Date:
Friday, February 28, 2025
Time:
11:00 a.m.
Location:
Cramton Auditorium
Charter Day 2025
Charter Day Convocation and Dinner
The Charter Day 2025 weekend celebration honors the 158th anniversary of the founding of Howard University, upholds our traditions, recognizes alumni achievements and successes, and supports the future of our students through scholarships.
Learn about Charter Day DinnerFounding of Howard University
Howard University was founded on March 2, 1867, by Civil War hero Gen. Oliver O. Howard, who also served as its president and leader of the Freedmen’s Bureau. President Andrew Johnson approved the University Charter on the same day to create an institution dedicated to the betterment of humanity.
Since 1867, the Howard campus has grown from a single frame building to 256 acres of land across the District of Columbia and Maryland. With our main campus located in northwest DC, the School of Law, School of Divinity and Howard's research facility, each has dedicated campuses nearby. In all, more than 120,000 degrees and certificates have been awarded.
Mark these dates on your calendar now for Charter Day weekend!
158th Charter Day Convocation
Charter Day Dinner
Date:
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Time:
6:00 p.m. - Reception
7:00 p.m. - Dinner and Program
10:00 p.m. - Dance Party
Location:
Marriott Marquis
901 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Revisit Last Year’s Convocation
