Exchange & Study Abroad Student Arrival Guide 2018-2019

High Point University

International Student Arrival Guide 2018-2019

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Welcome Dear Incoming International Students,

From Europe to Asia to the Americas, our journeys across the globe have opened doors to opportunities that have significantly changed our lives. We left behind what had always been familiar to us in order to explore and embrace the exciting unknown. We connected with other cultures by learning different languages, meeting new people, tasting unique food, and exploring ancient landmarks. These colorful experiences will forever be woven into the vibrant tapestries of our lives, and it is our hope to share with you this passion for enlightenment and growth through international education.

Our office is excited that you have chosen to also expand the boundaries of your known world by studying at High Point University. We look forward to meeting you and seeing you grow through your experiences exploring North Carolina and the United States, building new friendships, and learning both inside and outside of our classrooms.

HPU is an innovative campus offering an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people.

With our personalized and engaging atmosphere, we are confident that your time here will complement your educational and personal development.

The HPU Office of Global Education has worked diligently to prepare for your arrival to High Point. Before you depart for your semester here in the U.S., there are several important tasks that you will need to complete. The first half of this guide will help you through this process and will supplement the important information sent to you through emails from our staff.

The second half of this guide will serve as a resource during your time at HPU. It explains the details of your arrival and orientation and provides an overview of the opportunities available at High Point University and the surrounding cities.

While we can never put all the information you will need into such a short guide, we do believe it is a great starting point.

We are very excited to meet you! As always, if you have questions or need more information, don’t hesitate to contact us at studyabroad@highpoint.edu.

Happy travels,

Jeff, Marjorie, Chris & Kristen High Point University Office of Global Education

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Staff Dr. Jeffrey Palis

Dr. Marjorie Church

Cottrell Hall 146 jpalis@highpoint.edu +1 (336) 841-9636 (Office) +1 (336) 953-0239 (Mobile, WhatsApp)

Cottrell Hall 145 mchurch@highpoint.edu +1 (336) 841-4638 (Office) +1 (336) 420-9720 (Mobile, WhatsApp)

Director, Global Education

Director, International Student Affairs

Chris Ferguson

Kristen Cruz

Cottrell Hall 144 cferguso@highpoint.edu +1 (336) 841-9051 (Office) +1 (336) 823-1673 (Mobile, WhatsApp)

Cottrell Hall 142 kbunner@highpoint.edu +1 (336) 841-9471 (Office) +1 (419) 350-3885 (Mobile, WhatsApp)

Advisor & Designated School Official

Global Education Coordinator

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Contents Pre-Arrival Planning & Checklist

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Register for Courses ����������������������������������������������������7 Activate Your Computer Accounts ��������������������������9 Confirm Campus Housing & Dining ������������������������10 Complete the Student Medical History/ Immunization Form ��������������������������������������������������12 Enroll in the HPU Health Insurance Plan ����������������12 Pay Your Program Fees ��������������������������������������������13 Notify HPU of Your Arrival Plans ������������������������������14 Apply for Your F-1 Student Visa ������������������������������15

Arrival & Orientation ����������������������������������� 16 Important Dates ��������������������������������������������������������16 What to Bring with You ��������������������������������������������16 Arrival Day ����������������������������������������������������������������17 Orientation: Days 1 & 2 ������������������������������������������18 Orientation: Days 3 – 5 ��������������������������������������������19

Contacts ������������������������������������������������������� 20 Academic Life ��������������������������������������������� 22 Academic Calendar ������������������������������������������������22 Academic Life at HPU ����������������������������������������������23 Information Technology ������������������������������������������26

Student Life ��������������������������������������������������� 28 Survival List for Resident Students ����������������������������29 The HPU Passport Student ID Card ��������������������������30 HPU Dining ����������������������������������������������������������������30 HPU Transportation ��������������������������������������������������32 Airport Shuttle Service ����������������������������������������������34 Private Transportation ����������������������������������������������36 Public Transportation ������������������������������������������������37

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Student Life, continued ������������������������������� 28 Banking & Financial Matters ������������������������������������38 Housing ����������������������������������������������������������������������39 Living in the Piedmont Triad ������������������������������������40 Immigration ��������������������������������������������������������������49

Appendix ����������������������������������������������������� 51 Frequently Asked Questions ������������������������������������52 Glossary of Common U.S. Terminology ����������������54 Campus Map ������������������������������������������������������������55

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Planning Pre-Arrival Checklist Register for Courses Activate Your Computer Accounts Confirm Campus Housing & Dining Complete the Student Medical History/ Immunization Form Enroll in the HPU Health Insurance Plan Pay Your Program Fees Notify HPU of Your Arrival Plans Apply for Your F-1 Student Visa

Global Education Mentors Program

The HPU Global Education Mentors (GEMs) program is HPU’s international student buddy program. The program was developed to help our incoming students meet HPU students and acclimate to the HPU culture during their first semester.

Many Global Education Mentors are either students who have studied abroad previously or are international students themselves. They can help act as a peer advisor to help you make friends, learn about life at High Point University, and help you become active in the HPU community.

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All international students are encouraged to participate in the Global Education Mentors program to gain the most from their time ajusting to life at HPU and building lasting friendships and support systems while enrolled at the university.

PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION

Register for Courses Degree-Seeking Students Your Success Coach will assist you through academic planning and course registration. You’ll need to begin building a degree plan starting with your first-semester enrollment. Look for communication from your coach regarding academic advising and coaching, as well as degree planning and course registration. Contact your coach for questions you may have.

Exchange & Study Abroad Students The Office of Global Education will assist you through course registration. Your process will vary from the process degreeseeking students use to enroll in courses, as you will need to take into consideration your home university degree plan, not a plan specific to an HPU degree–you will not be required to enroll in general education requirements or set electives.

When you applied to HPU, you listed a selection of courses you may intend to take at HPU. This information was useful to let our faculty know in what classes they can expect for exchange students to enroll and will be used for the basis of your enrollment. Submitting the form did not automatically enroll you in your requested courses, however. Your requests were sent to Dr. Marjorie Church, who works with Karen Naylon, the Assistant Dean for Academic Services, the Registrar’s Office, and professors in order to create your schedule. This process can take up to one month.

As courses fill quickly at HPU, you may find that some of your preferred courses will not be available. While the Office of Global Education will do everything possible to help you to be placed into these courses, additional alternate courses may be necessary. You will be notified via email should schedule modifications need to be made.

Finding Available Courses

Fall class schedules will be available starting in mid-March. Spring class schedules will be available starting in mid-October.

The instructions below can be used to help you find available courses.

1. Go to MyStuff

Go to http://mystuff.highpoint.edu. Click “Search for Classes” on the right-hand side of the page and then “Search for Classes” again on the left-hand side of the next page.

2. Search for Courses

At the “Search for Sections” page, select the appropriate term for your course registration. Terms are listed with the academic year first. Choose “FALL Undergraduate” if you are arriving in August (e.g., 2018 FALL Undergraduate) or “SPRING Undergraduate” if you are arriving in January (e.g., 2019 SPRING Undergraduate).

Course Catalog

The High Point University course catalog is accessible online and does not require log-in credentials.

To view the online course catalog, go to http:// mystuff.highpoint.edu/. Click on the orange “Search for Classes” button and again the blue “Search for Classes” hyperlink.

Descriptions and course information can be found by clicking on the individual course titles.

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PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION Leave the Starting and Ending Date fields blank.

For “Subjects” select the subject(s) you are interested in taking and leave the remaining fields (i.e., Course Levels, Course Number, Section, etc.) blank. Click on “Submit” and the screen will open up into your results.

Notes: • Business courses are listed under Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, etc.

• To find course descriptions, click on the course title. A section information page will open with more information about the course including a description, meeting information, and a list of prerequisites.

• Some courses have prerequisites: Please read the section information page to determine if your courses have prerequisites. If so, please determine if you have met those prerequisites by completion of a similar course at you home university. For each course that you are requesting that has prerequisites, please be able to explain how you have met these prerequisites and what these courses are titled on your transcript.

3. Determine your preferred and alternate course enrollment

It is best to discuss your options with your home university advisor to ensure that you are selecting courses that will transfer to your home university for credit. After consultation with your academic advisor, choose the courses you are most interested in, along with some alternates.* Make careful note of everything listed in the Section Name and Title column (the third column) for each course. Courses will need to be listed in the following format: BUA-2990-01 (35635) Bus Comm/Prof Dev. This can be copied directly from the MyStuff column titled Section Name and Title. *Notes: • HPU will permit you to take undergraduate courses outside of your given major, but you always will want to confirm your course selections with your home university academic adviser to ensure you will receive credit for these courses at your home university.

• You may request courses that are closed. While we cannot guarantee that we can register you for them, we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many courses should you choose?

You must enroll in courses full-time to retain your visa status. Twelve (12) credit hours (usually three classes) are the minimum number of hours to be considered a full-time student at HPU. A typical student spends two hours in preparation for every one hour of class time. Most students at HPU enroll in approximately 16 credit hours per semester.

What is the first day on which you can enroll in classes?

Fall term course registration is available to study abroad/exchange students from May – August. Spring term course registration is available from November to January. Please send your course requests as soon as possible in order to increase your chances of getting in your top choices.

Confirmation of Registration

Once you have been registered, you will receive a confirmation email from the Office of Global Education confirming the courses in which you were enrolled and any courses that are pending. If you have not received confirmation within one month, contact Dr. Church at mchurch@highpoint.edu.

Schedule Modifications

The Office of Global Education, Office of Student Success, and Office of Academic Services are here for you! We will do everything we can to ensure that you get the classes you need. If you do not get the courses you have requested, remember that in some cases you can change your schedule within the first week of classes to suit your needs. Sometimes seats become available during the Drop/Add period. Ways to modify your course schedule will be discussed during Orientation, the weekend before classes begin.

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Activate Your Computer Accounts Once accepted to study at High Point University, you will be given access to the HPU systems. You HPU account will allow you to access: 1. HPU Email: your personal, private email account (username@highpoint.edu) which you will use as your primary method of communication with HPU faculty and staff.

2. MyStuff: a portal you’ll use to access important academic and personal information on file with HPU. 3. HPU Portal: a general portal where you can access important HPU resources and directories.

4. Blackboard: an online course management system used in many of your courses at HPU. 5. Housing Portal: an online application for on-campus housing.

Within 2 weeks of finalizing your information in our student management system, your account will be created automatically

by High Point University’s Office of Information Technology.

You will receive an email to your personal email address that you provided coming from helpdesk@highpoint.edu with login information including your unique HPU computer account username and a temporary password. If you do not receive this email within 3 weeks of your acceptance, please check your SPAM filter and then contact the Office of Global Education for assistance.

Upon receipt of your login information, change your password to a more secure option: • Log into https://mypassword.highpoint.edu.

• Enter your username and temporary password and click “Log In”.

• Create a new password noting the following: ◦◦ The password must be at least 8 characters long. ◦◦ Use characters from at least three of the following categories: ▪▪ Uppercase (A,B,C...)

▪▪ Lowercase (a,b,c...)

▪▪ Numeric (0,1,2...)

▪▪ Special (!,$,#,%...) ◦◦ Username cannot be part of the password. ◦◦ New password cannot be the same as your previous password. ◦◦ Password cannot contain your first, middle or last name.

• You may be asked to select and answer a security Challenge Question (e.g., mother’s maiden name, first school attended, or town of birth). You will be required to answer this question when you reset your password.

Note: While you can change your password, you cannot change your HPU username.

Keep your login information private as it will provide access to important and confidential information.

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Confirm Campus Housing & Dining HPU offers 23 residence halls with single and double rooms in dormitories, apartments, and town home settings as well as a variety of dining options from cafeterias and coffee shops to restaurants, including a fine dining steakhouse. Housing options are tiered, beginning with our standard rooms under Tier 1. Meal plans are compulsory for students living on campus.

Exchange and study abroad students are required to live in on-campus accommodations and will be able to select which option and pricing tier they prefer. Exchange students from universities with a TFR (tuition/fee/room) exchange agreement or TFRB (tuition/fee/room/board) exchange agreement are eligible for a Tier 1 room included in their housing benefit, and choosing a higher tiered option will result in a supplemental billing for the additional investment.

2018-2019 Fees for Accommodation and Meals TF Exchange Agreement Room (Tier 1 housing) Board

Board Tax (billed alongside board fees)

Total Room & Board Expenses per Term

$3,500.00 $3,565.00 $240.64

$7,305.64

TFR Exchange Agreement

TFRB Exchange Agreement

Degree-Seeking

(waived)

(waived)

$3,500.00

$3,805.64

$0.00

$7,305.64

$3,565.00 $240.64

(waived) (waived)

$3,565.00 $240.64

For direct-enroll study abroad, please inquire with the Office of Global Education: studyabroad@highpoint.edu.

Housing Tier & Pricing Information Tier 1

$3,500.00 per semester, or included per TFRB & TFR exchange agreement Our standard rooms consist of double rooms in Belk, Finch, McEwen, Millis, North, North College Court, North College Terrace, University Houses, Wesley, and Yadkin.

Tier 2

Tier 1 pricing plus additional investment of $1,750.00 per semester Single rooms in Finch, McEwen, North College Court, North College Terrace, University Houses, and Wilson; double rooms in North College Townhomes, Point Place Apartments, University Center 2, University Village, R.G. Wanek Center, and Wilson; 3- & 4-person suites in Blessing, Aldridge Village, and York.

Tier 3

Tier 1 pricing plus additional investment of $2,425.00 per semester Single rooms in McCain Place Townhomes, North College Townhomes, Point Place Apartments, and University Village; 4-person units in Caffey Hall; double rooms in Greek Village, Centennial Square 1 & 2.

Tier 4

Tier 1 pricing plus additional investment of $3,488.00 per semester Private bedrooms with semi-private bath in Centennial Square 1 & 2; 2-bedroom suites in Blessing, Aldridge Village, York, and Caffey Hall.

