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TABLE OF CONTENTS Pg 2 Don’t Miss Out. These Are Your Important Next Steps 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 - Student Success Coaches 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 Summer Advantage Pg 37 Let’s Get Social and Campus Connections Pg 38 Aid and Affordability Pg 40 HPU’s Life Skills Certification Program
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CLASS OF 2031 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. Today, I am practicing sports medicine as a primary care physician in Colorado, thanks to how HPU profoundly influenced my development and that of my peers.
Everyone is willing to go the extra mile to help us develop the quality Life Skills needed to achieve a life of success and significance. High Point University has a true sense of “we are in this together,” which makes this campus especially unique. Simple things like having lunch with friends, professors, staff members or even with President Qubein are what set this place apart!
From leadership and academic achievement to social engagement, I have truly transformed. At HPU, I conducted undergraduate research alongside my chemistry professor, presented that research at professional conferences, interned at the National Institutes of Health and played soccer. I credit so much of my success to the individual attention you receive from professors in HPU’s small class sizes.
I could spend hours writing about how highly I think of my school. While graduation was bittersweet, I couldn’t have wished for a better undergraduate experience. I had truly amazing opportunities that I know would not have been offered by any other institution. High Point University prepared me far beyond what I could have imagined. Come join the HPU family!
High Point University attracts a certain type of student — one who wants to grow not only academically but also personally and socially. By living in this inspiring environment, we become kinder, friendlier and lead a more purposeful life. When I graduated, I left with all of the tools I needed for medical school and also with the attributes to be a good friend, steward and global citizen.
— Dr. Jenny Kordell HPU, ’17, B.S. Chemistry WVU School of Medicine, ’21, M.D. Primary Care and Sports Medicine Physician at Colorado Permanente
The culture of caring is what led me to choose HPU. There are endless resources on campus that enable students to excel academically and personally, including: peer mentors, Student Success Coaches, career and professional development services, peer tutoring and more! High Point University has a pristine campus and beautiful facilities, but the staff mentors who greet you every day with a smile and the professors who spend their personal time ensuring that you succeed academically are what truly make HPU great.
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Don’t miss out.
These are your important next steps Secure your place in the Class of 2031 Before January 5 or May 1
An enrollment deposit of $500 is required to secure your spot in the entering class. Deposits are due by January 5 for Early Decision Students and May 1 for Early Action and Regular Decision. See page 38 for more details.
Your Personal Admission Connection www.highpoint.edu/pantherpage
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 online housing questionnaire
Immerse yourself in a day on campus
The online housing questionnaire opens in February for submissions. It must be submitted to the Office of Student Life at least two weeks prior to attending March or April Freshman Orientation events and no later than May 1 if attending a Summer Orientation event.
This will be your home for the next four years, and we want you to feel like family before you even get here.
File your FAFSA
Join fellow members of High Point University’s Class of 2031 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.
May 1 - Final Deadline
Beginning October 2026 Due to limitations on funding, please file your FAFSA as soon as possible before March 1. See page 39 for more details.
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. 2 Enrollment Guide
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 January.
Multiple ongoing events. Be sure to check your PantherPage often.
Get Ahead. Stay Ahead.
Sign Up for Summer Advantage June 1 Deadline
Take advantage of HPU’s four-week summer program that will jump-start your collegiate journey. By attending Summer Advantage you will earn up to 8 credits toward graduation, make amazing new friends, work directly with your Success Coach and feel right at home at HPU, all before the fall semester actually begins! June 27-July 23, 2027 Summer Advantage is limited to the first 200 students. Register before June 1 at
www.highpoint.edu/summeradvantage. See page 36 for more details.
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 38 for more details.
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.
Vehicle registration August 1 Deadline
Students at High Point University can register one vehicle on campus for free. Each registered vehicle will have an exclusive HPU parking pass. Register your vehicle(s) online through your PantherPage.
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.
Welcome home!
Fall 2027 Move In and Welcome Week: Beginning August 13 and 14 You will receive information regarding your move to campus in July. Early Decision students have the option to move into their residence halls on Friday, August 13. All other residential students will begin move in on Saturday, August 15. Be sure to join us for Sunday’s Opening Convocation on August 15. 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.
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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.
