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WELCOME HOME, Transfer Students!
To expedite the move-in process, local traffic routes will be adjusted. Please enter the following address into Google Maps or Apple Maps to ensure you arrive to campus at the proper location: 1036 Panther Dr. High Point, NC (Lexington and Panther). We have also listed driving directions below for your convenience. If you have questions, contact the Campus Concierge at (336) 841-4636.
I-85 N
From I-85 N, take exit 113 B-C towards Asheboro and Winston-Salem
Go 0.5 miles then take exit 113 C (74 W and 311 N towards Winston-Salem)
Go 7.3 miles on 311 N/74 W then take exit 67 towards Eastchester Dr. (NC-68 and I-40) (the second sign for exit 67 says PTI Airport and High Point University)
At the top of the exit, turn LEFT onto Eastchester Dr./68 South
Go 1.3 miles then turn LEFT on University Parkway
Go 0.7 miles then turn RIGHT on Lexington Ave.
Go 0.1 miles then turn LEFT on Panther Dr. Welcome Home!
I-40 W/I-85 BUS S
From I-40 W/I-85 BUS S, take exit 210 (NC-68) towards High Point and PTI Airport
Go RIGHT at the exit, then make a LEFT onto Lynwood Smith Expy/NC-68 S
Go 6.7 miles on Lynwood Smith Expy/NC-68 S becomes Eastchester Drive/NC-68 S
Turn LEFT on University Parkway
Go 0.7 miles then turn RIGHT on Lexington Ave.
Go 0.1 miles then turn LEFT on Panther Dr. Welcome Home!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
TRANSFER MOVE-IN
Pick up keys at the R.G. Wanek Center, Bakery.
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
TRANSFER WELCOME SESSION
R.G. WANEK CENTER, BERTRAM L. PODELL EXTRAORDINAIRE CINEMA
Pick up your welcome gift from Admissions and your Welcome Week packet. Meet your fellow transfers. If you have not had your Passport made or registered your car, you can complete that after the meeting in the lobby of the R.G. Wanek Center. You can also drop-off forms that you may have.
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
MEET & GREET DINNER
R.G. WANEK CENTER, FARMERS MARKET
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
7:30 am – 2:30 pm
WELCOME HOME EARLY DECISION MOVE-IN
CLASS OF 2029 EARLY DECISION STUDENTS MOVE-IN
7:30 am – 9:30 am
BREAKFAST
SLANE STUDENT CENTER, THE CAFÉ
8:30 am – 6:00 pm
CAMPUS RESOURCES AND MORE
SLANE STUDENT CENTER
10:30 am – 3:30 pm
LUNCH
SEE IMPORTANT DINING INFORMATION SECTION ON THE RIGHT FOR LOCATIONS.
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
200 QUBEIN AVENUE, HIGH POINT, NC
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
SIBLING ORIENTATION
R.G. WANEK CENTER, BERTRAM L. PODELL EXTRAORDINAIRE CINEMA
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
PARENT’S SESSION: IT’S GOING TO BE OK!
HAYWORTH FINE ARTS CENTER
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
DINNER
See important dining information section on the right for locations.
Use #HPUMoveIn to be a part of the conversation!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
7:30 am – 1:30 pm
WELCOME HOME MOVE-IN
CLASS OF 2029 MOVE-IN
7:30 am – 9:30 am
BREAKFAST
SLANE STUDENT CENTER, THE CAFÉ
8:30 am – 6:00 pm
CAMPUS RESOURCES AND MORE
SLANE STUDENT CENTER
10:30 am – 3:30 pm
LUNCH
SEE IMPORTANT DINING INFORMATION SECTION ON THE RIGHT FOR LOCATIONS.
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
BAGEL SCHMOOZE AT THE HILLEL HOUSE
1197 COLLEGE VILLAGE • 1197 E LEXINGTON AVE
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
DISCOVER DOWNTOWN HIGH POINT!
NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM - 200 QUBEIN AVE.
STOCK & GRAIN ASSEMBLY FOOD HALL - INTERSECTION OF CHURCH
AVE. AND N. ELM ST.
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
JEWISH LIFE AND HILLEL MEET AND GREET
COTTRELL HALL, KUSHNER INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING MARKETPLACE
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
CHAPEL AND RELIGIOUS LIFE RECEPTION
HAYWORTH CHAPEL, FOYER
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
SIBLING ORIENTATION
R.G. WANEK CENTER, BERTRAM L. PODELL EXTRAORDINAIRE CINEMA
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE PANEL
CONGDON HALL, CALLICUTT LIFE SKILLS THEATER
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
PARENT SESSION: IT’S GOING TO BE OK!
HAYWORTH FINE ARTS CENTER
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
DINNER
SEE IMPORTANT DINING INFORMATION SECTION ON THE RIGHT FOR LOCATIONS.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
HPU MEN’S SOCCER VS. LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
VERT STADIUM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
7:00 am - 8:00 am
BREAKFAST
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.
Each student will receive guest tickets for access to the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center. More information on ticket quantities and pickup information will be shared in early August.
Opening Convocation 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. 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 Code for the first time.
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 discouraged.
IMPORTANT Dining Information
The following locations are available for dining during the weekend:
R.G. Wanek Center: Slane Student Center: Farmers Market The Café The Point Slane Gym Floor Great Day Bakery
For more information regarding menus and dietary options during Move-in Weekend, visit highpoint.edu/welcomeweek/dining-information