1 | Page HOWARD UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019–2020 The Office of Student Life and Activities Armour J. Blackburn Center 2397 6th Street, NW - Room 122 Washington, DC 20059 Phone (202) 806-5990 Fax (202) 806-9194 Email: [email protected] howard.edu THE H-BOOK IS EDITED & PUBLISHED BY THE OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE & ACTIVITIES. IT SERVES AS A GENERAL SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. THE INFORMATION IN THE H-BOOK SHOULD NOT BE REGARDED AS A CONTRACT* BETWEEN THE STUDENTS AND HOWARD UNIVERSITY. ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT WARNING. *EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS THE OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS, PROGRAMS, OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESS OF THE H-BOOK. 2019–2020 H-BOOK EDITING, LAYOUT AND DESIGN CREDITS MRS. GAËLLE IVORY, MS. KATHERINE OUTLAW, MS. CHARROSE KING 2019–2020 H-BOOK PHOTO CREDITS: Office of Student Life and Activities, President Wayne A.I. Frederick, Vice President Kenneth Holmes, Provost Anthony K. Wutoh, and Howard University Students. 2 | Page HOWARD UNIVERSITY POLICY ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, religion, handicap, age, sexual preference, political affiliation or any other characteristic as is prohibited by Federal or District of Columbia law. This policy covers administration of the University’s educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs and other University administered programs and employment. Inquiries regarding provisions for handicapped persons, equal opportunity and Title IX should be addressed to the following offices listed below: Section 504 Coordinator (handicapped), Office of Student Services, Howard Center, 7th floor, (202) 238-2420; Title IX Director, Leslie T. Annexstein, Esq., Office of the Provost Administration Building, 2400 6th Street, NW, Suite 306, Washington, DC 20059, (202) 806-2550. 3 | Page Table of Contents Letter from the President ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Academic Affairs .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Letter from the Provost ................................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Academic Schools and Colleges ................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Academic Policies ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Office of the Registrar ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Office of Undergraduate Studies ............................................................................................................................................................... 22 Office of Financial Aid .............................................................................................................................................................................. 22 Office of the Bursar ................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Student Affairs ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28 Letter from the Vice President for Student Affairs .................................................................................................................................... 29 Student Activities Fee Allocation .............................................................................................................................................................. 30 Student Affairs Directory .......................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Student Life and Activities ........................................................................................................................................................................ 32 Intercultural Affairs ................................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Intramural Sports ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Armour J. Blackburn University Center .................................................................................................................................................... 36 Office of Residence Life and University Housing ..................................................................................................................................... 37 Office of Off-Campus Housing and Community Engagement .................................................................................................................. 41 Intercollegiate Athletics ............................................................................................................................................................................. 42 Student Health Services ............................................................................................................................................................................. 43 University Counseling Service .................................................................................................................................................................. 45 Office of Student Services ......................................................................................................................................................................... 45 Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards .............................................................................................................................. 46 Student Government and Organizations ......................................................................................................................................................... 47 Student Government .................................................................................................................................................................................. 48 Student Organizations ............................................................................................................................................................................... 48 Letter from Mr. and Miss Howard University ........................................................................................................................................... 51 Fraternity and Sorority Affairs .................................................................................................................................................................. 52 Student Organizations Adjudication Process ............................................................................................................................................. 57 Definition and Statement on Hazing .......................................................................................................................................................... 59 Campus Services and Resources ..................................................................................................................................................................... 61 Bison One Card Office .............................................................................................................................................................................. 62 Dining Services ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 64 Environmental Health and Safety Program ............................................................................................................................................... 66 Trademark Licensing and Short-Term Vending ........................................................................................................................................ 66 Howard University Radio Network ........................................................................................................................................................... 68 Office of Career Services .......................................................................................................................................................................... 69 Visa and Immigration Services .................................................................................................................................................................