Presented byMelissa Brown, DDSSpelman C/O 2006

melissabrowndds@gmail.com

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

Spelman is a HBCU: Historically Black College/University

LocationThe gated campus is located in the Atlanta University Center (AUC)

AUC: • Spelman• Morehouse • Clark-Atlanta University• Morehouse School of

Medicine• Interdenominational

Theological Center (ITC)

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).

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%

Student Life

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

Residence Life

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

Residence Life

First and second year students must stay on campus for transition, connection and the

experience

Think Green

The Suites: the new residence hall which houses juniors and seniors• Common living space, bathrooms, and a

kitchenette. Private bedrooms. Green.

AthleticsSpelman 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

Top 5 majors of first year students

Biology/ Pre medicinePsychology

Political ScienceChemistry

English

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

Academic Offerings: Minors

• Management and organization• Japanese studies• Film studies and visual culture• Dance• Child development• Anthropology

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

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

Global EngagementStudy 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

Admissions Overview

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).

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

How to Apply

• Students May Apply:– Online:

• Spelman.edu/admissions– Common Application:

• Commonapp.org– Paper Application

• Electronic Application Fee: $25• Paper Application Fee: $35

Financial Aid/ ScholarshipsMore 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

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

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.

I encourage you to apply and hope that you will decide to join us on

our mission as we choose to change the world!

2012 Commencement

2011 Commencement