BIG CAMPUS VIBES
APPLYING TO HPU
Application Deadlines & Plans
EARLY DECISION (PRIORITY I) is for applicants who rank HPU as their first choice and commit to enrolling at HPU. Early Decision is a binding agreement stating that, if admitted, you will withdraw applications from all other institutions, as well as commit to and enroll at HPU.
Deadline: November 1 Notification Date: November 20
EARLY ACTION is for applicants who rank HPU as one of their top college choices. Early Action is non-binding. Students who apply under the Early Action plan will be given second priority consideration in the application and housing process.
Deadline: November 15 Notification Date: December 15
REGULAR DECISION allows applicants who did not apply Early Decision or Early Action to submit their applications by March 1. Applications under the Regular Decision plan will be reviewed starting February 1.
Priority Deadline: February 1 Notification Begins: March 1
Final Deadline: March 1
15 Benefits You’ll Receive When You Apply Early Decision:
1. Receive your admission decision as EARLY as Nov 20.
2. Priority access to dorm selection and the housing portal.
3. Get exclusive parking privileges close to your dorm.
4. Skip the long lines and move in early.
5. Priority scholarship consideration.
6. Early access to building your fall class schedule.
7. Secure a Tuition-Free Master’s Degree from 11 choices!
8. Priority consideration and early notification for HPU Fellows Programs.
9. Early access to your Success Coach.
10. Secure your exclusive Learning Excellence coaching session.
11. Get connected to global leaders and have them autograph their book for you.
12. Access an exclusive Life Skills and Leadership Luncheon hosted by HPU's career office.
13. Receive your swag package early!
14. Preferred date selection and guaranteed access to HPU events.
15. Increase your chance of acceptance to HPU.
Academic Fellowship Programs & Honors Scholars
HPU offers innovative and in-depth academic fellowship and honors programs to focus and enhance scholarship opportunities, providing additional scholarship funds for students. Programs include:
• Honors Scholars
• Business Fellows
• Communication Fellows
• Creative Arts Fellows
• Education Fellows
• Health Science Fellows
www.highpoint.edu/fellows
Scholarships
• Natural Sciences Fellows
• Siegfried Leadership Fellows
• Social Science Fellows
• Strickland LIFT (Leading and Inspiring Female Trailblazers) Fellowship
Presidential Founders Scholarship ($30,000 – full tuition)
Presidential Fellowships ($9,000 – $20,000)
Presidential Scholarships ($5,000 – $11,000)
High Point Scholarships ($4,000 - $7,000)
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24-25 Educational Investment
for which the new rates apply.
2028 Admitted Student Profile
YOU’LL LOVE
EXPLORING HIGH POINT, NC
OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS
• Grandfather Mountain
• Greensboro Bicentennial Greenway
• Oak Hollow Marina
• Wet’n Wild Emerald Pointe
• Old Salem
• North Carolina Zoo
• Carowinds Theme Park
• Hanging Rock State Park
• + more!
LOCATION:
Piedmont Triad of North Carolina
POPULATION:
High Point, N.C. 115,000+ Piedmont Triad 1.7 million
RESTAURANTS: 150+ in High Point
FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES: 13 in NC
BEACH AND MOUNTAINS:
Conveniently located within driving distance of both
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS FOODIE LOCATIONS
• Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)
• Carolina Panthers (NFL)
• Charlotte Hornets (NBA)
• Charlotte Motor Speedway
• Greensboro Grasshoppers (Marlins A-baseball)
• High Point Rockers (Atlantic League)
• Winston-Salem Dash (White Sox A-baseball)
• Wyndham Championship
• + more!
WEATHER:
217 Days of Sunshine, Annually COLLEGE STUDENTS:
60,000+ in Piedmont Triad
• Earl’s Landing
• Stock + Grain Food Hall
• Sweet Old Bill’s
• Sammy G’s Tavern
• Dive Bar High Point
• Black Powder Smokehouse
• 83 Custom Coffee
• Blue Rock Pizza and Tap
• Tipsy’z Tavern & Grill
• + more!
KNOWN FOR:
Furniture — known as the ‘Furniture
Capital of the World’ due to the city’s semiannual High Point International Home Furnishings Market that attracts 100,000 exhibitors and buyers from around the world.
Aerospace — the Piedmont Triad is home to Haeco Americas and Honda Jet.
NETWORKING HERE
THE LIFE SKILLS SUCCESS CIRCLE:
HPU'S PREMIER NETWORK OF CAREER INFLUENCERS
HPU frequently invites young alumni back to campus to network with students, provide career advice and even directly connect them with opportunities at their top-tier organizations.
HPU is the only university where students learn from a “Justice League” of global entrepreneurs, leaders and change agents who visit campus to work with students throughout the year. This includes Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, HPU’s Innovator in Residence, and Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph, HPU’s Entrepreneur in Residence.
