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TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the President 5 Welcome to Howard 6 About Howard University 9 New Student Orientation Information 10 New Student Orientation FAQs 11 Becoming Bison Ready 12 Placement Exams 13 Transcripts 14 Immunization 14 Alcohol EDU 15 Handshake 16 Virtual Howard 17 Student Services 18 Parent Advisory Council 19 Important Telephone Numbers 22 List of Majors 23 Office of Financial Aid 24 Office of the Bursar 28 External Scholarship Resource List 32 Lodging 35 Campus Map 36 Save the Dates 38 Enrollment Next Steps 39
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Excellence in Truth and Service
Office of the President
Dear Class of 2023: Welcome to the Bison family! Thank you for choosing Howard as your bridge from postsecondary education to the workforce. We are committed to ensuring that you receive the skills to be employable after graduation and a first-class education that will expose you to the wider world and help you find your place in it. Attending Howard is an experience that will stay with you long after you graduate. Since its founding in 1867, Howard has stood for truth and service. In each of the 13 schools and colleges, Howard University seeks to develop the knowledge that will produce technically competent and morally committed individuals. Your learning experience will always include opportunities for service, for we believe every educational journey must focus on our roles as citizens of the world and our responsibility to use new knowledge to improve lives. Our mission is to produce transformational change using the Howard Forward strategic plan as our guide. As we look toward the profound changes ahead of us and explore a new vision for the future, we are mindful of the evolution required for Howard University to remain relevant, and honor both our mission-driven promise to meet the challenges of the communities around us and our ancestors from which we ascended. The pace of today’s market dictates the need for Howard University to be agile and compelled to move forward, faster. Howard is an institution like no other, and you will feel that the moment you walk onto campus. Here you will find some of the best and brightest minds in the world working together to make a real difference. Howard University, students are part of a community of scholars united in the passionate pursuit of knowledge, truth, a steadfast commitment to social justice, and an unwavering belief in rigorous civil dialogue. Howard embraces inclusivity and diversity, while underscoring the tenets of service and leadership. This provides an atmosphere that may not be possible at any other campus in the world�where students of all backgrounds can come together to explore, question and to collaborate. The University has a special commitment to serving underrepresented populations in American society, especially African Americans. The men and women of Howard University have been integral players as the nation struggled with problems of race and color, as well as social and economic circumstances. Howard is one of the major engineers of change in our society. Now, you can join us as the newest members of the Howard University family. Remember, it is not solely about the outcomes of your accomplishments but the journey you take to get there.
Excellence in Truth and Service,
Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA President
2400 6th Street NW | Suite 402 | Washington, DC 20059 202.806.2500 OFFICE | 202.806.5934 FAX
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CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations on your acceptance into Howard University. We are excited to welcome you into the Bison Family! Admission into Howard University is highly competitive—so take a moment to celebrate your achievement and consider the journey you are preparing to embark on as a Bison. At Howard, you will benefit from and contribute to a rich legacy that empowers you and enriches the lives of those you engage with from this point forward. As an incoming student, we know that you may have tons of questions that relate to the enrollment process. Therefore, we highly encourage you to join us for New Student Orientation. During New Student Orientation, you will meet with key members of the university community and become acquainted with the various student support services and resources available to you. Orientation is housed in the Office of Undergraduate Studies which offers a range of academic support services and programs that will complement your hard work. New Student Orientation is comprised of two main components: Bison PReP and Bison Week. Bison PReP is a one-day program where students and their families will have the opportunity to learn more about Howards’ academic and student support services, meet with student leaders, and connect with future classmates. Bison Week begins on the day you move-in to your assigned residence hall. You will actively participate in a wide array of activities to ensure you have a seamless and successful transition into Howard and the greater Washington, DC area. We are delighted that you have chosen to attend Howard University. We highly encourage you to visitour website ous.howard.edu and review all the materials closely. Should you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail orientation@howard.edu or to call 202-806-4029. We look forward to seeing you very soon! Sincerely, Orientation Team Dr. Melanie Carter Associate Provost, Undergraduate Studies and The Office of Undergraduate Studies Team Jameela Anderson Director, Center for Academic Excellence Andrew Brown Coordinator for New Student Orientation
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ABOUT HOWARD Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University operates with a commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service and has produced four Rhodes scholars, 11 Truman scholars, two Marshall scholars, one Schwarzman scholar, more than 70 Fulbright scholars and 22 Pickering fellows. Howard also produces more on-campus African American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, visit www.howard.edu.
About New Student Orientation New Student Orientation (NSO) is designed for all incoming first-year and transfer students. It introduces you to Howard University, and provides an opportunity to learn more about HU’s academic programs and student support services, meet student leaders and connect with future classmates. All new students are expected to complete and attend our New Student Orientation programs. New Student Orientation includes Bison PReP (summer orientation) and Bison Week (fall). Our hope is that you and your family have a seamless transition to Howard University and become a part of the Bison family! If you have any further questions or concerns pertaining to NSO, contact the Center for Academic Excellence at 202-806-4029 or orientation@ howard.edu.
