Student Life

Student life at Howard University is as diverse as its student body. A wide variety of co-curricular activities and organizations function under the auspices of the Office of Student Life and Activities and complement a number of such activities emanating from the student population. 

Six of the nine national African American Greek letter fraternities and sororities were founded at the University in the early 1900s, and served as the impetus for the creation of most of the student organizations that exist on today’s campus. The history of student organizations is a dynamic one, with an evolution reflecting the changing milieu of the campus. Today, student organizations are an active part of the Howard community with memberships comprising a significant percentage of the undergraduate population. Students are afforded the opportunity to participate on many University committees and task forces and one undergraduate and one graduate/professional student serve as full voting members of the Board of Trustees, the highest policy-making body of the University. Many students participate in at least one of the more than 150 recognized student organizations. These include Greek letter organizations, student government bodies, religious organizations, state and departmental clubs, international organizations, sports clubs and professional and honor societies. Award-winning student publications include The Hilltop newspaper, which has a worldwide weekly circulation of 10,000, and the Bison yearbook, which is available annually to enrolled students at no charge. The Marching Band, the Cheerleaders and the Campus Pals (who have assisted new Howard students since 1947) are among the student groups that contribute greatly to the campus atmosphere. Many students involve themselves in volunteer service in the communities of the Washington metropolitan area. 

Student Government
Greek Letter Organizations
Intercollegiate Athletics

Campus Events