TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pg 1 Q&A with HPU International Student
Pg 2 Don’t Miss Out. These Are Your Important Next Steps
Pg 4 Big Campus Vibes. Bigger Community. Best Friends!
Pg 6 Student Life
Pg 8 “The 13 Unmatched Benefits of Joining the High Point University Family”
Pg 8 #1: Instant ROI on your HPU Degree
Pg 10 #2: Your Go Global Grant
Pg 12 #3: Your Tuition-Free Master’s Degree
Pg 14 #4: Unprecedented Access to Global Leaders
Pg 16 #5: Your Personal Success Coach
Pg 18 #6: Your Internship Guarantee
Pg 20 #7: Your Four-Year Graduation Guarantee
Pg 22 #8: Your Class with the Nation’s Most Inspiring College President
Pg 24 #9: Life Skills Learning Labs
Pg 26 #10: Accelerated Access to Research
Pg 28 #11: Access to An All-Star Alumni Network
Pg 30 #12: Live in an Inspirational Environment
Pg 32 #13: Values-Based Living and Learning
Pg 34 Dining Options
Pg 35 Passport Partners, Email and PantherPage
Pg 36 HPU’s NEW Streaming Service: HPU+
Pg 37 Let’s Get Social and Campus Connections
Pg 38 Affordability
Pg 40 North Carolina: Live Here. Love it Here.
High Point University CLASS OF 2029
I want to congratulate you on your acceptance into my home away from home, High Point University! Our university has given me the best years of my life. My name is Xuan Rui, and I was an international student from Taiyuan, China. I recently graduated from HPU where I majored in media production and entrepreneurship as well as philosophy.
I would love to share with you how High Point University has profoundly influenced my development and why HPU is the perfect fit for international students like you and me.
Why did you choose HPU?
When I was in high school, I subscribed to the Monday Motivations. I began to like HPU’s philosophy of innovation, which later became one of my core values as well. In addition, HPU was the only university in the area that offered the media production and entrepreneurship major.
What did you think when you first stepped on HPU’s campus?
I was fascinated by the campus environment; it was one of the prettiest and most unique college campuses that I have ever seen. People here were very friendly, which created a great first-impression for me.
Why should international students study at HPU? HPU gives you a unique experience that cannot be received anywhere else. It is a safe and intimate experience that will help international students best transition from their previous experience and quickly get familiar with American college life. There is also an excellent academic support system that will really help students stay on track and go beyond.
Why North Carolina, USA?
I like North Carolina for its mild weather and its rich history. I have personally traveled to Charlotte, Asheville, Wilmington, Durham, etc.; each of these cities give me a completely different feeling. There are
so many things to explore. High Point is indeed a very small town, but I like it because of its peacefulness during the year and its prosperity during furniture markets. The living expense here is also moderately lower compared to many cities and towns on the East Coast. In addition, the Piedmont Triad area is very internationally diverse. If I put myself out there and keep seeking opportunities, I will find myself surrounded by connections from all around the world.
How did HPU help you get where you are today? How did HPU prepare you for any future goals? HPU focuses on teaching Life Skills. Not only can I enjoy course materials instructed from a small class size, but I can also immerse myself into all the extracurricular and professional opportunities, like taking leadership in student organizations, going to internship fairs or having dinner interviews with industry leaders and national influencers. There are unlimited opportunities for me to learn and grow in every possible field if I prepare myself and look for them. Academic wise, I enjoyed working with my Success Coaches during freshman and sophomore year and my advisors currently. They value who I am and are willing to discover my potential with me. I was able to plan out my courses for my entire four years early on, therefore giving me a lot of extra time and energy to get involved with campus life in many other aspects.
What are the life skills HPU helped you develop so far that will prepare for your long-term success? PROFESSIONALISM. It is something that is easy to ignore, but so important. HPU asks every student to think, act and present themselves professionally; since my freshman year, there were workshops and seminars that trained me how to correctly write emails in academic and work settings, dress for interviews and work, act according to business etiquette, etc. These skills really helped me to become a better communicator and prepare me for the professional world post-graduation.
So far, who has been your most impactful mentor at HPU and why?
Dr. Palis, the assistant vice president of Global Education, has been my most impactful mentor in terms of leadership. Dr. Palis leads the campus with international vision and delicate work ethics. He mentored me during my experience working with the Global Student Association, Interfaith United and Chinese Culture Club. I had the honor of planning and organizing events with him and his team. I admire his passion for promoting inclusivity and bringing global perspectives into student’s education here. Under his mentorship, I became a better communicator and an effective leader.
What advice do you have for future international students?
Put yourself out there. Opportunities do not come bite your fishhook if you just sit around and wait; you must prepare yourself with vision and skills that will help you to achieve your vision. Get involved with campus life, take a leadership position in a student organization and network with accomplished peers and professionals. You never know which opportunities will become the pathway to your success; you never know how much inspiration you can receive from the next connection you make.
High Point University prepared me far beyond what I could have imagined. Come join the HPU family!
— Xuan Rui
HPU, ’24, B.A. Media Production and Entrepreneurship, B.A. Philosophy
Siegfried Leadership Fellow
Presidential Scholar
Hometown: Taiyuan, China
Marketing & Communications
Specialist, Open Door
Ministries of High Point
Don’t miss out.
These are your important next steps
Secure your place in the Class of 2029
Before May 1
An enrollment deposit of $500 is required to secure your spot in the entering class. Deposits are due by May 1 for all admitted students. See page 38 for more details.
Housing priority is determined by: your application plan and the date that your enrollment deposit is received.
