Transfer Student Admissions

A transfer student is considered to be any person who has been enrolled in a college or university other than Howard University, regardless of course load or earned credits. We seek transfer students who have the motivation to thrive within our unique blend of classrooms, campus, and city experience.

Admission criteria vary among Howard University's schools and colleges. As a transfer applicant, you must meet the following minimum requirements for admission consideration:

• 15 transferrable credit hours (30 credit hours for the School of Business) from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution
• Earned a 2.5 cumulative GPA (3.0 GPA for the School of Business) and received a passing grade of C or better in both a college-level English and college-level math course.
• Additional credentials such as a high school transcript and SAT scores may be requested for admission.

For Admission Consideration you must:

1. Apply by using the Howard University Online Application (a $45.00 non-refundable application fee is required)
2. Mail the following to:

Howard University
Office of Admission
2400 Sixth Street NW, Suite G-14
Washington, DC 20059

• One official transcript from all post-secondary institutions attended
• One letter of recommendation from a professor or an academic advisor
• Professor Recommendation Form

The Application Deadlines are as Follows:

Frequently Asked Questions

• When will I find out what credits will be considered transferrable?
• After you have confirmed your enrollment, your academic advisor will evaluate your transcript(s).
• Who am I supposed to contact to discuss my transferrable credit hours?
• Please note that transferrable credit hours are determined by the academic advisors in the respective Schools/Colleges and NOT the Office of Admission. If you have any specific questions regarding transfer credits, please consult the academic advisor in your School/College.
• Can a student be granted admission and complete the College Level English / Math course once they enter the University?
• Students are required to have completed English Composition (the equivalent of HU‘s ENGL 101) and college level mathematics (the equivalent of HU‘s Math 110 or above) prior to enrollment.
• How do I notify to Office of Admission of my name change?
• If the name printed on the transcript differs from the name on the application, please submit proof of name change or marriage certificate.