Spelman college is a historically black college where they focus on the advancement of women, specifically of African descent. This illustrious institution consist of scholarly students and professors who truly care about one another and want to change the world. The sisterly atmosphere is like no other!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Stay focus and true to yourself! It's easy to get caught up into situations that you have no business getting into. Create a connect with your professors that way it's easier to get letters of recommendations and internships.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Depending on your major the academic rigor can be high! For example, biology majors have many hard times.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
All of the dorm, expect Laura Spelman, LLC 1 and 2, and the Suites, do not have air cinditioning. Spelman was built in 1881 so many of the dorms have not been renovated with air conditioning. But again that's a part of the lovely experience.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Sometimes the dining hall serves good and pleasant food but sometimes they don't. Every Wednesday is fried chicken Wednesday during lunch and on Fridays they serve fish. In lower Manley, there's a Subway, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, and Grill Works that serve a variety of food too!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There will always be something to do on campus! There are many events that student body organizations plan and partner with the one at Morehouse College. Freshmen year you can join a stroll team depending on which dorm you live in and other fun things as well! Homecoming is huge for the AUC too!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Do not walk on the grass! Spelmanites do not cut corners! And do not walk under the oval until graduation day. There's a myth that if you walk under there you won't graduate on time.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Many clubs and organizations that you could join!
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus security is always on alert! They monitor everyone that goes in and out the gates of Spelman.
Spelman college is a historically black college where they focus on the advancement of women, specifically of African descent. This illustrious institution consist of scholarly students and professors who truly care about one another and want to change the world. The sisterly atmosphere is like no other!
Stay focus and true to yourself! It's easy to get caught up into situations that you have no business getting into. Create a connect with your professors that way it's easier to get letters of recommendations and internships.
Depending on your major the academic rigor can be high! For example, biology majors have many hard times.
All of the dorm, expect Laura Spelman, LLC 1 and 2, and the Suites, do not have air cinditioning. Spelman was built in 1881 so many of the dorms have not been renovated with air conditioning. But again that's a part of the lovely experience.
Sometimes the dining hall serves good and pleasant food but sometimes they don't. Every Wednesday is fried chicken Wednesday during lunch and on Fridays they serve fish. In lower Manley, there's a Subway, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, and Grill Works that serve a variety of food too!
There will always be something to do on campus! There are many events that student body organizations plan and partner with the one at Morehouse College. Freshmen year you can join a stroll team depending on which dorm you live in and other fun things as well! Homecoming is huge for the AUC too!
Do not walk on the grass! Spelmanites do not cut corners! And do not walk under the oval until graduation day. There's a myth that if you walk under there you won't graduate on time.
Many clubs and organizations that you could join!
Campus security is always on alert! They monitor everyone that goes in and out the gates of Spelman.