USE THIS HANDY GUIDE: BECOMING A BISON! • Bison New Student Checklist • Bison PReP • Bison Week
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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION All new students are expected to complete and attend our New Student Orientation Programs. These programs include Virtual Orientation, Bison PReP (Summer Orientation) and Bison Week (Fall Orientation). Students will receive specific program details after submitting their enrollment fee to the University. Please email questions about orientation to: orientation@howard.edu.
BISON PReP Thursday, June 20 Friday, June 21 Saturday, June 22 Monday, June 24 Tuesday, June 25 Wednesday, June 26 Thursday, June 27 Friday, June 28 Saturday, June 29 Bison PReP is a one-day program where students and their families will have the opportunity to learn more about HU, academic and student support services, meet student leaders, and connect with future classmates. Our hope is that you will leave Bison PReP with a better understanding of what it means to be a Bison! #HOWARDFORWARD #HU23 @HOWARDU
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Bison PReP PROGRAM BREAKDOWN: STUDENTS •
University Welcome & Introduction
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Campus Resource Fair
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Am I required to attend Bison PReP? Yes. All students are expected to attend. We strongly recommend all entering students to attend Bison PReP to seamlessly transition and to prepare to be a part of the Bison family.
How do I change my Bison PReP date after I have registered for a session? Email orientation@howard.edu and someone will be able to assist you with your change request. You will receive a confirmation within two business days.
What happens after I register? Once you register online, you will receive a confirmation via email and text if you provided your mobile phone number.
Is there a cost to attend Bison PReP? There is no cost to attend Bison PReP. The cost is in your orientation fee.
What is the cancellation policy? Cancellations must be requested via email one week prior to the date of Bison PReP. Please note that if you wish to simply change your date, email orientation@howard.edu.
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BECOMING BISON READY! As you start your college journey at Howard University, use the Checklist below to ensure a seamless transition to the Bison community!
NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST EMAIL ACCOUNT Bison Email is the official email for Howard University. You can access your login information from BisonWeb, under Personal Information and View Email Address. All Howard communication will be sent to your BisonWeb. BISON WEB Access your BisonWeb. This portal provides access to course registration, student accounts, financial aid, grades and transcript information. REGISTER FOR BISON PReP COMPLETE MATH PLACEMENT EXAM SUBMIT IMMUNIZATION FORMS BY JULY 1, 2019 COMPLETE FOREIGN LANGUAGE PLACEMENT EXAM (OPTIONAL) APPLY FOR HOUSING THE DEADLINES FOR FASFA AND VERIFICATION DOCUMENTS FOR FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE PASSED. IF YOU HAVE NOT SUBMITTED, DO SO ASAP! COMPLETE HANDSHAKE PROFILE BY AUG. 1, 2019 COMPLETE VIRTUAL ORIENTATION Available now at orientation.howard.edu. SUBMIT FINAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT BY JULY 1, 2019. .
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*If you need special accommodations, please email orientation@howard.edu prior to registering on ALEKS.
PLACEMENT EXAMS MATH PLACEMENT EXAMS STEP 1 MATH PRE-ASSESSMENT (MANDATORY) NOW OPEN The Math Pre-Assessment is administered through McGraw-Hill’s Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces (ALEKS) program. ALEKS is a web-based, artificially intelligent assessment and learning system that quickly and accurately assesses a student’s level of mathematic proficiency. The ALEKS program will create a customized learning module specifically for you to improve your math deficiencies so that you are prepared for college level mathematics. Using the course code JTLWF-3EUNX and your Howard Bison Email in the ALEKS registration process will give you access to the Pre-Assessment. You must spend a minimum of three hours in the learning plan, but should spend as much time as necessary in this review stage to reach your goal. Students are required to complete their learning module plan by May 31, 2019. STEP 2 MATH PLACEMENT EXAM (MANDATORY)
spend a minimum of three hours in the math preassessment before moving to the Math Placement Exam. Students are required to complete their Math Placement Exam.
LANGUAGE PLACEMENT EXAM NOW OPEN The Language Placement Exam (LPE) is administered in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese (Traditional and simplified), Spanish, French, German, and Japanese. It is administered through AVANT’s Placement Assessment program. AVANT’s Placement Assessment is a webbased system, and the exam may be taken from any web-based computer. A practice exam is available. Every student who has studied a language and plans to take the same language at Howard University IS REQUIRED to take the Language Placement Examination (LPE). If you are interested in taking the Language Placement Exam, email orientation@howard.edu. Students are required to complete their Language Placement Exam by August 1, 2019.