Visit highpoint.edu/pantherpage or call 800-345-6993
Submit F-1 visa requirements
Complete ASAP – visa processing may take up to 90 days
To be eligible for their studies at HPU, all nonimmigrant students must possess a valid visa and class of admission that permits studying full time at a college or university in the United States. HPU sponsors admitted students through the F-1 student visa category. Please make sure that all of the following steps are completed in a timely manner, as visa processing times can vary. It’s possible that the U.S. embassy or consulate in your home country could take up to 90 days or more to process your visa application.
Step 1: Download Form I-20: Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status, provided by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
1. Submit a copy of your current passport.
2. Submit the Certificate of Financial Support and funding documents.
3. If currently enrolled at another U.S. university, request a SEVIS record transfer from the current DSO and submit the SEVIS Record Transfer In form.
4. Once you receive your Form I-20, ensure all information is correct and print/sign a copy to keep when you travel to the U.S.
Step 2: Pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee.
1. Using the SEVIS ID number shown on the I-20, pay the SEVIS Fee at least 48 hours before your scheduled visa appointment. The SEVIS fee is USD 350 and is paid by visiting https://www.fmjfee.com.
a. HPU’s SEVIS School Code is ATL 214 F1 0130 000.
b. HPU’s Address is ONE UNIVERSITY PARKWAY, HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY, HIGH POINT, NC 27268.
2. Be sure to print your receipt from this website. You may be asked to show to customs when traveling.
Step 3: Schedule an F-1 visa appointment & obtain your visa.
1. Apply for the F-1 student visa at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ and pay the application fee.
2. Schedule the earliest visa interview appointment at your nearest U.S. consulate or embassy.
3. Make sure you take your signed I-20 and I-901 Fee payment receipt to your interview.
Your Personal Admission Connection
www.highpoint.edu/pantherpage
Submit online housing questionnaire
May 1 - Final Deadline
You will need your HPU login credentials to complete the online housing application and questionnaire. All housing assignments will be shared via email starting in early June.
Sign up for Freshman Orientation
HPU’s Freshman Orientation is an exciting event where you will receive your class schedule and residence hall assignment, meet your Success Coach, explore campus, connect with your class and much more!
There are several Freshman Orientation Event dates available, and space is limited for each event. Select your date and register today at discover.highpoint.edu/portal/orientation.
It is required that all incoming freshmen attend a freshman orientation. Remember, the earlier you attend freshman orientation the more flexibility you will have with your class schedule.
Immerse yourself in a day on campus
This will be your home for the next four years, and we want you to feel like family before you even get here.
Join fellow members of High Point University’s Class of 2029 for an Admitted Student Event. Sit in on engaging classroom lectures, hear about enticing new opportunities and get excited for the next four years of your future.
Attend an Admitted Student Reception
High Point University is coming to a city near you. Get to know other HPU Panthers in your area by attending one of our admitted student receptions. Attendees form early friendships and receive an exclusive gift. Be on the lookout for more information in February.
Multiple ongoing events. Be sure to check your PantherPage often.
Fall semester balance due
June 30 Deadline
Fall semester balance is due to the Office of Student Accounts. Billing information will be available on your PantherPage in early June. See page 39 for more details.
Welcome home!
Complete and submit health forms
July 1 Deadline
North Carolina state law requires that all students submit a completed health form to Student Health Services prior to the start of classes. All health forms are located on your PantherPage. We suggest that you bring these to your Freshman Orientation if attending in March or April.
www.highpoint.edu/studenthealth
High school transcripts due
July 15 Deadline
Your final high school transcripts are due to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Please be advised that your offer of admission is provisional pending receipt of your final transcripts. Final transcripts must be submitted to verify your date of graduation. It is also expected that you maintain a satisfactory cumulative and final grade point average and hold a positive student life record. Offers of admission and financial aid may be rescinded if final transcripts are not received.
FERPA form complete
August 1 Deadline
Academic Record Disclosure Form (FERPA) due to the Registrar’s Office. This form is available on your PantherPage, but it is suggested that you complete and submit these at your Freshman Orientation.
International Student Orientation Move-In and Welcome Week
Beginning August 14, 15 & 16
You will receive information regarding your move to campus in July.
Begin planning your travels to HPU! All international students are required to attend the International Student Orientation, which will take place August 14-15. You’ll receive information about your visa, connect with peers and begin moving in to your new home. The International Student Orientation will kick-start your official Welcome Week!
Be sure to join us for Sunday’s Opening Convocation on August 17. Opening Convocation, a long-standing tradition at High Point University, brings together faculty and administration to welcome new students and to set the stage for their education at High Point University. Families are encouraged to attend.
Big Campus Vibes. Bigger Community. Best Friends!
Parents and students love High Point University because of our amazing career outcomes and academic excellence. But make no mistake — HPU is a fun place to be!
HPU knows you want a college experience that includes stellar classes and professors, along with opportunities to build lifelong friendships, pursue passions and hobbies, stay fit, join a club or a team, and make memories that will last a lifetime!
These pages showcase just a glimpse of the FUN you’ll have at HPU.
Student Life
Live Here. Love it Here.
You deserve to love where you live. That starts with your residence hall. Picture this: You just pulled up to your first college dorm with mom and dad. You’re leaving your home, friends and family for the first time. You aren’t just carrying plastic bins that are way too heavy from the car to your room. You’re carrying loads of anxiety, too.
Do you want to be greeted by a stuffy old dorm room that adds to that stress? NO WAY! Your residence hall is where you’ll be living. Your home away from home. At HPU, we understand your environment should reflect the incredible educational journey you’re embarking on.
Not only are HPU upperclassmen, staff and faculty on hand to unload ALL of your belongings for you and take them into your dorm room, but you’re also greeted with nationally ranked dorms. HPU knows you rise to the level of the environment in which you live.
