WELCOME WEEK QUICK GUIDE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
7:30 am – 1:30 pm
WELCOME HOME MOVE-IN
CLASS OF 2030
7:30 am – 9:30 am
FULL HOT BREAKFAST BUFFET
SLANE STUDENT CENTER, THE CAFE
10:30 am – 3:30 pm
LUNCH
Please refer to the important dining information section for locations.
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
WE’RE SCHMOOZIN’
AT THE BERGMAN FAMILY
HILLEL HOUSE
1197 COLLEGE VILLAGE
1197 E LEXINGTON AVE
Drop in for a bagel with HPU Jewish Life and Hillel.
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
CAMPUS RESOURCES AND MORE
SLANE STUDENT CENTER
Student Health Services, local banking opportunities and much more; all conveniently located.
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
JEWISH LIFE AND HILLEL MEET AND GREET
COTTRELL HALL, KUSHNER
INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING MARKETPLACE
Drop in to meet the Jewish Life Staff and Hillel student leaders at a meet and greet with refreshments.
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
CHAPEL AND RELIGIOUS LIFE RECEPTION
HAYWORTH CHAPEL, FOYER
Meet the Chapel and Religious Life Staff as we welcome our new students and their families.
4:15 pm – 5:45 pm
SIBLING ORIENTATION
R.G. WANEK CENTER, BERTRAM L. PODELL EXTRAORDINARE CINEMA
Now that you’re a part of the #HPUFamily, so is your family! High school-aged siblings of #HPU2030 are invited to join us for a special session just for siblings! Answer questions, learn about the perks of being an HPU Sibling and win HPU swag and prizes!
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
PARENT 102:
IT’S GOING TO BE OK!
HAYWORTH FINE ARTS CENTER
Preparing parents for propelling their student forward at High Point University.
This parent session is designed to prepare parents for what to expect throughout their student’s first year at HPU (including the moment when parents leave campus on Sunday after move-in).
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
DINNER
Please refer to the important dining information section for locations.
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE PANEL
HAYWORTH FINE ARTS CENTER
Join Fraternity and Sorority Life Staff for a question and answer panel on their experiences and general information on Greek Life at HPU.
*Parents Only
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
MIX WITH YOUR MENTOR
VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND CAMPUS PROVIDED BY YOUR PEER MENTOR
*MANDATORY (Students Only)
During this time, all first-year students will connect with their Peer Mentor group for the first time. These sessions will be held at various locations across campus and will be facilitated by Peer Mentors as well as Student Instructors for those in Learning Communities.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
HPU MEN’S SOCCER VS. QUEENS UNIVERSITY OF CHARLOTTE
VERT STADIUM
Families and Students can enjoy cheering on the Panthers together after Mix with Your Mentor.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
7:00 am – 8:00 am
FULL HOT BREAKFAST BUFFET
SLANE STUDENT CENTER & R.G. WANEK STUDENT CENTER
9:00 am - 11:00 am
OPENING CONVOCATION
NIDO AND MARIANA QUBEIN ARENA AND CONFERENCE CENTER
Doors to the Qubein Center will open at 7:00 AM. Students should arrive no later than 8:30 AM to be seated. Please enter through the doors marked with the “Student Entrance” banner. This event is mandatory for all students. Families are encouraged to attend.
Complimentary coffee, water, and muffins will be available.
Tickets are required for Convocation. Each student is allowed 4 guest tickets. Students may pick up their tickets from the Slane Concierge Desk on Friday, 8/14 and Saturday, 8/15 from 8:00am to 8:00pm. They may also be picked up on Sunday, 8/16 from 7:00am - 8:00am.
OPENING CONVOCATION
This is a long-standing tradition at High Point University that brings together faculty and administration to welcome new students and to set the stage for their education at High Point University. The ceremony begins with the procession of faculty in their academic regalia. Comments will be made by the Provost and the President of the Student Government Association. The keynote address will be given by the University President, Dr. Nido Qubein. With the Opening Convocation ceremony, the incoming class begins an exciting educational venture—a learning process that occurs in and beyond the classroom—culminating in the completion of degree requirements and the traditional Commencement ceremony. Students will also recite and sign the High Point University Honor
The following attire guidelines are provided for your convenience. Dresses, dress pants, collared shirts, slacks, khakis and dress shoes are appropriate. Jeans, flip-flops and tennis shoes are prohibited.
THIS CONCLUDES THE FAMILY PORTION OF HPU’S WELCOME WEEK