Howard University Math Placement Exam is administered through ProctorU. ProctorU is a live online proctoring service that allows you to take your exam from the comfort of your home. ProctorU is available 24/7, however, you will need to schedule your proctoring session 24 hours in advance. Please note: You must NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION 13
TRANSFER CREDITS
Each year, Howard University welcomes hundreds of high achieving students who have earned college and/or advanced credits. To learn more about Howard University’s transfer credit policies, please review the information below, or click here. COLLEGE CREDTIS Howard University accepts academic courses from regionally accredited colleges and universities as transfer credits. CREDIT BY ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMINATION Entering students may receive credit for work completed in secondary school under the Advanced Placement Program administered by the College Board. In order to be considered for credit, you must submit AP test results via College Board. In each subject for which credit is sought, a minimum score of 3 is required (some subjects may require scores of 4 or 5). CREDIT BY INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) EXAMINATION Howard University will evaluate and award course credits for to students who have taken select High Level IB examinations. Official scores are needed in order for students to receive credit. All official college transcripts may be submitted via mail or through an electronic transcript system (e.g. Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse etc.). All transcripts must be submitted directly from the issuing institution, as we do not accept supporting documents submitted by students.
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IMMUNIZATION
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS It is our pleasure to announce that we are now utilizing Med+Proctor for verification of your immunizations and medical requirements for Howard University. This system is a cloud-based, fully automated and user-friendly platform that is both HIPAA and FERPA compliant. All incoming students are required to use Med+Proctor to submit medical/immunization records. Once you have paid the enrollment fee and have been assigned an HU email account and student ID number, please log onto MedProctor and set up your account www.medproctor.com. There is a one-time $10 fee to utilize the service. Your information will be secure and comes with a lifetime membership. We are confident that this platform will streamline your clearance and allow you to focus on preparing for entry into Howard University. 1. REGISTER Visit medproctor.com and click “register” to start a new account. Search and select Howard University to get started and follow the directions to register a new account. 2. DOWNLOAD Fill out any required personal, medical or insurance information. Download the required forms and follow directions provided. 3. UPLOAD Log back into your Med+Proctor account and upload a copy of your forms. Make sure your forms are complete and legible. You will receive
an email confirmation once the forms have been reviewed. You can download the medical forms and take them to your medical provider. Be sure all forms are filled out completely, including dates and signatures. You can then upload your forms to the Med+Proctor site. Do not bring, fax or email any medical forms to the Student Health Center. All of your documents must be uploaded to Med+Proctor. With this format, you can even upload clear pictures directly from your smart phone. Please note that the deadline to submit your medical forms is July 1, 2019. Failure to submit forms, will delay registration and housing assignments for the fall 2019 semester. Click here to visit student health website.
ALCOHOL EDU
As part of our comprehensive prevention program for new students and employees of Howard University, The Center for Drug Abuse Research in partnership with EVERFI, an online course system that provides education on alcohol abuse prevention, sexual assault prevention, and financial literacy to higher education institutions across the country, would like to present AlcoholEdu� an online training module geared toward empowering students to make well-informed decisions about issues that affect your years at Howard University and beyond.
LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS PART 1 (Part one of Alcohol EDU will be available June 10, 2019 the deadline to complete is August 9, 2019) 1. EVERFI Portal login: http://www.everfi.com/ login 2. Click register 3. Under “Student/Learner,” enter the Registration Code: 10a86c46 to create your EVERFI Account 4. When prompted, please enter your 9-digit ID NUMBER to receive credit for completion. ***If you do not know your identification number you can call Enterprise Technology Services at 202-806-2020 5. If you already have an EVERFI Higher Ed Account, go to http://www.everfi.com/login, enter your information, then enter registration code 10a86c46 by clicking “Add a Course” in the top right corner of the dashboard. 6. Choose your group based on where you live�on-campus housing, off-campus but within one mile, or off-campus and at least one mile from campus. This is important so please be as accurate as you can 7. Make sure you complete Part 1 of AlcoholEdu by Friday, August 9, 2019! PART 2 (Access to Part 2 is 30 days after Part 1 is completed, you will receive an email from EVERFI letting you know it is available to take. Deadline to complete Part 2 of AlcoholEdu is September 13, 2019.) 8. Log into the EVERFI Portal using your previous information, do not set up a new
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registration http://www.everfi.com/login Complete Part 2 of AlcoholEdu by Friday, September 13, 2019! Remember to leave yourself enough time (at least 30 days) in between Part 1 and Part 2 so that you can still be eligible for the drawing.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: • You will need internet access and audio capabilities. • To avoid technical issues, please use any major web browser (e.g., Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome) released within the previous two years. • You may take the course in multiple sittings. • Should you experience problems, technical support is available 24/7 and can be accessed from the “Help” link within the course. Once you finish Part 2, you will be entered into a drawing for a $500 gift card with 3 chances to win! You must complete Part 1 Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 and Part 2 by Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 to be eligible for the drawing.
