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Cause for Celebration -  Allen's NEW Academic Calendar
Beginning this Fall 2026 Semester, Allen University classes will begin August 10th and conclude November 21st (before thanksgiving so students can travel home before Thanksgiving and not need to return for Final Exams).
 
Also, Allen will now offer a WINTER Session - 100% Online/Remote - to support student pathway progression and a need to improve a grade from the previous Fall semester or just get ahead. 
 
Check out the new calendar posted on the university website:  https://allenuniversity.edu/academic-calendars!
 
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SUMMER 2026 

 

                                                 

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2026 Summer Semester Session I

Undergraduate Summer Semester Session  

March 23 - March 30 

Course Selection for Summer Semester 1&2

May 16 

Undergraduate General Registration  

May 18 

Classes begin 

May 18 - May 21 

Drop/Add 

May 29 

Last day to withdraw 

June 18-19

Final Exams 

June 19 

Classes End 

June 22 

Grades submitted by 12 noon 

 

 

2026 Summer Semester Session II 

Undergraduate Summer Semester Session  

March 23 - March 30

Course Selection for Summer Semester 1&2 

June 27 

Undergraduate General Registration 

June 29 

Classes begin 

July 1-7 

Drop/Add 

July 3-4

Independence Day 

Classes suspended 

University closed 

July 10 

Last day to withdraw 

July 30-August 1 

Final Exams 

August 1  

Classes End 

August 4 

Grades submitted by 12 noon 

 

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Go to Your Course on eLearning

 

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Students and Faculty can access library resources by visiting the Library Website.
 
Students can make appointments for (tutoring, writing and research assistance) Student Success Services by clicking here.
 
 
- For direct assistance from a member of the library team, students and faculty must utilize their Allen university email address to reach any member of the library team at Library@AllenUniversity.edu
 
The Dean for Library and Academic Success Services can also be contacted for direct assistance – Ms. Carol Bowers at cbowers@allenuniversity.edu.
 
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  • Emergency Aid

    Allen University is proud to announce that we are partnering with ECMC’s Project Success Emergency Aid Program.

    The Emergency Aid Program is designed to support students’ persistence toward degree completion by removing unforeseen financial obstacles from their path.  There are no fees charged to the institution for this program.  To complete an application, please use the online portal provided by ECMC which is below.

     

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WHERE TO START:
 
Need Advisement for Summer and FALL 2026 - Course Selection reach out to your faculty advisor, Department Chair, or a Division Dean.  
 
Be sure to provide a phone number so that they can follow up with you.  
 

MYAllen Student Academic Success Portal:
(General Student Information; Grade Appeals; Institutional Calendars)
https://my.allenuniversity.edu/ICS/Students/

Are you a student looking for scholarships?

 

 

Visit the Office of Financial Aid 

Located in the Willie H. Johnson Center (Campus Mall) 

2300 Taylor Street

Columbia SC 29204

 

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Tamisha Martin

Director

tmartin@allenuniversity.edu

803-255-4786

 

Mr. Hoza Thompson

Counselor

hthompson@allenuniversity.edu

803-376-5740

 

Mr. Jarius Page

Counselor

dallen@allenuniversity.edu

803-376-5792

 
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Document Submission Guidelines
 
The Office of Financial Aid has implemented a new process for submitting documents. 
 
Going forward, all documents must be uploaded to your Financial Aid Portal under ‘My Documents’. 
 
You may upload a PDF or JPEG file. 
 
If you are having trouble uploading a picture, use the Genius Scan – PDF Scanner App to convert your picture to a PDF.  
 
 
 
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National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

Columbia Chapter #113

 

Scholarship Deadline: June 1st (Fall semester)

                                    December 1st (Spring semester)

 

NAWIC’s Scholarship Program is designed to promote interest in the construction industry by assisting S.C. residents to achieve a higher level of education in the industry or a field directly related to it. The scholarship program shall be supported entirely through voluntary contributions and/or funds raised by the members of the Columbia Chapter #113.

 

Copy of scholarship application with pertinent guidelines for completion can be downloaded here: http://nawiccolumbia.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-NAWIC-Scholarship-Appl.pdf

 

 

                                                                                                                    

 

THE NATIONAL BLACK COLLEGE ALUMNI HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION, INC.

The Hall of Fame General Scholarship Application

The Hall of Fame is committed to the educational growth and development of African American undergraduate and graduate students attending institutions of higher learning, with preference given to those attending HBCUs. Through gifts provided by our corporate sponsors, the Hall of Fame is able to provide scholarships to deserving students.

A Hall of Fame Scholarship is available to undergraduate/graduate students who maintain full time status at an accredited HBCU.  Applicants must meet all of the eligibility requirements and deadlines to qualify. Scholarship awards will be applied toward tuition, room, board and books.  Current scholarship recipients must re-apply each year.

 

For more details about the application process, please click the link to access the NBCAHOF website https://nbcahof.org/scholarships/

 

 

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UNCF Scholarships, Programs, Internships and Fellowships

UNCF has helped more than 550,000 students earn their college degrees since its founding.

UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, we award more than $62 million in scholarships to students attending more than 600 schools across the country, including our prestigious network of 37 HBCUs.

Visit https://uncf.org/scholarships for deadlines and details.

 

 

Allen University Landed in the

Top 10 of HBCU Ranking for 2023!

Online Schools Guide has ranked Allen University #8 in the 15 Top HBCU Hidden Gem Colleges for 2023. Not only was Allen ranked in the Top 10, Allen University is the highest ranking HBCU in the State of South Carolina!

 

Online School Guide defines Hidden Gem Colleges as "some of the best smaller colleges and universities offering quality education and online programs. These schools offer various academic degrees, from associate to doctoral degrees, and many extracurricular activities. In addition, they provide a unique educational experience for students, offering a culturally rich environment and a sense of community." As to how the rankings came about, OSG stated, "The editors at Online Schools Guide found smaller HBCU schools with an excellent academic reputation that also offer online degree programs. Then, we ranked the programs based on the cost of attendance and the number of online offerings."

 

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