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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. HPU OFFERS ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT
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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, Train, Jason Derulo, Flo Rida, 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. Inside Panther Commons, HPU’s newest residence hall, are the Powerhouse, a workout studio dedicated to weightlifting, and the Wheelhouse, a spin studio with regular spin classes offered to students. Leisure activities include bocce ball, corn hole, ladder golf, bicycles, trikkes, a tandem bike and the HPU ropes course. • 17 Division I athletic teams • 40 club sports • 300 intramural teams • Two major student centers • 12 fitness facilities • Seven outdoor pools 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
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The 13 Unmatched Benefits of Joining The High Point University Family 1. Instant ROI on Your HPU Degree 2.
Your Go Global Grant
3. Your Tuition-Free Master’s Degree 4. Unprecedented Access to Global Leaders 5.
Student Success Coaches
6. Your Internship Guarantee 7.
Your Four-Year Graduation Guarantee
8. Your Class With the Nation’s Most Inspiring College President 9. Life Skills Learning Labs 10. Accelerated Access to Research 11. Access to an All-Star Alumni Network 12. Live in an Inspirational Environment 13.
Values-Based Living and Learning
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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 13 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.
A General Education Curriculum Focused on Life Skills Intentionally designed to equip students with Life Skills, HPU’s general education curriculum prepares students for the world as it is going to be. Every major has required courses and endless opportunities that prepare students to communicate clearly and effectively, adapt to change, develop resilience, build and maintain relationships, and make sound decisions based on available data and critical thinking. It’s why all freshmen take the First-Year Seminar on Life Skills with President Nido Qubein and Friends, and it’s why there are board rooms and Silicon Valley spaces on campus. Most importantly is the focus on experiential learning. As the old Chinese Proverb says, “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” From internships, service learning courses, study abroad and much more, HPU infuses experienced-based learning in every program so students can apply what they’ve learned in a practical way.
“HPU’s learning model is based on four pillars of transformational education: Academic Excellence, Experiential Learning, Values and Character Development, and Life Skills.” - Daniel Erb, PT, PhD, University Provost
“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 ASSOCIATE PRODUCER 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.”
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Your Go Global Grant High Point University provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity through the Tuition-Free Go Global Program. The Tuition-Free Go Global Program is your ticket to the world. Spend four weeks in places like London, Osaka, Paris and Sydney, earning class credit and unmatched professional, global experience at a value of up to $5,000 free to you.
* Free tuition for your global coursework on a Maymester program taken after your second year at HPU
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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 after sophomore year • Four academic credits • 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
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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.*
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 receive a TuitionFree Master’s Degree. You’ll have access to 11 different programs** and pay $0 for your tuition which typically costs $40,000-$80,000 depending on which program you choose. Tuition-Free Master’s Degrees Offered at HPU: • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Business Analytics • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Healthcare Management • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance • Master of Arts in Communication and Business Leadership (M.A.CBL) • Master of Education in Elementary Education (M.Ed.) • Master of Education in Special Education (M.Ed.) • Master of Education in Teacher Leadership (M.Ed.) • Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) • Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (M.S.BMS) • Master of Science in Athletic Training (M.S.A.T.)
* 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 ** All students must meet the minimal standards of each program in order to be admitted into the program.
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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
IMPORTANT: Must meet Master’s Degree admission standards and live on campus for the program to be tuition-free.
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.
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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.
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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 CoFounder Steve Wozniak, HPU’s Innovator in Residence, they receive valuable coaching and insightful feedback that impacts their development as a person.
Innonvators also play a major role in HPU’s exclusive Life Skills Certification Program, a curriclum developed to equip HPU students with the credentials employers value most. Read more about this program on page 40.