Tier 5

Tier 1 pricing plus additional investment of $5,450.00 per semester Single rooms in University Center 2 and R.G. Wanek Center; single bedrooms with private bath in Centennial Square 1 & 2; 1-person units in Caffey Hall.

Your Housing Assignment

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You will be assigned housing after being accepted to High Point University, and the details of your housing assignment will be sent to your HPU email account. If you want to change your housing assignment, you will be able to do so in MyStuff. Follow the directions in your email from the Office of Student Life, realizing you may need to be added to a waitlist for your preferred option(s). Also, please be aware that a higher tiered room will result in additional costs. To be added to a waitlist: 1. Go to http://mystuff.highpoint.edu.

2. Click log-in, and on the next page, you will enter your HPU User ID and Password. Then click submit.

3. On the next screen, you will see four options on the right side of the page. Click the blue option that says, “Students.”

4. On the “Current Students” page, you will scroll to the bottom where it says, “Student Life.” Click on the link that says “Fall 2016 Returning Housing Waitlist.”

5. On the Housing Waitlist page, you can submit your waitlist options by entering your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices.

PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

Are cooking facilities provided?

Most Tier 1 housing options do not have cooking facilities; however, you will find cooking facilities in Aldridge Village, Blessing, Centennial Square, Caffey Hall, Greek Village, McCain Place Townhomes, North College Terrace, North Collage Townhomes, Point Place, University Village, Wilson, and York Hall.

What is provided in my bedroom?

Your room will be furnished with a bed, mattress, desk, chair, and dresser.

Are bed linens and blankets provided?

No. But they can be purchased on day one of orientation.

Are towels provided?

No. But they can be purchased on day one of orientation.

Are laundry facilities available?

Yes, free of charge on campus, but you will need to supply your own laundry detergent, washing powders, softener, etc.

How far is housing from where my classes will be held?

On-campus, with free student shuttles connecting campus locations.

Do I have to pay a housing deposit?

All degree-seeking students are required to pay a housing deposit for accommodations before submitting their housing application. Exchange students are not required to send a housing deposit for accommodations.

Are married, co-ed, or family rooms available?

No. Co-habitation is considered a violation of the housing contract and can result in dismissal from on-campus housing. Please contact the Office of Student Life if you have questions regarding married or family housing.

For more detailed information about housing options, including pictures and videos of housing options, visit: http:// www.highpoint.edu/residencelife/. You can read more information about dining on the HPU campus at http://highpoint. campusdish.com/ or http://www.highpoint.edu/studentaccounts/university-dining-plans/.

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Complete the Student Medical History/Immunization Form All students attending a college or university in North Carolina are required to submit proper immunization records. If immunization requirements are not met, registration for classes will be canceled (North Carolina Law GS 130z 152-157). To create your student file with the HPU Student Health Center, all incoming students must complete the Student Medical History/ Immunization Form, found at http://www.highpoint.edu/studenthealth/medical-forms/ (click on “Health Form Packet”)

Note: You are not required to have a physical exam. You must, however, have a TB test (Tuberculosis) that has been administered and read within the past 12 months before coming to High Point University. If you are unable to have the test in your home country, please let us know and we will work with the Student Health Center to arrange for you to have it completed during the first week of classes.

After reading all of the instructions carefully, meet with your physician to obtain any needed vaccinations and have them complete the appropriate sections of the Student Medical History/Immunization Form. Mail, email, or fax your completed form to the HPU Student Health Office by July 1 if you are arriving in August or December 1 if you are arriving in January: High Point University Student Health by Cornerstone Healthcare One University Parkway Campus Box 50 High Point, NC 27268 Email: studenthealth@highpoint.edu Fax: +1 (336) 841-4693

If you have questions or concerns regarding immunization clearance, please review http://www.highpoint.edu/studenthealth or contact studenthealth@highpoint.edu.

Enroll in the HPU Health Insurance Plan *Note: No action required from you.

U.S. Government regulations require international students to have sufficient medical insurance coverage to participate on an exchange to the United States. Therefore, all international students are required to purchase a health insurance plan through High Point University’s insurance provider and will be enrolled automatically in a comprehensive plan. The costs of coverage will be billed automatically to your HPU student account and payment for insurance will be due by the end of the first week of class.

Dates and Approximate Costs for 2018-2019: Full year Fall semester only

The policy is effective August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019, for an annual cost of $1,434.00.

The policy is effective August 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, for an estimated cost of $597.00.

Spring semester only The policy is effective January 1, 2019 through July 31, 2019, for an estimated cost of $836.00.

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Pay Your Program Fees Billing statements will be sent to your HPU email account once accommodations are assigned—in August for fall term and year-long programs and December for spring terms. Payment may be made by cash, personal or certified check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.

All balances must be paid within 10 business days of receiving the billing statement.

Payment Options

1. Online Payments Payments can be made online to the Student Account Center at https://highpoint.afford.com.

• Payments made with a checking or savings account must be associated with a US Bank.

• Payments made with a credit card must be with the following services: Visa, MasterCard, Discover (including the following cards in the Asian market: China UnionPay, BC Card, JCB, and Diner Club International), and American Express. Note: Credit card payments are subject to a convenience fee.

2. Wire Transfers Funds in US Dollars (USD) may be directly wired via SWIFT FORMAT MT 103:

Field 56A Intermediary Institution

Field 57D Account With:

Field 59 Beneficiary Customer

Pacific Coast Bankers’ Bank Walnut Creek, CA 94596 SWIFT CODE: PCBBUS66 ABA Number: 121042484

Bank of North Carolina 3980 Premier Drive, Suite 310 High Point, NC 27265 Account Number: 053112039

Name: High Point University Address: One University Parkway High Point, NC 27268

Please include the student’s name and student ID number with the wire transfer so the funds will be credited to the correct account. When funds have been transferred, please email glewis@highpoint.edu with the amount and the date the funds were transferred.

3. In-Person Payments In-person payments may be made by cash, credit card (with a convenience fee), U.S. check, or money order to the Office of Student Accounts located at 106 Roberts Hall, HPU Campus.

Note: Payments may not be made with non-U.S. debit cards or non-U.S. checks (even if the currency is U.S. dollars).

Additionally, installment plans are not available for exchange and study abroad students. All balances must be paid in full by the provided deadlines.

Estimated Personal Expenses Health Insurance

Tuition Protection Insurance

Fall semester: $597. (The policy is effective August 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018) Spring semester: $836.00. (The policy is effective January 1, 2019 through July 31, 2019) Annual: $1,434.00. (This policy is effective August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019)

$135.00 per semester. Students can opt out of this plan by completing the waiver at: http:// tuitionprotection.com/hpu.

Textbooks & Course $200 - $600+ per semester. Actual cost depends upon classes taken.

Materials Room

Board Board Tax

$3500.00 per semester (Tier 1), per agreement $3,565.00 per semester, per agreement $240.64 per semester, per agreement

Miscellaneous Costs $150+ per month for miscellaneous costs such as local travel, entertainment, supplies, etc.

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Notify HPU of Your Arrival Plans We strongly recommend you fly into Greensboro’s Piedmont-Triad International Airport (GSO). Before purchasing your tickets to travel to and from the U.S., keep in mind the following information: Arrival F-1 regulations allow you to enter the United States as much as 30 days in advance of the start date. Your program start date is: • Fall 2018 semester (August – December): August 16, 2018 (arrival August 15, 2018) • Spring 2019 semester (January – May): January 10, 2019 (arrival January 9, 2019)

Departure As an F-1 visa holder, you are allowed a 60-day grace period after completing your program in which you can travel within the U.S. Your program end date is: • Fall 2018 semester (August – December): December 13, 2018. Your grace period ends on February 11, 2019.

• Spring 2019 semester (January – May): May 9, 2019. Your grace period ends on July 8, 2019.

It is recommended that you do not travel beyond the borders of the United States during the 60-day grace period as you may not be permitted reentry.

More information regarding your visa and your valid travel dates can be found at: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/ english/study-exchange/student.html.

Arrival to Greensboro and Hotel Information

It is recommended that you arrive the day prior to your program’s start date, as orientation begins early on day one and you’ll need to be present at check-in and ready for orientation activities to begin.

On-campus housing is not available until the stated term dates, so if you arrive early, you will need to plan on staying in a local hotel. We recommend the Fairfield Inn Greensboro Airport, as it is located less than 15 minutes from campus, offers special rates for HPU students, and offers complimentary Wi-Fi, breakfast, and airport shuttles to and from the Piedmont-Triad International Airport. In order to receive the HPU rate, you’ll need to book your room using the HPU group reservation system, created specifically for HPU international students, which has been emailed to you from the Office of Global Education.

Fairfield Inn Greensboro Airport

7615 Thorndike Rd. Greensboro, NC 27409 Phone: +1 (336) 841-0140 https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ gsoap-fairfield-inn-greensboro-airport/

Note: using other budget websites will not allow you to receive the HPU rate. Please know, you will be responsible for paying your own hotel cost.

If you don’t want to stay at the Fairfield Inn Greensboro Airport, there are several other hotel choices in the area. However, please note that HPU will only pick up students from the Fairfield Inn to bring them to campus. You’ll need to find alternate travel plans to HPU if you stay in another hotel.

Travel Arrival Information Form

Once you have confirmed your arrival details, please complete the Arrival Information Form, which has been emailed to you from the Office of Global Education. In addition, please e-mail your complete itinerary to studyabroad@highpoint.edu.

Should your plans change, notify the Office of Global Education with your updated plans as soon as they are confirmed, so we can arrange for an HPU volunteer to greet you at Greensboro’s Piedmont-Triad International Airport (if arriving on arrival day).

HPU volunteers can only greet you at the airport on arrival day. If you arrive on any other day, you will need to take a taxi to the campus. Greensboro’s airport is very small and there is a taxi counter right next to baggage claim.

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Apply for Your F-1 Student Visa All non-immigrant students studying at High Point University must obtain an F-1 Visa to enter and study in the United States.

Use the following checklist as a guide to obtaining your F-1 Visa. Please refer to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s website, Study in the States, http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/, and the U.S. Department of State visa website, http://travel. state.gov/content/visas/english/study-exchange/student.html, for more information.

Apply to and Receive Official Acceptance Letter from HPU First, you’ll need to apply to High Point University.

Degree-seeking students must apply via the Common App, working with the Office of Undergraduate or Graudate Admissions.

Exchange and study abroad students must apply to the Office of Global Education. Work with your home university to determine if you should apply to an exchange or study abroad program. Applications can be found on the High Point University Global Education website (http://www.highpoint.edu/global) by clicking on Applications for Incoming Study Abroad Students.

Once you’ve been accepted and have provided proof of financial responsibility, you will be entered into the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and issued a Form I-20. You will receive by post your official acceptance letter and original, signed Form I-20, both of which you’ll need for your visa application.

Pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee Before starting your F-1 Visa application, you’ll need to pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee. Please note that this fee is not your visa application fee. Visit http://FMJfee.com to access the Form I-901. You can pay online by credit or debit card, or print and mail your Form I-901 to pay by check, money order, or Western Union Quick Pay. Visit the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) website at http://www.ice.gov/sevis to learn more about SEVIS and the SEVIS I-901 Fee.

Apply for a Visa to Travel to the United States The application process will involve several steps and these steps may vary by U.S. Embassy or Consulate. You should consult the instructions available on the U.S. Embassy or Consulate website where you intend to apply, generally an Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live. The process will be similar to the following: 1. Complete the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160, found at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/; upload your photo into the online application; print the Form DS-160 Confirmation Page 2. Pay the Visa Application Fee 3. Schedule your interview appointment 4. Gather supporting documents: a. Passport (must be valid for at least 6 months past your return to your home country) b. SEVIS I-901 Fee Receipt c. Form DS-160 Confirmation Page d. Application Fee Payment Receipt e. ID photo f. Form I-20 g. Acceptance letter from High Point University h. Letter to Consular Officer from High Point University (for students on exchange only) i. Additional documentation as listed on the website of the Embassy or Consulate where you will apply 5. Attend interview Receive Your F-1 Visa After you receive your visa, verify that the visa type is correct (F-1) and that your name and date of birth match the information in your passport.

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Arrival Important Dates

The 2018-2019 High Point University program dates are: Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Thursday, August 16, 2018 to Thursday, December 13, 2018 Thursday, January 10, 2019 to Thursday, May 9, 2019

Orientation begins early on August 16th for new students beginning studies in the fall and January 10th for new students beginning studies in the spring. It is recommended that you plan to arrive the day prior to your program’s start date so you will be present at check-in and ready for orientation activities to begin. On-campus housing is not available until the stated term dates, so if you are arriving early, you will need to plan on staying in a local hotel.

What to Bring with You For staying in High Point during both spring and fall semesters, you should bring winter items (coats, boots, scarves, pants, long- sleeved shirts) as well as summer items (shorts, t- shirts, dresses, light sweaters). The weather in North Carolina offers four distinct seasons (summer, fall, winter, and spring), so be sure to pack to accommodate all of the seasons.

In the United States the electric voltage is 120V at a frequency of 60 Hz. If you bring your own electronic devices which can only use a different current (check the label on your devices), you will also need a converter. Otherwise, you will most likely get by with simply an adapter. You also might consider buying your hair dryer, shaver, etc. in the U.S., as they can be bought relatively inexpensively.

Your residence hall will be furnished with a bed, mattress, desk, chair, and dresser.

Linens, towels, and personal items can easily be purchased when you arrive. For your convenience, a shopping trip will be scheduled on day one of orientation.

Other useful things to bring include: • Extra passport-size photos • Phone number and email address for relevant contact persons at your home university • Hard copies of all important documents (passport, personal prescriptions, etc.) and letters from HPU • A laptop or tablet computer • A watch

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ARRIVAL & ORIENTATION

Arrival Day If you are arriving at Greensboro’s Piedmont-Triad International Airport (GSO) the day before orientation and have provided HPU with your arrival details, a member of the Office of Global Education will greet you at the airport. We know how exhausting travel can be, so we’ll help you collect your luggage and request a shuttle to your hotel so you can rest.

