Howard University president says more than 200 students readmitted after mass unenrollment
Summary
Howard University initially unenrolled over 500 new students for the fall semester due to unpaid tuition balances or missing immunization records. Since then, more than 200 of these students have been readmitted after the school reviewed their financial aid and other documents.Key Facts
- Howard University unenrolled over 500 first-year students before the fall semester.
- Reasons for unenrollment included unpaid tuition after financial aid and unreported immunizations.
- The university had informed students about payment deadlines as early as March.
- Interim President Wayne A. I. Frederick said the university followed its policies.
- Many students and parents struggled to contact the university for help.
- The school responded to emails and began meetings with families last week, leading to some readmissions.
- About 2,200 new students remained enrolled after 502 were initially unenrolled.
- One student, Keana Johnson, was reinstated after her shelter staff helped her speak with university officials in person.
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