2026-2027 Graduate Housing Selection Guide Welcome Home! You are extraordinary and you have chosen an extraordinary institution. Our 15 graduate programs are designed with the career professional in mind, and graduate housing is designed for YOU! Our 2026-2027 Graduate Housing Selection Guide will help you discover the opportunities available, navigate through the selection process and answer key questions along the way. Whether you are a newly admitted graduate student to HPU or a returning student, we are here to welcome you home.
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OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE 336-841-9231 studentlife@highpoint.edu housing@highpoint.edu Slane Student Center, Third Floor
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GUIDE CONTENTS: 2 | Graduate Housing at HPU 4 | Eligibility & Terms 5 | Graduate Housing Cost 6 | Housing Accommodations 7 | New Students 8 | Returning Students 10 | FAQs and Definitions
HPU GRADUATE HOUSING At HPU, campus life empowers students by helping them to create a strong sense of self, both in the classroom and in the residential environment. To prepare professionals for the world as it is going to be, the Office of Student Life is always availble to help graduate students with any questions or guidance they may need for residential living, student engagement and support while living and learning on the HPU campus.
WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH GRADUATE HOUSING? Amenities and conveniences common among all graduate residential options include: Fully furnished with the following: Bedroom Full-size bed in single rooms Twin-size bed in double rooms Desk Drawers, dresser or closet Kitchen Full refrigerator-freezer with ice maker Microwave Stovetop and oven Dining table with chairs Living Room Sofa and armchairs End tables and coffee table Media stand Laundry Washer and dryer located in unit
Located adjacent to the heart of campus with complimentary HPU shuttle transportation. Wireless internet capability and access for cable TV (no TV included). Utilities included with no additional charge. Bathrooms may be shared by all residents of the unit.
No security deposit No cancellation fees
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University Neighborhood Houses Location:
Adjacent to main campus
Housing Tier: Tier 2 single rooms Occupancy:
2-5 students per house with single occupancy bedrooms
Features:
Backyard space, full kitchen with stove, in-unit laundry, living room, dining room, porch/deck
University Village Location:
Adjacent to Aldridge Village residential community
Housing Tier: Tier 2 double rooms and Tier 3 single rooms Occupancy:
2-3 students in double and single occupancy rooms
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Full kitchen with stove, dining room, living room, porch and/or sunroom, and in-unit laundry
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HPU GRADUATE HOUSING ELIGIBILITY FOR GRADUATE HOUSING Graduate students must be accepted and enrolled in their respective program and have paid the enrollment deposit in order to access the HPU Housing Portal. Graduate students are encouraged to take advantage of University housing; however, it is not required. Undergraduate students enrolled in accelerated graduate programs (i.e., 3+2 or 2+4 programs), who may be taking both undergraduate and graduate level classes, will be required to participate in the undergraduate housing selection processes and reside in undergraduate housing locations until they have reached 96 fulfilled their residential requirement. After a student has completed their undergraduate live-on requirement, accelerated graduate program students are welcome to pursue graduate housing options through the graduate housing selection process. Family Housing - Please note High Point University does not currently offer family housing for graduate students with spouses and/or children.
OFFICE OF STUDENT ACCOUNTS The Office of Student Accounts is available to assist students on a widerange of topics regarding their student account. Billing for Graduate Students Payment for Graduate Students via the Student Account Center portal
336-841-9259
Enrollment and Payment of Student Health Insurance Enrollment and Payment of the Tuition Protection Plan
studentaccounts@highpoint.edu
Administration of the Monthly Payment Plan Administration of University Dining Plan Enrollment
COMMUTERS Graduate students who choose to live off-campus in non-university owned housing are defined as commuters. Graduate students are encouraged to take advantage of university housing; however, it is not required. If you are in a tuition-free program, please contact Graduate Admissions and the Office of Student Accounts regarding details. Graduate students who desire to commute do not need to apply for graduate housing or seek permission to become a commuter. Commuter meal plans are available at the following rates: $1,596 + $107.73 (dining tax) per semester (Fall/Spring) $1,228 + $82.89 (dining tax) per session (June/July)
Roberts Hall, Room 105
ACADEMIC TERMS Maymester 2025-2026 Academic Year: May 4 - 29, 2026 Students who need housing during the Maymester term will need to request Maymester housing in the HPU Housing Portal. High Point University will offer Finch Residence Hall for Maymester housing in the following room types: Single room - $530/week* (does not include meal plan) Double room - $266/week* (does not include meal plan)
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ACADEMIC TERMS & GRADUATE HOUSING COST