HANDSHAKE
Howard University’s official career education and job search site, Handshake, is a comprehensive career development portal that offers hundreds of job listings. It provides students with information and resources for job preparation. Students can register for annual career fairs, on-campus interviews, and other career development activities hosted by the Office of Career Services. LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Login to Handshake. You should have a link from the email your Career Services Center sent you. If you don’t have that email, try finding your school’s Handshake page using this URL convention: schoolname.joinhandshake.com. Once you’re on your school’s page, click the sign up for an account link in the lower left-hand corner to get started. Step 2: Upload document. You’ll want to have a public resume available in Handshake so that employers (and your school’s Career
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Development Services team) can match your qualifications with any job openings. Step 3: Fill out your profile. Some of your information will already be in your Handshake profile (this information would have been provided by your Career Services Center, usually with support from the school registrar). Verify all preloaded information is correct. Pay close attention to your major and GPA (if included). If you find an error in any of your profile data, contact your school’s Career Services Center. (Note: Handshake is unable to change any of your profile data.) Step 4: Search for Jobs. Use the landing page, top search bar and filters to look for companies and jobs you’re interested in learning more about or applying to. The more information you add to your profile, the easier it will be for employers to find you and to decide if you are a match for current openings.
VIRTUAL HOWARD Virtual Howard is our online, self-guided tutorial about Howard University. It covers information about critical student services that are available to you and your family. Each module has important information you need to know as an informed student. The Virtual Howard link will be available on our website: orientation.howard.edu. To receive credit for completing the Virtual Orientation, students must register with their ID number, prior to Bison PReP.
Parents should also complete the module. The full module will take approximately two hours to complete. Students can also save their session and complete these later. Following each module, students may be required to complete a questionnaire to advance to the next step. The student must make a 90 percent or better. Virtual Orientation is currently available for students and parents.
TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR COMPLETING THE VIRTUAL ORIENTATION, STUDENTS MUST REGISTER WITH THEIR ID NUMBER BY AUGUST 1.
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STUDENT SERVICES The Office of Student Services is a multi-functional office that supports the mission of the Division of Student Affairs by creating an academic and socially accessible environment in two critical areas: Disability Services and Veteran Affairs
Department of Veteran Affairs. We assist student veterans with processing of VA forms for veteran benefits, advising on procedural requirements and certifying enrollment of student veterans to the Department of Veteran Affairs.
Disability Services seeks to improve the educational development of students with disabilities and to enhance understanding and support within the university. We assure that qualified students with disabilities have equal access to all University programs and reasonable accommodations to services.
Judicial Affairs organizes a judicial system founded on the principles of equity, fairness, and due process for the resolution of grievances in the Howard University community and is responsible for the enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct.
Veteran Affairs serves as a liaison between the Howard University student veterans and the U.S.
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HOWARD UNIVERSITY PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL The Howard University Parent Advisory Council (HUPAC) is committed to engaging the parents and family members of current Howard University students as partners in supporting student success through: (1) information, resources and tools; (2) intentional programming; and (3) leadership and volunteer opportunities. The Howard University Parent Advisory Council is administered by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and provides programming while building a parent community.
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BENEFITS • Howard University Parent Advisory Council promotional gift from the university • Invitations to special events • Access to Divisional Leadership within Student Affairs
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Priority registration for annual Parent Reception during Homecoming Information sharing and networking opportunities with other Howard University parents Opportunities to meet and talk with Howard University staff and administrators Opportunities to participate in Move-In and New Student/Parent Orientation Exclusive emails and quarterly e-Newsletter
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LEADERSHIP FRESHMAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Freshman Leadership Academy (FLA) was created in 2010 to expose first-year students to the specific duties, responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges associated with student leadership at Howard University and beyond.
Tall tower 3th floor, NY office@email.com www.company.com +022 2345 5678 In nine years of existence, the Freshman Leadership Academy (FLA) quickly developed into one of the most sought-after programs for first-years students.
Ready to use your leadership skills to make a positive impact on the University community? Join FLA! COMMUNITY SERVICE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Members of FLA complete a minimum of seventy-five (75) community service hours each semester, which includes a year-long service commitment in groups and monthly service projects for the academy.
Ninety-four percent (94%) of members have summer employment or internship offers in their respective fields of study after their first year.
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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT The average grade point average (GPA) for the 9th class of the Freshman Leadership Academy is 3.51. The most recent graduating class (FLA Class of 2017) had an 89% four-year graduation rate.
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CONTACT INFORMATION @LeadWithFLA (202)806-2100
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The bi-monthly workshops, speaker series, and group projects prepare students to lead at Howard and beyond. Several members of each class go on to be School Council Leaders, Student Government Executives, Residence Assistants, Orientation Leaders, and other types of student leaders.