We recommend that you plan to stay at the Fairfield Inn Greensboro Airport, as it’s located less than 15 minutes from campus, offers complimentary WI-Fi and breakfast, and provides complimentary airport shuttles to and from the PiedmontTriad International Airport.

Hotel Shuttle Fairfield Inn Greensboro Airport

7615 Thorndike Rd. Greensboro, NC 27409 Phone: +1 (336) 841-0140 https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ gsoap-fairfield-inn-greensboro-airport/

To request the complimentary hotel shuttle, call the hotel after you have picked up your luggage. The hotel can be reached at +1 (336) 841-0140. We’ll help you make that call if you are not able to do so. If you’re arriving on other days and need assistance in calling for a cab or shuttle, a taxi stand can be found on the ground floor or pay phones can be found throughout the airport.

Shuttles will meet you at the Ground Transportation area on the ground level of the airport: Exit the airport at Baggage Claim into the parking lot. If you’re arriving on United or Delta, Ground Transportation will be found to your left. If you’re arriving on American Airlines, Ground Transportation will be to your right.

TIP: It’s customary to provide a cash tip to shuttle and taxi drivers in the U.S. For an airport shuttle to the Fairfield Inn Greensboro Airport, a $2-$3 tip is sufficient. For a cab ride to the HPU campus, you should be prepared to tip $4-$5 in addition to your cab fare.

Hotel Check-In

When you arrive at the hotel, you’ll be asked for your reservation information, as well as your passport and a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, etc.), even if you’ve prepaid for your accommodations. This credit card will be used to pay for any incidentals or charges you incur while staying at the hotel. It is customary for the hotel to swipe your card to preauthorize the card for payment. When you check out of the hotel, your card will be charged only for expenses you have made.

Once you’ve settled into your room, you’ll find several restaurants within walking distance to purchase snacks or enjoy a meal.

For restaurants further away, you’ll be able to call an Uber or Lyft ride, as both are common in this area. The hotel staff can recommend options if you’re looking for something in particular.

Alternate Arrival Plans

It is best that you fly into the Piedmont-Triad International Airport, Greensboro, North Carolina. HPU is fifteen miles, about 20 minutes, from the airport. Transportation to campus will be provided on the morning of move-in day from the Fairfield Inn Greensboro Airport; however, if you’re arriving at another time, taxi cab, Uber & Lyft rides from the airport to campus begin at $30 (be prepared to tip the driver $4-$5).

The Charlotte Douglass International Airport (CLT) and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are both 90 minutes from campus; and the Amtrak train and Greyhound bus stations are both a five minutes drive from campus. If your arrival plans vary from the recommended plans above, you will need to find your own way to campus. High Point University is located at One University Parkway, High Point, NC 27268 and is easily accessible from Interstate 40 or Interstate 85. For detailed driving directions, please visit http://www.highpoint.edu/visitorinformation/directions/. You’ll need to meet us in Cottrell Hall before check in and orientation events begin.

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ARRIVAL & ORIENTATION

International Student Orientation: Days 1 & 2 Days one and two of your orientation are designed to help you get settled into the HPU campus and meet your fellow classmates. Please arrive to campus on the move-in day and be present for your mandatory orientation.

You will participate in university orientation activities for all new and transfer students with special orientation programs and events designed only for international students. A completed orientation schedule will be provided to you prior to orientation.

What follows is a general plan for your orientation.

Transportation to Campus

You will be greeted by HPU staff in the lobby of the Fairfield Inn Greensboro Airport. Before we meet, please make sure you: 1. Eat breakfast. The Fairfield Inn Greensboro Airport provides free breakfast to guests with reservations.

2. Bring your luggage to the hotel lobby.

3. Check out of your room.

If you have made other arrangements for your first night’s stay, or are arriving the morning of orientation, please make your way to Cottrell Hall on the HPU campus for Check-In.

Check-In

Once we arrive at HPU, we’ll meet with HPU Security to create your HPU Passport ID card and with Residence Life staff to pick up your residence hall keys. Then, we’ll go to your dorm room to drop off your luggage.

Shopping Trip

We’ll head to a local shopping center where you can purchase items you will need to settle into your dorm room, including linens & towels, food & drinks, kitchen items, bathroom supplies, cleaning supplies, school supplies, and other personal items.

HPU students have compiled a list of suggested items you may want for your dorm room. We’ll give you that shopping list and explain some things you will need to look for while shopping.

Campus Tour

In the afternoon, you’ll go on a walking tour of campus. If you have your class schedule, you may want to take it along so you can find the various building in which you will have class. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. An HPU student will be leading your tour and will be able to answer your questions.

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Don’t worry! You’re not expected to know where everything is on campus from this tour. We are here to help you find things as you have questions. Also, you’ll find maps of campus located at the Campus Concierge desks as well as in the back of this guide.

ARRIVAL & ORIENTATION Global Education Staff & Services

You’ll meet with the Office of Global Education first and learn what each of us do in the office. Then, you’ll have an opportunity to meet with some of the Global Education Mentors (GEMs), HPU students who will help you become acclimated to HPU and life in the U.S. You’ll learn more about the Global Student Association and other programming options available to the international community at HPU. Later, you’ll meet with Dr. Marjorie Church and Chris Ferguson who will discuss important information regarding immigration and how to stay in status while in the U.S.

HPU Libraries & Technology Introductions

We’ll begin with an introduction to the various computer accounts you’ll need while at HPU. We’ll discuss HPU email, the HPU Portal, MyStuff, Blackboard, ordering textbooks, and making payments. You’ll also be given an overview of the HPU Libraries and their services, including the computer labs, media services, printing, and reference assistance.

Academics and Life in the U.S. Classroom

You may find, life in a U.S. classroom can vary greatly from what you experience at your home university. To help you adjust to the U.S. classroom, Karen Naylon, the Assistant Dean of Academic Services, will discuss: • Syllabi • Faculty expectations • Participation • Attendance • Plagiarism • Tips on how to be academically successful • Office hours Karen and Dr. Church also will be available to help you make adjustments to your class schedule, should you need to do so.

Social Activities & Free Time

While we have a lot to cover to help you adjust quickly to life at HPU, we also want to provide time for you to get settled and rest. You’ll find time through these first few days where you can get away from the large group to unpack, get to know your classmates, and catch up on much needed rest from traveling. In addition to free time, more structured social events will be offered to enjoy each others’ company in a relaxed environment.

New Student Orientation: Days 3 – 5 Beginning on Day 3 of orientation, you’ll join all new and transfer students for a university-wide programming. Some events during this period will be optional, but many will be mandatory for all students, including you as an international student.

Student Services

Many workshops and sessions will be offered to introduce you to the various student services offered at HPU. These sessions will introduce you to various offices, staff members, and student mentors, as well as a range of programming options. These activities are provided for you to help you be safe, successful, and engaged. Attend, participate, and ask questions.

Engagement/Activities Fair

In the afternoon, you’ll be able to join other first semester students for the HPU Activities Fair! This high-energy fair will showcase the numerous clubs and activities on campus as well as many of the local businesses and restaurants that you may encounter while in High Point, NC. You do not want to miss this event!

Opening Convocation

A long-standing tradition at High Point University with a keynote address by the University President, Dr. Nido Qubein.

Business casual dress is required.

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Contacts Office

Contact Information

For assistance with‌

Academic Advising

Ms. Karen Naylon , Assistant Dean of Academic Services (336) 888-6388 knaylon@highpoint.edu Smith Library, 4th Floor http://www.highpoint.edu/academicservices/

Class registration & schedule changes

(336) 841-4636 concierge@highpoint.edu Slane Center, 1st Floor http://www.highpoint.edu/concierge/

Questions, reservations & general information

(336) 841-9102 hpulibraries@highpoint.edu Smith Library http://www.highpoint.edu/library/

Books & media checkout, reference & citation

Academic Services

Campus Concierge Counseling Services

HPU Libraries Information Technology International Student Affairs Registrar Religious Life

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Ms. Sarah Keene (336) 841-9478 skeene@highpoint.edu Smith Library, 4th Floor http://www.highpoint.edu/academicservices/

General academic questions, tutoring, change of major & adding a minor

(336) 888-6352 (336) 841-9111 (emergency) counseling@highpoint.edu Slane Center, 3rd Floor http://www.highpoint.edu/counseling/

Concerns of emotional, behavioral, and/or psychological problems or mental health emergencies; home sickness

(336) 841-9147 helpdesk@highpoint.edu Norcross Hall, 1st Floor https://my.highpoint.edu/admin-services/it/Pages/ helpdesk.aspx

Computer & technology problems

(336) 841-9029 myrecord@highpoint.edu Roberts Hall, 1st Floor http://www.highpoint.edu/registrar/

Transcripts & academic records

Dr. Marjorie Church, Director (336) 841-4692 mchurch@highpoint.edu Cottrell Hall, 145 http://www.highpoint.edu/global/

Global Students Association, obtaining a social security card or driver’s license, questions about working in the U.S. & insurance

Rev. Preston Davis (336) 841-9132 religiouslife@highpoint.edu David Hayworth Hall, 200 http://www.highpoint.edu/religiouslife/

Spiritual questions, prayer, meditation, multi-faith campus groups & Interfaith Dinner Club

Office

Contact Information

For assistance with‌

Security & Transportation

(336) 841-9112 security@highpoint.edu North College Admin Building http://www.highpoint.edu/safety/

Safety, security, dorm access & transportation

(336) 841-9679 sep@highpoint.edu Cottrell Hall, 135 http://www.highpoint.edu/financialplanning/ studentemployment/

On-campus part-time employment

(336) 841-9231 (336) 880-4409 (emergency) studentlife@highpoint.edu Slane Center, 3rd Floor http://www.highpoint.edu/studentlife/

Campus activities, housing, roommate conflict resolution

Student Accounts Student Employment

Student Health Services Student Life/Housing

(336) 841-9259 myaccount@highpoint.edu Roberts Hall, 105 http://www.highpoint.edu/studentaccounts/

Billing & payments; HPU health insurance

(336) 841-4683 studenthealth@highpoint.edu 805 Panther Drive, Wilson Residence Hall, Lower Level http://www.highpoint.edu/studenthealth/

Full-service infirmary & medical services

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Academics Academic Calendar Fall 2018 Semester (Semester 1) 01 JUL 2018

15 AUG 2018 16 AUG 2018 21 AUG 2018 13 - 21 OCT 2018 21 - 25 NOV 2018 04 DEC 2018 06 - 12 DEC 2018

Payments Due

Arrive in Greensboro, NC Orientation begins & accommodations open Classes begin Mid-semester Break Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes) Last day of classes Exams

Spring 2019 Semester (Semester 2) 15 DEC 2018 09 JAN 2019 10 JAN 2019 15 JAN 2019 21 JAN 2019 09 - 17 MAR 2019 19 - 22 APR 2019 30 APR 2019 02 - 08 MAY 2019

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Payments Due Arrive in Greensboro, NC Orientation begins & accommodations open Classes begin Martin Luther King Day holiday (no classes) Mid-semester Break Easter Holiday (no classes) Last day of classes Exams

THE HPU EXPERIENCE

Academic Life at HPU Most international students find academic life in the U.S. quite different from their home country. A typical U.S. course will have frequent assignments, 3 tests (including a mid-term and final exam), and at least one paper. This gives you more chances at increasing your grade in the class; however, it also means that you may have more day-to-day studying for your classes. At HPU, expect to have two hours of homework per week for each credit in the course. In other words, a 4-credit course will require about 8 hours of homework per week. Also remember that your participation in the class is expected and sometimes factored into your grade. In all classes, attendance is required.

What you can expect in courses at HPU • A detailed syllabus outlining what is expected of you for the entire semester • A specific percentage breakdown of the various components which determine the final grade • Frequent assignments (required reading of texts or articles, written papers or reports, etc.)

• Periodic testing: quizzes (perhaps unannounced) and exams (midterm and final or more)

What HPU expects from you • Diligent attendance at lectures and discussion sections or labs • Class participation, especially where it is specified in class points (check your syllabus) • Purchase of required texts and/or study materials for the course • Prompt completion of assignments (reading or written work turned in by the dates specified) • Presence at a professor’s office hours if you have questions or problems (you will find your professor’s office hours listed on each syllabus along with his/her office location) • Typed papers and reports (computer labs with printers are available across campus) • Take the final exam on the day specified (no special arrangements)

Schedule Adjustments

Before arriving at HPU, you were able to register for classes. For a period of approximately one week, you will have the opportunity to add and drop courses as you like. We call this schedule adjustment period “Drop/Add” for short. This is a normal part of registration at a U.S. university. Keep in mind that you absolutely must finalize your schedule by the last day of schedule adjustment. Remember that as an international student, you must be registered for a “full-time load” (at least twelve credits for undergraduate students).

You must consult with your DSO prior to enrolling less than full-time to assure enrollment meets USCIS regulatory requirements and to ensure that authorization for the less-than-full-time enrollment is registered with USCIS.

In order to drop or add a class, you should see your success coach (degree-seeking students) or Dr. Marjorie Church (exchange/ study abroad students).

Class Structure

Typically, classes meet for a total of four hours a week. These hours are divided into three classes meeting on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, or into two classes meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. On the first or second day of class, you will be given a syllabus of the course. It will give an outline of class assignments and homework.

Homework is usually assigned for each lesson and will usually consist of readings. Readings for each class are usually assigned by the week (25-100 pages) and must be done in order to participate in class discussions. Test questions are usually taken from both the readings and class notes. Tests can be organized in several ways; and the professor should tell you what to expect. Most tests are either in multiple choice or essay formats.