10-Month Graduate Term Fall and Spring Terms August 1, 2026 to May 7, 2027 Move in Day: August 1, 2026 Housing will be billed according to the semester rate of the selected housing tier assignment: Tier 2 Singles in University Owned Houses and Tier 2 Doubles in University Village Tier 2 cost with meal plan: $25,690.14/year* Tier 2 cost without meal plan: $14,238.00/year* Tier 3 Singles in University Village Tier 3 cost with meal plan: $27,640.14/year* Tier 3 cost without meal plan: $16,188.00/year*
12-Month Graduate Term Summer, Fall and Spring Terms May 28, 2026 to May 7, 2027 Move in Day: May 28, 2026
Graduate students who desire to live in university housing during the Summer may apply. The Summer term dates cannot be modified for any reason. Students who have agreed to the Summer, Fall and Spring terms (May 28, 2026 - May 7, 2027) may leave personal items in their unit. Summer Term Summer housing will be billed according to the rates below based on the selected housing tier assignment in addition to fall and spring terms: Tier 2 room - $5,900* (does not include meal plan) Tier 3 room -$6,666* (does not include meal plan) A summer meal plan is available for June and July at an additional cost of $1,228 + $82.89 (dining tax) per month* Fall and Spring Term Fall and spring housing will be billed according to the semester rate of the selected housing tier assignment: Tier 2 Singles in University Owned Houses and Tier 2 Doubles in University Village Tier 2 cost with meal plan: $25,690.14/year* Tier 2 cost without meal plan: $14,238.00/year* Tier 3 Singles in University Village The 10- and 12- month Graduate housing option will Tier 3 cost with meal plan: $27,640.14/year* automatically include a meal plan, at an additional cost, if Tier 3 cost without meal plan: $16,188.00/year* you are a recipient of the free tuition grant. All other meal plans must be added through the Office of Student * The published rate is a preliminary rate that is subject to change by the Board of Accounts.
GRADUATE MEAL PLANS
Trustees. Final rates are approved by the Board at the March 2026 Board Meeting preceding the fall semester for which the new rates apply.
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HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS The Office of Accessibility Resources and Service (OARS) aspires to empower students with disabilities to receive equal access to education and all aspects of university life. Students who would like to receive housing accommodations while enrolled at High Point University must self-identify as a student with a disability by formally registering with OARS. Registration, documentation and participation in an interactive process are required for all requested accommodations. For approved housing accommodations before annual deadlines, the Office of Student Life will ensure you have equal access, but it does not guarantee a specific residence hall or room within a residence hall.
All requests for accessible housing and documentation must be submitted to and approved by OARS by February 13, 2026 to receive priority housing. If a request is made or accommodations approved after the deadline, an accessible housing assignment is subject to availability and is not guaranteed.
Students currently utilizing their Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) housing offer will have their accommodations automatically renewed. Students who desire adjustments to prior accommodations or who previously declined their ADA housing offer and determine it is needed for the 2026-2027 academic year must inform OARS of this prior to February 13, 2026. Students who are both registered with OARS and approved for a housing accommodation(s) will be offered a housing assignment that addresses the functional limitations of their disability and meets the requirements of their accommodation(s). All residential properties are considered on campus. Housing preferences will not be able to be considered in the placement decision. Accept: If a student accepts the accommodation(s), they will be assigned to that location at a standard Tier 1 room rate. Decline: Students who decline their accommodation offer will participate in the traditional graduate housing selection process. Appeal: Students who disagree with the initial accommodation(s) or assignment have the opportunity to decline their offer and contact OARS to request adjustments. Additionally, they may file a complaint through the Student Grievance procedure. Approved accessible housing assignments are directly communicated by the Office of Student Life, not through the online room reservation process. Although the application for accessible housing and approved accommodation(s) are made through OARS, all other policies and procedures of on-campus living apply.
OFFICE OF ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES (OARS) 336-841-9026
OARS@highpoint.edu
Smith Library, Fourth Floor
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NEW TO GRADUATE HOUSING Students who are new to graduate housing at High Point University are encouraged to read the process below. This includes newly admitted graduate students and students returning to a graduate program who have not previously lived in High Point University graduate housing.
Application Process and Self-Selection The Graduate Housing Application will be open January 12 - February 27, 2026 for graduate students to confirm their intention to participate in the self-selection graduate housing process. In order to have access to the application, students must be accepted and enrolled in their respective program and have paid the enrollment deposit in order to access the HPU Housing Portal. High Point University reserves the right to prioritize students enrolled in tuition-free programs to ensure they receive a housing assignment.
