LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Counselors and Access Professionals,
On behalf of Morehouse College, I welcome you to our fourth 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 essential 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 and all historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with you into your classrooms, offices, meetings, conferences, and everyday conversations. Now, more than ever, Morehouse specifically stands as a vital pillar committed to the lifelong pursuit of knowledge & truth, integrity and respect for others, and unwavering service to the global community.
Your role as counselors and access professionals is critical to the success of Morehouse and and all historically Black colleges and universities (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, selfdiscovery, leadership training, and professional development.
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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10:30 am
11:00 am
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12:00 pm
12:30 pm
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Doors Open for Registration & Continental Breakfast
Welcome Remarks
Michael Gumm ‘10, Director of Admissions & Recruitment
The Morehouse Pathway: Application to Experience
Moderator: Michael Gumm ‘10, Director of Admissions & Recruitment
Thelbert “TJ” Snowden, Jr. Ed. D., Chief of Staff to the President
Kevin Booker ‘90, Vice President for Student Services & Dean of the College
Des Potier, Executive Director of Admissions, Recruitment & Strategic Partnerships
Roads to the House: Pre-College Course Program
Des Potier, Executive Director of Admissions, Recruitment & Strategic Partnerships
Jacory Bernard ’21, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions & Recruitment
The Academic Experience with our Deans and Faculty
Moderator: Michael Gumm ‘10, Director of Admissions & Recruitment
General Student Experience - Professor Illya Davis ‘89
Business Administration & Economics - Dr. Keith Hollingsworth
Humanities, Social Sciences, Media & the Arts - Dean Dr. Regine O. Jackson
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math - Dr. Kinnis Gosha
Professional & Continuing Studies - Dr. Justin Ballenger
College Board Conversation
Kevin Maloney, Senior Director, K-12 State and District Partnerships
Penny Damianeas, Director, K-12 State and District Partnerships
Financial Aid Presentation and Updates
Dr. LaMario Primas, Associate Vice President of Student Financial Services
Lunch - African American Hall of Fame
The Student Journey with our Morehouse College Student Ambassadors
Moderator: Jacory Bernard ’21, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions & Recruitment
Morehouse College Student Ambassadors
12:50 pm
1:00 pm
Michael Gumm ‘10, Director of Admissions & Recruitment
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: Transfer Articulation Agreements, Morehouse Online Admissions, International Student Outreach
Michael Gumm ‘10, Director of Admissions & Recruitment
Office Number: 470-637-1379
Email Address: mgumm.admissions@morehouse.edu
Area of Focus: Admissions Alumni Volunteer Program
Alvin Conteh, Associate Director of Admissions & Recruitment/Athletics
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
Jacory Bernard ‘21, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
Office Number: 470-664-8076
Email Address: jbernard.admissions@morehouse.edu
Area of Focus: Campus Tours & Ambassadors, Counselors & Access Professionals, Summer & Pre-Collegiate Programming, New Student Enrollment Support
States: Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
Sean Burnett, Assistant Director of Admissions
Office Number: 404-301-6420
Email Address: sburnett.admissions@morehouse.edu
Area of Focus: Transfers, ROTC and Transients
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
THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS TEAM
Darrius Pearson, Assistant Director of Admissions Office Number: 470-639-0560
Email Address: dpearson.admissions@morehouse.edu
Areas of Focus: Bands, Readmits, Transients, Church Organizations
States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma
Ryan Gray, Senior Recruiter for Online Admissions Office Number: 470-639-0415
Email Address: rgray.admissions@morehouse.edu
Areas of Focus: Online Admissions, Community Colleges, Articulation Agreements, MOU’s
Stefan Harden ‘21, 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 ‘23, Undergraduate Recruiter Office Number: 404-719-3144
Email Address: xmckenzie.admissions@morehouse.edu
States: Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C.
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
Areas of Focus: Sororities/Fraternities Office Number: 470-637-0943
Email Address: Taneshia.Lyles@morehouse.edu admissiondocuments@morehouse.edu
Area of Focus: Counselor & Access Professionals
Amber Horn, Events Manager
Email Address: ahorn.admissions@morehouse.edu Area of Focus: Event Logistics Office Number: 470-639-0579
Connect with Morehouse through Slate!
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
Mission of
ACADEMIC INF ORMATION
- Business and Economics
- Humanities, Social Sciences, Media and The Arts
- 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
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Professional and Continuing Studies
- History
- International Studies
- Journalism in Sports, Culture, and Social Justice
- Kinesiology
- Mathematics
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
2025 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
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
- Official SAT or ACT scores w/ Writing
- Two(2) Letters of Recommendation
- Student resume (optional)
TRANSFER APPLICANT
APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINES
EARLY ACTION: DEC. 15
REGULAR DECISION: FEB. 1
- Completed Admissions Application
- Non-refundable application fee
- Official SAT or ACT scores w/ Writing
- All official college transcripts showing pursuit/completion of 26 semester hours
- Two(2) Letters of Recommendation
- Dean of Students Certification Form
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religion
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Spanish
- Theatre and Performance
- Urban Studies
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT
APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINES
EARLY ACTION: DEC. 15
REGULAR DECISION: FEB. 1
- Completed Admissions Application
- Non-refundable application fee
- Official high school transcript
- Two(2) Letters of Recommendation
- Official SAT or ACT scores w/ Writing
- TOEFL (required of applicants from countries where English is not their native language)
- Affidavit of Support & bank statement