Attendance is mandatory and will be recorded for most classes. Exceeding the number of allowed absences in a class may result in your involuntary withdrawal from the class. When you are close to exceeding the number of allowed absences, you will be emailed an Attendance Warning/Probation notice, describing your status in the class and the attendance policy for the class. If you receive this, you should not miss any more classes, for any reason. You should direct questions to the professor.

Since no absences are “excused” at HPU, you must be sure to attend all classes unless a valid emergency or sickness prevents it.

Always notify your professors of the reason for your absence, and be aware that it is your responsibility to get assignments that you missed when you were absent prior to returning to class at the next meeting.

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THE HPU EXPERIENCE Academic Assistance

HPU offers academic assistance through the Office of Academic Services, located on the fourth floor of Smith Library. Tutors are available for both drop-in and appointments. All tutoring services are free. To schedule an appointment, visit: www.highpoint. edu/academicservices/.

The Writing Center provides writing assistance for students at any level of study — from freshman to graduate — at any stage in the writing process, from invention through revision. The Writing Center staff will be available in a variety of locations around campus during various hours throughout the day, Monday through Friday. Information about the Writing Center, as well as links to make an appointment, can be found at http://www.highpoint.edu/academicservices/writing-center/.

Writing Center tutors do not proofread or edit students’ papers for them, but they do work with students to help them develop strategies for improving their writing in light of their respective assignments, instructors, and writing styles. For more information, contact the Writing Center Director, Dr. Leah Schweitzer, at lschweit@highpoint.edu or (336) 841-9106.

If you still find yourself having trouble in a class, get to know the students in your classes. Suggest that you organize study sessions for a class. These can be good opportunities to get missed class notes, and the U.S. students will know more about what to expect on the exams. It is a good idea to arrange for a classmate to share class notes with you if you are having difficulty keeping up with the pace of lectures.

English as a Second Language

Non-Native speakers of English have access to several support options at HPU, including ESL tutoring provided by Academic Services, a Conversation Partners Program that pairs students with native or highly proficient speakers of English for weekly conversation practice, and access to professional tutors (at additional cost).

English as a Second Language Sequence (ESL 1010, ESL 1020, ESL 1030, ESL 1040). These credit-bearing courses are intended for students with TOFEL iBT scores of 79 and up or IELTS scores of 6 or higher.

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ESL 1010: English Grammar Skills for Speakers of English as a Second Language.

ESL 1020: Composition Skills for Speakers of English as a Second Language.

ESL 1030: Oral Communication Skills in English as a Second Language.

ESL 1040: Reading in English as a Second Language.

*Many professors will work with non-native speakers of English who need extra time on in-class tests, but these arrangements must be made in advance.

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity issues are of great consequence. Please consult the HPU Honor Code and Student Guide to Campus Life to be aware of policies and issues related to HPU’s academic conduct and honor code. The issues of plagiarism and collaboration in the presentation of academic work, especially in terms of cultural differences and expectations will be addressed at your mandatory orientation.

University Honor Code High Point University is an academic community which seeks to be open, just, discipline, caring, and celebrative. In support of this goal and with the assistance of the Student Government Association, The University Honor Code and Uniform Conduct Code have been established.

University students have the right and responsibility to live and learn in an environment free from fraudulence and dishonesty.

Therefore, the Student Government Association has developed the High Point University Honor code which has been officially adopted in a student referendum and endorsed by the faculty and by the board of Trustees. The Honor Code affirms that: • Every student is honor-bound to abstain from cheating; • Every student is honor-bound to abstain from collusion; • Every student is honor-bound to abstain from plagiarism; • Every student is honor-bound to report a violation of the University Honor Code.

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THE HPU EXPERIENCE Uniform Conduct Code Although the University is not a parent, it does expect mature, responsible, adult behaviors both on campus and off. While the University regards each student as a responsible adult, it reserves the right to administer established sanctions, including but not limited to, dismissal or expulsion from the University for what the University perceives to be incompatibility with established goals or standards. Furthermore, the University reserves the right to require the withdrawal of any student for behavioral or emotional reasons. In all cases, the University will be guided by principles of charity, fairness, and reason; and the student will have the right to appeal.

Students are expected to obey municipal, state, and federal laws. Violations of such laws may be referred to appropriate law enforcement agencies, but the University may also impose disciplinary sanctions—ths can affect your F-1 status in some cases, resulting in deportation.

Plagiarism Plagiarism involves quoting or paraphrasing without proper acknowledgment. You plagiarize if you submit, without appropriate documentation or quotation marks: • part or all of written or spoken statements derived from sources, such as books, the Internet, magazines, pamphlets, speeches, or oral statements; • part or all of written or spoken statements derived from files maintained by individuals, groups or campus organizations; • the sequence of ideas, arrangement of material, or pattern of thought of someone else, even though you express such processes in your own words.

(Source: High Point University Student Government Association, The University Honor Code) Summary: You plagiarize when you take credit for one’s work, either on purpose or by accident. Plagiarism not only involves using someone else’s work, as you can plagiarize yourself. Called “self-plagiarism,” this occurs if you reuse work from one course in another course without your instructors’ permission. This is considered academic dishonesty.

Citation Guidelines Whenever you use sources such as books, journals, or Web sites in your research papers you must give credit to the original author by properly citing the sources. Citations also help your reader find the sources again. There are a number of different citation styles, depending on the discipline in which you are working and which citation style your professor requires. The staff at our libraries are more than happy to assist you with: • APA Style Citation Guide (Social Sciences) • APA In-text Citation Guide • CSE Style Citation Guide (Sciences) • MLA Style Citation Guide (Humanities) • Chicago Style Citation Guide (History)

Grading

The following system of grading is used at High Point University: A (superior) is the highest grade given; it is reserved for those students whose work is of a markedly superior quality B (excellent) is the grade given for work which, while not notably superior, is clearly above average C (average) is the grade given for satisfactory work done by the average student D (inferior) is the grade for which work, while not altogether satisfactory, is good enough to entitle the student to receive credit for the course F (failure) is the grade given for failure and indicates that no credit can be received for the course Check your syllabi for the specific grading scale used in each class.

Textbooks

Each course at HPU will require you to complete readings or coursework in one or more textbooks. Textbooks are generally not available in the HPU Libraries, so you will need to purchase or rent the books required for your courses. The HPU bookstore is a convenient place to obtain your books, as the staff can help you find the exact books you may need, as well as tell you if the book is required or optional. Once you’ve found your books, you can choose to buy new books, buy used books (if available), or rent your books. If you purchase your textbooks new, you can expect to pay between $200 and $600+ per semester. Buying

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THE HPU EXPERIENCE used books or renting books should be a cheaper option. You may also consider purchasing or renting your books from online marketplaces. Amazon.com and Half.com tend to be popular options for students. If you have the ISBN number for your textbooks, it will be easy to search for your books—just make sure you are purchasing the correct print edition or e-book edition, as many textbooks will become outdated and republished with updated content.

Information Technology The Office of Information Technology offers free services for students in need of technology assistance.

High Point University is authorized by manufacturers, such as Apple and Dell, to work on computers under warranty. Charges may apply for devices not under warranty. Best of all, if the Help Desk needs to keep your computer overnight for repair or parts, they have a limited number of computers to loan.

Some of the Help Desk’s services include: • Support for all technology needs from hardware to software • Wireless Internet services • TV and cable support • Cell phone and other device support • Password assistance • Email assistance

HPU Portal

For Help Desk assistance, you may: • Submit & track tickets http://helpdesk.highpoint.edu • Visit the Help Desk in Norcross Hall, first floor during operating hours • Call (336) 841-HELP (841-4357) • Email helpdesk@highpoint.edu

You can use the HPU Portal for easy access to all university systems. Find links such as: • Student Planning/Course • Office 365 Registration • Email/Webmail • Blackboard Learn • Password Manager • OneDrive • Help Desk

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Software Downloads Campus Directory

Visit the HPU Portal at https://my.highpoint.edu and sign in with your HPU user name and password.

Blackboard

Your instructors may use Blackboard to extend the classroom and make course content, resources, grades, and multimedia available to students online. Check with your instructors to see how it will be used in your courses.

Through Blackboard, students can: • Collaborate with other students • Communicate with instructors • Receive class announcements and updates • Access course documents • Submit assignments • Take tests

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Visit Blackboard through the Portal or at https://mycourses.highpoint.edu and sign in with your HPU user name and password.

THE HPU EXPERIENCE Office 365

HPU is fully licensed to provide students with access to Microsoft Office online and for download. Office 365 is the same Office you already know and use every day, but it is cloud-based, which means that you can access the applications (Office Suite, OneNote, etc.) and your files anywhere at any time using OneDrive. This also enables students to access files across devices and edit documents collaboratively in real-time.

To download and install these software tools for use on your personal computers go to the Portal and click on Office 365 and follow the instructions at the top of the page.

Follow-Me Printing

The Office of Information Technology is excited to introduce a campus-wide all-in-one follow-me (swipe-to-release) printing system that allows students to print anywhere from anywhere. This ensures printing is confidential to the user and reduces printed waste from documents left uncollected at the printer.

Each multifunction printer is linked to a network print server, enabling students to print, copy, or scan from a multitude of locations across campus.

• Visit https://oit.highpoint.edu to download the print driver • Print to a HPU Follow Me Printer • Swipe your Passport ID at any enabled printer to pick up your documents

Email

Every High Point University student receives a unique email address that becomes their account for official High Point University communication. Monitor this account closely for campus announcements, billing information, academic messages, and other communications.

Information Security

Students should be cautious of the types of content downloaded while on the web. Viruses and other malicious programs result from visiting certain websites, downloading software, plugging in portable drives, and clicking on links in suspicious emails.

At High Point University, students are encouraged to maintain an active anti-virus software subscription, which helps prevent these types of unwanted attacks. The Help Desk is happy to suggest virus protection software and help students download it.

Passwords

Each High Point University student receives a user name and password used to access a host of applications on campus, including: • Email (Webmail) • Blackboard • HPU Portal • Computer labs on campus To change or reset your password go to Password Manager in the Portal or visit https://mypassword.highpoint.edu.

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Student Life

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THE HPU EXPERIENCE

Survival List for Resident Students This list of suggested items has been developed to help you organize and pack for residential living at High Point University.

Some of the items included in the list are optional and are not necessary for survival on campus. Items that are considered essential are highlighted by an asterisk (*). All items can be purchased during orientation from local department stores.

Larger items may be purchased used from the HPU Facebook Marketplace.

Appliances □□ Desk lamp* (halogen floor lamps are not allowed) □□ Extension cords, power strips, and adapters* □□ Alarm clock* □□ Iron □□ Microwave □□ Minifridge □□ Coffee maker □□ Countertop grill, etc. (appliances with a coil burner, toasters, toaster ovens, and candle warmers are NOT allowed in residence halls) □□ Stereo, iPod, iPad □□ Television, DVD Player, gaming systems □□ Hair dryer, curling iron, flat iron, etc.

Linens & Towels □□ Bed sheets, fitted and flat – 2 sets (Look for regular/ twin size, except R.G. Wanek Center and UC2 which has full size beds)* □□ Pillow and pillowcases* □□ Blankets* □□ Bedspread or comforter* □□ Mattress cover □□ Towels and washcloths* □□ Shower caddy

Personal Items □□ Toiletries (soap, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.)* □□ Toilet paper*

Additional Items □□ First aid kit (aspirin, adhesive bandages, etc.)* □□ Laundry basket or bag* □□ Small vacuum cleaner* □□ Clothes hangers* □□ Paper products (paper towels, cups, plates, etc.) □□ Safe for valuables □□ Flashlight and batteries □□ Cleaning products* □□ Small tool box (hammer, screwdriver, etc.) □□ Kitchen items (cups, plates, silverware, etc.) □□ Flash drive □□ Coax cable cord for TV □□ Purple shirts to wear on #HPUPurpleFriday

Residence Life Tips & Rules • • • • • • • •

TVs may not be mounted on walls.

Candles and incense are not allowed in the residence halls.

If curtains are installed, they must be hung with a “tension” rod only.

All windows have blinds.

XL Twin Mattresses are available upon request. Please log onto your Mystuff Account and let us know you want one Please be sure that your personal belongings are either covered by your parents’ insurance or some separate form of insurance in the event of damage or loss.

We also encourage the use of surge protectors.

If you plan to bring a computer to campus, please visit http://www.highpoint.edu/it and click on minimum requirements. Any computer related questions can be referred to the IT HelpDesk at +1 (336) 841-9147.

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The HPU Passport Student ID Card High Point University is a cashless campus, meaning you will not be able to use cash, credit cards, or checks to purchase food, drinks, or personal items at the various on-campus restaurants and convenience stores (with the exception of the HPU Barnes & Noble Bookstore and the Office of Student Accounts).

The “HPU Cashless Campus” model ensures that our students are able to enjoy the extraordinary services we provide for their exclusive use in a safe and secure environment. Your HPU Passport card serves not only as your student ID card, but also provides you access to academic buildings and residence halls. It also is the only form of payment accepted on campus.

As part of your meal plan, you’ll have a preset amount of money (typically $150 per semester, unless you’ve changed plans) known as “Dining Dollars” to spend at all dining locations. The Passport Card also contains a “General Account.” The General Account funds may be used at all dining locations on campus, the campus bookstore, or at any of our nearly 100 Passport Partner locations throughout the city of High Point.

You can add funds to your Passport Card General Account through the eAccounts app by choosing High Point University, through your Blackboard account at https://blackboard.highpoint.edu, or through one of our many “Passport ATMs” located conveniently around campus.

The HPU Passport Partner Program

In a unique university-city partnership, HPU has formed agreements with many businesses, known as Passport Partners, throughout the city of High Point which allow you to use your HPU Passport card to pay for food, products, and services.

Passport Partners also may provide discounts and specials to students, which can be found by visiting http://www.highpoint. edu/community.

