Key facts
- Howard University rescinded spots for 502 first-time students for the upcoming semester.
- The university cited unmet enrollment and financial obligations as reasons for the rescinded spots.
- Howard is reviewing cases individually for potential reinstatement.
- The University of the District of Columbia is extending its undergraduate application deadline.
- New York's SUNY and CUNY systems are expediting admissions reviews for affected state residents.
- New York will provide an $800 credit to help offset enrollment deposits paid to Howard.
Howard University has informed hundreds of incoming first-time college students that their enrollment spots for the upcoming semester are no longer guaranteed, prompting other educational institutions to offer assistance. The university stated that 502 students had not met enrollment and financial obligations by the deadlines.
Howard has indicated that it will review cases individually for students who believe their financial standing was not accurately reflected, potentially offering reinstatement. However, affected students like 17-year-old Keana Johnson are facing a tight timeline to secure alternative options.
In response to the situation, the University of the District of Columbia, a historically Black college and university (HBCU) in Washington, is extending its undergraduate application deadline to August 7. Hasanna Tyus, vice president of enrollment services at UDC, stated the university wants students to know they still have options.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) systems are expediting late admissions reviews for New York residents affected by Howard's decision. Participating campuses will also provide an $800 credit to help offset enrollment deposits already paid to Howard that have not been refunded.