Group Formation March 6 - 8, 2026 The student with the highest priority will determine the selection day for the entire group.
Self-Selection March 24 - April 2, 2026 Students who complete the application by the deadline of February 27, 2026 will be guaranteed access to the self-selection portion of the housing portal *Housing options will be based on availability at the time of selection with no guarantees. Tuition-free program selection: March 24 - 26, 2026 All remaining programs selection: March 31 - April 2, 2026 Students who complete the application after the deadline of February 27, 2026 will be granted access to the self-selection portion of the housing portal beginning April 6, 2026. *Housing options will be based on availability at the time of selection with no guarantees. On-going self-selection will continue until the housing portal closes on July 17, 2026. If a student has not made a selection and wishes to live in graduate housing, they must contact the Office of Student Life to be placed in a housing assignment based on availability. Please note: Waitlist and room swap opportunities will not be available for graduate students.
HPU HOUSING PORTAL Scan to access the portal highpoint.edu/myhome
New To Graduate Housing Selection Timeline In order to have access to the application, students must be accepted and enrolled in their respective program and have paid the enrollment deposit in order to access the HPU Housing Portal.
January 12, 2026: Graduate housing application opens February 13, 2026: Housing accommodations submitted and approved deadline February 27, 2026: Application deadline for a guaranteed housing assignment March 6 - 8, 2026: Group formation March 24 - 26, 2026: Self-selection for Tuition-Free programs (who applied by February 27) March 31 - April 2, 2026: Self-Selection for remaining graduate students (who applied by February 27) April 6 - July 17, 2026: Rolling self-selection for remaining graduate students (who applied after February 27) July 17, 2026: Housing portal closes & housing freeze begins August 25, 2026: Housing freeze ends
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RETURN TO GRADUATE HOUSING Students who are returning to graduate housing at High Point University are encouraged to read below carefully. This includes students returning to a graduate program and have previously lived in High Point University graduate housing.
Housing Deposit In order to have access to the application in the HPU Housing Portal, students must have paid the $750 housing deposit by February 12, 2026. The housing deposit must be paid separate from any tuition payments. Payment of the deposit does not guarantee a housing space at High Point University. Students may log onto the HPU student portal at my.highpoint.edu and select Deposits from the menu bar. Then select Housing Deposit Payment. Please note: The housing deposit only holds a room reservation until the first due date for Fall term bills. If a student’s tuition bill is not paid by the due date, their housing assignment will be removed. Once their account is paid in full, they will be assigned to an available room. Students with outstanding balances on their account will not be able to participate in the housing selection process. If you request a refund of your housing deposit, refunds will not be processed until after June 1, 2026. Housing deposit refund decisions are determined by the HPU Business Office. Students cannot receive a refund for their housing deposit if they have an outstanding balance or if they maintain enrollment at High Point University.
HPU HOUSING PORTAL Scan to access the portal highpoint.edu/myhome
Intent to Return The Intent to Return Application will be open January 12 - February 27, 2026 for graduate students to re-select their current bed space for the 2025-2026 academic year. In order to have access to the application in the HPU Housing Portal, students must have paid the $750 housing deposit by February 12, 2026. If students do not wish to return to their current housing assignment and wish to select a different assignment, they must decline their current return offer in the Intent to Return application. Once declined, the bed space is eligible for selection by another student. Instructions regarding self-selection will be emailed on March 10, 2026.
Please note: Students are ineligible to participate in the Intent to Return process if one or more of the following apply: Currently on housing or disciplinary probation Received destruction/damage charges with restitution amounts totaling $500 or more Received a second unauthorized party sanction Charged with an unauthorized pet violation within the current academic year
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RETURN TO GRADUATE HOUSING (cont) Self-Select a New Assignment March 17 - 18, 2026 Students who wish to self-select a new housing assignment will have access to the self-selection portion of the HPU housing portal on March 17 - 18, 2026. *Housing options will be based on availability at the time of selection with no guarantees. There is no guarantee you can return to your original assignment. On-going self-selection will continue until the HPU housing portal closes on July 17, 2026. If a student has not made a selection and wishes to live in graduate housing, they must contact the Office of Student Life to be placed in a housing assignment based on availability. Please note: Waitlist and room swap opportunities will not be available for graduate students.