HPU Dining High Point University has 11 restaurants and three convenience stores that offer various food options. Upon enrollment in campus housing, all students are enrolled automatically in an on-campus meal plan providing 14 meals per week to use at All-You-Care-to-Eat dining halls, Global Dining Restaurants, or other retail locations and $150 Declining Balance known as “Dining Dollars” to use at any dining location. You will be able to add money to your Declining Balance should you desire to do so.

A limited number of Tier-1 residence halls are furnished with kitchen facilities. If you are housed in a residence hall with kitchen facilities, you can purchase groceries at one of the on-campus convenience stores or from local grocery stores (regular shuttles provided by HPU Transportation). *Utensils and cookware not provided.

Dining Plan Options

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You may choose one of these four dining plan options: • 19 Meals per week with $25 Dining Dollars per semester • 14 Meals per week with $150 Dining Dollars per semester • 10 Meals per week with $250 Dining Dollars per semester • 7 Meals per week with $325 Dining Dollars per semester

Magic Meals

Seven (7) of your meals each week may be used as Magic Meals at any one of our dining locations. The balance of your meals may be used at our Global Dining locations. The weekly meal cycle runs Sunday through Saturday. For more information, please visit http://highpoint.campusdish.com.

THE HPU EXPERIENCE Global Dining Locations

Our Global Dining locations provide a variety of food options. Each time you dine in one of these locations, one meal is subtracted from your weekly meal allowance.

Unused meals do not carry over from week to week. The Café and the Farmers Market are all you care to eat. The Grille at The Village and the Silver Line Diner & Market accept global meal swipes but are not all you care to eat. Global Dining locations also accept Magic Meals, Dining Dollars and General Account Funds.

Global Dining Locations

Magic Meal Dining Locations

Regardless of the dining plan you choose, 7 of your total weekly meals may be used as “Magic Meals” at any of our dining locations. You may use one Magic Meal per week at 1924 PRIME. Magic Meals do not carry over from week to week. Magic Meal locations also accept Dining Dollars and General Account Funds.

Dining Dollars

Dining Dollars supplement the weekly meal allowance and may be used in all dining service locations on campus, except 1924 PRIME Steakhouse. The dining dollar amount is per semester and does not transfer from semester to semester.

For details visit www.highpoint.edu/concierge.

Magic Meal Locations

Dietary Options

We want your dining experience at High Point University to be extraordinary! With 14 dining venues located throughout campus, you’ll have a variety of menu options to suit your palate. We also recognize that you may have specific dietary needs that often require specially prepared items. In order to make these items easily identifiable, we have developed several dining icons which are used to label unique food items at all 14 of our dining venues and include: • • • • •

Healthy Lifestyle Options. Max 30% calories from fat, max 10% calories from saturated fat, less than 800mg sodium.

Locally Grown Options. We offer many menu items that are grown or made here in North Carolina.

Vegetarian Options. All of our menus have items just for our vegetarian students. This indicates vegetarian, not vegan.

Gluten Free Options. We offer gluten free meals and menu items at all of our locations. Gluten free bread is available in all locations.

Halal Options. Offered upon request. See Dr. Church for information.

If you would like to discuss your dietary needs, please contact the Hospitality Team at hospitality@highpoint.edu.

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HPU Transportation One of the first things that you will discover upon your arrival in High Point is that we do not have an extensive public transportation system like the one you may have in your home country, or may have experienced elsewhere in the U.S. Because of this, there are a few things to consider when planning your travel.

Campus Trolley Service

HPU offers two campus shuttle (also referred to as “The Trolley”) lines making continuous loops around campus throughout the day and evening for students’ convenience. A detailed shuttle time schedule is available at Campus Concierge locations and is also posted at the shuttle stops. You also can track the oncampus shuttles with the TransLoc smartphone app: 1. Download the TransLoc application from your phone’s app store.

2. Open the app, click on the icon in the top right hand corner.

3. Click on Transit Systems and select High Point University.

4. Select the Purple or Silver Line to track the on-campus shuttle.

Pick up a Transportation Guide at the Slane Campus Concierge!

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THE HPU EXPERIENCE Local Shopping Service

HPU provides shopping shuttle service to local retail establishments during the week and local malls on the weekend. Details will be emailed each week in the Campus Concierge Daily Update!

Health Service

Transportation for health-related needs, including trips to High Point doctors’ offices and pharmacies, is provided upon request. You may notify the Transportation Office by email at transportation@highpoint.edu for service. Advance notice for appointments is strongly encouraged.

Airport/Station Shuttle Service

HPU Transportation offers shuttle service to the Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), the Charlotte Douglass International Airport (CLT), and the High Point Amtrak Station. Shuttles are based on the schedules listed below and are by reservation only, which must be made 3 days in advance. In order to secure a reservation, you’ll need to follow these steps: 1. Complete the e-transportation reservation form at least 3 days in advance of your shuttle: https://shuttle.highpoint. edu/portal/login.

2. Make sure you receive a confirmation email and keep it for your records.

3. Provide a minimum of 24 hours’ notice for reservation cancellation.

Note: If your itinerary requires you to utilize private transportation, please contact the Campus Concierge at (336) 841-4636.

For the most up-to-date shuttle information, visit www.highpoint.edu/transportation.

Airport/Station Shuttle Fees • GSO: $20, one-way • RDU/CLT: $40, one-way (with a 3 day notice for reservations to avoid charges) • Amtrak Station: $10, one-way Estimated Travel Times • GSO: 30 minutes, or 1 hour on the day before Thanksgiving • RDU/CLT: 1.5 hours, or up to 3 hours on the day before Thanksgiving

Shuttle Pick-Up Locations: • HPU: R.G. Wanek Center Shuttle Stop (Check in at the R.G. Wanek Center Lobby) • GSO: US Airways Baggage Claim • RDU: Terminal 1 (Southwest); Terminal 2 (United) • CLT: Zone B Baggage Claim

The airport shuttle fee is waived if you wear your HPU apparel: t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, etc.! You help tell the world about the extraordinary education at High Point University and you receive complimentary airport shuttle service.

For the safety and security of our students, shuttle service is provided exclusively for HPU students. To guarantee your reservation, please submit your itinerary 3 days in advance. Reservations placed without 3 days’ notice will be charged the regular fare. Cancellations given without 24 hours’ notice or no-shows will also be charged.

Weekend Shuttle Service

Piedmont Triad International Airport The Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is located 30 minutes from the HPU campus. Shuttles will depart campus each Friday based on reservations. Shuttles will pick up at the airport each Sunday at 6:00pm, 9:00pm, and midnight based on reservations.

High Point Amtrak Station The station is located 10 minutes from our campus. Shuttle will depart campus each Friday at 5:30pm based on reservations.

Shuttle will pick up at the station each Sunday at 7:00pm and Monday morning at 4:00am based on reservations.

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Airport Shuttle Service Fall 2018 Academic Breaks

Fall Break

Date

Shuttle

Oct. 12 & 13

October 12 - October 21 Greensboro

Raleigh-Durham

Charlotte

HPU to Airport

5am – 10pm (hourly)

5am, 10am, 3pm, 8pm

5am, 10am, 3pm, 8pm

Oct. 20

Airport to HPU

7am – 12am (hourly)

6pm, 9pm, midnight

6pm, 9pm, midnight

Oct. 21

Airport to HPU

7am – 12am (hourly)

8am, 1pm, 6pm, 9pm, midnight

8am, 1pm, 6pm, 9pm, midnight

Thanksgiving

November 20 (after classes) - November 25

Date

Shuttle

Greensboro

Raleigh-Durham

Charlotte

Nov. 20 & 21

HPU to Airport

5am – 10pm (hourly)

5am, 10am, 3pm, 6:30pm

5am, 10am, 3pm, 6:30pm

Nov. 24

Airport to HPU

7am – midnight (hourly)

6pm, 9pm, midnight

6pm, 9pm, midnight

Nov. 25

Airport to HPU

7am – midnight (hourly)

8am, 1pm, 6pm, 9pm, midnight

8am, 1pm, 6pm, 9pm, midnight

Winter Break

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Date

Shuttle

Dec. 7 - 9

December 13, 2018 - January 14, 2019 Greensboro

Raleigh-Durham

Charlotte

HPU to Airport

Noon, 5am

Noon, 5pm

Noon, 5pm

Dec. 10 - 13

HPU to Airport

5am – 7pm (hourly)

5am, noon, 5pm

5am, noon, 5pm

Jan. 12

Airport to HPU

7am – midnight (hourly)

6pm, 9pm, midnight

6pm, 9pm, midnight

Jan. 13 & 14

Airport to HPU

7am – midnight (hourly)

8am, 1pm, 6pm, 9pm, midnight

8am, 1pm, 6pm, 9pm, midnight

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Airport Shuttle Service

Spring 2019 Academic Breaks

Spring Break

Date

Shuttle

Mar. 8 & 9

March 8 (after classes) - March 17 Greensboro

Raleigh-Durham

Charlotte

HPU to Airport

5am – 10pm (hourly)

5am, 10am, 3pm, 8pm

5am, 10am, 3pm, 8pm

Mar. 16

Airport to HPU

7am – midnight (hourly)

6pm, 9pm, midnight

6pm, 9pm, midnight

Mar. 17

Airport to HPU

7am – midnight (hourly)

8am, 1pm, 6pm, 9pm, midnight

8am, 1pm, 6pm, 9pm, midnight

Easter Weekend

Date

Shuttle

Apr. 18 & 19 Apr. 22

April 18 (after classes) - April 22 Greensboro

Raleigh-Durham

Charlotte

HPU to Airport

5am – 10pm (hourly)

5am, 10am, 3pm, 8pm

5am, 10am, 3pm, 8pm

Airport to HPU

7am – midnight (hourly)

8am, 1pm, 6pm, 9pm, midnight

8am, 1pm, 6pm, 9pm, midnight

End of Spring Semester May 2 - May 9

Date

Shuttle

Greensboro

Raleigh-Durham

Charlotte

May 2 & 3

HPU to Airport

Noon, 5pm

Noon, 5pm

Noon, 5pm

May 4 - 9

HPU to Airport

5am - 7pm (hourly)

5am, noon, 5pm

5am, noon, 5pm

*Schedules are correct at the time of printing. Please confirm dates, times, and shuttles with the Campus Concierge before making travel plans.

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Private Transportation Bicycling

Cycling in the U.S. may be very different from your home country, as bicycles are used primarily for recreation in the U.S. Before venturing out on a bicycle, become familiar with North Carolina traffic regulations. It is your responsibility as a cyclist to follow all traffic laws. Also remember that, while cycling is becoming more popular here, many American drivers are not used to sharing the road with cyclists. The law requires cyclists to use lights when traveling at night. Also, cycling is not allowed on most highways and is never allowed on the interstates. For your safety, wear bright clothes and always wear a helmet. Also, as there are no bike lanes on the roads surrounding campus, bike use should be limited to on-campus transportation. Bikes can be checked out at HPU Recreation Services in the Slane Center.

Enterprise Zipcar CarShare

Convenient. Affordable. Good for the environment. High Point University has cars available on campus for students to rent from Enterprise. For convenience, students may rent by the hour, half-day, or full-day. Rental rates include fuel! For reservation requests, or for further information, visit www.highpoint.edu/carshare, or contact the Campus Concierge at (336) 841-4636.

In order to drive in North Carolina, you will need to get a NC Driver’s License. International Licenses are not honored in NC (except for short-term visitors to the area.) Please see the following website for more information from the NC DMW about Driving in North Carolina: • The NC Division of Motor Vehicles Website: www.ncdot.gov/dmv/driver/license/ • Downloadable Driver’s Handbook: www.ncdot.gov/download/dmv/handbooks_NCDL_English.pdf

Riding with Friends

The cheapest way to get around the city is by riding with friends who have vehicles. It’s a good idea to offer the driver some money to help pay for gas—a few dollars is usually enough for a short trip, or if you are continually riding with one person, you may want to offer to fill up the gas tank one day. Many drivers probably are not going to accept money from you for every ride, but it is always polite to make the offer.

Location

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High Point University is located in High Point, North Carolina. Together, the cities of Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem form the Piedmont Triad, North Carolina’s largest metropolitan area with more than 1.9 million people and over 20 colleges and universities. The city of High Point alone has a population of more than 100,000 people. For more information, visit www.highpoint.org and www.visitnc.com/greensboro-winston-salem.

Both Greensboro and Winston-Salem are 20 minutes from campus.

Other popular destinations and locations surrounding campus include:

Destination

Driving Distance

Atlanta, GA Charlotte, NC New York City, NY Orlando, FL Raleigh, NC Washington, DC Appalachian Mountains Atlantic Ocean

5 hours (320 miles south of HPU) 1.5 hours (75 miles south of HPU) 9 hours (550 miles north of HPU) 9.5 hours (590 miles south of HPU) 1.5 hours (90 miles east of HPU) 5 hours (325 miles north of HPU) 2+ hours (100+ miles west of HPU) 3.25+ hours (225+ miles east of HPU)

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Public Transportation Uber & Lyft

Growing in popularity in the United States are the ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft. Similar to a taxi, a ride-share car can be hired to take you to nearby destinations. Depending on whether it may be high-traffic times or not, an Uber or Lyft ride may be less or more expensive than a taxi. The conveniences of hiring an Uber or Lyft over a taxi include riding in a personal car, owned by the driver; ordering your car via the service’s smartphone app which allows you to see a picture of the driver and car, as well as their distance to you; and paying for your ride via the app, never having to exchange cash. While Lyft is growing in High Point and Greensboro, you’ll find that Uber cars are more readily available and, therefore, may have a car ready to pick you up in a much timelier manner. You can download the Uber and Lyft apps from your phone’s app store. Registration is free, but be prepared to enter a credit card or debit card upon signing up for the service. More information can be found at www. uber.com or www.lyft.com.

