2015 Spring Enrollment Guide
congratulations! you did it! Congratulations on your admission to High Point University! You have taken the first step in joining the High Point University family. If you have already visited campus, you know this is a special place and great things are happening at HPU. If you have not yet scheduled your visit, we hope you will experience our campus in the near future and learn more about the extraordinary opportunities awaiting you. In this Enrollment Guide, you will find instructions to help you complete your enrollment process. It has been specifically designed to help you transition to becoming an HPU student. Please take some time to look over the enrollment checklist and enclosed documents and forms. Some of the items in this guide are time sensitive, so please pay close attention to all deadlines. We know that selecting a university can be an overwhelming process. We are here to answer any questions you may have as you navigate your way through this process. You can reach us at 1.800.345.6993 for any assistance you might need along the way. We are excited to work with you throughout the enrollment process and look forward to welcoming you as a student at High Point University!
Best Regards, Kate McKeen
1 • Terms of Admission 2 • Spring 2015 Enrollment Checklist 3 • Important Events 4 • MyHPU & HPU Email Log In Instructions 5 • Student Financial Services 6 • Security & Transportation 7 • Orientation Schedule 8 • Meal Plan Information 9 • Vehicle Registration 10 • Campus Contact Information 11 • Enrollment Deposit Form 12 • Final Transcript Request Form
Associate Vice President for Admissions
P.S. Check your MyHPU page and email account frequently to stay connected with High Point University.
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terms of admission •
Final Transcripts: Please be advised that the offer of admission that has been extended to you is provisional pending receipt of your final transcripts. You are required to submit an official high school transcript verifying your date of graduation. You are also expected to maintain a satisfactory cumulative and final term grade point average and maintain a positive student life record. *Financial Aid awards are also contingent upon receiving final transcripts.
• Completed Health Form: North Carolina State Law requires that all students submit a completed health form prior to the start of classes. All required health forms are located in your MyHPU account. • Office of Student Accounts: The Office of Student Accounts will provide students with billing information each semester and will assist students and families with payments associated with attending High Point University. In order to enroll at the university, the Office of Student Accounts must financially clear all new students no later than January 2, 2015. Students who have not been cleared by this date may have their Spring 2015 enrollment cancelled.
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Spring 2015 Enrollment Checklist
Immediately upon receiving your acceptance, it is recommended that students submit their non-refundable $500 enrollment deposit to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Additionally students seeking financial assistance may submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If the student has already submitted the FAFSA for the 2014-2015 school year, you may modify the form and include the High Point University school code. The school code for High Point University is 002933. The FAFSA is only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. DECEMBER 1 After a student is admitted and has paid the enrollment deposit, the Office of Student Life will begin contacting students with housing assistance for on-campus and off-campus locations. DECEMBER 19 Spring semester balance due to the Office of Student Accounts. Billing information will be available in your MyHPU account on November 21. A paper statement will also be mailed. JANUARY 9 Final transcripts due to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (see page 12 for further instructions). Offers of admission and financial aid may be rescinded if final transcripts are not received. JANUARY 9 Deadline to submit completed health forms to Student Health Services. North Carolina State Law requires that all students submit a completed health form prior to the start of classes. All health forms are located in your MyHPU account. JANUARY 9 Academic Record Disclosure Form (FERPA) due to the Registrar’s Office (see pages 15-16 for further instructions). This form is also available in your MyHPU account. JANUARY 9 Deadline for online vehicle registration for students who wish to have a vehicle on campus (see page 9 for further instructions). JANUARY 11 & 12 Spring 2015 admitted students will have orientation in January. All new students will move-in on January 11. Advising and class registration will take place on January 12. Orientation provides you with the opportunity to make friends with your fellow classmates, meet Passport Partners from all over High Point and become acquainted with campus.
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important events SPRING Orientation Spring Orientation provides you with the opportunity to move into your residential community, meet your fellow classmates, explore the High Point community, meet your academic advisor and register for classes prior to the upcoming semester. New student advising and registration will take place on Monday, January 12, 2015. Class selection is limited, so be sure to register early.