Meet Your New Squad
You’ve spent your entire life at home, but now you’re deciding where you’re going to live for the next four years as a college student.
Think about this: There are 168 hours in a week. You’ll be in class approximately 20 of those. You’ll be dedicating the rest of your time to joining organizations on campus, conducting undergraduate research, cheering on the HPU Panthers award-winning basketball team, growing through experiential learning opportunities and making friends you’ll keep for the rest of your life.
Find Your Rhythm
There’s no better feeling than standing in a crowd and singing along to your favorite artist. Imagine that moment, but in a more intimate setting surrounded by your closest friends. That’s what you’ll find here at HPU. Our fall and spring concerts feature major artists, like T-Pain, Lee Brice, Jesse McCartney, DNCE, Daya, Cheat Codes, J. Cole, Chris Lane and many others you know and love. And students have the opportunity to meet them.
Slay Your Workout
Regardless of how you prefer to get your sweat on, we’ve got you covered. With options to continue your favorite sport, pursue a new one, work out in a group setting or on your own, there is something for everyone at HPU.
HPU Rec offers an array of classes—ranging from the ever-popular yoga, spinning and Zumba to the latest cutting-edge fitness workouts and trends—in addition to a five-week boot camp taught by a local fitness professional.
Leisure activities include bocce ball, corn hole, ladder golf, bicycles, trikkes, a tandem bike and the HPU ropes course.
• 17 Division I athletic teams
• 35 club sports
• 300 intramural teams
• Two major student centers
• Ten fitness facilities
• Six outdoor pools, five Jacuzzi hot tubs and an indoor pool
• Two indoor multipurpose courts
• Three outdoor basketball courts
• Four beach volleyball courts
• Six lighted tennis courts
• Indoor track
• Three intramural fields with stadium lighting and professional grade turf
The 13 Unmatched Benefits of Joining The High Point University
Instant ROI on Your HPU Degree
HPU graduates don’t live in their parent’s basement. In fact, 99% are employed or in graduate school withing 180 days of earning their HPU degree, outperforming the national average by 14 points.
Intensely focused on life skills, HPU graduates enter the workforce with the characteristics employers want. Top companies, such as Amazon and Google, recognize that life skills are the most valuable traits of their workforce.
“Both professors and courses in my undergraduate and graduate school experience at HPU gave me a strong foundation in media, business and television. My professors taught me how to work with a team, manage deadlines and handle different aspects of production. It was a valuable experience that prepared me for my job at Fox Business Network. The Office of Career and Professional Development helped me with my resume and helped me land my first internship at FBN, which ultimately helped me land the full-time role I have today.”
RACHEL DEODATO, ’24
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT FOR FOX BUSINESS NETWORK
“HPU prepared me for the future by allowing me to hone my critical thinking skills, fostering independence and providing a platform for personal growth. Through rigorous academic challenges, I learned to analyze information, solve problems and adapt to situations that have prepared me for the world as it will be. Additionally, college exposed me to a variety of perspectives and experiences, helping me navigate the intricacies of the world beyond academia.”
ISAIAH TYLER, ’24
CREDIT
RISK ANALYST AT JPMORGAN CHASE
“HPU provided me with the resources, experiences and skills I needed to begin my career. I was able to gain experiential learning through HPU’s state-of-the-art TV studio, where I helped produce several weekly shows and long-form specials. I used the Office of Career and Professional Development during my first few weeks as a freshman, and I went on the HPU in the City trip in New York City shortly after. The relationships that I built in the career office and on that trip are the reason why I was able to craft a stellar resume and cover letter and have the skills needed to ace an interview.”
GRANT HINES, ’24
NEWS DESK ASSISTANT AT NBC NEWS
“Because of HPU’s small class sizes, I made strong personal connections with my professors and classmates. This helped me identify my passion for supply chain management. The staff in the Office of Career and Professional Development helped me explore various career routes and learn more about different industries. HPU taught me to never give up. I learned how to be adaptable and coachable. Through interactive experiences like simulations and presentations in my classes, High Point University prepared me for my future.”
LEA BONNER, ’23
ASSOCIATE PROCUREMENT ANALYST AT SAS
OF GRADUATES AR E E MPLOYED OR CONTINUIN G THEIR EDUCATIO N WITHIN 180 DAYS OF GRADUATION, 14 POINTS HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE.
Your Go Global Grant
The Tuition-Free Go Global Grant is your ticket to the world through a Maymester study abroad program. Participating students spend up to four weeks in places like London, Osaka, Paris, and Sydney, earning class credit and unmatched professional experience at a value of over $4,000. Participating students are only responsible for program fees. Tuition is free to you!
* Free tuition for your global coursework on a Maymester program taken after your second year at HPU
This exclusive program will expand your cultural horizons while helping you accomplish your academic, personal and professional goals.
You’ll enjoy these incredible benefits when you secure your transformational travel experience through the Go Global program:
• Free tuition for your global coursework on a Maymester program taken after your second year at HPU
• Up to four academic credits
• Up to four weeks of professional and cultural development
• An immersive experience at one of HPU’s International Hubs
• Memories and lessons that will last a lifetime
WATCH: This video shows you the benefits of HPU’s Go Global Grant!
3 Your Tuition-Free Master’s Degree
You won’t find this opportunity anywhere else! When you complete your undergraduate degree at HPU, you’re eligible to enroll in a Tuition-Free Master’s Degree. As an international student, you’ll have access to 5 residential master’s degree programs* and pay $0 for your tuition which typically costs $40,000-$80,000 depending on which program you choose.
In-Person Tuition-Free Master’s Degrees Offered at HPU:
• Master of Arts in Communication and Business Leadership (M.A.)
• Master of Education in Elementary Education (M.Ed.)