Buses

Bus service in High Point is offered by the Hi-Tran, https://www.highpointnc.gov/transit. Each ride costs $1.00 and includes free transfers. It is possible to purchase a one-month, unlimited-ride pass for $40.

Transportation from High Point to Greensboro or Winston-Salem is provided by PART, www.partnc.org/schedule-HP.html.

Students receive half price fares with student ID.

It is important to remember that the bus system here is generally less reliable than in larger American cities or in other parts of the world where the population depends heavily on public transportation. You’ll want to give yourself plenty of extra time to get to your destination in the event of delayed schedules.

Bus service to other cities is offered by Greyhound, Inc. The terminal is located at 100 Lindsay St, High Point, NC 27261. This service is severely limited and time-consuming. Although it is probably the cheapest way to travel besides the use of a personal car, you need to ask about travel times as a small trip to Atlanta (five to six hours by car) can take more than ten hours by bus.

Also, bus terminals can be dangerous, especially at night, so use caution when traveling this way. For further information, please visit the Greyhound website at www.greyhound.com or call +1 (336) 272-8950 or +1 (800) 231-2222.

Trains

Train service to other cities (including Greensboro) is offered by Amtrak. The passenger station is located at 100 West High Avenue. Although a bit more expensive than buses, the train is somewhat quicker and more comfortable. Taking a train is also a great way to see the countryside. Reservations may be required. Visit the Amtrak website at www.amtrak.com or call +1 (800) 872-7245 or +1 (336) 855-3382.

Airplanes

Air travel is the quickest way to travel and is probably best for long distances. It is best to make plane reservations in advance.

The internet is an excellent source in helping you to find cheap airline tickets; some great websites are: www.kayak.com, www.hotwire.com, www.cheaptickets.com, www.orbitz.com, www.expedia.com & www.studentuniverse.com.

Taxis

Taxis are generally the most expensive way to travel within the city. Also, service is slow because taxis can become quite busy, and thus, waiting for a taxi can last up to an hour. If you use a taxi service, be sure to call ahead and pre-order one.

There are several taxi services in High Point; check this website for information: https://local.yahoo.com/NC/High+Point/ Travel+Lodging/Taxi+Services.

Private Car Service

The Campus Concierge is happy to recommend and arrange for you a private taxi or town car service. Discounted rates are available and you may pay with the HPU Passport Card. For more information on this service, please contact the Campus Concierge at (336) 841-4636.

For more information about transportation, visit www.highpoint.edu/concierge.

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Banking & Financial Matters The United States currency is the dollar ($) and 1 dollar is divided into 100 cents. Exchange rates and currency conversions can be found on the website of XE Currency Converter at http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/. Your expenses depend on your living situation and your own spending habits. There are ways to live inexpensively in the U.S., which you’ll find below.

Additionally, many shops and transportation services offer student discounts if you show your valid HPU Passport student ID card.

It is not necessary that you have a checking account for the duration of your stay. However, if you plan to work on campus, it is recommended that you open an account as employees are paid by direct deposit. If you have questions about your options and direct deposit, you can contact the Office of Student Employment.

If you choose to open a savings or checking account, you should choose a national bank that offers an account with options for no monthly fee and no minimum balance requirement. Local banks can be located at the addresses below, although many have additional branches throughout town.

Bank of America 501 North Main Street High Point, NC 27262 (336) 812-3283 www.bankofamerica.com BB&T 620 North Main Street High Point, NC 27262 (336) 889-1100 www.bbt.com

NewBridge Bank 200 Westchester Drive High Point, NC 27262 (336) 883-6400 www.newbridgebank.com

Truliant Federal Credit Union 4006 Mendenhall Oaks Parkway High Point, NC 27265 (336) 664-1955 www.truliantfcu.org

Wells Fargo 200 North Main Street High Point, NC 27262 (336) 887-7630 www.wellsfargo.com

Tips for Living on a Budget in the U.S. • • • •

Make all travel arrangements at least two weeks in advance so you can get the best price.

You may want to think of buying clothing and other items such as kitchen equipment at a second-hand store; often you can get great stuff very cheaply.

Use those student ID cards! They can get you discount tickets to the movies and many other events. Always ask if there is a special price for students.

Furniture, bicycles, sporting equipment, and appliances can also be purchased in second-hand stores. If you are going to be in the U.S. for a short time, consider renting these items. Remember: U.S. voltage is different from most countries, so you might not be able to bring anything back home with you.

A Note on Tipping

In the U.S., it is customary to tip (give money as a personal thanks to) waiters, taxi drivers, guides, and others who provide a service to you. Salaries for those in the service industry are generally low, as they rely on tips to supplement their income.

It is customary to give a waiter 20% of the total bill, and you should tip in all restaurants except fast-food restaurants. A taxi driver expects 15% - 20% of the total fare. For many others in the service industry, a tip of $1-$2 is appropriate, unless they are spending a significant time providing you their service, in which you may choose to tip them a higher amount.

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Housing Campus Life

Compared to living off campus, living in the dorms is easy and convenient. In most cases you arrive to High Point and immediately go to the dorm and check in. Everyone who lives in the dorms is required to have a meal plan and there are many dining options with different foods you can choose on campus.

Dorm life can have its frustrations. At times the dorms can become loud, and privacy may be at a minimum; however, there are ways you can reduce any problems with dormitory life.

Living with a Roommate

For many international students studying in the U.S., it is their first experience with a roommate. You need to know how U.S. students view the roommate situation, what their expectations are, and what your rights are.

To most Americans, living with another person during the college years is normal and to be expected. So, we have developed unspoken rules of etiquette for this situation. Sit down with your roommate in the first few days and talk about how you each like to live; whether you are messy or neat, quiet or noisy, etc. Try to lay down a few “ground rules” regarding visitors to the room, study time, sharing things, etc. You will find that your American roommate has tons of “stuff” and will, in most cases, be happy to share. However, if problems begin to develop, talk to your roommate at once. Don’t wait until you are angry. If you cannot get along with your roommate and feel that you can no longer live together, it is possible to go to the Office of Student Life and request a change. If you have met another person and would like to room with that person, both of you need to go down and request the change together. In most cases changes are approved. Note: it is only possible to live with people of the same sex. If you change rooms, you must notify your DSO of your new residence room, as this information must be kept up-to-date in SEVIS to remain in lawful status.

In many cases, this will be your roommate’s first experience living and talking closely with someone from another country.

Sometimes they may have silly questions, get your nation confused with another nearby country, or they may not even know where your country is located. Be patient with them and try to answer all of their questions. One of the benefits of your stay is that you will spread international awareness on the campus.

If your roommate extends an invitation to visit his or her home, family, or friends, consider accepting the invitation. It is a great way to see other parts of the U.S. and gives you a view of the American family.

Private & Off Campus

Exchange & study abroad students are required to live on campus.

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Living in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina: High Point, Greensboro & Winston-Salem Campus Life

Campus life offers a wide variety of social activities. There are many campus-based clubs and organizations for you to choose from. Almost any activity or interest that you have is represented by a club. Membership is very easy; you usually just have to show up to a meeting! For more information regarding the types of clubs and organizations offered, speak to the Office of Student Life.

The Global Student Association is one option that you should definitely consider. This club is open to all HPU students, and it offers the opportunity to meet others (including U.S. students) who are interested in learning about people and countries around the world. Contact the Office of Global Education for more information.

Community Enrichment Series

Each year, High Point University offers a stimulating lineup of unique events for students, faculty, staff and community members. The schedule features a variety of art, music, and theatre performances, as well as special speakers who will visit campus. Many events are part of the Faculty Cultural Enrichment Grant Series. The grant series assists HPU faculty in planning vibrant, intellectually stimulating cultural events that feature nationally renowned academics, artists, and performers. The grants support programming in all academic disciplines and help introduce students to thought-provoking ideas in art, literature, science, philosophy, and business.

The Cultural Enrichment Series has featured many world-renowned thought-leaders and speakers, including Condoleezza Rice, General Colin L. Powell, Steve Wozniak, Steve Forbes, Malcolm Gladwell, Former First Lady Laura Bush, and Coca-Cola Company Chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent. Guest speakers are selected as part of an intentional effort to provide students and the community the opportunity to understand diverse viewpoints, positions, and backgrounds.

For more information about upcoming events, please visit www.highpoint.edu/community/enrichmentseries/.

City Life

High Point is a relatively small town, but it is located very near to two larger cities, Winston-Salem and Greensboro. You only have to look around to find lots of things to do for entertainment. Besides visiting the usual movie theatres, shopping centers, and parks you may want to get involved in community-based activities such as local theatre productions and charity work. Find out more online at www.highpoint.org.

In nearby Greensboro, The Greensboro Cultural Center hosts several festivals; you may contact them for a schedule at (336) 373-2712. To find out more about these organizations, pick up a copy of Go Triad, a free weekly paper which lists concerts and other events in the area, or visit it online: www.news-record.com/go_triad.

Social Life

The social scene in High Point is pretty quiet. Greensboro, however, offers something for everyone. Socializing is a great way to learn about U.S. society as well as to tell others of customs in your own country. But, a social life will not come to you, so it is important to get out and to get involved. Most people in the U.S. are friendly and up for conversation, so don’t be shy.

HPU Religious Life

High Point University is United Methodist by tradition and ecumenical and interfaith in vision. The Chapel and Religious Life Office, known affectionately as “The Chapel,” is the animating force behind this unique vision, in the hope of deepening the university’s United Methodist heritage while expanding the bounds of its cultural and religious pluralism. The Chapel is the place that carries out HPU’s motto: Nil Sine Numine, “Nothing without Divine Guidance.” It is a place where Christian discipleship is renewed, and where interreligious dialogue and service inform lives that are committed to doing justice and loving mercy. For more information, visit www.highpoint.edu/religiouslife.

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HPU Multi-Faith Prayer and Mediation Space Extending from its Christian roots as a United Methodist institution High Point University is committed to providing hospitality

THE HPU EXPERIENCE to people of all faith traditions for the betterment of our collective religious and spiritual life. The Multi-Faith Prayer and Meditation Space is intentionally designed to be a spiritual home that fosters the diversity of religious expression on HPU’s campus. To reserve the room, please contact the Chapel and Religious Life Office, (336) 841-9132.

Churches, Temples, Synagogues, and Mosques High Point contains a variety of churches, temples, synagogues, and mosques. Many of these will even provide free transportation, if you would like to attend. Just call and explain your transportation situation. Also, many have college-aged youth groups which offer a variety of social and charitable activities. Visit www.highpoint.org/explore/religious-organizations for a comprehensive area listing.

Off-Campus Entertainment

There are several movie theatre complexes in High Point, including the Palladium Regal on Samet Drive (off Eastchester Drive).

When showing your student ID prices vary from $5.25 for a matinee and $7.50 for evening shows. The Carousel Theatres offers internationally produced films which are shown in the original language with English subtitles, independent films, and American movies. Additionally, the Greensboro Coliseum often shows traveling Broadway plays, musicals, rock concerts, and symphonies. Tickets can be expensive, but the shows are usually quite entertaining.

Palladium Regal Cinemas 5830 Samet Dr. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 882-5554 http://www.regmovies.com/ theatres/theatre-folder/regalpalladium-stadium-14-imax-7744

Carousel Theatres 1305 Battleground Ave. Greensboro, NC 27408 (336) 230-1620 www.carouselbattleground.com

Greensboro Coliseum 1921 West Gate City Boulevard Greensboro, NC 27403 (336) 373-7400 www.greensborocoliseum.com

Parks & Lakes

City Lake Park, located just a few miles from HPU on High Point Road, offers boating, fishing, and picnic areas. It is a nice place to go for a peaceful afternoon on the lake.

Battleground Park, located off Battleground Avenue in Greensboro, was the site of a large battle during the American Revolution. You can tour the battleground and see a film on the history of the area. Because the U.S. is such a young country, it has been able to preserve most of its major historical battle sites. Admission is free. Country Day Park, located on Lawndale Drive, offers paddle boating, biking, and jogging trails. The park also has a Natural Science Center and a small Zoo. Allen Jay Park 1073 East Springfield Rd. High Point, NC 27263 Ball fields, playground, tennis courts, basketball court, picnic shelter, and a Recreation Center.

Bicentennial Greenway Many access points located in High Point, Jamestown, and Greensboro Gibson Park 5207 West Wendover Ave. High Point, NC 27265 Ball fields, shelters, nature trails.

Located near the midpoint of the Bicentennial Greenway.

Greenway Trail 1220 Penny Rd. High Point, NC 27265 Walking & bicycling trails.

High Point City Lake Park 602 West Main St. Jamestown, NC 27282 Boating (with rentals), fishing, shelters, pool & waterslide, miniature golf, gymnasium & excursion boat.

Oak Hollow Family Campground 3415 North Centennial St. High Point, NC 27265 Campground with power hookups & pool.

Oak Hollow Festival Park 1841 Eastchester Dr. High Point, NC 27265 Picnic area and venue which hosts special events and concerts.

Oak Hollow Lake Park & Marina 3431 North Centennial St. High Point, NC 27265 Boating, water skiing, fishing, indoor/ outdoor tennis center, 18-hole golf course, & picnic areas.

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THE HPU EXPERIENCE Shopping

High Point has several small shopping centers. However, serious shoppers often venture into adjacent cities for more options.

Four Seasons Town Center is located off Gate City Boulevard in Greensboro and has over 200 stores and a food court. Opening hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friendly Shopping Center is located on Friendly Avenue in Greensboro. It is an open air shopping area with many stores including popular grocery stores Harris Teeter and Whole Foods.

Wendover Avenue is an American-style shopping area. It has discount stores, such as Wal-Mart and Target that sell just about everything. Also in the same area is Best Buy, a huge electronics and entertainment store.

In Winston Salem, you can visit Hanes Mall, located just off Interstate 40 on Hanes Mall Boulevard.

