, Liberty MO 64068

Registrar (transcripts, class registration): theregistrar@william.jewell.edu, 816-415-5979

Family emergency - Campus Safety: 816-365-0709

Academic assistance for your student: Pharamond Guice, Associate Dean of Student Success, 816-415-7675

International study: Sara Round, Director of Global Studies, 816-415-5963