• Master of Education in Special Education (M.Ed.)
• Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (M.S.BMS)
• Master of Science in Athletic Training (M.S.A.T.)
To maintain F-1 status, you must maintain in-person enrollment in your courses. HPU ‘s Tuition-Free Master’s Degree benefit helps you with this requirement! You’ll remain living on campus and taking advantage of the many opportunities HPU’s residential campus offers, all while studying alongside fellow students and having direct access to your professors and HPU’s excellent academic support.
All students must meet the minimal standards of each program in order to be admitted into the program.
These TOP benefits demonstrate how HPU’s tuition-free master’s degree is the obvious choice—an opportunity you won’t find on any other college campus.
1. You pay $0 tuition for a degree that costs between $40,000 and $80,000. 1, 2
2. Graduate degree recipients earn, on average, $17,000 more per year than someone with only an undergraduate degree. In only six years, you could earn $100,000 MORE than your peers who only earned a bachelor’s degree! 3
3. Earning your graduate degree immediately after you complete your undergraduate degree, rather than delaying and jeopardizing the possibility, maximizes the amount of time you’ll have to achieve success in your career.
4. Earning your graduate degree increases the likelihood that your career can remain strong through inevitable disruptions to the global marketplace. 4
1 Estimated 2024 master’s program tuition cost varying by program
2 For students who live on campus. Students who want to pursue the degree while living off campus receive a discounted rate of 50% of the tuition cost.
3 According to “The Economic Value of College Majors,” a 2015 study by Georgetown University, college graduates with a bachelor’s degree earn an average annual salary of $61,000 over the course of their careers, while those with graduate degrees earn $78,000 annually on average.
4 Inside Higher Education reported that a Strada Education Survey shows those with graduate degrees fared better in the job market than other degree holders during the height of the global pandemic.
Must meet Master’s Degree admission standards and live on campus for the program to be tuition-free.
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Unprecedented Access to Global Leaders
Netflix. Apple. The NBA. Domino’s. You know the brands. You’ll work with the business leaders behind them.
One of the components of HPU’s transformational process is the access to innovators the university intentionally provides to students.
HPU knows that connecting students with people who have changed the world unlocks their ability to believe in themselves and accomplish goals they once didn’t know were possible.
When students meet leaders like Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph, HPU’s Entrepreneur in Residence, or Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, HPU’s Innovator in Residence, they receive valuable coaching and insightful feedback that impacts their development as a person.
— Steve Wozniak, Co-Founder of Apple Computer and HPU’s Innovator in Residence
APPLE COMPUTER
INNOVATOR IN RESIDENCE
STEVE WOZNIAK
Apple Computer Co-Founder
TALENT ACQUISITION EXPERT IN RESIDENCE
DEE ANN TURNER
Former Vice President for Talent at Chick-fil-A
TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE
SEAN SUGGS
President, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina
ENTREPRENEUR IN RESIDENCE
MARC RANDOLPH
Netflix Co-Founder
ACTOR IN RESIDENCE
DEAN CAIN
American Actor, Producer, Television Presenter and ‘Superman’
SPORTS REPORTER IN RESIDENCE
BOB RYAN
Famed Sportswriter for The Boston Globe’
SPORTS EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE
CYNT MARSHALL
CEO of the Dallas Mavericks
DATA EXPERT IN RESIDENCE
TEENA PICCIONE
Global Transformation & Operations Executive at Google
CORPORATE EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE
RUSSELL WEINER
Domino’s CEO
EXECUTIVE COACH IN RESIDENCE
DR. JOHN C. MAXWELL
Bestselling Author and Leadership Expert
JOURNALIST IN RESIDENCE
BYRON PITTS
Co-Anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline”
BROADCASTER IN RESIDENCE
JOE MICHAELS
Former Director of the NBC “TODAY” Show
5Student Success Coaches
At HPU, coaching for students begins before they arrive to campus. Each freshman is connected to a Success Coach, a professional staff member who offers guidance, wise counsel and encouragement, as soon as they enroll at HPU.
Further coaching is seen in the mentorship students receive from faculty and staff members. HPU students benefit from an ecosystem of mentorship and support. From career advisors to faculty advisors, peer mentors and even club sports (which have their own professional coaches), there is no shortage of opportunities for constructive feedback.
No one in life gets far without the help of others. HPU understands this. That’s why the university has forged a culture where students are surrounded by coaches who care.
An HPU Success Coach is your guide through your transitional journey into college life. Here’s a glimpse at the important roles a Success Coach will play throughout your freshman year at HPU.
LIFE COACH:
When incoming freshmen arrive on campus, they experience a variety of emotions. Because it’s often their first time living away from home, students feel the need to quickly find their place at HPU. Success Coaches answer that call. Your Success Coach will encourage you to find your own niche on campus, as well as ways that you can apply and pursue your passions.
UNIVERSITY LIAISON:
A Success Coach will help you make connections with faculty and staff on campus. They can refer you to Career Services, Student Life, Counseling Services, Financial Aid and other offices on campus to ensure that you receive the support and encouragement you need.
ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR:
A Success Coach will assist in the implementation of programs and services designed to promote academic, personal and social/emotional success. They will encourage you to get involved in clubs, intramural sports or other campus activities as a means of staying engaged beginning your first year.
ACADEMIC ADVISOR:
Success Coaches meet with each freshman at Orientation to review their fall course schedule. Success Coaches also guide students in choosing classes for the spring semester and fall of sophomore year.
Your Internship Guarantee
Good luck getting any guarantees from other colleges. Because HPU is focused on your success, this program unravels the mystery and complexities of how to land your resume-boosting internship and helps you gain valuable real-world experience.
