Orientation

Get Ready to Meet Your Destiny

Congratulations on your ascension into the ranks of Howard Bison! We welcome your arrival onto the campus where leaders are prepared to reshape the world. From a U.S. vice president and Supreme Court justice, to Nobel Prize, Grammy, Emmy, and Toni Award winners, to world-renowned scientists, civil rights leaders, titans of business, thought leaders, engineers, and jurists, Howard has educated the highest achievers in just about every field of human endeavor. As you follow in the hoofprints of notable Bison who have come before you, now is the time to make your own mark at Howard.

With each new journey, it is important to be as prepared as possible.

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New Student Checklist

To begin your journey as a Howard Bison, you must complete important steps to ensure your success as a new student.
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Transfer Students

Learn how to bridge your prior college activity with the Howard experience.
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Contact

Do you have a pressing question about the next steps you should take? Please check out these resources or contact the Office of Undergraduate Studies at (202) 806-4029.

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Enrollment Resources

In the Office of Undergraduate Studies (OUS), “our students are our work.” From new student orientation through graduation, we are available to answer questions, help solve problems, identify exciting opportunities and help our students fully embrace the intellectually rich and rigorous academic experience that is Howard!

Tips for Academic Success

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Regularly check your HU email account

Official University notices regarding pertinent information (registration, financial aid, advising, etc.) are regularly sent to your HU email address. You are responsible for checking your email, and when necessary, taking the necessary action.

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Regularly meet with your ACE Advisor & discuss your academic plans

Your academic advisor is your matriculation partner. Be sure to schedule a meeting to discuss your academic plans, explore opportunities, and report issues (missing grades, course substitution, transfer credit questions, dropping a course, etc.). Your advisor will help you to make informed decisions about your academic journey. 

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Learn more about student support services at Howard University

Your school or college, the Office of Undergraduate Studies, The Writing Center, Office of Student Services, and the Counseling Center are a few of the many offices that offer services and programs that will facilitate your academic success. These offices have programs that will facilitate your academic success. Visit and let someone know what you need so you can find out what services they offer.

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Check BisonHub regularly to determine if action is necessary

If you need assistance, contact your academic or faculty advisor. A hold on your record blocks registration to access and negates your registration priority. The hold will not magically disappear if you don't take action. Do not ignore holds! An unresolved hold will jeopardize your academic future.

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Meet new friends and get excited about your academic journey!

At Howard University, we are a family. We have students from every state and over 26 countries. It is imperative that you make a friend that will support your academic and personal success on campus. Everyone is here to succeed and leave a legacy. What will your legacy be? Who will you work with to ensure you leave a better Howard for those coming after you?