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Our friendly admissions counselors are your first point of contact for all questions. They are here to help you through the college search, application, and admission process.
To Find Your Counselor
First year students (currently in high school)
- First year students (currently in high school)
- Search for your home state.
- If you live in North Carolina, specify your county (Craven, Mecklenburg, Nash, Person, etc.)
- If you live in Wake County, specify your zip code (27560,27604, 27699, etc.)
- Search by your student type (e.g. home schooled, online, international,)
Transfer, Wings/Adult Education students, or readmits
- Search by your desired major.
Questions? Email us at admissions@meredith.edu or call (919) 760-8581.
| Counselor | Student Type / State / NC County |
|---|---|
 | Vanessa Zóa (919) 760-8109 vzoa@meredith.edu First Year Students Schools: Cardinal Gibbons High School, Saint David's School, Saint Mary's School, Cary Academy, Ravenscroft |
 | Katherine Fourie (919) 760-8111 krfourie@meredith.edu Hello, and welcome to Meredith College! I am excited that you have decided to make Meredith a part of your college search. The Meredith community is devoted to supporting the career development and education of our students. Meredith is committed to helping every type of woman find their strengths and encourage them to grow to their true potential. Small class sizes, personalized advising, and a strong Meredith network allows students to enhance their relationships both professionally and personally. Come and visit our campus to see why so many others have chosen Meredith! I look forward to working with you throughout the admissions process and your college search! First Year Students States: North Carolina NC Counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Edgecombe, Gates, Green, Halifax, Harnett, Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, Johnston, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, New Hanover, Northhampton, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Pittt, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne, Wilson |
 | Grace Christenbury (919) 760-8107 gmchristenbury@meredith.edu Welcome! I am so excited to help guide you through the admissions process. I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic and personal goals. Here at Meredith, I work closely with prospective students to guide them through the application process and answer any questions they may have about our institution. I am committed to providing personalized attention to each student, and I strive to make the application process as smooth and stress-free as possible. I look forward to working with you and showing you our amazing campus! First Year Students, Homeschool and Online Students States: Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia NC Counties: Alexander, Anson, Cabarrus, Catawaba, Chatham, Cleveland, Davidson, Durham, Franklin, Gaston, Granville, Iredell, Lee, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Moore, Orange, Person, Randolph, Richmond, Rowan, Stanly, Union, Vance, Warren |
 | Grace Dunn (919) 760-8809 gmdunn@meredith.edu First Year Students States: Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Iowa, Utah, Missouri, Minnesota, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut NC Counties: Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Caswell, Cherokee, Clay, Davie, Forsyth, Graham, Guilford, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rockingham, Rutherford, Stokes, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, Yancey Wake Zip Codes: 27502, 27511, 27512, 27513, 27518, 27519, 27522, 27523, 27526, 27529, 27539, 27540, 27545 |
 | Daphanie Argandona (919) 760-8163 dlargandona@meredith.edu First Year Students States: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina NC Counties: Wake Wake Zip Codes: 27560, 27562, 27571, 27587, 27588, 27591, 27592, 27597, 27601, 27602, 27603, 27604, 27605, 27606, 27607, 27608, 27609, 27610, 27611, 27612, 27613, 27614, 27615, 27616, 27617, 27619, 27620, 27621, 27622, 27623, 27624, 27625, 27626, 27627, 27628, 27629, 27634, 27635, 27636, 27640, 27650, 27656, 27658, 27661, 27668, 27675, 27676, 27690, 27695 ,27697, 27698, 27699 |
 | John Saparilas (919) 760-8106 jwsaparilas@meredith.edu Transfer, Adult Education, and Readmits Academic Programs Served: School of Business - Business Administration (Accounting, Human Resource Management, Marketing), Economics, Hospitality & Tourism Management |
 | Shawna Lynch-Watkins (919) 760-8136 sllynchwatkins@meredith.edu Transfer, Adult Education, and Readmits Academic Programs Served: Arts & Humanities - Art, Communication, Dance & Theatre, English, History, International Studies, Political Science, Religion, Music, Sociology & Criminology, World Languages and Cultures |
 | Grace Cook (919) 760-8133 suggsel@meredith.edu Welcome! I’m excited about your interest in Meredith. As an alumna, I know firsthand the educational experience provided here through strong academic programs, personalized advising, and the exceptional network of resources that make up the Meredith community. I look forward to getting to know you and working together through the admissions process! Transfer, Adult Education, and Readmits Academic Programs Served: Education, Human Environmental Sciences Department: (Child Development, Family Consumer Science, Fashion Merchandising & Design, and Interior Design) Nutrition, Health & Human Performance Department: (Food & Nutrition and Health, Exercise, & Sport Sciences) Psychology & Social Work Department |
 | Jill Hilliard (919) 760-8582 jshilliard@meredith.edu Hello and welcome to Meredith! I have firsthand experience on the value of a women’s college. A community where you are surrounded by endless opportunities, resources and support inside and outside of the classroom. A community where you will enhance your strengths, be encouraged by your professors and your peers to rise to your fullest potential and exceed your personal and academic goals. A community where you will experience personalized advising and an engaging hands-on curriculum. And, equally as important, build friendships for a lifetime. I am excited to learn more about you and walk you through the admissions process. Transfer, Adult Education, and Readmits Academic Programs Served: Natural & Mathematical Sciences - Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics & Geoscience, Mathematics & Computer Science |