Howard University 

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Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private research university located in Washington, DC.

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Non-Degree Application Types

Howard University welcomes undergraduate non-degree, summer, and visiting students to apply for admission consideration. Click the links below to learn more about our application requirements!

Non-degree Students

Non-degree

Students who wish to complete undergraduate courses during the Spring or Fall semester may apply for non-degree admission. Whether you are completing prerequisite coursework, or seeking to expand your knowledge base, this application may be the right choice for you.

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Summer Students

Summer

Students who would only like to take summer courses at Howard University may apply under this application type. Summer classes cost approximately $1185 per credit hour, and available classes are generally posted in March. Our summer session dates can be found on our University Calendar.

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Visiting Students

Visiting

Students who are currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program at a different institution, and who wish to enroll at Howard for one academic year or less, may apply for visiting admission. Click the link below for more information on how you can broaden your college experience!

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Former Students Returning

Howard University welcomes previously enrolled degree-seeking students to apply for readmission for the 2021-2022 academic year. Click the links below to learn more about our application requirements!

Undergraduate Readmission

Undergraduate Readmission

Thank you for choosing to continue your studies at Howard University. A former student returning is a student who was pursuing an undergraduate degree at Howard University, who has not been registered at the University for the previous semester, and who wishes to return to the same school/college, department, and degree program. For detailed information on our readmission requirements, please visit the link below.

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Graduate Readmission

Graduate Readmission

We look forward to assisting you with achieving your academic goals! A former student returning is a student who was pursuing a graduate degree (masters or doctoral) at Howard University, who has not been registered at the University for the previous semester, and who wishes to return to the same school/college, department, and degree program. For detailed information on our readmission requirements, please visit the link below.

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12:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

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50+

Undergraduate Areas of Study

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22

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Howard University

2400 6th Street NW,

Washington, DC 20059
Tel: 202-806-2755
Email: admission@howard.edu

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