Important Dates for the Class of 2012

Traditional Action Deadline
February 15, 2008

FAFSA Priority Deadline
February 15, 2008

Weekend at the Mecca
March 27-30, 2008

Deposit Due
May 1, 2008

Don’t forget, the application fee is waived for Semifinalists , and your application is given special processing. If you do not have a designated Semifinalist application, please contact us and we will get one to you immediately!

*subject to change

Welcome Class of 2012!

As a National Achievement Scholar® Finalist or Semifinalist, you are one of the best and brightest in the nation, and we want you here at Howard University!

National Achievement Scholar® Finalists are eligible to recieve a Laureate Scholarship, which consists of:

  • Tuition and Mandatory Fees*

  • Campus Housing Allowance

  • Meal Plan

  • Book Vouchers

Fax your Finalist Letter to (202) 806-4956 in order to be considered for the scholarship!!

* Please note: the enrollment fee and the housing fee are not included in the scholarship

Weekend at the Mecca

Each year, the National Achievement Scholar® Semifinalists who have applied to the University by February 1 are invited to spend a weekend at the University. Click here for a snapshot of Weekend at the Mecca 2007 and information about 2008 .

About Howard University

Howard University was founded in 1867. Its mission, as a comprehensive, research-oriented university, is to provide an educational experience of exceptional quality at reasonable cost to students of high academic potential. We are particularly focused providing educational opportunities for African-Americans and other historically disadvantaged groups.

Howard offers degrees annually in 122 specialized areas, including 26 doctoral degree programs, to approximately 11,000 students, 7,100 of whom are undergraduates. The University also offers several professional degrees through its College of Medicine, School of Law, School of Business, School of Pharmacy, and School of Dentistry.

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