Returning To Graduate Housing Selection Timeline January 12, 2026: Intent to Return Application opens February 15, 2026: Housing accommodations submitted and approved deadline February 12, 2026: Housing deposit of $750 is due February 27, 2026: Intent to Return Application closes March 6 - 8, 2026 Group formation March 17 - 18: Rolling self-selection for students who will not be returning to their current housing assignment July 17, 2026: Housing portal closes & housing freeze begins August 25, 2026: Housing freeze ends
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: I am new to HPU. How do I learn about policies and procedures? Please visit our Student Guide to Campus Life to learn all the policies and procedures of HPU. You can find the guide here: highpoint.edu/studentlife/studentguidetocampuslife/ Q: Will I have roommates or suitemates? High Point University offers Tier 2 single rooms in select University Owned Houses, and both Tier 2 double rooms and Tier 3 single rooms in University Village. Rooms listed as a “single” will not share the bedroom with a roommate; however, the common areas of the unit will be shared with 2-5 other suitemates. Rooms listed as “double” will share the bedroom with a roommate and the common areas of the unit will be shared with 2-5 other suitemates. Q: Who is eligible for graduate housing? Graduate students must be accepted to and enrolled in their respective programs. New graduate students must have paid the enrollment deposit to access the HPU Housing Portal. Returning graduate students must have paid their $750 housing deposit to access the HPU Housing Portal and complete the Intent to Return application. Q: I’m enrolled in an online program. Am I eligible for housing? Yes, online students are eligible for graduate housing. Q: If I’m in an accelerated graduate program (i.e., 3+2, 2+4, etc.), are there any implications for housing? Students who are part of an accelerated program are eligible to live in graduate housing after they have completed 96+ credit hours or lived on-campus as an undergraduate student for six consecutive semesters. Once the above requirements have been met, students may either move to graduate housing or may remain in their undergraduate assignment until they have a graduation date for their undergraduate degree. Once a student decides to reside in graduate housing, they cannot return to undergraduate housing. Q: Is graduate housing available year-round? If so, what pricing is available? Yes, graduate housing is offered year-round in different academic terms, each billed separately. Maymester (May 4 - 29, 2026) 10-Month Term: Fall and Spring (August 1, 2026 to May 1, 2027) 12-Month Term: Summer, Fall and Spring (May 28, 2026 to May 7, 2027) Refer to page 5 for specific details and pricing. Q: Am I required to live on campus? Graduate students are encouraged to take advantage of University housing; however, it is not required. If you have a current graduate housing assignment that you wish to cancel, please contact the Office of Student Life to have your assignment removed or discuss alternative options.
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Q: What is included in graduate housing? Our graduate housing options include a variety of amenities and conveniences. All options are located adjacent to the heart of campus with accessible HPU shuttle transportation, complimentary wireless internet and included utilities, and are fully furnished. In-unit laundry, a full kitchen with standard appliances, common dining and living areas, and shared bathrooms by residents of the unit are notable features. Q: Who do I contact for questions about housing costs, meal plans, billing and payment methods? Contact the Office of Student Accounts at 336-841-9089 for all questions related to housing costs, accessing the Student Account Center, graduate meal plan options and how to make payments. Q: How do I learn more about housing accommodations? The Office of Accessibility Resources and Service (OARS) aspires to empower students with disabilities to receive equal access to education and all aspects of university life. Students who would like to receive housing accommodations while enrolled at High Point University must self-identify as a student with a disability by formally registering with OARS. Registration, documentation and participation in an interactive process are required for all requested accommodations. For approved housing accommodations before annual deadlines, the Office of Student Life will ensure you have equal access, but it does not guarantee a specific residence hall or room within a residence hall. Contact the OARS team at 336-841-9026 or visit highpoint.edu/OARS. Q: May I bring a pet? Pets are not allowed in the residence halls at High Point University. Animals must be approved as an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) through the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (OARS). An animal that is not approved through the OARS office will be considered an unauthorized pet and will need to be removed from campus. Contact the OARS team at 336-841-9026 or visit highpoint.edu/OARS. Q: Does HPU offer family housing? HPU does not currently offer family housing for graduate students with spouses and/or children.
COMMON DEFINITIONS Housing Freeze - A range of dates when students are not allowed to make changes to their housing assignment. HPU Housing Portal - A portal for students to access housing applications, complete break contracts and make housing selections for upcoming academic terms or years. Roommate - Two students sharing the same bedroom. Suitemate - Two to five students sharing the same housing unit, including common living areas and amenities.
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