Other options include the Concord Mills Outlet Mall in Concord, NC, about an hour’s drive away from High Point, or the Tanger Outlets in Graham, NC, also about an hour away.

Popular shopping venues for HPU students include: About Face Salon 1107 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 889-0400 www.aboutfacedayspa.com Bed Bath and Beyond 3508 High Point Road Greensboro, NC 27407 (336) 292-2151 Best Buy 1701 S. 40 Drive Greensboro, NC 27407 (336) 297-1242 BohoBlu 5836 Samet Drive High Point, NC 27265 (336) 858-5371 www.bohoblu.com

Four Seasons Towne Center 410 Four Seasons Blvd.

Greensboro, NC 27427 (336) 292-0171 www.shopfourseasons.com Friendly Shopping Center 600 Green Valley Road Greensboro, NC 27408 (336) 292-2789 www.friendlycenter.com

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Hanes Mall 3320 Silas Creek Parkway Winston Salem, NC 27103 (336) 765-8321 www.shophanesmall.com Hang Ups 5824 Samet Drive High Point, NC 27265 (336) 905-7051 www.hangupsonline.com Just Priceless Gift Shop 1313 N. Main Street High Point, NC 27262 (336) 883-6249 www.justpriceless.net

Fleet Feet Sports 5870 Samet Drive High Point, NC 27265 (336) 858-5580 www.fleetfeetsports.com Old Navy 1208 Bridford Pkwy.

Greensboro, NC 27407 (336) 315-0729 Omega Sports 209 Eastchester Drive High Point, NC 27262 (336) 841-2055

Simon Jewelers 1345 N. Main Street High Point, NC 27262 (336) 887-9394 www.simonjewelers.com Staples 265 Eastchester Drive High Point, NC 27262 (336) 887-0043 Target 1050 Mall Loop Road High Point, NC 27262 (336) 884-5222 Walmart 2710 North Main St. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 869-7638

Wicked Purple 120 W Lexington Ave. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 887-0083 wicked-purple.myshopify.com

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American

Buffalo Wild Wings 5836 Samet Dr. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 841-4050 Chili’s Bar & Grill 920 Mall Loop High Point, NC 27262 (336) 889-2505 Dog House 666 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27260 (336) 886-4953 East Coast Wings 2900 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27260 (336) 869-1185

BBQ

BBQ Joes 2822 S. Main St. High Point, NC 27263 (336) 434-4355 Dickey’s Barbeque 5872 Samet Dr. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 905-7777

Fine Dining

Austin’s 2448 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 869-1600 Blue Water Grille 126 E. State Ave. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 886-1010

Steakhouses

Chop House 4001 Meeting Way High Point, NC 27265 (336) 841-7156 Liberty Steakhouse 914 Mall Loop Rd. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 882-4677

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 4106 Brian Jordan P. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 883-1888 Ham’s 5840 Samet Dr. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 887-2434

Jamestown Oven & Grill 709 W. Main St. Jamestown, NC 27282 (336) 454-9001 Kozzy’s Grille 1179 E. Lexington Dr. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 885-6999

Mad Greek Grill 5824 Samet Dr. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 841-1552

Sonic 112 East Parris Ave. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 885-5578

Sammy G’s Tavern 3800 Tinsley Dr. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 884-3474

Zaxby’s 1827 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 812-3838

Peppermill Cafe 2600 S Main St. High Point, NC 27260 (336) 885-8101

Village Cafe 906 Greensboro Rd. High Point, NC 27260 (336) 883-2007

Sonic 1800 S Main St. High Point, NC 27260 (336) 882-0382

Big Ed’s Chicken Pit (Cash ONLY) 105 W. Peachtree Dr. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 869-7584

Carter Brothers Barbeque 2305 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 869-9948

Carter Brothers Barbeque 3802 Samet Dr. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 841-2241

Chop House Grille 4001 Meeting Way High Point, NC 27265 (336) 841-7156

Giannos 1124 Eastchester Dr. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 885-0762

Lucky 32 1421 Westover Terrace Greensboro, NC 27408 (336) 370-0707

Longhorn Steakhouse 1540 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 883-7373

Outback Steakhouse 256 E. Parris Ave. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 885-6283

Steak Street 3915 Sedgebrook St. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 841-0222

Emerywood Fine Foods 130 W. Lexington Ave. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 882-6971

J.H. Adams – Hamptons 1108 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 882-3267

Southern Roots 119 East Main St. Jamestown, NC 27282 (336) 882-5570

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Mexican

Barberitos 1231 Eastchester Dr. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 884-1285

La Fiesta 3805 Tinsley Ave. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 869-1200

Mi Pueblo 111 N. Point Ave. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 887-5518

San Luis 144 Westchester Dr. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 882-2155

Blue Rock Pizza & Tap 1529 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 889-2583

Papa John’s 1701 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 886-1700

Rome Pizza 2100 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 882-5582

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint 4112 Brian Jordan Pl. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 887-4992

Lubrano’s Pizza 1100 E. Lexington Ave. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 889-3496

Pizza Vino 2839 S. Main St. High Point, NC 27263 (336) 431-5878

Sir Pizza 1916 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 841-6434

Chipotle 5402 Sapp Rd. Greensboro, NC 27407 (336) 292-4410

Pizza

Dominos 2205 Kirkwood Ave. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 841-2115

Sandwiches

Pizza Hut 804 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 841-6414

Moe’s Southwest Grill 5872 Samet Dr. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 841-1220

Scugnizzi’s Pizza 1141 E. Lexington Ave. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 283-6985

Blue Zucchini 1506 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 883-2583

HoneyBaked Ham 1231 Eastchester Dr. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 883-2767

Nick’s Subshop 1102 W. Fairfield Rd. High Point, NC 27263 (336) 861-5757

Firehouse Subs 5815 Samet Dr. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 885-9760

McAlister’s Deli 5870 Samet Dr. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 887-1300

Subway 1197 E. Lexington Ave. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 889-2028

Capra’s Deli 2640 Willard Dairy Rd. Greensboro, NC 27265 (336) 454-5975

Breakfast

Alex’s House 1223 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 885-4161 Biscuitville 2709 S. Main St. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 882-1112

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La Hacienda 1116 Eastchester Dr. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 841-6384

Jersey Mikes 2200 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 885-3970

Biscuit Factory 2103 Kirkwood Dr. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 869-7217

Panera Bread 2400 Penny Rd. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 812-4593

Carolina’s Diner 201 Eastchester Dr. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 869-0660

Tropical Smoothie Cafe 3860 John Gordon Ln. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 803-4643 Which Wich 1589 Skeet Club Rd. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 875-8080

IHOP 110 E. Parris Ave. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 869-3549

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International Cuisine 98 Asian Bistro 1800 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 887-3388 Fire and Sticks 3917 Sedgebrook St. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 887-3473

Fuji Japanese Steak & Seafood 133 E. Parris Ave. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 869-9000

Seafood

Full Kee Chinese Restaurant 3793 Samet Dr. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 841-1895

Sake Sushi & Hibachi 2207 N. Centennial St. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 882-1450 Shinko Grill 1231 Eastchester Dr. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 804-5529

Blue Water Grill 126 East State Ave. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 886-1010

Sanibels 2929 North Main St. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 841-6002

Brusters 2011 North Main Street High Point, NC 27262 (336) 889-3703

Feeney’s Frozen Yogurt 1589 Skeet Club Road High Point, NC 27265 (336) 889-0578

Coffee, Ice Cream & Dessert Cold Stone Creamery 3875 John Gordan Lane High Point, NC 27265 (336) 882-2653

Krispy Kreme 914 North Main St. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 885-8081

Sumela 805 N. Main St. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 887-2645

The Claddagh 130 E. Parris Ave. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 841-0521

Thai Herb 1116 Eastchester Dr. High Point NC 27262 (336) 889-3896

Yamato 5836 Samet Dr. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 886-8688

Taste of Asia 3793 Samet Dr. High Point, NC 27265 (336) 307-4318

Tokyo Express 123 Westchester Dr. High Point, NC 27262 (336) 869-0111

Spring Garden Bakery & Coffeehouse 1231 Eastchester Dr #117 High Point, NC 27265 (336) 858-5594

Sweet Josephine’s 1345 N Main St #101 High Point, NC 27262 (336) 883-8121

Accepts the HPU Passport

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THE HPU EXPERIENCE Safety, Security & the Law

High Point University is one of the safest campuses in North America. However, it is always important to be on your guard. It is important to know your surroundings and be alert at all times.

The rules for living safely in the U.S. are pretty much universal.

Take all normal precautions such as keeping your valuables locked up and not keeping large amounts of cash on hand. Avoid walking or cycling alone after dark. When in public parks keep to the paths and stay around large groups of people.

You should never walk alone at night, even across campus.

Campus Security provides an escort service for students. Call (336) 841-9112 to request an escort any time of day or night.

Some Safety Tips • Keep to crowds of people; do not walk alone in isolated areas. If you are walking alone and feel nervous, walk into a restaurant, store, or office and wait a few minutes before proceeding on your way.

• If you feel threatened, do not hesitate to call the Campus Security (336) 841-9111. Also, don’t forget the national Emergency help number 911, which will connect you to the Police, Fire Department, and Ambulance Service, and Paramedics.

• Life in the U.S. is not as scary as the media would like you to believe. You will probably never experience a crime during your stay. But, play it safe and don’t take any unnecessary risks. Most importantly, be aware at all times! Always report to the police any situation in which you have been frightened or threatened.

Friendships & Socializing Getting to know and making friends with Americans is a fun way to learn about American life and to improve your English if you are not a native speaker. The U.S. dating scene may be quite different from that of your home country so here is a bit of an “insider’s view” into the do’s and don’ts of dating.

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It is accepted for both men and women to ask someone out on a date. On most dates with college students, each person pays for his or her own expenses. If you are invited out, it is considered polite to offer to pay.

The dating jargon is usually pretty difficult for non-native English speakers to get used to. “Talking,” “hanging out,” “hooking up,” “going out”, “going together”, “seeing each other” and “dating” all have different meanings which change depending on the situation and vocal inflection. If it sounds confusing, it is. It confuses Americans, too!

As a safety precaution, it is smart to meet a date at a public place for the first couple of meetings. Be sure to let your roommate or someone know where you are going, who you are seeing and when you are expected home. This is just good sense and is courteous to those who care about you.

Sexual Relationships Contrary to our international reputation, Americans treat sexual relationships very seriously. Before entering a sexual relationship, you need to keep a few things in mind. HIV/AIDS is rather more widespread in North America than in many other countries. Protect yourself from AIDS and all other sexually transmitted diseases. Also, Date Rape laws are very strict in the U.S. Date Rape is defined as rape that is committed in a social setting (party, date, etc.) when the victim knows the rapist.

If a person says “no” to sexual contact, it is sufficient, and any subsequent sexual interaction can be considered rape (whether or not the people know each other). The law states that if a person is physically or mentally incapacitated, then he or she is incapable of making a decision about sex.

If there is alcohol present and the person is drunk, he or she is considered incapacitated under the law. If you choose to have sex with such a person, you could be charged with date rape, which is a very serious offense under the law.

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If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, contact the Student Health Center, the Counseling Center, and/or the Police. Contacting the police does not mean you must press criminal charges; it simply places you in contact with people who can help you understand your legal options and assure you get appropriate medical attention.

THE HPU EXPERIENCE Alcohol & the Law Sometimes the laws in the U.S. can seem confusing and even silly to foreigners. However, while in the U.S. you must follow all laws because you will be prosecuted by state or federal courts if you are caught breaking the law. The police do not consider ignorance of the law as an excuse for breaking it. Most of the laws are basic common sense and are easy to follow, but some can be a little confusing and need to be discussed.

To drink any alcoholic beverage in the United States, you must be 21 years of age or older. When visiting a bar, be sure to bring a passport or driver’s license with a photo because you probably will be asked to show identification and prove that you are of age. A student ID will not be accepted.

This law may seem unusual to students coming from countries which do not have or enforce drinking laws because of their age. For example, many Europeans who drink in their country are suddenly asked to stop drinking when they travel to the U.S. The transition can be difficult; however, the penalties for drinking under age, particularly on campus, can be quite serious.

Violations of the law may result in deportation in some cases.

If you are 21 years or older and want to visit bars, be aware that drinking and driving is illegal and treated seriously by the Police. So be careful and give yourself plenty of time to recover from the effects of alcohol before driving home. It is a good idea to have a designated driver (someone who agrees not to drink) or to call a taxi if you have been drinking and need to go home.

If you are arrested for Driving under the Influence (DUI), you will have to go before a judge and probably need an attorney, which can be very expensive. The police are always on alert for drunk drivers. Drunk driving is a very serious offense in this country. Do not drink and drive (Be aware that it is also against the law to have open alcohol containers in a moving vehicle).

Interacting with Police For most international students, police encounters are related to alcohol or traffic violations. Please note the following advice: • When interacting with police and other law enforcement officials, it is important to be as polite as possible.

• Be sure to address them with respect even if you are in a stressful situation. If you are asked to stand still or place your hands somewhere, be sure to comply.

• Do not argue your case and answer only when asked to do so. There are several unwritten rules that U.S. citizens follow: 1. Never put your driver’s license in the dashboard (glove compartment) of your vehicle.

2. Please keep your hands on the steering wheel if stopped while driving.

3. Do not step out of the car unless you are asked to do so.

4. Do not argue with an officer nor bargain your case.

5. Do not offer a bribe.

• If a police officer feels threatened by your behavior, you will be handcuffed, and/or arrested.

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THE HPU EXPERIENCE Medical Treatment and Facilities

Student Health Center The HPU Student Health Center will be able to provide for most of your medical needs during your stay. Visit www.highpoint. edu/studenthealth for a list of services provided to HPU students.

If you are ill or injured while on or near campus and it is not an emergency, please seek treatment at the Student Health Center.

