The Office of Student Accessibility (OSA)
https://studentaffairs.howard.edu/diversity-incluison/disability-services
The Office of Student Accessibility (OSA) provides support to students with disabilities through programming and processing requests for reasonable accommodations. The Office is located at 500 Howard Pl NW, Sublevel 1, Suite L013 Washington, DC 20059 Phone 202-238-2420.
The Office of Student Advocacy and Support (OSAS) https://studentaffairs.howard.edu/office-student-advocacy-and-support
The Office of Student Advocacy and Support (OSAS) provides aid to students experiencing difficulties and extenuating circumstances. Through a model of non-clinical case management, the office may assist students with challenges such as illness, hospitalization, bereavement, adjustment concerns and connecting with campus services.
The Office of Military & Veterans Services (OMVS)
https://studentaffairs.howard.edu/OMVS
The Office of Military & Veterans Services (OMVS) provides support for all military-connected students and their families including veterans/prior service, active duty, reservists, National Guard, ROTC, retirees, spouses, children and supporters in their educational goals.
Acting as liaison between the US Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) and the University, we assist with the processing of federal Veteran Affairs (VA) education benefits, certify enrollments to the VA, advise on procedural requirements, and provide a cultural resource for military-connected students on campus.
Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
https://coas.howard.edu/degrees-programs/rotc-howard-university
ROTC offers a program that leads to a commission as an officer in the Army or the Air Force. It is an elective and can be taken by those who desire it just like any other course. For additional information, call Army ROTC at (202) 276-5142 or Air Force (including Space Force) ROTC at (202) 806-6788. Students interested in the Navy ROTC can participate at partner schools.
Dedication, Drive, and Discipline
It takes a unique individual to succeed in ROTC. The goal of these programs is to help students become officers and leaders in the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force and U.S. Army, so you will need to meet — and maintain — program standards.
Classes and Leadership Training
ROTC provides you with the tools to become an Air Force or Army Officer without interfering with your other classes.
ROTC also provides discipline and money for tuition while enhancing your college experience.
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Interested in AF ROTC?
Take a look at what defines us: https://www.afrotc.com/about/what-defines-us/mission/
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Interested in enrolling in Army ROTC while you're in college?
Start by taking an Army ROTC basic elective course.
If you have at least two or more years remaining toward your undergraduate degree but not enough time to complete the Basic Course, you can enter the Army ROTC Advanced Course by completing the Leader's Training Course held at Fort Knox, Kentucky, during the summer.
Talk to our Military Science and/or Aerospace Studies departments about other ways to join our ROTC programs and learn more about the incentives that are available, including opportunities to compete for two-, three-, or four-year scholarships!
International Student Services
https://provost.howard.edu/international-engagement/international-student-services
The Office of International Student Services promotes, provides, and supports international
and intercultural educational opportunities for the Howard University community and others
by serving as an information and advising resource, providing international student and scholar services
and coordinating special projects. The Office International Student Services also facilitates the
integration of international students and scholars into the Howard community and promotes awareness
of the important contributions of this group to the mission and international character of the University.
Finally, ISS serves as a resource center for information often needed by members of the international
and University communities, and functions as an advocate for international students, staff and scholars.
Immigration Advising for International Students includes the following:
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Production of immigration documents
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Updating and record-keeping of immigration documents and SEVIS records
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Maintenance of status and enrollment requirements
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Travel requirements and visa applications
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Changes of immigration status
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Work authorization
Regulations
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) regulations governing nonimmigrant international students require that all students in the “F-1” and “M-1” visa categories be engaged in a full course of study. Undergraduates with “F-1” visas are required to be registered at all times for a minimum of 12 credit hours of course work. Graduate students with “F-1” visas and all “J-1” visa holders are not required to take a specific number of credit hours as long as they are engaged in a full course of study as determined by their departments. Students must maintain full-time status throughout the semester. A student who begins with 12 credit hours or more but then drops courses later and no longer carries 12 credit hours is considered a part-time student. Students who do not meet these requirements are in violation of their immigration status and jeopardize their stay in the United States. All financial arrangements for study at Howard University must be made prior to registration time.
It is each student’s responsibility to maintain legal immigration status while in the United States and must make sure that their authorized stay in the country has not expired (see 1-94 form); that their passports are valid for at least 6 months at all times; that they are registered every semester as a full- time student; that they do not work off campus without permission of the INS; that they attend the school that the INS last authorized you to attend.
International students must apply to INS to (1) extend their authorized stay in the United States, (2) obtain permission to work off campus and (3) transfer from Howard University to another school or from another school to Howard University. Further information and appropriate application forms can be obtained from [International Student Services in Room G- Administration Building.]
If a student’s immigration status change for any reason — for example, from a tourist visa to student visa or from student visa to permanent resident — are required to immediately inform International Student Services so that the University will have accurate records. International students are required to provide their current address.
If a student’s immigration status change for any reason — for example, from a tourist visa to student visa or from student visa to permanent resident — are required to immediately inform International Student Services so that the University will have accurate records. International students are required to provide their current address.