Howard University promotes academic excellence through a highly selective admission process. Students who are admitted show strong personal motivation along with backgrounds of consistent academic growth and achievement. The University also attracts and seeks out socially and economically deprived students who show promise of gaining from a Howard University education.

Evaluation of an applicant's qualifications for admission is based on high school course work, grade point average, class rank, test scores, extracurricular activities and letters of recommendation. An essay, audition, portfolio, or interview also may be required. Applicants for regular admission must have completed and be able to document high school graduation or its GED equivalency. Transfer students not holding an Associate Degree are also required to have completed high school graduation or its GED equivalency.

Domestic applicants should apply by the following deadlines:

Fall Semester
November 1- Early Action
February 15- Traditional Action Spring Semester- November 1

Summer Sessions
April 1

International applications should apply by the following deadlines:

Fall Semester
November 1- Early Action
February 15- Traditional Action

For other details, please consult Howard University's Office of Enrollment Management