New Student Move-In
JANUARY 11, 2015 Welcome home! All new students will check in with HPU staff in the R.G. Wanek Center. Those students living on campus will have the opportunity to move into their new residence hall. Those living off-campus will finalize paperwork and receive the Spring Orientation Weekend schedule.
New Student Advising and Registration JANUARY 12, 2015 All new HPU students will have the opportunity to personally meet with their success coach or academic advisor and register for classes.
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES! January 13, 2015
New Student Move-In January 11, 2015 New Student Advising & Registration January 12, 2015
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How to…. Access your MyHPU & HPU Email Account: Accessing your MyHPU Account: • Go to www.highpoint.edu/admissions/myhpu/ • Use your MyHPU username and password that you used to check on your application status. • If you have forgotten your username or password, click the reset password link. • Enter the email address you used on your application and click ok. • You will receive an email with instructions on how to access your account within a few minutes. Through MyHPU you will access and print your Student Health Forms, complete your required placement tests, sign up for Orientation, select your meal plan and much more.
Access your HPU email: • Visit mobile.highpoint.edu • Enter your username and password (this information will be sent to your personal email address by the Office of Research and Planning beginning December 1, 2014)
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Be sure to check your HPU email frequently for important updates and information.
student financial services The Office of Student Financial Services is available to assist students in their pursuit of post-secondary education at High Point University. Members of Student Financial Services include the staff from the Office of Student Financial Planning and the Office of Student Accounts. The staff will work with students each step of the way to maximize their resources and help determine if other resources exist from which they might benefit. The staff is well trained and highly qualified to make your experience with the Student Financial Services process a positive and rewarding one.
Educational Investment:
The university is aware that the cost of a college education is a major outlay for a family and makes every effort to keep its charges as reasonable as possible, consistent with providing a first-class college education. For the 2014-2015 academic year, the educational investment (tuition, fees, room and dining plan) associated with attending High Point University is: • Housing Tier 1: Double occupancy room in Finch, McEwen, Yadkin, Wesley, North, Belk and Millis
$42,960
Additional charges for upgraded housing are as follows: • Housing Tier 2: Three or four bedroom +$2,725 apartment in York and Blessing and a double occupancy room in University Center • Housing Tier 3: Since occupancy room in +$3,700 University Village and North College Townhomes and double occupancy room in Centennial Square • Housing Tier 4: Two bedroom apartment in York and Blessing
+$5,200
• Housing Tier 5: Single occupancy room
+$7,900
These pricing tiers represent the total academic year cost. The price for spring enrollment students will be prorated.
Applying for financial aid at High Point University:
To apply for financial aid, you must submit the FAFSA. Our Federal Title IV Code for Section H is 002933. You may secure a copy of the FAFSA from the Office of Student Financial Planning at High Point University; however, we recommend that you complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The financial aid package may include federal, state and university grants, loans and work-study. If you have already submitted the FAFSA for the 20142015 school year, you may modify the form and include High Point University’s school code. Financial aid is available throughout the year, but priority consideration is given to early applicants. FAFSA is only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Payment Plan:
High Point University invoices on a semester basis. Students have the choice of either paying the entire balance on the semester due date or paying in five monthly installments via the deferred payment plan administered by Tuition Management Systems. Payment Deadlines: Spring Semester: December 19, 2014
2014-2015 Educational Investment: Tuition & Fees $31,480 Room* & Dining Plan $11,480 Campus Parking $0 Athletic Events $0 Airport Transportation $0 Printing $0 Laundry $0 Academic Tutoring $0 Major Concerts $0 Cultural Enrichment $0 Events *Housing Tier 1 This educational investment reflects the total academic year cost. For spring enrollment students the price will be prorated.
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Security & Transportation High Point University was recently ranked one of the Top 25 Safest College Campuses by Security Magazine. High Point University offers two campus shuttle lines that make continuous loops and around campus throughout the day and evening for students’ convenience. A detailed shuttle time schedule is available at Campus Concierge locations and is also posted at the shuttle stops. HPU provides shuttle service to local retail establishments during the week and local malls on the weekend. Airport and High Point Train Station Shuttles: available for service to and from the High Point Amtrak Train Station, the Piedmont-Triad International Airport, the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Medical, Dental and Special Needs: transportation is provided for doctor, dentist and physical therapy appointments. Shopping Shuttles: service available to Wal-Mart, Target, local grocery stores and shopping centers.
