Welcome to Howard University 101-New Student Orientation. We are pleased that you made Howard University your school of choice. We are certain that you came here to be successful in achieving your career and life goals as demonstrated by your level of performance and academic achievements in high school. You can begin this progression towards success by attending all of the excellent mandatory sessions of the Orientation Program. There are also a number of social activities to help you get to know your classmates, and make lifelong friends.
Carefully review the schedule below to understand where and when you have to be. Especially note the morning sessions indicated as Mandatory. These sessions are Mandatory for Students only. You will receive information that is very critical to your effective and successful transition from high school or from another institution to Howard. Therefore, during the orientation period it is very important that you to attend each of these Mandatory sessions.
During the orientation period if you have any questions regarding the program, contact the Office of the Dean for Special Student Services at 202-238-2420, Suite 725, Howard Center, 2225 Georgia Avenue, NW.
Please note:
- New students are to report to Cramton Auditorium each morning at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 20.
- Please Note: Academic advising in all Schools and Colleges will begin Monday, August 18
SATURDAY August 16 |
| 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Distribution of orientation bags to all new students |
Cramton Auditorium, Lower Level |
| 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
RESIDENCE HALLS open for check-in of new students assigned to campus housing |
Each Residence Hall |
| 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM |
FRESHMAN LEGACY & ALUMNI PARENT PRESIDENTIAL RECEPTION (By Invitation Only)
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Rooftop Terrace Undergraduate Library |
| 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
PRESIDENTIAL WELCOME AND PINNING CEREMONY FOR NEW UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
President Sidney A. Ribeau will preside at this event and joins members of the University Cabinet, faculty, staff and continuing students in welcoming new students as members of the Howard family. |
Main Campus, Upper Quadrangle |
SUNDAY August 17 |
| 9:00 AM |
CALL TO CHAPEL
A special non-denominational worship service for students, family, and guests conducted by the Dean of the Chapel, Rev. Dr. Bernard L. Richardson, to welcome new members to the Howard University community. Parents and family are invited; casual attire is acceptable. |
Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel |
| 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BRIEFING
The Office of International Student Services (OISS) will assist you in meeting immediate and long-term matriculation needs. Please bring all immigration documents, health evaluation forms, and immunization records to this meeting. The Office is located in Suite 119, Blackburn University Center. Contact numbers are: (202) 806-7517 or (202) 806-9194
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Armour J. Blackburn Center Auditorium |
| 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
PARENT ORIENTATION: Parents and College Together for Student Success (P.A.C.T.S.S.)
All parents of new students are encouraged to attend this very important session that will provide key information from panel members about housing, financial aid, student accounts, banking, student life, campus safety, special entrepreneurship program, and more. A question and answer period will follow presentations. |
Cramton Auditorium |
MONDAY, August 18 |
| 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Distribution of orientation bags to all new students |
Cramton Auditorium, Lower Level |
| 9:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
ACADEMIC ADVISING AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
See Schools and Colleges section of the Orientation Schedule book for specific information. |
Schools and Colleges |
TUESDAY, August 19 |
| 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM |
GREETINGS
Dr. Alvin Thornton, Sr. Associate Provost
Dr. Franklin Chambers, Vice Provost for Student Affairs
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Cramton Auditorium |
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
KEEPING YOU SAFE
Chief Leroy James
HU Police Department |
Cramton Auditorium |
| 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
HOWARD UNIVERSITY STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND CODE OF JUDICIARIES
Toi Carter, Esq.
Senior Associate General Counsel for Student and Faculty Affairs |
Cramton Auditorium |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
STUDENT HEALTH CENTER
"Deal or No Deal? Prevention Starts with Communications"
The Student Health Center will review the programs and services offered and more specifically discuss health issues facing freshmen. |
Cramton Auditorium |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM |
Entrepreneurship and Leadership Institute (ELI ) Kick–off
The ELI staff will introduce the concept of entrepreneurship through a festive, hip-hop driven, interactive presentation and speakers. |
Cramton Auditorium |
Wednesday, August 20 |
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 aM |
MANDATORY
THE OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION (OIAE) The OIAE will explain the importance of assessment and evaluation at the University and how they relate to students' academic success. During their tenure at Howard, students will be asked to participate in a number of surveys and other assessment activities aimed at gathering student input about many areas of the University learning community.
