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

239 replies · 260738 views · Started by theTRUTH · Apr 2008
WELCOME TO HOWARD UNIVERSITY!!!! This Question and Answer thread was developed to answer ANY and EVERY inquiry from those who have officially selected Howard University as their place for academic growth! And for those who are still undecided about where you will be in the fall, hopefully this thread will help you lean towards furthering your education at HU If you have any questions pertaining to Howard University, registration, athletics, Greek life, campus life, Homecoming, Washington, DC, clubs, shopping malls, classes, majors, minors, roomates, etc. DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK QUESTIONS! Although Howard alumni and students are not experts in all areas of college life, we will try our best to answer your questions directly and in a timely manner. There are many current Bison and HU alums who post on this board.If you have a question that you are not comfortable posting in the open forum, utilize the PM (private messaging). Us Howardites are very friendly and responsive! Also, feel free to post your Myspace, Facebook, YIM, AIM or any other method of contact (if your feel comfortable doing so) in an effort to network, meet and greet others who are or will be associated with Howard University. I only make this thread ONCE a year so BE SURE TO ASK QUESTIONS! WELCOME TO THE BISON FAMILY CLASS OF 2012!
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theTRUTH · Jul 2008
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chelsey_nicole wrote:
Soo i need help! I got accepted to hu like way back in december...and i just got my financial aide package back the 2nd week in june. Ive been on vacation all summer and am now coming to the realization that i probably wont be able to go to hu cause all they offered me was a 3500 grant and a 20000 parent loan which my parents wont take. I cant get a private student loan either cause i dont have a cosigner soo i really dont know what to do now!
Also, check with your perspective school (School of Business, School of Communications, Arts & Sciences, etc.) and see if they have any scholarships for people in your major/field. Ask about the work study program! Go on the internet and see if you can google some scholarships. Lots of students miss out because they dont think outside the box and do enough research. Church's, non-profit organizations and big businesses all give scholarships. Maybe you should look into other options such as the ROTC...they have scholarships, but I'm not sure of the restrictions. Do you play sports? If so you should consider maybe being a walk-on....athletes get scholarships too. And just a quick FYI: the marching band would love to have you participate this fall! And I believe there might still be some scholarships available
BigMike46113 · Jul 2008
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...Howard gives us software for our computers?...correct?
theTRUTH · Jul 2008
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BigMike46113 wrote:
...Howard gives us software for our computers?...correct?
Who told you HU gives out computer software???
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BigMike46113 · Jul 2008
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Haha idk im pretty sure someone told me that tho....maybe they meant for certain majors...
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E.Hansel · Jul 2008
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Hey 2012! I'm Eunique, apart of the illustrious class of 2011.
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Dat_Philly_Shawty_Mina · Jul 2008
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Aight I have a question... Move In Day...the sixteenth Like, exactly what happens? Do we HAVE to be there at 8 AM? B/C its a long drive from here to there, and I don't know many people willing to get up very early, help pack my things, then have the energy for a 3 hour drive. Do we go to our residence halls first, or to another building, or something? Another thing, I haven't registered yet, because I have a medical hold, so can I register that day? And do we have to attend everything that week? Sorry 4 all the questions lol
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Dat_Philly_Shawty_Mina · Jul 2008
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E.Hansel wrote:
Hey 2012! I'm Eunique, apart of the illustrious class of 2011.
Heyyyyy!!! I'm Ammina
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E.Hansel · Jul 2008
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Dat_Philly_Shawty_Mina wrote:
Aight I have a question... Move In Day...the sixteenth Like, exactly what happens? Do we HAVE to be there at 8 AM? B/C its a long drive from here to there, and I don't know many people willing to get up very early, help pack my things, then have the energy for a 3 hour drive. Do we go to our residence halls first, or to another building, or something? Another thing, I haven't registered yet, because I have a medical hold, so can I register that day? And do we have to attend everything that week? Sorry 4 all the questions lol
Hey Ammina! Move-In! The most un-fun fun you'll ever have. Haha. You need to be there at whatever time they specified for you, trust me it'll make it run smoothly. The earlier you get there the better. You go directly to your assigned residence hall. As far as registration, I would be calling the A building now. I had a medical hold but I was allowed to register when everyone else did because we called and hassled them and made sure they knew I was getting those things taken care of. You have to really stay on Howard about things like that. Freshmen week will be something you talk about, remember and reminisce on for like ... your entire Howard career so I would say participate in everything. They have really boring orientation stuff in the morning and they'll threaten you if you don't go, but nothing'll really happen. I'd go because you do learn a lot of important things. In the evening the Pals (Campus Pals) will be on deck to show you guys a good time. You meet a lot of great people during freshmen week so put your self in the position to do so. Hope this helped!
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theTRUTH · Jul 2008
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Dat_Philly_Shawty_Mina wrote:
Aight I have a question... Move In Day...the sixteenth Like, exactly what happens? Do we HAVE to be there at 8 AM? B/C its a long drive from here to there, and I don't know many people willing to get up very early, help pack my things, then have the energy for a 3 hour drive. Do we go to our residence halls first, or to another building, or something? Another thing, I haven't registered yet, because I have a medical hold, so can I register that day? And do we have to attend everything that week? Sorry 4 all the questions lol
Sooooo you ARE going to Howard now? CONGRATS....again And I think that E.Hansel answered all of your questions, but I'll piggyback anyway lol..... -Yes, you need to be at your move-in on time because EVERYONE else is moving in also. The elevator will take extra long, there will be limited moving equipment and it will definitely be HOT. If you already have your housing assignment then go directly to your dorm first and you will receive further instructions. -The activities for freshmen orientation week are optional...but class hasnt started yet so why not party?! *Wait, I take that back...I'm supposed to be a good influence not a bad one* lol
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E.Hansel · Jul 2008
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Lol @ the good influence. Hey Truth! You were really helpful last year for me, but I can't remember my old username. Thanks again.
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