College isn’t easy, obviously. Mastering new skills, expanding every part of your brain, gaining knowledge, and preparing for the Real World is going to take a lot out of you. Fortunately, Carthage surrounds you with the tools and support you need to succeed.
Center for Student Success
The Center for Student Success is a one-stop shop for all your student needs. Want to get more involved on campus? Feeling a little lost in your classes? Need some advice on something academic, financial, or personal? Stop by the Center for Student Success, located in the Todd Wehr Center, or call 262-551-5800.
Todd Wehr Center
Advising
Professional advisors help students schedule classes and improve academic performance. Advisors are available to discuss co-curricular and extracurricular activities and to work with you to create your long-term academic and career plans.
Center for Student Success, Todd Wehr Center
The Aspire Program™
The Aspire Program™, run through The Aspire Center, is Carthage’s career preparation program. Unlike career services programs at most colleges, Aspire is a comprehensive four-year program. Students connect with The Aspire Center during their first days on campus, and work with a personal Aspire Career Specialist to develop an individualized career development plan.
Upper floor, Lentz Hall
Health & Counseling Center
The Carthage Health and Counseling Center assists students in addressing physical, mental, and emotional well-being. All services are free and confidential, and are provided by experienced professionals trained to help young adults.
N. E. Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center (TARC)
Library & Technology
Hedberg Library staff can help you with all kinds of research and technology needs. Need sources for an upcoming paper? Can’t get connected to Carthage WIFI? Having trouble with Google apps, campus printers or copiers, or your own computer or mobile device? Need to borrow a laptop, iPad, video camera? Want to borrow a movie? Start at the Library Help Desk and get just about every answer you need.
Hedberg Library
Office of the Registrar
The Office of the Registrar maintains the official academic records for Carthage students and assists students in class registration, degree audits, and more.
Upper floor, Lentz Hall
Office of Student Financial Services
The Office of Student Financial Services offers assistance with financial aid, work-study, finding campus employment, finding scholarship opportunities, even filling out the FAFSA.
Upper floor, Lentz Hall
Public Safety
Carthage College Public Safety operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to promote a safe environment in which our community members can live and learn. The Public Safety staff patrols campus, as well as our buildings, and responds to calls for service. Contact Public Safety at 262-551-5911 or 5911 from any Carthage phone.
Lower level of Johnson Hall
Tutoring Center
If you feel that you are starting to fall behind in a class, schedule time with a tutor. The Carthage Tutoring Center offers free assistance in all subjects.
Hedberg Library
Equity and Inclusion
Equity and Inclusion provides information about diversity-related programming at Carthage, as well as a directory of diversity-related resources for all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the greater community.
Lentz Hall
Writing Center
The Brainard Writing Center is a free resource available to all members of the Carthage community. Whether you need help determining a topic, formulating a thesis statement, organizing your thoughts, or polishing your final draft, the Writing Center is here to help.
Upper level, Hedberg Library
Peer Coaching for Freshmen
All Carthage freshmen are paired with a Success and Engagement Coach to guide them during their first year of college. Coaches are Carthage sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have completed intensive leadership training. Coaches help first-year students get involved in campus activities, utilize campus resources, and connect with their professors and other students.