Howard University Top Questions

Administration! Howard U's admin staff doesn't appear to be on the same page at all times. That is, everyone disseminates different information etc. Although there are many staffers who are willing to help, they are more often than not, unavailable and will have you running around on a wild goose chase. Record keeping is not "solid" either; I have seen HU lose drastically mess up transcripts and mysteriously forget that they offered a student scholarship money/financial aid.

The worst thing about my school is the financial aid. It's very hard to obtain and even retain scholarships here which tends to be very stressful on the student and their family.

Living quarters would need to be retrofitted and upgrades to modern standards. Currently, the housing quarters I am staying in needs air-conditioning and heating during winter months. Due to the long years that the institution has been in place, it is understandable that the buildings will be old, however, it needs to be retrofitted with modern utilities and upgrades.

The worst thing about my school is how much it costs! It is incredibly expensive to go to school here but the experience is worth it just try and get your finances squared away prior to coming here.

The admissions office because it is never running

The worst thing about Howard is the cafe food!

The worst thing about my school is that alot of funds aren't avaiable for well deserving students. Since Howard relies on Endowments and federal aid there isn't much money available to accomodate the needs of it's studets. Once the money is gone it it gone and this happens very quickly. I wish there was a way for more deserving students to get money for their education especially if they are focused, determined, and willing to do anything to pursue higher education.

The worst thing about Howard University would be the adminstration The flow of information at howard is slow and they often have a hard time getting information out to the students. It is also hard to meet with the advisors.

As a whole Howard has a plethora of things to improve upon. However, the lack of a cohesive support system within the administration permits a disdain for the authorities on campus. They are completely disorganized, lack answers or make up answers creating a huge run around and lots of elongated issues that prevent the students from completely focusing on their academics.

The worst thing about Howard University is getting an appointment in the administrative building to take care of academic and financial needs.

The lack of career planning for College of Arts and Sciences students.

Financial Aid and the administration are the worst things about my school. They are unorganized and untimely. There is a lot of information to be given out and most times, the information comes out wrong.

The worst thing about my school is that at times it can become too cliqued off and people are power hungry. I understand its a competitive school and it is all about who you know and not what you know, but there are many people at the university who are just nobodies trying to find their place. Not everybody wants to take the initiative to help new-comers and others feel like they belong until major situations happen.

I do not like the registration process and the administration at Howard University. We also have horrible customer service and this should be changed immediately. This along with the slow server on BisonWeb which takes care of financial aid, transcripts, rooming assingments, and registration for classes, has caused students to transfer from Howard University. It is not conducive to a happy environment if the server bogs down everytime a students tries to register for classes or select a living assignment. It is ridiculous and should be changed soon. The shuttle system also is mediocre at Howard University.

The worst thing about Howard University would have to be the Administration building. The staff is unorganized, rude, and never on top of their work. They always give students the run around. You are sure to have three gray hairs after walking out of this place.

The worst thing about Howard is the cost and the Adminstrastion building. The A- building as we call it will give you hell. Make sure to always make copies of your information and make deadlines. And always follow-up even when you know everything is okay, still follw-up.

I would have to say that Howard University needs to continue to strategically improve their administration building, which essentially is in control of the clarical work that needs to be done for both students and parents. This is a critical need because for both first-time as well as returning students the process for attending a university should be as smooth and simple as possible.

The worst thing about my school is the organization of the administration. If I have a problem, it shouldn't be a problem to see the people I need to see to solve my problem. The people working in administration shouldn't be rude and I shouldn't have to always worry about whether or not I made enough copies of paperwork, because the administration is liable to say that they've lost it.

The only thing that some of the students at my school have a problem with is financial aid office. Some of the people that work in the financial aid office are not friendly all the time, but as long as you go in there with a positive attitude, they will be nice. I personal have never had problems with the financial aid office, but some of my friends have.

I feel like the worst thing about my school is the disorganization. I do feel like when you really need help or have to address an issue, the school can sometimes gives you the run around. Finacial aid could be better. They don't have enough scholarships for non atheletes.