{"id":3388,"date":"2026-07-31T15:48:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T15:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=3388"},"modified":"2026-07-31T16:04:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T16:04:13","slug":"path-forward","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/admissions\/path-forward\/","title":{"rendered":"A Path Forward at St. Mary’s College of Maryland"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We're Here to Help: Support to Howard University Students Facing Enrollment Disruptions<\/h2>\n

If your enrollment at Howard University has been affected by recent events, we're here to help you explore your next steps.<\/p>\n

At St. Mary's College of Maryland, we understand that unexpected changes can disrupt even the best-laid plans. As the National Public Honors College, we're committed to helping students stay on track toward earning their degree.<\/p>\n

Eligible students may receive a one-time $1000 transition credit<\/strong>, a waived application fee, and personalized guidance from our Admission team as they explore their options and determine whether St. Mary's College is the right fit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Who is Eligible<\/strong>?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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First Time in College (First Year) students who had planned on enrolling at Howard university and had their enrollment cancelled by the University in recent weeks. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

Questions?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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Our Admission team is ready to help you understand your options and guide you through the process.<\/p>\n

Contact us at 240-895-5000<\/a>, email Jacqui Rogers-Frere at jgrogers@smcm.edu<\/a>, or complete the inquiry form below, and we'll be in touch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Submit the Inquiry Form<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt that if I never bent that curve on Route 5 way back on August 31 of 2002, Brandon Scott the mayor would not exist,[...]I didn\u2019t choose St. Mary\u2019s. It chose me, and it was the best choice ever made for me in my life.\"<\/p>

- BALTIMORE MAYOR BRANDON SCOTT '06<\/p><\/div>\"Baltimore<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Next Steps<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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