HPU’s Office of Career and Professional Development guarantees an internship for every student who completes the five-phase professional development program that covers career exploration, professional development and branding, networking, research, and interviewing. For students with an F-1 visa, HPU’s Office of Global Education provides assistance to navigate the practical training benefits and employment authorization processes. We understand these regulations can be very confusing, so HPU’s international student advisors will help you prepare your best employment application for USCIS!
HPU guarantees your success and this is just one example.
More information about engaging as an international student in employment, internships, and other practical training opportunities can be found at: www.highpoint.edu/global/immigration-matters/employmentinternship-policies/
1. CAREER EXPLORATION
Claim your Handshake account
Take the PathwayU assessment & meet with a Career Advisor to discuss your results
Meet with Internship Guarantee Coordinator to discuss your career aspirations & internship goals
Join a club on campus and/or identify volunteer opportunities to begin to curate meaningful experiences
2. PROFESSIONAL BRANDING
Meet with a Career Advisor or Peer Career Advisor (PCA) to create your resume; submit to Handshake for approval
Create your LinkedIn profile and update your Handshake profile
*attend LinkedIn Photo Day for a professional headshot
Meet with a PCA to write a cover letter tailored to a specific internship
Craft your two-minute drill introduction and have it approved by a Career Advisor
3. NETWORKING
Create a draft of a networking email
Make 40 meaningful, professional LinkedIn connections
*one of these must be the Internship Guarantee Coordinator
Conduct two informational interviews
Meet with a Career Advisor to engage in a Networking Map exercise or attend a Networking Workshop
4. RESEARCH
Meet with a Career Advisor to discuss internship search strategies
Meet with your faculty advisor to discuss potential internships, their insights and connections
Create a search alert for internships
Attend the Career and Internship Expo; network with five employers and follow-up after the event
Formally apply to eight internships
*If pursuing an internship for academic credit, speak with your academic advisor
5. INTERVIEWING
Review the Interviewing section of the Comprehensive Career Guide
Practice video interviewing on Big Interview
Conduct a mock interview with a Career Advisor
Create a thank you email template
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRE-INTERNSHIP (ONGOING)
Choose any three Career and Professional Development workshops to attend
PRO TIPS
• Seek out mentors and make use of your network: Career Advisors, Peer Career Advisors, faculty, friends, family, alumni and employers/recruiters
• Have a professional voicemail on your cell phone
• Keep your social media clean
• Read the “Interesting Internships” emails
• Continue to update your resume after new experiences
Your Four-Year Graduation Guarantee
No fifth-year seniors here!
There’s no reason to stress over graduating on time! HPU faculty and staff help you create a clear path to complete your educational goals.
This program is one of the many resources that contributes to 99% of HPU students securing employment or furthering their education within 180 days of graduation, 14 points higher than the national average.
Freshman Year
• Work with your Success Coach to identify and declare your major
• Explore academic majors that interest you through our Project Discovery program
• Meet with your academic advisor to review the four-year plan for your declared major, including general education courses and required achievement levels for continued advancement (for some programs, failing or dropping a class may delay graduation due to the required sequencing of courses)
• Successfully complete at least 32 credit hours
Sophomore Year
• Follow the four-year plan established by the department of your major and reviewed with your advisor
• Maintain your program’s academic progression and required competencies
• Successfully complete at least 32 credit hours, bringing your total credit hours to 64 or more
Junior Year
• Request a course progress audit from your academic advisor
• Meet with your academic advisor prior to registration to review the four-year plan for your declared major
• Successfully complete at least 32 credit hours, bringing your total credit hours to 96 or more
Senior Year
• Apply for graduation after completion of 96 credits and review your final degree audit with your advisor
• Successfully complete 32 credit hours, bringing your total credit hours to 128 or more
Your Class With the Nation’s Most Inspiring College President
At HPU, your foundation begins early for life skills, or what the business world sometimes calls “soft skills” — the ability to communicate with different people, present ideas clearly, work in a team, be coachable, be adaptable, problem solve and persevere.
Nowhere else will you take a first-year seminar for all freshmen, much less one led by a college president who’s launched businesses and acted as a consultant. All freshmen benefit from the fun and useful First-Year Seminar on Life Skills, led by HPU President Nido Qubein and featuring special, accomplished guests.
The weekly seminar focuses on topics such as fiscal literacy, persuasive speaking, the art of negotiating and how to embrace change. Qubein also discusses the “rule of thirds” — investing one-third of life in earning, one-third in learning and one-third in serving. If you can gain the level of life skills in college that would otherwise take years of experience to amass in the real world, you will stand out.
BONUS: This course also includes guest sessions led by global leaders in HPU’s unique Access to Innovators program. Students will get to learn from industry titans such as the co-founders of Apple and Netflix, the CEOs of Domino’s, the Dallas Mavericks and MyEyeDr., the former director of NBC’s “The Today Show” and many others!
All freshmen benefit from the First-Year Seminar on Life Skills, led by HPU President Nido Qubein and global leaders who are his friends.
The Art of Negotiating Persuasive Speaking Fiscal Literacy How to Embrace Change
Life Skills Learning Labs 9
Our investment in each student’s success goes much deeper than their discipline — we are committed to equipping students with the Life Skills necessary to be successful in their career and in life’s daily interactions.
HPU’s campus is filled with real-world facilities that further instill Life Skills. For example, 1924 PRIME, Alo and Kazoku, three fine-dining restaurants, allow HPU students to build confidence in professional settings beyond the office and gain international cuisine and culture experience. We use many other common exchanges and interactions to teach the art of persuasion, effective communication and other skills that help HPU students stand out.
While some universities provide an etiquette class during a student’s senior year, HPU provides students with four years of career preparation inside three different fine-dining restaurants. 1924 PRIME, HPU’s flagship restaurant, Alo, HPU’s boutique hotel restaurant, and Kazoku, HPU’s family-style teppanayaki experience, provide the perfect atmosphere for students to engage in a unique type of learning laboratory.
At 1924 PRIME, students practice their interview skills in a setting where they can develop confidence while at the same time gaining familiarity with international cuisine and culture. Similarly at Alo, students practice interviewing, focus on continental dining style and learn to be comfortable with European dining etiquette and protocol. At Kazoku, students are able to build confidence in professional settings beyond the office and gain international cuisine and culture experience. Students dine at one of these fine-dining locations once per week, which is included in the HPU dining plan.
When HPU graduates enter the workforce, they not only know how to ace the interview, but they’re also comfortable and confident in various business settings. This prepares them for a lifetime of success. Just picture it: after you accept the job offer, your boss asks you to take an international client to dinner. Or you’re meeting colleagues after work to offer a major proposal.
Accelerated Access to Research
At HPU, students are introduced to undergraduate research opportunities beginning their freshman year.
While many universities reserve research opportunities for upperclassmen or graduate students, HPU students are introduced to undergraduate research opportunities beginning their freshman year. Employers want graduates who can communicate well, be resilient and problem solve. Those are the foundational skills of conducting research. HPU provides research opportunities for students in every major, from being coached by a faculty researcher on campus to landing impressive research experiences for undergraduates (commonly called REUs) through institutions such as the National Science Foundation, Duke University, the American Institute of Physics, Columbia University and others.
The High Point University Research Rookies Program works to incorporate students into the university’s culture of research and creative work, early in their undergraduate careers. The program is designed to create a community of undergraduate scholars and help build research-related skills to prepare students for faculty collaborative scholarship that makes an original contribution to one’s field. Getting involved in research or creative works in college helps students build unique credentials to distinguish themselves from among the two million other students they will graduate among and compete with for jobs or entrance into graduate and professional schools!
Access to an All-Star Alumni Network
From Google and Amazon to NBC, Rolling Stone magazine, Coca-Cola and more, HPU alumni forge careers at top-tier global companies and then commit to regular campus visits where they mentor current students, give valuable career advice and discuss career opportunities within their companies.
Access to such alumni is part of why 99% of HPU graduates begin their career or continue their education within 180 days of graduation.
Naming only a few, HPU’s All-Star Alumni include:
Mikaela Campbell, ’18
Partnership Marketing Manager
U.S. Soccer Federation
Dakota Tameling, ’22
ABL Analyst
JPMorgan Chase
Wendell Epps, ’23
Radio Play-by-Play Announcer
WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx
Dr. Jenny Kordell, ’17
Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellow
Utah
Jodi Guglielmi, ’15
Breaking News Editor
Rolling Stone Magazine
Michaela Mucha, ’18
Design Manager, Creative Marketing
Disney+
Live in an Inspirational Environment
HPU’s dorms, campus and food are consistently ranked among the best in the nation. Plus, there are gardens, fountains and recreational opportunities galore. You want to love where you live in college so you can focus on your academic progress and professional goals.
HPU knows you rise to the level of the environment in which you live. Don’t deny yourself this kind of experience.
High Point University offers a variety of housing options ranging from apartment-style single rooms to double occupancy shared facilities for both upperclassmen and incoming first-year students. You deserve to love where you live. That starts with your residence hall.
The housing questionnaire will be sent electronically after the $500 enrollment deposit is submitted. More information about the residence hall assignment process will be sent to you in January.
Housing Tier 1 | Included with Room and Dining Plan
Double occupancy room in Belk, Finch, McEwen, Millis, North, Wesley and Yadkin residence halls.
Upgraded housing options:
*Housing upgrade costs listed below are for the 2024-2025 academic year
Housing Tier 2 | additional $4,608
• Single occupancy room in Finch and McEwen
• Double occupancy room in University Center 2, R.G. Wanek Center and Wilson
• Three or four bedroom suites in Blessing
Housing Tier 3 | additional $6,438
• Four person suites in Caffey
Housing Tier 4 | additional $9,324
• Two private bedroom apartment suite in Blessing and Caffey
Housing Tier 5 | additional $14,598
• Single occupancy room in University Center 2 and R.G. Wanek Center
Values-Based Living and Learning
You’ll first notice it when you drive onto campus.
A security officer smiling to greet you. A professor stooping down to pick up a stray piece of trash along the Kester International Promenade. The President of HPU waving as you walk to class. A student holding the door for you.
Those gestures happen every day on the campus of High Point University. While seemingly insignificant, they make a big impact.
Many schools forget that the most important aspect of your life is the values on which you stand. HPU’s campus is designed to inspire and we proudly celebrate faith, gratitude, patriotism, generosity, civility and more. As HPU President Nido Qubein often reminds faculty and staff, “You can’t teach values. Instead, we must model a values-based approach to life. Students watch, they listen and they learn.”
Faculty and staff model the values of service, joy, generosity, gratitude and respect because they know that students are paying attention to the actions of those around them.
500,000 hours of service. the hpu family annually contributes
When students are surrounded by people who have a positive attitude, they begin to understand that nothing is impossible for the individual who is willing to work hard enough and smart enough.
And when students graduate and pursue professional careers, they go on to lead lives of success but also lives of significance.
Your Dining Options
With 20+ dining venues located throughout campus, HPU offers a variety of menu options to suit all of our students’ palates. We also recognize that many students have specific dietary needs that often require individually prepared items. All dining locations provide unique food items that cater to the following options: healthy lifestyle, locally grown, contains dairy, vegetarian, gluten free, contains nuts, contains shellfish.