YOU’LL LOVE LEARNING HERE
David R. Hayworth School of Arts and Design
Majors
• Dance (B.A.)
• Design Studies (B.A.)
• Fashion Merchandising (B.S.)
• General Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
• Graphic Design (B.F.A.)
• Interior Design (B.S.)
• Music (B.A.)
• Studio Arts (B.A.)
• Theater (B.A.)
Earl N. Phillips School of Business Majors
• Accounting (B.S.B.A.)
• Business Administration (B.S.B.A.)
• Business Analytics and Economics (B.S.B.A.)
• Entrepreneurship (B.S.B.A.)
• Finance (B.S.B.A.)
• Healthcare Management (B.S.B.A.)
• International Business (B.S.B.A.)
• Marketing (B.S.B.A.)
• Sales (B.S.B.A.)
Nido R. Qubein School of Communication Majors
• Advertising, Public Relations and Strategic Communication (B.A.)
• Event Management (B.A.)
• Game Design (B.A.)
• Hospitality Management (B.A.)
• Journalism (B.A.)
• Media Production (B.A.)
• Social Media and Digital Communication (B.A.)
• Sport Management (B.A.)
• Sports Media (B.A.)
Workman School of Dental Medicine Major
• Oral Health (B.S.)
*For Dental Medicine Scholars
Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy
Major
• Pre-Pharmacy (2+4 Program)
Stout School of Education Majors
• Elementary Education (B.A.)
• Health and Physical Education (B.A.)
• Middle Grades Education (B.A.)
• Special Education (B.A.) Licensure Areas
Secondary Education (9 –12 Licensure)
• Biology
• Comprehensive Science
• English
• History/Social Studies
• Mathematics
Special Subjects (K –12 Licensure)
• Spanish
• Academically and Intellectually Gifted
Special Education
• General Curriculum K–12
• Adapted Curriculum K–12
Webb School of Engineering Majors
• Actuary Science (B.S.)
• Computer Engineering (B.S.)
• Computer Science (B.A. & B.S.)
• Cybersecurity (B.S.)
• Data Analytics and Statistics (B.S.)
• Data Science (B.S.)
• Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
• General Engineering (B.S.)
• Mathematical Economics (B.S.)
• Mathematics (B.A. & B.S.)
• Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
• Mechatronics (B.S.)
David S. Congdon School of Entrepreneurship
Coming Fall 2025
Including various majors relating to the fundamentals of an entrepreneurial mindset
Teresa B. Caine School of Nursing
Major
• Nursing (B.S.N.)
EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATION
You have the flexibility to choose an area of study you’ve always been passionate about, a subject that you’ve recently become interested in or a major that you’ve never considered before. The opportunities at HPU are endless.
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Congdon School of Health Sciences Majors
• Exercise Science (B.S.)
• Health and Wellness (B.A.)
Douglas S. Witcher School of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences Majors
• Criminal Justice (B.A.)
• English (B.A.)
• French and Francophone Studies (B.A.)
• History (B.A.)
• Individualized Major (B.A. & B.S.)
• International Relations (B.A.)
• Philosophy (B.A.)
• Political Science (B.A.)
• Psychology (B.S.)
• Religion (B.A.)
• Sociology and Anthropology (B.A.)
• Spanish (B.A.)
Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law
Professional Programs
• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Wanek School of Natural Sciences Majors
• Biochemistry (B.S.)
• Biology (B.A. & B.S.)
• Chemistry (B.A. & B.S.)
• Neuroscience (B.S.)
• Physics (B.A. & B.S.)
Concentration Areas
Biology Major
• Organismal and Evolutionary Biology
• Molecular/Cell and Biotechnology
• Health Science
School of Optometry
Coming Fall 2025
• North Carolina's Only School of Optometry
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200+ CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Did you know that you will spend 70% of your college life outside of the classroom?
an active citizen at HPU through one of more than 200 student organizations that include: You'll love #HibachiNight at Kazoku, located in Panther Commons.
VISIT HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY TODAY!
4 VIP CAMPUS VISIT BENEFITS
Come experience HPU’s inspiring campus at one of this year’s Open House events, or book your VIP campus visit tour.
1. We’ve got you covered. Avoid large walking tours and don’t worry about the weather. Your personalized campus tour will include a covered golf cart for you and your family.
2. Lunch is included. Enjoy a complimentary meal at one of the nation’s best campus dining facilities.
3. Personal connection. At the conclusion of your golf cart tour, you’ll meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor to answer any of your questions.
4. Don’t leave empty handed. You’ll receive a complimentary gift from High Point University.
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Join future Panthers for an Open House event: Experience an exclusive Life Skills session with our top mentor, HPU President Nido R. Qubein; a tour of our award-winning campus; your chance to experience our nationally ranked dorms and dining; a Q&A with current students and more!
GETTING HERE
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