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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Hello and welcome to Morehouse College for the 2025 Counselors Symposium.

This gathering represents an important opportunity for us to strengthen the bridges between secondary and higher education, and to equip you—the advocates and guides of tomorrow’s leaders—with the information, tools, and resources needed to open wide the doors of opportunity.

At Morehouse, we have educated and developed men of excellence, leadership, and service since 1867. As the only historically Black college dedicated exclusively to educating men, Morehouse has become a national and global beacon of intellectual rigor, character formation, and social impact. We are proud of the world-changing alumni who began their journeys here and went on to become service-oriented leaders in business, technology, government, science, entertainment, media, and the arts.

Your work as counselors and access professionals is critical. You are often first to plant the seed of possibility in the minds of young people. By equipping students with knowledge of Morehouse and other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), you expand their sense of what is possible and ensure they can make informed choices about where their gifts can be nurtured and their futures shaped. HBCUs continue to excel in producing professionals and innovators who transform communities and industries. Your awareness of HBCUs and the unique educational and social experiences that they provide is essential to offering the best pathways for your students.

I thank you for dedicating your time to join us at Morehouse and for your commitment to guiding the next generation. May the conversations and connections you experience during this symposium inspire and equip you to share the Morehouse story as well as the broader HBCU story with those who would benefit from it most. With your partnership and advocacy, we can ensure that students find not just a college, but a community that believes in and affirms their promise and prepares them to make a meaningful difference in the world.

With gratitude,

F. DuBois Bowman ‘92, Ph.D. 13th President of Morehouse College

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PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Doors Open for Registration & Continental Breakfast

Welcome Remarks

Jacory Bernard ‘21, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

The Morehouse Pathway: Application to Experience

Des Potier, Executive Director of Admissions, Recruitment & Strategic Partnerships

Alvin Conteh, Associate Director of Admissions & Recruitment/Athletics

Road to the House: Pre-College Course Program

Jacory Bernard ‘21, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

The Academic Experience with our Deans & Faculty

Moderator: Dr. Adria Welcher, Associate Professor of Sociology

Business & Economics - Miles X. Stevens, Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics

Humanities, Social Sciences, Media & the Arts - Dr. Regine Jackson, Dean

Science, Technology, Egineering & Math - Dr. Eddie Red ‘00, Dean

Professional & Continuing Studies - Dr. Claude Hutto ‘94, Dean

Morehouse Student Success

Douglas Cooper, Executive Director of Career Development & Engagement

A Conversation with CollegeVine

Jason McNair Faulk ‘05, Senior Project Manager, CollegeVine

Scholarships and Financial Aid Overview

Rhonda Elmore, Director of Donor Relations, Scholarships & Endowment Administration

Carletta Ashley, Assistant Director of Scholarships & State Aid Programs

The Student Journey with our Morehouse College Student Ambassadors

Moderator: Jacory Bernard ‘21, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

Raffle & Closing Remarks

12:50 pm

Des Potier, Executive Director of Admissions, Recruitment & Strategic Partnerships

Michael Gumm ‘10, Director of Admissions & Recruitment

1:00 pm Campus Tours with the Morehouse College Student Ambassadors

THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS TEAM

Paula Resley, Chief Brand Officer; Vice President of Strategic Marketing, Communications & Admissions

Email Address: Paula.Resley@morehouse.edu

Descatur “Des” Potier, Executive Director of Admissions, Recruitment & Strategic Partnerships; Director of Online Admissions

Office Number: 470-639-0486

Email Address: dpotier.admissions@morehouse.edu

Area of Focus: Transfer Articulation Agreements, Morehouse Online Admissions, International Student Outreach

Michael Gumm ‘10, Director of Admissions & Recruitment

Office Number: 470-637-1379

Email Address: mgumm.admissions@morehouse.edu

Area of Focus: Admissions Alumni Volunteer Program

Alvin Conteh, Associate Director of Admissions & Recruitment/Athletics

Office Number: 470-639-0947

Email Address: aconteh.admissions@morehouse.edu

Areas of Focus: Recruitment Calendar, Athletics, Change of Starts

States: Arizona, California, Indiana, Neveda, Oregon, Utah, Washington

Shamaria Simmons, Associate Director of Digital Operations Office Number: 404-301-6429

Email Address: admissiondocuments@morehouse.edu

Areas of Focus: Counselor & Access Professionals, Compliance & Document Processing

Jacory Bernard ‘21, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

Office Number: 470-664-8076

Email Address: jbernard.admissions@morehouse.edu

Area of Focus: Campus Tours & Ambassadors, Counselors & Access Professionals, Summer & Pre-Collegiate Programming, New Student Enrollment Support

States: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, West Virginia

Sean Burnett ‘10, Assistant Director of Admissions

Office Number: 404-301-6420

Email Address: sburnett.admissions@morehouse.edu

Area of Focus: Transfers, ROTC and Transients

States: Georgia, Maryland, Virgina, Washington D.C.

THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS TEAM

Angela Cooley, Assistant Director of International Recruitment

Office Number: 470-301-6449

Email Address: acooley.admissions@morehouse.edu

Area of Focus: International Recruitment

States/Locations: Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico | All International Areas

Darrius Pearson, Assistant Director of Admissions Office Number: 470-639-0560

Email Address: dpearson.admissions@morehouse.edu

Areas of Focus: Bands, Readmits, Transients, Church Organizations

States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

Ryan Gray, Senior Recruiter for Online Admissions Office Number: 470-639-0415

Email Address: rgray.admissions@morehouse.edu

Areas of Focus: Online Admissions, Community Colleges, Articulation Agreements, MOU’s

Stefan Harden ‘21, Undergraduate Recruiter Office Number: 470-639-0694

Email Address: sharden.admissions@morehouse.edu

Areas of Focus: Sororities/Fraternities

States: Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming

Xavier McKenzie ‘23, Undergraduate Recruiter Office Number: 404-719-3144

Email Address: xmckenzie.admissions@morehouse.edu

States: Connecticut, Deleware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

Marilyn Bibby, Student and Family Care Manager Office Number: 470-639-0606

Email Address: admissions@morehouse.edu

Area of Focus: Student and Family Care

Amber Horn, Events Manager

Office Number: 470-639-0579

Email Address: ahorn.admissions@morehouse.edu

Area of Focus: Event Logistics

Connect with Morehouse through Slate!

Slate.org is a free platform designed to centralize the college admissions process. With Slate.org, you can:

Track: Counselors can view checklist requirements, upload documents, and keep tabs on students’ applications.

Access: Students can view counselor info, track their applications, and log in using Single Sign On (SSO).

Create a FREE profile on Slate.org to submit documents for students. Check out the How-To videos for counselors and students below, and view more videos on the Slate website.

FACT S AT A GL ANCE

Morehouse College has four academic divisions with degrees in Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS):

• Business & Economics

• Humanities, Social Sciences, Media & The Arts

• Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

• Professional & Continuing Studies

Morehouse offers degrees in:

• Africana Studies

• Art

• Art History

• Biology

• Business Administration

• Chemistry

• Chinese Studies

• Cinema, Television & Emerging Media Studies (CTEMS)

• Communication Studies

• Computer Science

• Dance Performance & Choreography

• Dual-Degree Engineering

• Economics

• Education

• English

• French

• History

• International Studies

• Journalism in Sports, Culture & Social Justice

• Kinesiology

• Mathematics

• Music

• Philosophy

• Physics

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Religion

• Sociology

• Software Engineering

• Spanish

• Theatre and Performance

• Urban Studies

APPLICATION

INF ORMATION

REQUIREMENTS

CHECKLIST

FRESHMAN APPLICANT

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINES

EARLY DECISION: NOV. 1 | EARLY ACTION: DEC. 15

REGULAR DECISION: FEB. 1

- Completed Admissions Application

- Non-refundable application fee

- Ofﬁcial high school transcript

- Ofﬁcial SAT or ACT scores w/ Writing

*Morehouse College is currently test-optional, but some scholarships may require test results*

- Two(2) Letters of Recommendation

- Student resume (optional)

TRANSFER APPLICANT

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINES

TRANSFER: FEB. 1

- Completed Admissions Application

- Non-refundable application fee

- Ofﬁcial SAT or ACT scores w/ Writing *Morehouse College is currently test-optional, but some scholarships may require test results*

- All ofﬁcial college transcripts showing pursuit/completion of 26 semester hours

- Two(2) Letters of Recommendation

- Dean of Students Certiﬁcation Form

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINES

EARLY DECISION: NOV. 1

EARLY ACTION: DEC. 15

- Completed Admissions Application

- Non-refundable application fee

- Transcripts

*High-School Transcript for First-time Freshman, College/University for Transfers*

- Faculty Recommendation

*2 for First-time Freshman, 1 for Transfers*

- Proof of Financial Support

*Transfer Requirement. Financial Support and Bank Statement*

REGULAR DECISION: FEB. 1

TRANSFER: FEB.1

- Ofﬁcial SAT or ACT scores w/ Writing

- TOEFL

*Required of applicants from countries where English is not their native language*

- Credential Evaluation for Foreign Transcripts

*Transfer Requirement. Must be completed by a NACES or AICE member organization*

- Dean of Students Certiﬁcation Form

*Transfer Requirement.*

COUNSELORS AND ACCESS PROFESSIONALS

You carry the Morehouse story to students we may never get to connect with directly. There are countless alumni who share stories of being ﬁrst introduced to Morehouse by their counselor, coach, teacher, community leader, or a mentor. You are invaluable to the future of our institution and we want to ensure you have everything you need to share the history, value, and impact of a Morehouse experience with your students.

Mission

At Morehouse, we appreciate everything you do to support your students as they consider applying to college. School counselors and access professionals play a key role in helping students select the college or university that is right for them. College is a big decision, and we are here to help you and your students make the decision and application process as simple as possible. We support your efforts by providing you with the tools and information you need to help your students decide if Morehouse College is the perfect ﬁt for them. We're here to help you take your student's educational dreams and turn them into reality.

We are Digital-First

Morehouse College has implemented a digital-ﬁrst approach for document submissions, enabling counselors and access professionals to efﬁciently upload applicant materials. This system enhances the accessibility of the admissions process for both counselors and applicants. Submit Documents at admissiondocuments@morehouse.edu

How to Submit

To ensure the timely processing of application materials during the admission cycle, please submit documents via the Common App or other online credential request services.

Morehouse has also partnered with slate.org, through which you may upload materials directly for applicants. In the rare circumstances that the preceding methods of submission are not options, please contact admissiondocuments@morehouse.edu for other options. If an item has been sent to Morehouse electronically, please do not mail duplicate hard copies.