LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Counselors and Access Professionals,
On behalf of Morehouse College, I welcome you to our third annual Counselors Symposium. We are honored to have you on campus, and we hope that your experience today will deepen your understanding of Morehouse and its unique impact on higher education.
This symposium offers a rare opportunity to engage with our campus, community, and culture firsthand while explicitly tailored to help you in your unique profession. We encourage you to fully immerse yourself in today’s programming, absorb the information, and take it back to the students and families you serve. By sharing the Morehouse story, you are helping us inspire the next generation of scholars, leaders, and changemakers.
After your time with us today, we ask that you carry Morehouse with you into your classrooms, meetings, conferences, and everyday conversations. Now, more than ever, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) stand as vital pillars in the pursuit of equity, inclusion, belonging, and diversity, especially at a time when these values face increasing challenges.
Your role as counselors and access professionals is critical to the success of Morehouse and all HBCUs. By sharing our stories, inviting our recruiters to your schools and platforms, and simply “saying our name,” you affirm Morehouse College as a powerful and essential destination for academic rigor, self-discovery, leadership training, and professional
Thank you for your commitment, your partnership, and for being champions of the Morehouse mission. We look forward to a day of insightful discussions, valuable connections, and meaningful engagement.
Sincerely,
Dr. David A. Thomas 12th President of Morehouse College
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SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE
Doors Open/Registration & Continental Breakfast
Welcome
Taneshia Lyles, Compliance and Document Processing Manager
Greetings
Des Potier, Executive Director of Admissions, Recruitment and Strategic Partnerships
Thelbert “TJ” Snowden, Jr, Ed. D., Chief of Staff to the President
Michael Gumm ‘10, Director of Admissions & Recruitment
Admissions Presentation & Updates
Alvin Conteh, M.A., Associate Director of Admissions
Keynote Speaker
Natasha P. Ellis, Ph.D., East Hamilton High School, Ooltewah, TN
The Academic Experience with our Faculty
Moderator: Dr. Adria Welcher
General Student Experience - Professor Illya Davis ‘89
Business Administration and Economics - Dr. Keith Hollingsworth
Humanities, Social Sciences, Media, and Arts with Dean - Dr. Regine O. Jackson
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math - Dr. Eddie Red ’00
Professional and Continuing Studies - Dr. Nina Gilbert
Morehouse College Summer Programs - Dr. Melvin Foster
Financial Aid Presentation & Updates
Jonathan Jordan, M.S., Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Lunch - Shirley A. Massey Executive Conference Center
The Student Journey with our Morehouse College Student Ambassadors
Moderator: Michael Gumm ‘10
Morehouse College Student Ambassadors
Why Morehouse: Special Programs Panel
Moderator: Dr. Adria Welcher
Bonners Program - Dr. Lance Young
Honors Program - Dr. Leah Creque
Athletics - Coach Douglas Whitler ‘11
Science Summer Program - Esther Lee
International Education - Dr. Jann Adams
Career Services - Dr. Pricilla Hubbard
Metaverse - Dr. Muhsinah Morris
Greek Step Show
Taneshia Lyles, Compliance and Document Manager
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
Campus Tours with the Morehouse College Student Ambassadors
THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS TEAM
Paula Resley, Chief Brand Officer; Vice President of Strategic Marketing, Communications & Admissions
Email Address: Paula.Resley@morehouse.edu
Descatur “Des” Potier, Executive Director of Admissions, Recruitment & Strategic Partnerships; Director of Online Admissions
Office Number: 470-639-0486
Email Address: dpotier.admissions@morehouse.edu
Area of Focus: Pre-collegiate Programs, Transfer Articulation Agreements, Morehouse Online Admissions, College Access Initiatives, International Student Outreach
Michael Gumm, Director of Admissions & Recruitment
Office Number: 470-637-1379
Email Address: mgumm.admissions@morehouse.edu
Area of Focus: Private School, Student Ambassadors and College Tours, International Student Process, Morehouse College Admissions: Alumni Volunteer Program, Morehouse College: School Counselor Program
Alvin Conteh, Associate Director of Admissions for Recruitment/Athletics Liaison
Office Number: 470-639-0947
Email Address: aconteh.admissions@morehouse.edu
Areas of Focus: Recruitment Calendar, Athletics, Change of Starts
States: Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Washington
Sean Burnett, Assistant Director of Admissions
Office Number: 404-301-6420
Email Address: sburnett.admissions@morehouse.edu
Area of Focus: Transfer Admissions, ROTC
