Howard University

Howard University requires at least 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Howard University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Howard University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 64% of students who start college at Howard University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Howard University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program			Unknown
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Howard University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Howard University?

Howard University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Howard University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Howard University

When choosing a major, Howard University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Howard University.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Howard University does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Howard University

Howard University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Howard University

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Does Howard University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Howard University offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Howard University Have An Online Program?

✅ Howard University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Howard University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Howard University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Howard University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Howard University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Howard University.

Does Howard University Require Internships?

❌ Howard University does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Howard University

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Howard University Library

The main library on campus is the Howard University Libraries and there are 7 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Howard University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Howard University offers these dual degree programs:

•Medicine; Law

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Howard University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Howard University has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Howard University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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