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New Student Orientation Sunday, January 11, 2015 9:00am – Noon
Check in (Wanek Center)
11:00am – Noon
International Student Meeting
Noon
Lunch and New Student Welcome
– 1:30pm
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Campus Tour
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Student Life Roundtable Session for Parents
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Passport Partner Road Trip
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Mix with your Mentor
5:00pm – 7:00pm Dinner with your Mentor 7:00pm – 8:00pm Get to know you BINGO 8:00pm – 10:00pm Target and Wal-Mart Shopping Shuttle (loops from Slane Student Center)
Monday, January 12, 2015 8:30am – 9:30am
New Student Advising Presentation
9:30am – 10:30am
Meet with Faculty
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dining plan for Spring 2015
If you are an on-campus resident, the cost of the dining plan is included as part of your comprehensive fee. You have the choice of 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
Off-campus students have the option of dining on campus by adding money to their passport cards.
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*Students may dine once a week at 1924 PRIME. Reservations are required.
Dinning Services for students who commute Students who live off-campus may, but are not required, to purchase one of the following dining plan options. • The Commuter Meal Plan includes 75 meals plus $200 in Dining Dollars per semester. These meals are just like magic meals that can be used at any time, at any dining location on campus. This plan also includes one meal at 1924 PRIME per semester. • Commuter students also have the option to purchase from one of the four residential dining meal plans that are listed above.
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If you have any questions concerning the HPU Dining Plan, please visit highpoint.edu/concierge or contact the Campus Concierge at 336.841.4636 or concierge@highpoint.edu.
vehicle registration procedure Incoming students who wish to have a vehicle on campus must register their vehicle online.
To register your vehicle for the Spring 2015 semester, please click on the vehicle registration link in your MyHPU account.
After registering your vehicle, you may pick up your decal at the Wanek Center security desk. Please have your original vehicle registration with you, as it is required to pick up your decal. Decals must be displayed on vehicles by January 13, 2015. If you need assistance with registering your vehicle, please call the Security Office at 336-841-9112.
To log in and register you will use your network username and password. While there, you should review the updated parking regulations. You will have two decals to display. The large one on the back of the vehicle and the small one on the front windshield on the inside front windshield below the mirror.
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Campus Contact Information Office of Academic Affairs 336.841.9130 Campus Concierge 336.841.4636 Office of Information Technology 336.841.4357 Office of Security 336.841.9112 Office of Student Financial Services 3 36.841.9124 Office of Student Life 336.841.9231
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Office of Undergraduate Admissions Registrar’s Office Student Health Services University Operator
1.800.345.6993 336.841.9029 336.841.4683 336.841.9000
*Available online at www.highpoint.edu/MyHPU
Return to: Office of Undergraduate Admissions 833 Montlieu Avenue Campus Drawer 7 High Point, NC 27262
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Pay your Enrollment Deposit online through your MyHPU account
Enrollment Deposit Information Admitted students who wish to secure a place in the entering class are required to post an enrollment deposit in the amount of $500. Your enrollment deposit is due immediately upon acceptance. The deposit is credited directly to your account and it does not represent an additional charge. The deposit is non-refundable. We encourage you to pay your enrollment deposit online through your post-application checklist located in your MyHPU page. You may also submit a check or money order payable to High Point University and return with this form to:
High Point University
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Office of Undergraduate Admissions 833 Montlieu Avenue Campus Drawer 7 High Point, NC 27262 If paying by check or money order, please check as appropriate and return with your payment:
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You will find enclosed the required enrollment deposit in the amount of $500. I plan to live on campus. I understand that residence hall and room assignments are provided on a space available basis and are not guaranteed for any student. I will be a commuting student. I understand that students are permitted to live off campus if they reside at home or if they have made prior arrangements with the Office of Student Life.