Dining Plans
The cost of the dining plan is included as part of your comprehensive fee. Go to your Student Account Portal to select one of four dining plans:
• 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
Dining Locations:
We want your dining experience at HPU to be extraordinary! For more information about dining plans, visit dining.highpoint.edu/meal-plans
If you would like to discuss your dietary needs or questions, contact the Hospitality Team at hospitality@highpoint.edu.
Your Passport Partners
As a cashless campus, the HPU Passport card is an exclusive transaction method for students, faculty and staff. In a unique university-city partnership, HPU has extended the Passport card footprint to include businesses throughout the city of High Point. Today, more than 50 local businesses accept the card. HPU receives no monetary gain from this partnership. The goal is simply to connect our students and university community with reputable local businesses. For more information visit: www.highpoint.edu/community/passport-partners.
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Your HPU email
Once you have paid your enrollment deposit, your HPU email username and password will be sent to the email address that you provided on your admission application.
Important information regarding events and updates throughout the admissions process will be sent to your HPU email account. Be sure to check this account often and respond when requested.
If you have forgotten your username or password, visit mypassword.highpoint.edu.
Your PantherPage
Your High Point University PantherPage is where you will access and print your Student Health forms, complete your required placement tests, sign up for Freshman Orientation, select your dining plan and much more.
• Go to www.highpoint.edu/pantherpage.
• Your PantherPage username and password will be the credentials used to check your application status.
If you have forgotten your username or password, click the reset password link and enter your date of birth and the email address you provided on your application for admission.
HPU’s NEW Streaming Service:
HPU+
High Point University has launched a new streaming platform called HPU+ to share abundant content focused on life skills, outcomes, lessons in leadership, academic innovation and much more!
That’s right. Think Netflix, Hulu or Disney+ but entirely focused on YOUR future home. It’s called HPU+, and your family is getting exclusive access to it.
Better than that, there’s an entire section of HPU+ dedicated just to YOU. It’s called the “Student Experience” section. You’ll find videos there covering everything from a day in the life on campus to concerts, fun moments with HPU President Nido Qubein and more.
Finding the college that fits your values, equips you with the life skills to grow in your career and builds your network is an important decision. That’s why we developed HPU+.
To enjoy HPU+ from your smart TV: Search “HPU+” in the app store from your Apple TV, Roku or Firestick. Download it!
Enjoy a variety of content and experience HPU in a whole new way.
Let’s Get Social
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is here to guide you throughout your enrollment journey. We have official social media channels devoted to Admissions activities and events.
Visit www.highpoint.edu/getsocial2029 to easily connect.
Our High Point University Class of 2029 ZeeMee Community is a secure, closed group that is exclusively for admitted students in your class who are planning to attend HPU. Joining this group is a great way to meet your future classmates and stay up-to-date on the next steps within the admissions process, as well as make new friends!
Request to join the group today — you’re not going to want to miss out on this helpful opportunity! We look forward to guiding you through this extraordinary experience!
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Academic Services
(336) 841-9191
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Student Accounts (336) 841-9259
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Student Financial Planning (336) 841-9124
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Student Health Services (336) 841-4683
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Life and Housing (336) 841-9231
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Affordability
Enrollment Deposit
A $500 deposit is required to secure your enrollment in the Class of 2029. Deposits are due by May 1 for all admitted students. The deposit is credited directly to your account and does not represent an additional charge. There is no separate housing deposit for incoming students. Housing priority is determined by: your application plan and the date that your enrollment deposit is received.
Deposits are nonrefundable for Early Decision applicants; for Early Action and Regular Decision applicants, deposits are nonrefundable after May 1. Deposit refund requests must be made in writing.
We encourage you to pay your enrollment deposit online through your PantherPage. If you prefer to mail in your deposit please call us at 800-345-6993 and we will assist you.
www.highpoint.edu/pantherpage
2025 - 2026 Educational Investment
The educational investment covers campus parking, athletic events, airport transportation, printing, laundry, academic tutoring, major concerts, cultural enrichment events plus more at no additional cost. The educational investment does not cover the costs associated with purchasing textbooks and course supplies.
For the latest break down on tuition and fees, plus room and dining plans, scan the QR code or visit
www.highpoint.edu/admissions/tuition-fees.
Scholarships
International students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, good citizenship and strong leadership during secondary school (high school) will be recognized through our merit-based scholarships. Your HPU application serves as your application for the university merit scholarships. Scholarships are awarded at different levels and are renewable over four years, as long as grade requirements are met.
The following statistics represent the averages of last year’s recipients:
Presidential Scholarships ($5,000-$20,000 per year)
Average GPA range: 3.5-4.0 (unweighted)
Average SAT: 1235-1550 (Math & CR)
Average IB range: 36-42
Average ACT: 25-34
Average AS/A Levels range: A*-A
High Point Scholarships ($2,000-$7,500 per year)
Average GPA range: 3.3 (unweighted)
Average SAT: 1183 (Math & CR)
Average IB range: 30-35
Average ACT: 23
Average AS/A Levels range: B
Payment Plan and Deadlines
HPU invoices on a semester basis. Students have the choice of paying the entire balance on the semester due date or paying in five monthly (June – October) installments through a deferred payment plan. More information will accompany the tuition statement in June.
www.highpoint.edu/studentaccounts
For students not registered for the deferred payment plan, semester balance is due on June 30 for fall semester and December 11 for spring semester.
Billing information will be available on your my.highpoint.edu page in early June. A paper statement will also be mailed home. Students who have not been cleared may have their housing and enrollment canceled.
High Point, North Carolina (and the Triad) Live Here.
Love it Here.
