Class of 2012: Howard University New Student Q&A!!

239 replies · 250922 views · Started by theTRUTH · Apr 2008

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Phylicia215 · Apr 2008

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theTRUTH wrote:
Damn, Phylicia...six questions all at once?? No problem, I got cha... Howard University 101--The New Student Orientation Program is the official Howard orientation for first time undergraduate students (Freshman and Transfers). The official program has no fee or cost and takes place in August, one week before classes officially begin in the fall. The Center for Academic Reinforcement offers an optional program during the summer for new students at a cost of $325 per person for those that feel the need for extra assistance in preparing to attend college. Please note, however, that all new students will still be required to attend all sessions of the official program. During Pre-O all new students take placement exams, receive their academic advisor and get info on their intended majors and school. I didnt go to the Summer Pre-O when I was a freshmen, but for $325 I would have more than likely stayed my **** at home... I'm not sure abou the number of grants offered to Howard students. But If you dont have a scholarship, there are other options. Such as loans, grants, etc. It costs about $20,000 for Howard...if you dont have a scholarship your freshmen year, GET GOOD GRADES AND APPLY FOR UPPERCLASSMEN SCHOLARSHIPS. Howard has LOTS of them so please take advantage!

Thanks for the reply! I thought of some more also... How good of grades do you need for those upperclassmen scholarships? Is the administration really that bad? Can I change my undecided major before I register for classes, so I can start on my major or do I have to wait?

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theTRUTH · Apr 2008

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Phylicia215 wrote:
Thanks for the reply! I thought of some more also... How good of grades do you need for those upperclassmen scholarships? Is the administration really that bad? Can I change my undecided major before I register for classes, so I can start on my major or do I have to wait?

The grades for upperclassmen scholarships depend on the requirements for that particular scholarship. Some may require a 2.5 and some a 3.8....it just depends. The administration isnt all that bad in my opinion...they are just SLOW! I think the A-Building is extremely understaffed and could get a lot more done with more people. I havent had any negative incidents with them, so its all good to me. I think that if you were accepted as an Undecided major, you have to begin that way. You will have an opportunity to declare a major in the second semester of your Freshmen year. As undecided, you will automatically be placed in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you wish to transfer to another school/college within the university, you will need a 2.5 GPA.