Wired and wireless Internet access: Our campus is 100% wireless. We also provide wired connections everywhere, including residence halls to serve devices with no wireless connection capability. Complimentary cable TV service: All basic and digital tier channels, including HBO and Showtime, are automatically provided to all resident students at no cost. Blackboard Learning System: Every course for every student is automatically listed in this online system, every semester. Students automatically have access to course materials posted by professors. Community System: Need information about food services or view menus online? Do you need to know the cash balance in your student’s HPU Passport card? Address: http://community. highpoint.edu MyStuff: Address: http://mystuff.highpoint.edu This system allows your student to register online, to have access to their grades seconds after their professor calculates it, pay your student’s bill online, get access to course schedules and transcripts, audit your student’s academic progress, and many other academic online services. This system is protected by your student’s username/password. Complimentary Personal Storage Space: Every student will have access to a personal Internet accessible location where they may store important documents. Documents placed in such storage are backed up every night, and continue to be accessible even if one’s computer stops functioning. Information: http://www.highpoint.edu/it. Email Service: As your student becomes a part of our university family, they will receive a
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complimentary email address which will not only help them to identify themselves easily and professionally as a member of our University, but also provide them with a secure method to communicate with any university faculty, staff or student. Address: http://webmail.highpoint.edu All of the above is only a small list of an impressive number or services we provide to our students, and the list keeps on growing every year. Photo and Video Permissions High Point University reserves the right to take photos and video recordings of students, family members, and guests on campus. The images and video recordings may be used in university publications, marketing materials, or on the university website. HPU may edit the material for brevity, clarity, focus, and to enhance audio and visual formats for consistency and best results. The images and/or commentary may appear in any of the wide variety of formats and media available to the university or may come available in the future, including: print, DVD, social media channels, YouTube, and other electronic/online media. High Point University is released and discharged from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in conjunction with the use of the photographs and/or video or other commentary, including any and all claims for libel. This policy will be in compliance with FERPA guidelines. Post Office & Mail Services Receiving mail and/or packages from family and friends is an exciting part of our students’ campus life experience. Below is a list of some helpful information regarding the HPU Mail Center, as well as security tips for receiving and/or sending letters and packages: • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm