Spelman College: A Historic HBCU for Women

1. Presented by Melissa Brown, DDS Spelman C/O 2006 melissabrowndds@gmail.com

2. A Brief History Spelman College is a private, independent, liberal arts, historically Black college for women. The college was founded in 1881 with a mission to provide the highest level of education of Black women in the South

3. Spelman is a HBCU: Historically Black College/University

4. Location The gated campus is located in the Atlanta University Center (AUC) AUC: • Spelman • Morehouse • Clark-Atlanta University • Morehouse School of Medicine • Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC)

5. Statistics • Enrollment - More than 2100 students from 46 states and 16 countries. • Student-Faculty Ratio -12:1 • 80% of faculty hold PhDs or other terminal degrees (highest degree in a field of study).

6. Statistics • 78% graduation rate. The highest amongst HBCUs • 1st in the nation for sending African-American females to medical school • 77% graduate school/job placement rate. The national placement rate is 25%

8. Student Life Events and activities are held throughout the year. There are more than 100 registered student organizations; includes seven Greek letter organizations.

9. Residence Life Spelman has 12 residence halls with active residence life counsels, computer lounges, and other amenities.

10. Residence Life First and second year students must stay on campus for transition, connection and the experience

11. Think Green The Suites: the new residence hall which houses juniors and seniors • Common living space, bathrooms, and a kitchenette. Private bedrooms. Green.

12. Athletics Spelman College is a member of the Great South Athletic Conference and a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III. • Basketball • Cheerleading • Cross-Country • Golf • Softball • Soccer • Tennis • Volleyball

13. Top 5 majors of first year students Biology/ Pre medicine Psychology Political Science Chemistry English

14. Academic Offerings: Majors • Art • Biochemistry • Chemistry • Child Development • Comparative Women’s Studies • Computer Science • Drama • Dual Degree Engineering • Economics • English • Environmental Studies • French • History • Independent major • Mathematics • Music • Philosophy • Physics • Political Science • Psychology • Religious Studies • Sociology • Sociology/ Anthropology • Spanish

15. Academic Offerings: Minors • Management and organization • Japanese studies • Film studies and visual culture • Dance • Child development • Anthropology

16. Academic Offerings: Pre-Professional Programs • Pre-Dentistry • Pre-Engineering • Pre-Law • Pre-Medicine • Pre-Optometry • Pre-Osteopathic Medicine • Pre-Pharmacy • Pre-Podiatry • Pre-Veterinary Science

17. Students may double major or choose a major for a minor You cannot make a minor a major The Pre-Professional Programs can be paired with any major

18. Global Engagement • Study Abroad • You may study abroad your junior year • Opportunity to study across the world. Continents include: Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe and South America • More than 1/3 of students study abroad • Domestic Exchange • Program allows students to study and attend another college or university for a semester. There are 30 participating institutions within the US. • No additional tuition for this program

19. Admissions Overview

20. Admitted Class of 2015 Profile: • GPA 3.7 • SAT 1095 • ACT 23 Note: these are not minimum requirements • Holistic review for admission: They consider curriculum (i.e. AP, IB, Honor); leadership; community service; essay and recommendation letters (i.e. counselor and teacher).

21. Deadlines • Application Deadlines: • Early Decision: November 1 • Early Notification: November 15 • Regular decision: February 1 • Notification Deadlines: • Early Decision: December 15 • Early Notification: December 31 • Regular Decision: April 1st

22. How to Apply • Students May Apply: • Online: • Spelman.edu/admissions • Common Application: • Commonapp.org • Paper Application • Electronic Application Fee: $25 • Paper Application Fee: $35

23. Financial Aid/ Scholarships More than 80% of Spelman students receive financial assistance. The Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), merit and need –based scholarships are the primary resources for most students. Spelman Scholarships: Bonner Scholarship and Dean Scholarship Other Scholarships: Georgia HOPE Scholarship and Presidential Scholarship www.spelman.edu/financial aid

24. 2011-2012 Costs of Attendance • Tuition and Fees: $23,254 • Room and Board: $10,987 • Total cost on campus: • $34,241 • Total cost off campus: • $ 23,254 Spelman Experience = Priceless

25. Campus Visitation Programs • Campus Tours www.spelman.edu/visitus • “A Day in Your Life at Spelman” www.spelman.edu/adiyl • Open house program for high school juniors and seniors: takes place in October, November and January • Spel-Bound: overnight program for admitted students only. Scheduled in April.

26. I encourage you to apply and hope that you will decide to join us on our mission as we choose to change the world!

27. 2011 Commencement 2012 Commencement