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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS SCHOOL AND COLLEGES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 2600 6th Street NW 202-806-1575 CATHY HUGHES SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS C.B. Powell Building 525 Bryant Street NW 202-806-4044 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Academic Support Building A 2441 4th Street NW 202-806-7340
COUNSELING SERVICES C.B. Powell Building, Resource Center 525 Bryant Street NW 202-806-6870 DINING SERVICES I-Lab 2301 Georgia Avenue First Floor 202-806-2109
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE Louis Downing Hall (Engineering) 2366 6th Street NW 202-806-6565
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID Mordecai Wyatt Johnson Administration Building 2400 Sixth Street NW Suite 205 855-490-2875
COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES Medical Arts Building 2139 Georgia Ave NW First Floor 202-806-6509
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES Mordecai Wyatt Johnson Administration Building 2400 Sixth Street Room G-10 202-806-2777
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (Center for Academic Excellence – Academic Advising) Carnegie Building 2395 6th Street NW Second Floor (202) 806-4029 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (Pre-Professional Advising) Locke Hall First Floor (202) 806-6985 DIVISION OF FINE ARTS Childers Hall 2455 Sixth Street NW (202) 806-7040 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (OUS) Center for Academic Excellence Carnegie Building 2395 6th Street NW Second Floor 202-806-4029
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OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES C.B. Powell Building 525 Bryant Street NW Suite 212 202-806-7513 RESIDENCE LIFE & UNIVERSITY HOUSING College Hall South, Lower Level 2205 4th Street NW 202-806-6131 OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR Mordecai Wyatt Johnson Administration Building 2400 Sixth Street First Floor 202-806-2705 OFFICE OF THE BURSAR Mordecai Wyatt Johnson Administration Building 2400 Sixth Street Second Floor 202-806-3345 STUDENT SERVICES Oddfellows Building 1851 9th Street NW Second Floor 202-238-2420
LIST OF MAJORS BELOW IS A LIST OF FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMS HOWARD UNIVERSITY PROVIDES! COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AFRICAN STUDIES AFRO-AMERICAN STUDIES ART HISTORY ART • Ceramics • Fashion Design • Interior Design • Electronic Studio • Graphic Design • Painting • Photography • Sculpture BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY CRIMINOLOGY ECONOMICS ENGLISH • Creative Writing FRENCH HEALTH EDUCATION • Community Health • Maternal and Child Health HISTORY HUMAN PERFORMANCE • Sports Medicine LEISURE STUDIES • Sports Management INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES • Bioethics • Community Development • Environmental Studies • Humanities: Ancient & Modern • International Affairs MATHEMATICS • Pure Mathematics • Applied Mathematics • Actuarial Science • Education MUSIC • Composition • Jazz Studies • Music with Business • Music Education • Music History • Musical Theatre • Music Therapy PHILOSOPHY PHYSICS POLITICAL SCIENCE PSYCHOLOGY SOCIOLOGY SPANISH
THEATRE ARTS • Acting • Dance • Theatre Arts Administration • Theatre Technology UNDECIDED
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ACCOUNTING FINANCE • Actuarial Science • Risk Management INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND ANALYSIS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT • Hospitality Management • Marketing • Supply Chain Management
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION HUMAN DEVELOPMENT ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CIVIL ENGINEERING COMPUTER ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COMPUTER SCIENCE
COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE HEALTH MANAGEMENT HEALTH SCIENCES NURSING NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES RADIATION THERAPY
CATHY HUGHES SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIC, LEGAL, & MASS COMMUNICATION • Advertising • Public Relations • Media Management • Legal Communications • Organizational Communications MEDIA, JOURNALISM, & FILM • Television & Film • Journalism • Audio Production • Interdisciplinary Studies NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION 23
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID The Office of Financial Aid at Howard University provides students with assistance in securing federal, state, institutional and private funds to achieve their educational goals. The Office of Financial Aid is highly committed to assisting students secure these types of funds after determining their financial gaps for accessing college affordability. The financial gap between the cost of an education and monies available from the family can be complemented by grants, loans, scholarships and/or student employment. We also continuously strive to successfully assist students in financing educational opportunities through excellent customer service. Assistance through the Office of Financial Aid can be a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, waivers and student employment. Scholarships and grants are funds the student is not required to repay; however, loans and student employment are considered self-help aid and most loans require repayment when a student becomes enrolled less than half time or graduates. Student employment includes work-study and part-time employment positions, either on- or off-campus.
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Students at Howard University received approximately $317 million in financial assistance through scholarships, grants, loans, waivers, work-study and on-campus student employment. Approximately 93 percent of Howard students received some form of financial assistance. All forms of assistance continue to grow, as well as the number of students we are able to assist.