Located in the Piedmont Triad, High Point is the only city to extend to four different counties in North Carolina! Being the ninth-largest city in the state, High Point is a city that people choose to live in, as it’s centrally located and has so much to offer. Greensboro and Winston-Salem are just a 20-minute drive, and Charlotte or Raleigh are about an hour away. The city claimed its name because it was the highest point for the North Carolina Railroad, allowing trade for goods and transportation.
Surrounding the stadium will be more than $80 million worth of newly constructed properties – a public plaza, offices, restaurants, retail shops, a hotel, an events center, a children’s museum, residential properties, and mixed-use properties. Great things are on the horizon for our booming city.
High Point Rockers Baseball
Enjoy a night under the lights at the High Point Rockers baseball game! Truist Point Stadium was completed in 2018 and has been a family favorite since. This Atlantic League of Professional Baseball team is sure to provide fun entertainment for the entire family, offering a playground within the stadium and a small splash park for the kids.
Furniture Market
Furniture Market is located in the furniture capital of the world, High Point, NC. This event happens annually in April and October, running one week in the fall, and two weeks in the spring.
Hotel Accommodations
The Jana & Ken Kahn Hotel
1010 Panther Drive
High Point, NC 27262 (866) 464-7820
Grandover Resort and Spa
1000 Club Road
Greensboro, NC 27407 (336) 294-1800
Fairfield Inn
Greensboro Airport
7615 Thorndike Road
Greensboro, NC 27409 (336) 841-0140
Hilton Garden Inn
Greensboro Airport
238 NC Highway 68 South Airport Greensboro, NC 27409 (336) 881-1111
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
High Point
10050 North Main Street
Archdale, NC 27263 (336) 861-3310
Dining
The Blooming Board
Located in the heart of downtown, enjoy High Point’s very own wine lounge at The Blooming Board. This uniquely curated café creates grazing and charcuterie options for all occasions. Looking to wow your guests? Check out the catering options offered or sign up for a charcuterie design class.
142 Church Avenue High Point, NC 27262 (336) 991-5283
Fire and Sticks
Japanese Steakhouse 3917 Sedgebrook Street High Point, NC 27265 (336) 887-3473
Full Moon Oyster Bar
103 West Main Street Jamestown, NC 27282 (336) 307-2887
High Point Bagels 1228 Eastchester Drive
High Point, NC 27265 (336) 875-5050
Kepley’s Barbecue
1304 North Main Street
High Point, NC 27262 (336) 884-1021
Kickback Jacks
2410 Penny Road Jamestown, NC 27282 (336) 885-0550
La Fiesta Restaurante Mexicano
805 Tinsley Ave Suite
101 High Point, NC 27265 (336) 869-1200
Health Care
CVS
1119 Eastchester Drive
High Point, NC 27262 (336) 881-1040
www.cvs.com
Cone Health
Wesley Long Hospital 2400 W. Friendly Avenue Greensboro, NC 27403 (336) 832-1000 www.conehealth.com
Cone Health Moses H. Cone
Memorial Hospital
1121 North Church St. Entrance A, Greensboro, NC 27401 (336) 832-7000 www.conehealth.com
Forsyth Medical Center
3333 Silas Creek Pkwy. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 (336) 718-5000
www.forsythmedicalcenter.org
Greensboro Coliseum
High Point Medical Center
601 North Elm Street
High Point, NC 27262 (336) 878-6000 www.wakehealth.edu
Thomasville Medical Center
207 Old Lexington Rd. Thomasville, NC 27360 (336) 472-2000
www.novanthealth.org
Being one of the most actively booked amenities of the country, this 22,000-seat facility serves the Triad through sporting events, conventions, concerts and exhibits. The Coliseum has a prominent history of hosting basketball championships for the ACC and NCAA and has been the venue for many top named artists.
Things to Do In North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte is the most populous city in North Carolina and is a fastgrowing area. It is home to Bank of America, Truist Financial, the Billy Graham Library, the Carolina Renaissance Festival and the Carolina Panthers NFL team.
Raleigh, NC
Raleigh is the state’s capital and is known for great food, music, museums and parks. It is home to Pullen Park, the oldest public park in North Carolina.
The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) has become the center for live entertainment in North Carolina. Upcoming shows include Frozen, Steve Martin and Martin Short, Dear Evan Hansen, Hairspray, Les Miserables, and Wicked.
A Day at the Beach
Relax, you’re on island time! Kick off your shoes and enjoy the tranquil fishing villages of the Outer Banks. Should you choose to take your toes out of the sand between your long naps on the quiet beaches, the Outer Banks offers over 100 locally owned restaurants including bistros, seafood shacks, and beach dives!
North Carolina proudly carries the “First in Flight” title, and the Wright Brothers National Memorial is a highly recommended attraction. Walk the grounds and see the markers signifying the successful launching and landing points by Wilbur and Orville Wright.
While you’re taking in the beauty of the Outer Banks, you’ll want to view the tallest living sand dunes on the Atlantic coast at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Take part in private hang-gliding lessons and enjoy hiking, paddling, swimming, kiteboarding, and windsurfing on the Roanoke Sound. Many visitors enjoy a midday picnic under the shelters!
The Great Smoky Mountains
Located in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is a small city with rich boho vibes. Offering hipster coffee shops and award-winning independently owned restaurants, you’ll be sure to enjoy your visit.
Visit the extravagant home of George and Edith Vanderbilt, just minutes from downtown Asheville. Being the largest home in America, you’ll enjoy taking a tour of the three luxurious floors and basement. Don’t forget to explore the breathtaking gardens and grounds and relax over a glass of wine at Biltmore Winery.
While you’re visiting Asheville, make sure you take in the spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The highest peaks of the expansion of the Blue Ridge Mountains are found at Mount Mitchell, located right outside of Asheville. Some of the best views can be found as you drive the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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