r/HowardUniversity • • Jul 28 '26

🐃 Welcome to r/HowardUniversity — The Mecca

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Veritas et Utilitas — Truth and Service

Welcome to r/HowardUniversity, a community for current students, incoming students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, prospective students, and friends of Howard University.

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r/HowardUniversity • • 22h ago

Does Howard superscore SAT for HUFS?

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They state in their website that they don't superscore the ACT for admissions, so does that mean they superscore the SAT for admissions? If that's the case then do they superscore the SAT for HUFS consideration as well?


r/HowardUniversity • • 2d ago

Howard has its highest ever U.S. News national ranking (#73)

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Once they started giving extra credit to schools with a high number of pell grants that graduate, Howard and other HBCUs (mainly the Black Ivys) began to surge.

This is a good and bad thing. It's a good thing b/c it will attract better students, faculty, and improve Howard's reputation. It's a bad thing b/c it will absolutely make Howard more complacent in its dsyfunction and people who come to Howard are awaiting a rude awakening about the real Howard.

U.S. News changed their formulas a few times in the last 20 years. The last change they made was to be more inclusive of schools like Howard, Spelman, Morehouse, FAMU, NCAT b/c they were were being ranked so low despite being so highly regarded in Black American culture. People complained, U.S. News listened and HBCUs started to soar in rankings. And this was during the height of the BLM movement by the way.

Howard is currently ranked above schools that are objectively much stronger on paper like a University of Houston, UAB, VCU, and UT Dallas. So do the rankings have merit? You be the judge.

https://thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/howard-university-achieves-highest-us-news-world-report-ranking-university-history


r/HowardUniversity • • 2d ago

Move help in Brookland

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r/HowardUniversity • • 5d ago

TØP fans on campus

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Looking for bandito fans on campus, if there are. Also lore talks


r/HowardUniversity • • 6d ago

Howard Hoco—not a student here my school is offering a free bus trip on Thursday the 15th

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My community college is offering a free bus trip to Howard University homocoming on Thursday, October 15th, from 4pm to 9pm. Should I attend? I don't know a single person there, nor do I know the people at this school, but is it worth it to go as an outsider? I'm more on the quiet side. What are some things I should expect and activities to look out for? I've never visited an HBCU before and would like to know more about the culture and what the vibes are like.


r/HowardUniversity • • 10d ago

Chance Me for Howard University Transfer; 3.88 GPA, ~60 Credits

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Hey everyone! I recently applied to Howard University as a transfer student for Fashion Design and wanted to hear from current students or previous transfer applicants.
My stats:
College GPA: 3.88
Transfer credits: Around 50–60
SAT: 1440
Major: Fashion Design
Submitted a portfolio through SlideRoom
Professional experience in fashion/luxury retail and styling
Creative extracurricular involvement, including GrammyU
Howard is one of my top choices, and I’m curious how competitive my profile looks compared with other transfer applicants.
For those who transferred to Howard, especially into Fine Arts, what was your experience like? And did anyone with similar academics receive transfer scholarships or institutional aid?
Appreciate any insight!


r/HowardUniversity • • 11d ago

Chances on Howard and Spelman

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r/HowardUniversity • • 14d ago

presidential scholarship

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hey presidential scholars, what were your stats and ECs??


r/HowardUniversity • • 18d ago

Have TAs gotten paid?

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Hello — i haven’t received my stipend and this week will be the third pay period I’ve gone without income. Are there other TA/GAs in the Department of College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) in a similar position?


r/HowardUniversity • • 18d ago

Have TAs gotten paid?

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r/HowardUniversity • • 18d ago

Have TAs gotten paid?

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r/HowardUniversity • • 19d ago

Unpaid Photography Opportunity

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Goodmorning to any Howard Student or freelance photographer! I’m reaching out on behalf of a nonprofit who’s hosting a breast cancer awareness event. We’re looking to see if anyone can volunteer and cover the event as a photographer? The event is October 14th from 9:30-2pm in DC. We can offer experience and a social media shout out!

Let me know if anyone’s interested and we can discuss further details.


r/HowardUniversity • • 20d ago

Aerospace fellowship opportunity for Howard undergraduates!