First Name________________________________________ Middle Name_________________________________________ Last Name_______________________________________________ Suffix________________________________________ Mailing Address_______________________________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________________ State_______ Zip Code_________________________________ Country______________________________________________________________________________________________ Intended Major________________________________________________________________________________________ T-Shirt Size___________________________________________________________________________________________
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*Available online at www.highpoint.edu/MyHPU
Return to: Office of Undergraduate Admissions 833 Montlieu Avenue Campus Drawer 7 High Point, NC 27262
FINAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM Section I (This section is to be completed by the student.) 1. Enter your legal name below. 2. Give this form to your high school counselor (freshman candidates) or the Registrar’s Office (transfer candidates). 3. Follow-up with your high school or Registrar official to ensure that your final transcript has been sent no later than January 9, 2015 to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at High Point University.
Section II (Counselor/Registrar Official: This student has been admitted to High Point University pending the receipt of final transcripts. Please complete the form below and send a final official transcript to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at High Point University.) For freshman candidates: I certify that the above-named student graduated from ___________________________________________ high school on ______________________________________. Class Rank ______________________________________. Graduation Percentile _____________________________. (e.g., Top 10%) For transfer candidates: I certify that the above-named student completed his/her coursework at ____________________________ college/university on __________________________________________.
Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ________________________ Title __________________________________________________________________________________________
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HPU ID#: ________________________________________________________
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Legal Name ____________________________________________________________________________________
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Return to: Office of Undergraduate Admissions 833 Montlieu Avenue Campus Drawer 7 High Point, NC 27262
Disability Support Documentation Requirements Students wishing to declare a disability and receive accommodations at High Point University should complete the following steps. All forms are available at the Disability Support website: http://disabilityservices.highpoint.edu/.
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Academic Accommodations: 1. Complete ADA Intake Form – Including Current Impact Statement 2. Provide relevant documentation of disability. Possible sources: • Psychological/Educational Evaluation that might include tests of aptitude, achievement, and information processing (WAIS and Woodcock Johnson) • Assessments from clinical or educational psychologists, school psychologists, neuropsychologists, learning disabilities specialists, and medical doctors Housing Accommodations: 1. Complete Disability Support HPU Housing Request
2. Submit completed, signed Medical Documentation form
Send all documentation to: Disability Support 833 Montlieu Avenue, Campus Drawer #5 High Point, NC 27262-3598 Fax: (336) 841-9652 Questions? Contact: Dana Bright Rita Sullivant Disability Support Specialist Director of Disability Support dbright@highpoint.edu rsulliva@highpoint.edu (336) 841-9361 (336) 841-9061 Student’s Last Name: A- J Student’s Last Name: K – Z
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*Available online at www.highpoint.edu/MyHPU
Disability Services ADA Intake Form Name: _____________________________________________________________ Date of Birth: _____________ HPU Student ID#: ________________________________________________ Class Standing: FR SO JR SR Major:________________________________________________________________________________________ HPU Campus Box: ________________________________ Advisor: ____________________________________ Permanent Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________________ Home Phone: ____________________________________ Student Email: _______________________________@________________________________________________ Nature of Disability: ____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Accommodations Needed: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Release of Information & Student Rights and Responsibilities I hereby grant permission for Disability Support to release and/or discuss pertinent information concerning my disability with persons having legitimate interest in my educational success at High Point University. I understand those persons could include University officials (Office of Academic Development, academic dean, academic advisor, counselors, etc), my parent/guardian, and/or the faculty member(s) from whom my educational accommodations might be requested. I also understand it is important to sign the “Student Consent for Access to Education Records” [FERPA] form to further support my educational progress and permits information to be shared with my parents. I understand that Disability Support is an advocate, acting on my behalf in matters relating to my disability. I also understand that some accommodations may require advanced notice. I agree to deliver my accommodation letters to my professors at the beginning of each term. I agree to work with my professors and Disability Support in making classroom and exam arrangements in a timely and appropriate manner. If I feel my needs are not being met, I may file a written grievance with the Office of Academic Development. Signature: _________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ Parent/Guardian Signature (if under 18): __________________________________________________________ ❒ Check if you would like a copy of your documentation sent to Student Health. Current Impact