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“HPU is the only university that I recommend.” — Steve Wozniak, Co-Founder of Apple Computer and HPU’s Innovator in Residence
APPLE COMPUTER
INNOVATOR IN RESIDENCE
ENTREPRENEUR IN RESIDENCE
STEVE WOZNIAK
MARC RANDOLPH
Apple Computer Co-Founder
Netflix Co-Founder
SPORTS EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE
CORPORATE EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE
JOURNALIST IN RESIDENCE
CYNT MARSHALL
RUSSELL WEINER
Co-Anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline”
Former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks
Domino’s CEO
EXECUTIVE COACH IN RESIDENCE
BROADCASTER IN RESIDENCE
DR. JOHN C. MAXWELL
Former Director of the NBC “TODAY” Show
TALENT ACQUISITION EXPERT IN RESIDENCE
HUMAN CAPITAL EXPERT IN RESIDENCE
DATA EXPERT IN RESIDENCE
DEE ANN TURNER
JOHNNY C. TAYLOR
Former Vice President for Talent at Chick-fil-A
President and CEO of SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management
Secretary & State Chief Information Officer at NCDIT
TEENA PICCIONE
Bestselling Author and Leadership Expert
Visit www.highpoint.edu/innovators for a full list and more information on the global leaders who educate, inspire and coach HPU students to greatness. TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE
SPORTS REPORTER IN RESIDENCE
SEAN SUGGS
Famed Sportswriter for The Boston Globe’
President, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina
BOB RYAN
BYRON PITTS
JOE MICHAELS
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Coachability is the #1 life skill employers value and determines career success. At HPU, students grow their coachability from day one.
Student 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.
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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.
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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 5-phase professional development program that covers career exploration, professional development and branding, networking, research, and interviewing. HPU guarantees your success and this is just one example.
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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
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 reate a search alert for C internships Attend the Career and Internship Expo; network with five employers and follow-up after the event Formally apply to eight internships
2. PROFESSIONAL BRANDING eet with a Career Advisor or M 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 eet with a PCA to write M a cover letter tailored to a specific internship raft your two-minute drill C introduction and have it approved by a Career Advisor
3. NETWORKING Create a draft of a networking email
* If pursuing an internship for academic credit, speak with your academic advisor
5. I NTERVIEWING 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)
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 “Handshake Newsletter” emails • Continue to update your resume after new experiences
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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
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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, 13 points higher than the national average.
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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
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Emotional Intelligence is a highly sought after Life Skill and sets employees apart from the crowd. In HPU’s First-Year Seminar on Life Skills, students learn about relational capital, the art and science of persuasion, and communication. It serves as a catalyst for each student’s personal and professional transformation.
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!
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All freshmen benefit from the First-Year Seminar on Life Skills, led by HPU President Nido Qubein and global leaders who are his friends.
Fiscal Literacy
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Life Skills Learning Labs 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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Naming only a few, HPU’s All-Star Alumni include: Mark Epstein, ’26
Corporate Service Analyst Morgan Stanley
Cooper Amigo, ’25 Audit Associate KPMG
Wendell Epps, ’23
Radio Play-by-Play Announcer National Basketball Association
Michaela Mucha, ’18
Senior Manager, Associate Creative Director Disney+
Dr. Jenny Kordell, ’17
Primary Care and Sports Medicine Physician Colorado Permanente
Jodi Guglielmi, ’15
Digital Director Rolling Stone Magazine
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FACT: T S A F s l l i k S e f i L HPU Think environment doesn’t matter? Ask any professional sports coach if they prefer to play at home or away. Your surroundings shape your behavior. At HPU, an inspiring environment is part of a strategic effort to surround students with the energy and enthusiasm they need to walk and act with purpose. Motivation is a life skill employers often find lacking in new hires, but not in HPU graduates.
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.
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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.
Get an insider’s look at some of HPU’s nationally ranked residence halls at:
www.highpoint.edu/bestdorms
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 2025-2026 academic year Housing Tier 2 | additional $4,746 • 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 $6,636 • Four person suites • Double occupancy room in Panther Commons Housing Tier 4 | additional $7,606 • Two private bedroom apartment suite in Blessing Housing Tier 5 | additional $15,036 • Single occupancy room in University Center 2 and R.G. Wanek Center Other single occupancy room options may be available upon request. 98% of freshmen live in Tier 1 and Tier 2 housing.
95% of all students live on campus all four years, creating a home-away-from-home community!
To view the most updated costs associated with incoming student housing tier information, please visit:
www.highpoint.edu/housingtier
PANTHER COMMONS is a new Residence Hall for 400 students that
serves as a hub of activity and engagement. The building features retail space for a hibachi restaurant, nail salon, mail service, fitness studios, study rooms and more.
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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. 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.
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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.
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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 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.
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. • •
Scan For More Information
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.