They are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:00am to 5:30pm. You must bring your student ID when you visit the Student Health Center in order to be checked in and seen. For after-hours care, you’ll need to visit the High Point Family Practice located at 905 Phillips Avenue, near campus. They can be reached at (336) 802-2040.

After Hours: High Point Family Practice 905 Phillips Ave., High Point, NC 27262 (336) 802-2040

In case of emergency while on or near campus, go to the local emergency room. The nearest to campus is High Point Regional Hospital located 5 minutes from campus at 600 North Elm Street.

Emergencies: High Point Regional Hospital 600 North Elm St., High Point, NC 27262 (336) 878-6000

If the Student Health Center is closed, please call the Campus Security in an on-campus medical emergency.

If you are involved in a life threatening emergency, you should call 911 or go directly to the closest hospital. You do not need to consult with the University Student Health Center if severe health risk is at stake.

Likewise, if you are traveling outside of High Point and need immediate medical attention, you should go to the health service in that area. Always keep your medical insurance documents with you (in your wallet) along with some form of identification, such as a driver’s license or your passport. When traveling away from campus this is particularly important.

Please notify the Office of Global Education if you have an emergency or a serious health issue. We are happy to provide moral support during such stressful and often frightening times.

Medical Centers Cone Health 1200 North Elm Street Greensboro, NC 27401 (866) 391-2734 www.conehealth.com

Forsyth Medical Center 3333 Silas Creek Parkway Winston-Salem, NC 27103 (336) 718-7000 www.forsythmedicalcenter.org

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High Point Regional Health System 601 North Elm Street High Point, NC 27262 (336) 878-6888 www.highpointregional.com Thomasville Medical Center 207 Old Lexington Road Thomasville, NC 27360 (336) 472-2000 www.thomasvillemedicalcenter.org

Urgent Care-Doctors Express 1231 Eastchester Drive High Point, NC 27265 (336) 884-4050 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Medical Center Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27157 (336) 716-2255 www.wakehealth.edu

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Immigration

An electronic tracking system (known as SEVIS) automatically collects and reports enrollment information concerning foreign students to USCIS. Maintaining status is more critical than ever before. Upon your arrival in the U.S., you will receive an electronic I-94 form which will indicate “duration of status” (D/S). This notation means you may remain in the U.S. as long as you maintain your “student status.” Your Form I-20 will reflect an “end date” by which time you should complete your intended study. Should you wish to or need to remain beyond that end date, you must consult a DSO on procedures to extend your stay. To allow time for processing, contact your DSO at least one month prior to the end date noted on your Form I-20.

Maintenance of Status

In order to maintain your status, you must be enrolled as a full-time student. Generally, this means you must maintain a minimum course load of 12 hours. The only exceptions to this rule are: 1. Medical doctor’s recommendation for reduced course load; and 2. Faculty recommendation to drop a course related to language or cultural difficulties.

Note: The option to drop below the minimum number of hours is only allowable for one semester during your entire course of study.

You must consult your DSO prior to enrolling less than full-time to assure enrollment meets USCIS regulatory requirements and to ensure that authorization for the less than full-time enrollment is registered with USCIS. Also, you must maintain satisfactory academic standing as defined in the university catalogs.

Visa Requirements for Temporary Departures from the U.S.

Once your status has been authorized by the USCIS, your visa does not need to remain valid unless you travel outside the United States during the authorized status period. You may leave and reenter the United States during the period noted on your Form I-20 to the number of authorized entries specified on the visa. It is assumed that such travel will not interfere with your studies. However, your Form I-20 must be signed by an HPU DSO prior to your departure from the United States, if you plan to return to continue your study. Without the signature you may be denied re-entry to the United States.

Note: A visa is valid if the date indicated on the visa has not expired and if the number of entries allowed by the visa has not been met or exceeded. If your visa has expired, you must go to a U.S. embassy or consulate in your home country to obtain a new visa. You can be denied entry to the United States if you have an expired visa, even if you have a properly dated Form I-20. At all times, you must have the original stamped copy of the Form I-20 in your possession when you re-enter the United States.

Employment

Life in the U.S. can be expensive, and sometimes international students decide to get a job on campus in order to have extra money or to be able to travel. The quickest place to look for employment is on the HPU Student Employment listing on Blackboard, or you may contact a department directly that you are interested in working to see if they have any current openings.

If you would like to work on campus, you need to bring a letter of the job offer to the Office of Global Education who will provide you with a letter verifying your HPU student status and directions on how and where to apply for your Social Security card.

Before you begin looking for a job, visit your DSO to be sure that you are legally allowed to work in the United States.

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Generally, the restrictions on an F-1 visa do not permit exchange and study abroad students to qualify for practical training or hold an internship. In order to hold an internship, you’ll need to be a full-time undergraduate student in the United States for a minimum of 1 year. However, some opportunities may keep you in lawful status if the experience is a required part of a class in which you are enrolled. Speak with a DSO before you apply for an internship.

Social Security Number

Before you can work on campus, you will need to obtain a Social Security number by applying to the local Social Security office.

Usually, you will be required to present all appropriate documents, including: written verification of the job offer, a letter from the Office of Global Education verifying your student status, your Form I-20, your passport with visa stamp, and your I-94. If your passport is less than one year old you may be asked to provide a birth certificate. It usually takes two weeks to receive a Social Security number. Please note that you must first be enrolled in classes and activated in SEVIS before you can apply for a social security number. Do not begin work before you have applied for your social security card.

Taxation

If you are authorized to work, you need not be subject to Social Security (F.I.C.A.) tax. It is your responsibility to inform your employer that you are exempt from Social Security tax. But you are subject to withholding and payment of federal and state income taxes (unless exempted by a provision of a tax treaty with your home country).

Once you have secured on-campus employment you must complete necessary tax forms that will be sent to you via email from the Business Office. You must submit those forms before beginning work.

Income tax is deducted by employers for both federal and state purposes. Between January 1 and April 15, you must file federal and state income tax returns if you earned U.S. source income during the previous calendar year. In many cases, you may be entitled to a refund of some or all of the money withheld in taxes from your paycheck. Tax forms are available online after January 1.

You can print the U.S. Individual Income Tax Return form (1040NR) or (1040NR-EZ) from the following website: www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040nr.pdf. Instructions can be found at www.irs.gov/instructions/i1040nr/index.html. The North Carolina Individual Income Tax Return Form (D-400) may be found at: www.dor.state.nc.us/downloads/individual.html.

Please contact your DSO for details, but please note that HPU cannot not provide tax advice.

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APPENDIX

Frequently Asked Questions Who is my best point of contact if I have a question?

The Office of Global Education is your first point of contact for questions or problems that may arise before your arrival to HPU and during your semester on campus. We are located in Cottrell Hall, suite 142, and can be reached by email at studyabroad@ highpoint.edu or by phone at +1 (336) 841-9280. Cell phone numbers for Global Education staff will be provided during your orientation.

How do I maintain my valid F-1 status?

You must be enrolled in an academic program as full time study and must notify a DSO if you move residences, consider dropping below full-time study, before applying for employment (for pay or not) opportunities, or if you decide to withdraw from HPU.

Can I work while on an F-1 visa?

Students on an F-1 visa can work on campus up to 20 hours per week in certain positions. Off-campus work is not permitted.

Before working, students need to obtain a qualified job and apply for a Social Security Number. Before attempting to work on campus, you will want to speak with a DSO and the Office of Student Employment to make sure you stay in lawful immigration status.

Can I participate in an internship while on an F-1 visa?

For exchange and study abroad students, more than likely, no. Some opportunities may keep you in lawful status if the experience is a required part of a class in which you are enrolled. However, generally, the restrictions on an F-1 visa do not permit students to qualify for practical training or hold an internship until after 1 year of study.

I’ve already registered for classes, but I need to make a change. How do I add or drop classes?

During orientation, you will be able to meet with an academic advisor and make changes to your class schedule. You have one week to make changes without penalty.

What if I feel I’m not doing well in my classes?

HPU’s professors will let you know how best to contact them on the first day of class. Additionally, you’ll learn about how to best approach your professors during orientation.

It’s best to be proactive and introduce yourself to your professors on the first day of class, instead of waiting until you need to contact them later in the semester. When you do need to discuss your participation in class, you should plan to meet them during office hours or a schedule meeting time. Additionally, where available, tutoring is available at no additional cost to students.

How do I get engaged in the High Point University campus community?

During the first week on campus, you’ll be able to visit the Student Engagement/Activities Fair where you can sign up for various clubs and activities. You’ll also be provided a student engagement calendar which shows what activities are scheduled for the semester. While some clubs may have dues or activities may have fees, many activities at HPU are included at no additional cost.

You’ll receive access to HPU Connect! an online portal with upcoming events found at https://involved.highpoint.edu/. You’ll also be able to download mobile phone apps to help you get connected with the HPU community and involved in events.

What if I have a housing emergency?

If you are in need of a Resident Director during office hours, 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, contact the Office of Student Life by calling (336) 841-9231 or stopping by the office on the third floor of the Slane Center. If you are in need outside of office hours, contact the Resident Director on Duty at (336) 880-4409. This number is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

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Are there computer labs on campus?

Many buildings on campus have a computer lab with printers available for students to use throughout the day. Additionally, the Smith Library offers a large lab with scanners and printers that is open 24/7.

APPENDIX Where do I go if I’m sick or injured?

Student Health Services is located on campus in the lower level of Wilson Residence Hall at 805 Panther Drive and is staffed by medical professionals including a doctor. Office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm. Students can visit the office during open office hours or schedule an appointment by calling (336) 841-4683.

For after-hours care or emergencies, several offices and a hospital are located close to campus. HPU Residence Life Staff and Security can assist students in an emergency to get the assistance they need.

Is there a counselor I can speak with?

The High Point University Office of Counseling Services strives to provide assistance to students who may experience emotional, behavioral, and/or psychological problems during the transition into, or during, college life. As this is a time for change and growth, we recognize that it brings with it exploration of your ability to manage stress, build relationships, balance work and play and learn more about the person you are becoming.

High Point University students (who are currently enrolled in courses) may receive counseling services and there is no cost.

Counseling Services staff members are located on campus on the 3rd Floor of the Slane Center. Office hours are from 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday. You can reach them by phone at (336) 888-6352 or by email at counseling@highpoint.edu.

Schedule an appointment as early as possible if you have concerns. As the nature of counseling must address emergency/crisis situations first. It’s best to not to wait to call until you feel you are in a crisis. If you are experiencing considerable distress at the time of your call, please make this known to the staff immediately.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are having a mental health emergency, please do not email us or leave a voice mail and wait for a returned call. We prefer that you receive help immediately. There is a counselor on-call for mental health emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 5:00pm, you may come to the Office of Counseling Services or the Office of Student Life on the 3rd floor of Slane and someone will speak with you as soon as possible.

After hours and on weekends, we encourage you to contact Campus Safety at (336) 841-9111 or call 911 if you are experiencing a mental health emergency. The on-call counselor will be contacted by staff and will reach out to you. If you are concerned that you may be in danger of hurting yourself or another person, you may go directly to the emergency room of UNC Regional Hospital, 600 North Elm Street High Point, NC 27262 or call 911.

How do I check out of my dorm?

The Office of Student Life will provide full check out procedures towards the end of the semester. Check out includes a walk through inspection of the residence. You will be required to return your keys before departing campus. Lost keys or damages assessed to your room will be billed to your student account.

What do I need to do to have my transcript sent home?

During orientation, you were asked to complete a form to request your transcript be sent to your home university. Before your transcript can be released, you must make sure there are no holds on your account—for example, make sure there are no outstanding loans from the library or no outstanding payments on your student account.

How long is the grace period after I finish my program of study until I have to leave the United States?

If you are in legal status when you finish successfully your program at HPU, you will have a 60-day grace period to depart the U.S. This grace period will be shorter if you do not successfully finish your program in lawful status.

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APPENDIX

Glossary of Common U.S. Terminology Class or Course These words are used interchangeably to mean a group of students meeting with an instructor to learn about a certain subject.

Credit Hour Credit hours are used to measure the amount of time spent in class and in preparation for class. Undergraduate students are expected to spend two hours in preparation for every one hour of class time. So, if you are taking twelve credit hours, be prepared to spend 24 hours a week reading and studying.

Prerequisite This term is used to describe a class that requires prior knowledge of the subject in order to register for the class.

Usually there are a series of classes that are required to be taken before a student can take this class. It is possible for international students to take a class with a prerequisite. Academic Services will evaluate each student’s transcript to ensure the prerequisites are met.

To Register This term is used to describe the process of choosing and signing up for classes, which takes place at the beginning of each semester.

Degree An area of study with prescribed requirements, resulting in a certification. The most common is a Bachelor degree (undergraduate degree).

Faculty This is the collective group of professors that teach classes at the university level.

College At HPU, the term “college” is used to designate a division of the university where studies are focused in a particular area. For example the College of Arts & Sciences offers classes in the humanities, arts, mathematics, and sciences.

This term is also used by many people to signify a person’s enrollment at a university (examples: Julia is a college student; Thomas is in college).

Syllabus This is the name of the class outline that faculty give to students on the first day of class. It will most often include the name of your professor, contact information, schedule of readings and assignments, grading policies, and other important information.

Typically, classes are for three hours a week divided into three one-hour classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; or two one-and-a-half hour classes on Tuesday and Thursday.

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Incoming Student Staff Dr. Jeffrey Palis Director of Global Education Email: jpalis@highpoint.edu Office: +1 (336) 841-9636

Dr. Marjorie Church Director of International Student Affairs Primary Designated School Official Email: mchurch@highpoint.edu Office: +1 (336) 841-4692

Chris Ferguson Study Abroad Advisor Designated School Official Email: cferguso@highpoint.edu Office: +1 (336) 841-9051

Kristen Cruz Global Education Coordinator Email: kbunner@highpoint.edu Office: +1 (336) 841-9471

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