Introduction

Vision Statement

The vision of High Point University is to be a nationally prominent, private institution recognized for the excellence of its academic programs, the depth of its values-based culture, the breadth of its inclusiveness, and the strength of its commitment to helping students lead lives of significance.

Mission Statement

High Point University's inspiring environment, caring people, and engaging education equip graduates for success and significance by cultivating the values, knowledge, mindset, and skills necessary to thrive in a competitive and rapidly changing world.

Accreditations

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commis-

sion on Colleges. High Point University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of High Point University. ARC-PA. The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the High Point University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by High Point University. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently-accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.

Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be June, 2029. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standardsand ARC-PA policy.

ACPE. High Point University's Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program has been granted Candidate status by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Edu-cation, 135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60503, 312-644-3575; FAX 312-664-4652, web site http://www.acpe-accredit.org.

CAATE. The Master of Science in Athletic Training degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Upon completion of the program students are eligible to sit for the national Board of Certification (BOC) examination to become a certified athletic trainer.

CAEP. The Stout School of Education at High Point University is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), www.caepnet.org. This accreditation covers initial and advanced educator preparation programs at High Point University located in High Point, North Carolina.

CAPTE. Effective May 12, 2020, the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at High Point University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314; phone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www./capteonline.org). If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 336-841-4596 or email jtaylor@highpoint.edu.

CIDA. High Point University’s Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and meets the education requirements for practicing designers applying to take the NCIDQ exam.

NASAD. High Point University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248; 703-437-0700; e-mail: info@artsaccredit.org.

University Affiliations

• The University Senate of the United Methodist Church • The National Association of Schools and Colleges of the United Methodist Church • The Association of American Colleges • Council for the Advancement and Support of Education • The North Carolina Association of Colleges and

Universities • National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division I • North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities • The Council of Graduate Schools • The Conference of Southern Graduate Schools • The National Council for State Authorization

Reciprocity Agreements • The North Carolina Conference of Graduate Schools • The United States Department of State, Bureau of

Diplomatic Security, Oversees Advisory Council High Point University is an equal opportunity institution. Its policy is to recruit, retain, and promote the most outstanding students, faculty, and staff possible, regardless of an individual’s race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital or parental status, mental or physical ability status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. This is done in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The University reserves the right to make changes in the requirements, procedures, courses, fees, and matters of policy announced in this publication without notice or obligation. The online version of this Bulletin is intended to serve as a "living document" and will reflect any changes to the information that have occurred since the original publication date of the printed document.

The University complies with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, regarding information on file and students’ access to their records. Directory information may be released unless the student requests in writing that his/her information be withheld.

As an implementation of its goals and objectives, the University may invite to the campus speakers whose ideas and expressions differ from the philosophy of the University. While the University may not agree with the ideologies expressed, it is our belief that exposure to different points of view provides our students with opportunities to think critically and carefully about competing definitions of truth.