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In order to be able to fully understand the impact of your disability/medical condition, please describe how this disability is currently impacting and substantially limiting your academic work, class schedule, class location, and/ or residential living situation. Include previous accommodations received plus accommodations or services that you think you will need on the college level. (Separate typed document or email is acceptable)
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Return to: Office of Undergraduate Admissions 833 Montlieu Avenue Campus Drawer 7 High Point, NC 27262
ACADEMIC RECORD DISCLOSURE FORM GENERAL GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS
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What is FERPA? FERPA is a Federal law designed to protect the privacy of education records. It also provides guidelines for appropriately using and releasing student education records. It is intended that students’ rights be broadly defined and applied. Therefore, the student is considered to be the “owner” of his or her education record, and the institution as the “custodian” of that record. Why do I have limited access to my son or daughter’s college records especially when I am paying the bills? Under FERPA, the access rights that parents and legal guardians had in the elementary and secondary school setting are transferred to students, once a student has turned eighteen, or is attending any post secondary educational institution. Parents can be given access to their son or daughter’s records if the student authorizes the permission in writing or in connection with the student’s application for or receipt of financial aid. How can I find out my student’s grades? The best approach is to ask your son or daughter directly. In order for you to receive grade reports or other academic information on a regular basis, your son or daughter should complete the Authorization to Disclose Academic Information form and return it to the Office of the Registrar. What records does FERPA cover? The privacy protection FERPA gives to students is very broad. With limited exceptions, the FERPA regulations give privacy protection to all students’ “education records.” Education records are defined as “those records that are directly related to a student and are maintained by an educational agency or institution or by a party acting for the agency or institution.” Examples of student records entitled to FERPA privacy protection are grade reports, transcripts, and most disciplinary files. Will I be notified if my son or daughter is placed on academic probation? No. Information about grades and academic standing is sent directly to students. You can, of course, ask your son or daughter to keep you informed about his or her academic performance. Where can I find out more information about FERPA? FERPA is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education. The Department maintains a FERPA Website (with links to FERPA regulations) at: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OM/fpco/ferpa/parents.html Whom should I contact with questions or concerns? Direct general questions to the Office of the Registrar (336-841-9205).
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STUDENT CONSENT FOR ACCESS TO EDUCATION RECORDS HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR • Drawer 38 • (336) 841-9205
Name of Student (Last, First, Middle Initial):
Student ID:
Date:
____________________________________________ __________________________________ ____________________ The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords certain rights to students concerning the privacy of, and access to, their education records. Students may choose to complete and submit this form to the Registrar allowing the release of their education records to specified third parties. Please note that while this form authorizes High Point University to release education records to third parties, it does not obligate High Point University to do so. High Point University reserves the right to review and respond to requests for release of education records on a case-by-case basis. For additional information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html.
This authorization will remain active for the duration of the student’s enrollment at High Point University. Any changes to this authorization must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Registrar. This is not a transcript request form.
Education records to be released This form applies to the release of Education Records, a term that most commonly refers to: Academic Information (grades/GPA, registration, student ID number, academic progress, enrollment status) Financial Aid Information (awards, application data, disbursements, eligibility, financial aid, academic progress status, billing and repayment history, credit reporting history, communication history, balances, collection activity) Student Life Information (disciplinary actions that do not involve criminal activity) Please choose the one option below that reflects your intention regarding the release of your education records:
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Person(s) to whom access to education records may be provided
(additional pages may be attached to this form if you wish to release education records to more than two people) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Relationship to Student _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Relationship to Student
Purpose of release (check one) Family Communications Employment Admission to Educational Institution Other___________________________ I understand that (1) I have the right not to consent to the release of my education records, (2) I have the right to inspect any written records released pursuant to this Consent, and 3) I have the right to revoke this consent at any time by delivering a written revocation to the University Registrar.
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____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________ Student’s Signature Date Please return this completed form to the Office of the Registrar, Drawer 38
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I consent to the release of all education records held by High Point University. I do not want any education records held by High Point University to be released. I do not want the following education records held by High Point University to be released:
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