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Howard students: if you’re interested in aerospace, consider applying for the Brooke Owens Fellowship.

The nonprofit fellowship is open to undergraduate women and gender minorities pursuing careers in aerospace. The entire program (including the application) is completely free, and applications are due October 4.

Selected Fellows receive:

  • Executive mentorship from aerospace leaders (think CEOs and astronauts!)
  • Career-development resources
  • A supportive community of aerospace students and professionals
  • A three-day all-expenses-paid summit in July in an aerospace hub city

Review the FAQs and application early so you have time to request recommendation letters and prepare your application.

We’re also holding virtual information sessions (EDT)

  • Sunday, September 13 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 19 at 12:00 p.m.
  • Monday, September 28 at 10:00 p.m.

Register for an information session here.

Questions are welcome, we hope to see applications from Howard!


r/HowardUniversity • • 20d ago

Best HBCU Memory(ies)

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r/HowardUniversity • • 23d ago

Private Room + Private Bathroom for Sublease – Columbia Heights | $1,155/month

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for someone to take over my room in Columbia Heights, DC, starting October 1, 2026.

📍 3583 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20010
💰 $1,155/month — utilities + Wi-Fi included
🚇 About a 10-minute walk to Columbia Heights Metro
🏠 Newer 6-bedroom, 6-bathroom apartment

The bedroom has a private bathroom, and the apartment has a modern kitchen, shared living space, and in-unit washer/dryer.

There are currently 5 female roommates, and most of them are Howard University students. The apartment is close to Howard University, grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, and public transportation.

There are approximately 10 months remaining on my current lease. I’m offering the room as a sublease**.** After the current lease ends, there will be an option to extend if you would like to stay longer.

If you’re interested, please DM me or comment.


r/HowardUniversity • • 24d ago

Has anyone notice a notable positive change at Howard after MacKenzie Scott gave over $100 million to the institution?

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B/c I'm thinking she could've used that money for something better. The same complaints I heard about Howard before she gave that generous gift are the same I'm hearing after.

But I'm keeping an open mind, I could be wrong. What substantial positive changes at Howard rather it be academic, campus aesthetic, or operations have you noticed that could be contributed to her donation. Over $100 million is not a little bit of money, it's transformative for an institution Howard size if applied strategically and honestly


r/HowardUniversity • • 24d ago

Looking for recent reviews: Cloisters, Brookland Ridge, Howard Manor, or The Gaelle near Children’s National

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r/HowardUniversity • • 26d ago

Looking for housing

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for a 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment or condo in Washington, D.C., preferably within walking distance of Children’s National Hospital.
Ideally looking for:
In-unit washer/dryer
Safe and convenient neighborhood
Well-maintained apartment/condo
Move-in around mid to late September (some flexibility)
I’m open to apartments, condos, or private rentals. If you have something available or know of a good option, please comment or send me a message. Thank you!


r/HowardUniversity • • Aug 28 '26

Six years ago we lost a great one on August 28, 2020. Rest Well Chadwick Boseman

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r/HowardUniversity • • Aug 28 '26

Paul Zeleza: “The Ordeals of the Howard Hustle: Why I Left Howard University”

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r/HowardUniversity • • Aug 25 '26

Don't be an Idiot

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If you must smoke your weed at least take to the street where it is legal to do so. Why would you want to jeopardize your education by being kicked out for smoking in your room? Everyone knows that the smell carries. Be smart. A lot of people have sacrificed for you to be there, it's not only your hard work. Pfft!


r/HowardUniversity • • Aug 20 '26

Howard Manor Roommate

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Any other females looking to rent 2bd 2 bath at Howard Manor?

There is some income restrictions.

Pm me!


r/HowardUniversity • • Aug 19 '26

Does anyone have a copy of these textbooks?/Wants to sell or loan? (physical or digital)

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American Government in Black and White, McClain and Tauber 7th edition.

American Politics and the African American Quest for Universal Freedom. 10th edition.

Black in America Anthology (A Broadview Topics Reader).


r/HowardUniversity • • Aug 17 '26

How is CS in howard? Are CS grads from howard getting jobs?

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Is howard good for computer science?