Dr. Gerunda Hughes, Director, Office of Institutional Assessment & Evaluations
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Cramton Auditorium |
| 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM |
MANDATORY
FRESHMAN SURVEY
The University Counseling Center will administer the freshman survey to gather important data on the Class of 2012. |
Cramton Auditorium |
| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
MANDATORY
HU Library System |
Cramton Auditorium |
| 11:10 AM – 12:30 PM |
ELI Program
Discover The Entrepreneur in You: History of Entrepreneurship
Students will learn that the entrepreneurial mindset/spirit can be infused through any academic discipline or career choice. Students will also be exposed to entrepreneurs who have paved the way and Howard University student entrepreneurs that have excelled. |
Cramton Auditorium |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM |
HOWARD UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION (HUSA) PROGRAM. "Taking It Back: Changing the Reality of Your Future"
A panel discussion hosted by the Howard University Student Association with past student leaders and professors. Learn about the history of student mobilization at Howard University from those who lived it. Find out how to be active on campus and in the community by mobilizing for a greater cause. Become a part of the Howard legacy! |
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| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOAN INTERVIEWS
Office of Student Financial Services |
Cramton Auditorium |
THURSDAY , August 21 |
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Late registration August 21 – 29 |
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| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Preventing Sexual Harassment
All members of the University community are expected to be aware of and abide by the Howard University Policy Against – Sexual Harassment and Gender Based Discrimination In Education Programs and Activities.
This presentation will inform the students of what constitutes sexual harassment, why people may harass them, what they should do if they feel that have been the victims of sexual harassment and/or gender discrimination; what they should do, who they should contact or inform in the event that they are the victim of sexual harassment, sexual assault or gender discrimination. You will also be informed of what constitutes sexual harassing behaviors, what not to do and what their responsibility as Howard students should be. You will also be informed about the specific reporting mechanisms relative to reporting sexual harassment or discrimination when it involves students versus faculty and staff members. The goals are to prevent or reduce the incidence of potential sexual harassment through education and awareness. |
Cramton Auditorium |
| 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM |
ELI Program
M.E. Inc.: The Entrepreneurship Lifestyle. The ELI staff will promote an entrepreneurial lifestyle through the concept of “M.E., Inc.” M.E., Inc. is an interpretation of you as person in business form. We will teach students to present themselves as if they were a business entity. Your goals and path to those goals will be the business plan, your professional dress is your packaging, and the way you present yourself is your marketing. These and other key principles will be conveyed to students.
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Cramton Auditorium |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
INFORMATION SYSTEM AND SERVICES (ISAS)
Students will be provided information about the variety of services and systems that are available to them and how to access and use them to advance their education. |
Cramton Auditorium |
| 5:45 PM |
Tour instructions, Advice, etc. |
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| 6:15 PM |
Q&A |
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| 6:30 PM |
T-Shirt Distribution |
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FRIDAY, August 22 |
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Late registration continues |
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| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
BEST OF WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE
Sponsored by the Office of the Dean of the Chapel and campus ministries organizations. Come and experience the spirituality and creativity of the contemporary worship services, which are regularly held on Wednesday evenings and feature Gospel, Hip-Hop, spoken word, stepping, dancing, and comedy. Reception to follow. |
Cramton Auditorium |
SATURDAY, August 23 |
| 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
ELI Program
Building Your Entrepreneurial Idea: Business Plan Competition.
Discuss business plan competition, criteria for the contest and cash award. |
Cramton Auditorium |
| 1:30 PM |
MANDATORY
Journey Through Mecca Tour 2008
Welcome, Introduction, Instructions
Victoria Kirby, Undergraduate Student Trustee, Howard University Board of Trustees
HUSA |
Cramton Auditorium |
| 1:35 PM |
T-Shirt Distribution |
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| 1:40 PM |
Tour groups of 50 are assembled with two guides each |
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| 2:00 PM |
Tour groups depart |
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| 4:00 PM |
Tours end and freshmen depart |
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SUNDAY, August 24 |
| 11:00 AM |
CALL TO CHAPEL
Weekly worship service. Come and experience the rich and popular tradition of Sunday worship at Howard University with acclaimed preachers and social justice leaders of the 21 st century and the chapel ministries of music, sacred dance and theatre arts. |
Cramton Auditorium |
MONDAY, August 25 |
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INSTRUCTION BEGINS IN ALL SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES |
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