States: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
Angela Cooley, Assistant Director of International Recruitment
Office Number: 470-301-6449
Email Address: acooley.admissions@morehouse.edu
Area of Focus: International Recruitment and Processs
Darrius Pearson, Assistant Director of Admissions
Office Number: 470-639-0560
Email Address: dpearson.admissions@morehouse.edu
Areas of Focus: Bands, Readmits, Transients
States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee
THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS TEAM
Ryan Gray, Senior Recruiter for Online Admissions Office Number: 470-639-0415
Email Address: rgray.admissions@morehouse.edu
Areas of Focus: Online Admissions
States: Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Stefan Harden, Undergraduate Recruiter Office Number: 470-639-0694
Email Address: sharden.admissions@morehouse.edu
States: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
Xavier McKenzie, Undergraduate Recruiter Office Number: 404-719-3144
Email Address: xmckenzie.admissions@morehouse.edu
States: Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington D.C., Virginia
Marilyn Bibby, Student and Family Care Manager Office Number: 470-639-0606
Email Address: admissions@morehouse.edu
Area of Focus: Student and Family Care
Taneshia Lyles, Compliance & Document Processing Manager; Counselor & Access Professional Liason
Email Address: Taneshia.Lyles@morehouse.edu admissiondocuments@morehouse.edu
Amber Horn, Events Manager
Office Number: 470-639-0579
Email Address: ahorn.admissions@morehouse.edu
Area of Focus: Event Logistics
Morehouse College Teams Up with Slate!
The Office of Admissions is pleased to introduce the Slate.org feature.
Slate.org is a free platform designed to centralize the college admissions process. With Slate.org, you can:
Track: Counselors can view checklist requirements, upload documents, and keep tabs on students’ applications
Access: Students can view counselor info, track their applications, and log in using Single Sign On (SSO)
Create a FREE profile on Slate.org to submit documents for students. Check out the How-To videos for counselors and students below, and view more videos on the Slate website.
FACT S AT A GL ANCE
LOCATION: ATLANTA, GA | ESTABLISHED: FEB 14, 1867
The Mission of Morehouse College is to develop men with disciplined minds who will
2,500+
ACADEMIC INF ORMATION
The Mission of Morehouse College is to develop men with disciplined minds who will lead lives of leadership and service.
Morehouse offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in four academic divisions:
- Business and Economics
- Humanities, Social Sciences, Media and The Arts
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Professional and Continuing Studies
Morehouse also offers degrees in the following concentrations:
- Africana Studies
- Art
- Art History
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Chinese Studies
- Cinema, Television, and Emerging Media Studies (CTEMS)
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Dance Performance and Choreography
- Dual-Degree Engineering
- Economics
- Education
- English
- French
- History
- International Studies
- Journalism in Sports, Culture, and Social Justice
- Kinesiology
- Mathematics
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
2025 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
Morehouse College ACT Code: 0792
FRESHMAN APPLICANT
APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINES
EARLY DECISION: NOV. 1
EARLY ACTION: DEC. 15
REGULAR DECISION: FEB. 1
- Completed Admissions Application
- Non-refundable application fee
- Official high school transcript
- Counselor/School Evaluation Form
- Official SAT or ACT scores w/ Writing
- Teacher recommendation
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religion
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Spanish
- Theatre and Performance
- Urban Studies
Morehouse College CEEB Code: 5415
TRANSFER APPLICANT
APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINES
EARLY ACTION: DEC. 15
REGULAR DECISION: FEB. 1
- Completed Admissions Application
- Non-refundable application fee
- All official college transcripts pursuit/completion of 26 semester hours
- Faculty recommendation
- Dean of Students Certification Form
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT
APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINES
EARLY ACTION: DEC. 15
REGULAR DECISION: FEB. 1
- Completed Admissions Application
- Non-refundable application fee
- Official high school transcript
- Counselor/School Evaluation Form
- Official SAT or ACT scores w/ Writing
- TOEFL (required of applicants from countries where English is not their native language)
- Teacher recommendation
- Affidavit of Support & bank statement
MOREHOUSE COLLEGE IS CURRENTLY TEST OPTIONAL
*Some scholarships may require test results
NOTIFICATION DATES
Early Decision - December 5, 2024 Early Action - January 30, 2025 Regular Decision - March 15, 2025 Transfer Decision - March 15, 2025