PAYING FOR COLLEGE With generous scholarships and need-based grants, out-of-pocket costs are lower than you might think. The Office of Financial Aid is here to help every step of the way. STEP 1
Apply for admission and we’ll automatically send you a scholarship offer based on your prior academic performance. STEP 2
Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and we’ll notify you of other financial aid programs that can reduce out-of-pocket expenses.
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Research and apply for private scholarships. STEP 4
Enroll and enjoy your Howard University student experience! Review the possibilities listed here and then take the next step!
SCHOLARSHIPS
HOWARD UNIVERSITY FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS Every student who applies to Howard University will be automatically evaluated and considered for the Howard University Freshman Scholarships based on high school GPA and ACT/SAT score. These are renewable and the renewable requirements are communicated in the Scholarship Acceptance Statement. The student may view, as well as accept, their Howard University Freshman Scholarship award by visiting BisonWeb at bisonweb.howard.edu. Once logged in, the student must complete the official Scholarship Acceptance Statement by selecting “Financial Aid” then “Requirements.” DONOR SCHOLARSHIPS • Awarded by scholarship committee. • Must reapply annually; scholarships are not automatically renewed; amounts vary. OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH There are many different outside scholarships available to students. It is important to search for outside funding. Visit some of the websites below for more information: • fastweb.com • collegexpress.com • collegescholarships.org • scholarships.com EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCE LIST (see page 32)
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT FEDERAL WORK-STUDY • Need-based Federal Work-Study program • Eligible students can apply for an on-campus or community-service job. For more details visit: careerservices.howard.edu. • Amounts vary (recommended hours, between 19-20 hours per week)
FEDERAL GRANTS PELL GRANT • Need-based federal grant up to $6,195 per year. FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT • Need-based federal grant up to $4,000 per year. • Must be Pell-Eligible Visit studentaid.ed.gov for more information.
FEDERAL DIRECT LOANS Loans are a form of financial aid that have to be repaid. DIRECT SUBSIDIZED LOAN: 1.062% - LOAN FEE* Freshmen: $3,500 Sophomores: $4,500 Juniors and Seniors: $5,500 • Need-based federal loan. • Interest is paid by the government while student is enrolled at least half time and during six-month grace period. DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED LOAN: 1.062% - LOAN FEE* • Interest accrues while student is in school. • If student does not qualify for subsidized loan amount listed under Direct Subsidized Loan, the amount is awarded as unsubsidized. Additional amounts are available for independent students and dependent students whose parents are denied PLUS loan. Freshmen/Sophomores: $4,000 Juniors/Seniors: $5,000 DIRECT PARENT PLUS LOAN: 4.248% - LOAN FEE* • Credit-based federal loan. • Parents may borrow on behalf of dependent students. • Visit: studentloans.gov and sign in using parent FSA ID to complete the loan request. *Federal Direct Loan fees are subject to change. Rates as of May 30,2019.
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ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE
Tuition Mandatory Fees
$1,940
2019-2020
Books and Supplies
$1,900
ACADEMIC YEAR
$24,966
Orientation
$200
Globalization Fee
$100
Housing
$9,430
Dining
$4,946
Transportation and Personal
$2,500
Loan Fees for Sub/Unsub
$100
Loan Fees for PLUS
$ 1,744
TOTAL
$47,826 $1,045
Part Time Credit Rate Per Credit Hour
$665
Excess Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour *This is not an official bill. Cost of Attendance may vary due to factors such as:
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Monitor your BisonWeb account and student email for financial aid communications.
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Once all financial aid requirements are met, your financial aid award letter will be emailed to you.
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If selected for verification, make sure all documents have been submitted and received.
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Accept your financial aid award through your BisonWeb account at bisonweb.howard.edu.
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Log onto Bisonweb Click on Financial Aid Click on Award Go to Award by aid year “19-20” Click the Terms and Conditions tab Scroll down and click “Accept” Then click on the “Accept Award Offer” tab Accept or decline your financial aid award(s) Then click the “Submit” button
If using Federal Direct Loans, complete Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note. 1. Please visit www.studentloans.gov and log in with your FSA ID User Name and Password to complete your Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note (MPN) 2. Click on Undergraduate Students, then select: 26
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a. Complete Entrance Counseling b. Complete Loan Agreement for a Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan (MPN)
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Your parent may be eligible for a Parent Direct Loan; approval is based on your parent’s credit history. For more details about this loan, visit studentloans.gov and select “PLUS Loans for Parents.”
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Notify financial aid counselor of any additional aid you will receive not listed on your award package.
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Provide a copy of outside scholarship awards from scholarship committee, including your name and scholarship amount.
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Continue to monitor your student email for future financial aid notifications. There are some common reasons why students cannot complete the loan acceptance and entrance counseling process, such as outstanding financial aid requirements. Please visit BisonWeb and ensure you have submitted all required documents to the Office of Student Financial Aid.