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“I wanted to get my academic career started as soon as possible, so I signed up for HPU’s Summer Advantage. Through this experience, I made so many connections and became adjusted to college life early. By the time fall semester began, I felt like a pro on campus. I had the confidence to get involved in more organizations and seek guidance from my peers and my professors to achieve my goals.” Jodi Guglielmi, ’15 Digital Director at Rolling Stone, Former Editor at People Magazine
Summer Advantage is HPU’s four-week summer program that will jump-start your collegiate journey. By attending Summer Advantage you will earn up to 8 credits towards graduation, make amazing new friends, work directly with your Success Coach and feel right at home at HPU, all before the fall semester actually begins!
Earn up to 8 CREDITS
Gain CONFIDENCE
Become familiar with HPU’S CAMPUS
Work with your SUCCESS COACH
Meet your FUTURE BEST FRIENDS
Feel right AT HOME AT HPU
Get Ahead And Stay Ahead! June 27 - July 23, 2027 For more information about High Point University’s Summer Advantage program, contact: Matt Wells, Co-Director of Summer Advantage summeradvantage@highpoint.edu • (336) 841-2642 www.highpoint.edu/summeradvantage
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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/getsocial2031 to easily connect. Our High Point University Class of 2031 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!
Check out HPU’s most viral videos! HINT: One video has almost 24 million views!
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Other Ways to Connect at High Point University Academic Services (336) 841-9191 mystudy@highpoint.edu www.highpoint.edu/academicservices
Security and Transportation (336) 841-9112 security@highpoint.edu www.highpoint.edu/safety
Student Health Services (336) 841-4683 studenthealth@highpoint.edu www.highpoint.edu/studenthealth
Campus Concierge (336) 841-4636 concierge@highpoint.edu www.highpoint.edu/concierge
HPU Libraries (336) 841-9102 hpulibraries@highpoint.edu www.highpoint.edu/library
Life and Housing (336) 841-9231 studentlife@highpoint.edu www.highpoint.edu/studentlife
Information Technology (336) 841-4357 helpdesk@highpoint.edu service.highpoint.edu
Student Accounts (336) 841-9259 myaccount@highpoint.edu www.highpoint.edu/studentaccounts
Undergraduate Admissions (800) 345-6993 admiss@highpoint.edu www.highpoint.edu/discoverhpu
Registrar (336) 841-9029 myrecord@highpoint.edu www.highpoint.edu/registrar
Student Financial Planning (336) 841-9124 finplanning@highpoint.edu www.highpoint.edu/financialplanning High Point University 37
Aid and Affordability Enrollment Deposit A $500 deposit is required to secure your enrollment in the Class of 2031. Deposits are due by January 5 for Early Decision applicants and May 1 for Early Action and Regular Decision applicants. 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.
PAY YOUR ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT ONLINE www.highpoint.edu/pantherpage 2027-2028 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. The published rate is a preliminary rate that is subject to change by the Board of Trustees. Final rates are approved by the Board at the Board meeting preceding the fall semester for which the new rates apply.
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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.
Aid and Scholarships
Payment Plan and Deadlines
To apply for financial aid, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Your financial aid package may include federal, state and university grants,* loans, and work-study. Due to limitations on funding, please file your FAFSA as soon as possible beginning October 2026, but before March 1.
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.
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa Federal Title IV Code for Section H: 002933 For more information visit www.highpoint.edu/financialplanning. *Students who qualify for merit awards and are invited to interview for the Presidential Scholars Program will receive their complete financial package in mid-March, after Merit Scholarships are finalized.
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.
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HPU’s Life Skills Certification Program
CREDENTIALS GET YOU HIRED*
ACHIEVE YOUR CAREER GOALS BY TRANSFORMING YOUR LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION INTO SOUGHT-AFTER CERTIFICATIONS THAT EMPLOYERS VALUE MOST.
100
% available to HPU students
72
% a person with a Certification
believe Certificates 80 % ofwillemployers strengthen a resume Tuition-Free Certifications
of employers more likely to hire
*Coursera Survey 2022, Rising Significance of Microcredentials
Earn Micro-Credentials to Boost Your Resume (and it’s free!) Stand out in a competitive job market by adding certifications with powerful keyword descriptions to your resume. These credentials can make all the difference in securing an interview for the job you’ve always dreamed of. Learn more about the Life Skills Credentials offered at HPU by visiting www.highpoint.edu/credentials or by scanning the QR code.
CREDENTIALING IN ACTION Cynt Marshall, HPU’s Sports Executive in Residence and Former Dallas Mavericks CEO, taught a credentialing session and seminar on the importance of coachability.
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At High Point University, every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people.®