OFFICE OF
G LO B A L EDUCATION C OT T R E L L H A L L F I R S T F LO O R Connecting on Campus: HPU offers many opportunities to meet new people, develop new skills or simply learn about other cultures. We know that successful students are involved students and the programs described below provide opportunities for students to strengthen their involvement as members of the HPU family.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AFFAIRS With students from more than 50 countries, HPU is broadening cultural diversity on campus at a rapid pace. The Office of Global Education provides support to international students in the following areas:
n Immigration Matters/F1 Visa n Supplemental Academic Advising n Cultural Acclimation and Engagement
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Driver’s License Social Security Numbers
Programs and Events:
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Annual International Festival Ramadan Iftar International Thanksgiving Dinner Lunar New Year Celebration Hot Pot Dinner Global Education Mentors Global Ambassadors
Employment Income Taxes
Check out the Global Student Association!
EMAIL, DROP BY OR GIVE US A CALL! Ms. Kristen Cruz Senior Coordinator, International Programs and Services Office of Global Education Cottrell Hall, First Floor kcruz@highpoint.edu Phone: 336-841-9471
S T U DY A B R O A D As globalization continues to blur geographic and cultural boundaries, a new world has begun to emerge. The faculty and staff at High Point University believe that global awareness and intercultural understanding are essential parts of higher education for today’s student. Therefore, the University encourages students to engage in academic study in a culturally-immersive setting away from one’s home culture and norms. Whether you are abroad for two weeks, two semesters or any length in between, studying abroad provides: A growth mindset opportunity to:
An academic opportunity to:
n Get outside your comfort
n Complete courses toward your
n Gain independence and self-
n Improve your foreign language skills
n Become immersed in a different
A professional development opportunity to:
zone and see a different perspective confidence
culture and learn to observe and adapt
major, minor or general education requirements
uild intercultural sensitivity n B n Become globally competitive
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF GLOBAL EDUCATION Cottrell Hall, First Floor Phone: 336-841-9280 studyabroad@highpoint.edu
through transferrable skills such as cross-cultural communication and teamwork
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
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Upon admission to High Point University, all non-native English speakers are required to take an ESL (English as a Second Language) placement exam. The results of this exam will determine whether the student will be required to take 0–16 hours of credit-bearing ESL classes during the first 2 semesters at High Point University. Any required ESL classes will fulfill the Foreign Language portion of the General Education (Core) Requirements.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Daliang Wang Chair, Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures 336-841-9483 dwang@highpoint.edu