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OFFICE OF THE BURSAR OPERATIONS The Office of the Bursar is committed to advancing the mission of the University by assisting students and families in understanding their financial obligations to the University in an effective, helpful, secure and confidential manner. The Office of the Bursar provides a variety of services, including providing bills of tuition and other charges, collection of personal and financial aid payments, and disbursements of financial aid refunds in accordance to Federal, State, and University policies. The Office of the Bursar strives to provide outstanding personal and electronic services as well as accurate, accessible information to the campus community. PAYMENT & FEE DEADLINES Payments, including third-party payment 28
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authorizations for the fall 2019 semester, are due on July 19, 2019. All third-party payment authorizations should be submitted to the Office of the Bursar/Student Financial Services via email at thirdparty@howard.edu, or you may submit these documents in person to Suite 218, located inside the Mordecai Wyatt Johnson Administration Building. All payments and thirdparty authorizations for the spring 2020 are due on December 18, 2019. LATE PAYMENT FEES Students who have not satisfied their bill or enrolled in the Installment Plan by the deadline will be assessed a $100 late payment fee each month an that outstanding balance remains on their account. Students are asked to monitor their student accounts frequently.
PAYMENT OPTIONS PAYMENT IN FULL All charges must be paid in full by the due date: Fall 2019 Semester, July 19 Spring 2020 Semester, December 18 Any outstanding balances will be assessed a $100.00 late payment fee each month the balance remains. INSTALLMENT PLAN Howard University offers installment plans, managed by TouchNet, for the fall and spring semesters. When registration for the plan opens in June and December (respectively), students can sign up via Epay. There is a $45 nonrefundable enrollment fee, and monthly payments are made based on the installment plan enrollment date. 1. Payment Methods - Payments may be made by VISA, Discover, MasterCard, American Express, or automatic bank payment (ACH). 2. The University also accepts wiretransfer payments.http://www.howard. edu/studentfinancialservices/accounts/ printable%20forms/Wire_Transfer_ Instructions. pdf. 3. Convenience - Automatic payments deducted from a checking/savings account or credit/ debit card. 4. Easy Access - The installment plan can be monitored online or you can call a dedicated customer service representative. 5. Peace of Mind – Arrangements are made to satisfy the semester charges and students who have secured validation.
PAYMENT METHODS CREDIT CARDS /ELECTRONIC CHECK Students who have a pin number and Howard University ID number may pay by credit card or electronic check on the internet by logging onto https://epay.howard.edu/C20088_tsa/web/login. jsp. Visa, American Express, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. CASH Students who wish to pay cash may do so at the Cashier’s Office located on the first floor of the
Mordecai Wyatt Johnson Administration Building. This option is available Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. For summer hours, please contact the Cashier’s Office at 202-806-2630. MONEY ORDER / CASHIER’S CHECK / CERTIFIED CHECK Money orders, cashier’s checks and certified checks can be submitted in-person or mailed to the Office of the Bursar. Please make sure the student’s name and Howard ID number are included in the memo of the payment. Please Note: A $35 fee will be charged for all reversed credit card payments and returned checks. Subsequent checks will not be accepted. Checks and money orders should include the student’s name and Howard University identification number. MAIL PAYMENTS TO: Howard University Student Financial Services Office of the Bursar 2400 Sixth Street NW, Suite 218 Washington, DC 20005 Washington, DC 20059 For Credit to Howard University
WIRE TRANSFER Bank of America 730 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20005 ABA#: 026009593 For Credit to Howard University Account Number 1933194600 For Further Credit to: Student Name, Student ID Number For Further Credit to: Student Name, Student ID Number THIRD-PARTY SPONSORS/SPECIAL BILLING Initial requests for third-party arrangements should be directed to our email, thirdparty@ howard.edu. Include your name, student ID number, and the nature of your inquiry. You will be contacted with further instructions. Please NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION 29
consider the payment deadline and submit your request at least one week before the payment due date to allow for processing. Returning students must submit third-party documentation for each semester they intend to receive assistance from a third-party. Letters of credit and financial guarantees, and other documents must be emailed to thirdparty@howard. edu no later than the close of business the day of the payment deadline. No exceptions will be granted for late payments. Remember, financial responsibility remains with the student regardless of any anticipated assistance.
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFICE STUDENT ACCOUNTS & CASHIERS (please call for summer hours) 2400 6th St NW, Suite 115 Washington, DC 20059 Phone: 202-806-2630 Fax: 202-806-5279 cashierhelp@howard.edu OFFICE OF THE BURSAR 2400 6th Street NW, Suite 218 Washington, DC 20059 Phone: 202-806-2570 Fax: 202-806-5279 bursarhelp@howard.edu thirdparty@howard.edu
2. Enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits for fall and spring semesters within the same academic year 3. Made Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 4. Completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by Nov. 1, 2019 (Domestic Students Only) 5. Must have a zero balance by no later than Friday, April 9, 2020 6. Earned less than 42 credits for the 2019-2020 academic year, which would be the sum of credits for fall, spring, and summer semesters Students who meet the criteria are eligible to receive an award of tuition for up to six (6) credits for the summer semester. Scenarios are as follows: •
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If a student took 15 credits in the Fall, 18 credits in the Spring, and enrolls in nine credits for the Summer semester, totaling 42 credits for the academic year, then the STAGE award would provide tuition for six credits in the summer semester. The student would be responsible for paying the remaining three credits in the summer semester. If a student took 18 credits in the fall, 18 credits in the spring, and enrolls in six credits for the summer semester, totaling 42 credits for the academic year, then the STAGE award would provide tuition for the six credits in the summer semester. If a student took 21 credits in the fall, 21 credits in the spring, and enrolls in three credits for the Summer semester, totaling 45 credits for the academic year, then the student would not be eligible for the STAGE award, and would be responsible for paying for the three credits in the summer semester.
Howard University will determine a student’s eligibility, and if eligible, will apply the award to their account. Please note that all tuition charges outside of the STAGE award must be paid in full upon registration for the summer semester. Students are responsible for any additional charges not limited to this award (i.e., housing, meal plans, parking, courses outside of the award, etc.) and must be paid within the first three days of the summer semester and/or session.
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EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCE LIST Thurgood Marshall College www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org Deadline: Varies
Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation www.shawncartersf.com Deadline: Varies
United Negro College Fund www.uncf.org Deadline: Varies
College Board Opportunity Scholarship https://opportunity.collegeboard.org Deadline: Varies
Rainbow Push Coalition (PUSH Excel Scholarship Program) www.pushexcel.org/scholarships Deadline: Varies
Scholarship for Student Caregivers https://www.caring.com/caregivers/ scholarships-for-studuent-caregivers Deadline: June 30, 2019
Congressional Black Caucus www.cbcfinc.org Deadline: Varies
Education.com Scholarship Program https://www.education.com/scholarships/ Deadline: June 30, 2019
Tom Joyner Foundation https://tomjoynerfoundation.org/ scholarships-list/ Deadline: Varies
2019 Community Involvement Scholarship https://www.yourbestdeals.com/scholarship Deadline: September 1, 2019 The Sleeknote Scholarship https://sleeknote.com/scholarship Deadline: September 30, 2019
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McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarships https://www.tmcf.org/our-scholarships/currentscholarships/tmcf-mcdonalds-black-andpositively-golden-scholarships/17329 Deadline: Varies JLV College Counseling https://jlvcollegecounseling.com Deadline: Varies Nitro www.nitrocollege.com Deadline: Varies
Black Excel www.blackexcel.org/200-scholarships Deadline: Varies Black Scholarships http://www.blackscholarships.org Deadline: Varies • • • •
Local Radio Stations Community Based Organizations/Churches Local Alderman/Mayor’s Office Graduate Chapters of Local Fraternities & Sororities • Banks (Wells Fargo, Chase, Bank of America, Citibank, etc.)
Scholarships.com https://www.scholarships.com Deadline: Varies Nationally Coveted College Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships, and Postdoctoral Research Awards Programs https://scholarships.fatomei.com Deadline: Varies NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION 33
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LODGING We encourage visitors to book their hotel reservations with our hotel partners to save money and support Howard University Below are some of our key hotel partners:
HOW DO I ACCESS THE DISCOUNT? Hotel Discounts can be accessed online by visiting http://www.campustravel.com/university/ howard/visit_howard.html. You can access these discounts every time you visit Howard University, link above.
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SAVE THE DATES
MOVE-IN AUGUST 9 - AUGUST 10
PINNING CEREMONY AUGUST 11
BISON WEEK AUGUST 12
FIRST DAY OF CLASS AUGUST 19
*PLEASE NOTE: All OFFICIAL Howard University events will be communicated via email from an official Howard University email. Event information shared with you from other sources, are not official Howard events.
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10-16 June - July Summer Orientation provides an opportunity for students and their families to learn more about HU and connect with future classmates.
YOUR JOURNEY TO THE MECCA NEXT STEPS
Deadline: July 1 All incoming students are required to submit 1 medical/immunization records. Submit this information in three easy steps. *You will not be able to submit a housing application until you have completed your medical requirement.
* You will not be able to submit a housing application until you have completed your medical requirement.
June - July The $50 Housing Application Fee lets us know that you are interested in on campus housing. Pay the fee to secure your spot, and then select your housing preference.
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August 10 - 16 This is the official start of your Howard journey! Come to campus at your assigned time to move into your dormitory. Bison Week is the time to make friends and get acclimated to campus.
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