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High Point, North Carolina, United States
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (10)
- B.A. Communication
- B.Sc. Mathematical Economics
- B.A. Political Science
- B.Sc. Psychology
- Bachelor Sales
- B.A. Sport Communication
Arts, Design & Architecture (8)
- B.A. Dance
- B.A. Graphic Design
- B.Sc. Interior Design
- B.A. Music
- B.A. Studio Art
- B.A. Theatre
Business & Management (8)
- Bachelor Accounting
- Bachelor Business Administration
- Bachelor Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor International Business
- Bachelor Marketing
- Bachelor Sales
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (8)
- B.Sc. Actuarial Science
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.A. Biology
- Bachelor Chemistry
- B.Sc. Mathematical Economics
- Bachelor Mathematics
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.A. Physics
Humanities (7)
- B.A. English
- B.A. English - Writing
- B.A. History
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Religion
- B.A. Spanish
Education & Training (5)
- B.A. Education Studies
- B.A. Elementary Education
- B.A. Special Education
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (4)
- B.Sc. Exercise Science
- B.A. Sport Communication
Journalism & Media (4)
Computer Science & IT (2)
- Bachelor Computer Science
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- B.A. Human Relations
Engineering & Technology (1)
Law (1)
- B.A. Criminal Justice
Medicine & Health (1)
About
History
In 1924 High Point College opened as a cooperative venture between the Methodist Protestant Church and the City of High Point. The campus consisted of three partially completed buildings, there were nine faculty members, and student enrollment was 122.
Education
High Point University announced in October 2007 that it was doubling its investment in academic programs, student life, scholarships and construction of new facilities. The university’s board of trustees approved doubling the investment in the university from $110 to $225 million over a period of three years. The campus transformation is made possible through gifts, bonds and operating revenues.
Research
The High Point University Survey Research Center (SRC) conducts high quality public affairs and social science research using a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods. Student work and ideas are at the core of the SRC’s approach to pursuing interdisciplinary research projects and communicating its findings to the public.
Career
Applying for a job is as easy as 1-2-3. When you become a student at High Point University you will gain access to our job posting site, Workday. This site is updated continuously with student employment opportunities.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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Student services
The Office of Student Accounts is here to help you work through any issues you may have regarding your student account. We are available to any current student, parent or member of the university community to answer questions about a range of account issues, including:
- Billing
- Payment of tuition & fees and the Student Account Center
- Enrollment and payment of Student Health Insurance
- Enrollment and payment of the new Tuition Protection Plan
- Administration of Tuition Management Systems Monthly Payment Plan
- Administration of University Dining Plan enrollment for students living on campus
Housing services
High Point University is committed to providing some of the finest residential communities and options in private higher education in the country. With over 99% of our incoming first year students coming from 45 states other than North Carolina and many foreign countries, High Point University is by design a very residential campus.
Library services
We have several library spaces at High Point University: Herman H. and Louise M. Smith Library is the main library and holds the majority of our book collection; the Wanek Center Learning Commons is our quiet study space with a young adult and popular fiction collection; and our most recent library is the School of Education Curriculum Center.
ICT services
Laptops and graphing calculators are available for check out at the circulations desks in both Smith Library and the Wanek Center Learning Commons. They are available to check out for up to 4 hours.
Medical services
HPU Student Health Services by Cornerstone Health Care is committed to providing excellent, evidence-based medical care for acute and chronic conditions in a compassionate and supportive environment. Our goal is to become our student’s medical home away from home.
Student Life
Campus life
The Aldridge Village at High Point University features their own “mini” campus with a pool, basketball court, volleyball court, dining facility and a security satellite station which is manned 24 hours daily. Having 540 parking spaces, there will be ample parking for all however, driving will not be necessary because a rotating shuttle will arrive every 15 minutes.
Sports facilities
Weight/Fitness/Cardio Areas, Gymnasium, 2 Mulit Purpose Courts, 1/10-mile Indoor Three-lane Track, Maynard Pool (heated pool with hot tub), Outdoor Basketball Court, Sand Volleyball Court, Group Exercise Studio.
Student clubs
The Office of Student Activities works to plan a calendar jam-packed with fun and exciting opportunities. Every week we offer a variety events from Monday movies in the Extraordinaire Cinema, Wednesday Night Live events such as coffee houses or karaoke, and venture trips off campus to different places in the surrounding community. All activities are complimentary to our students! Students can find out about upcoming events through Facebook and Twitter and the Campus Concierge Daily Email.
Accreditation
High Point University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
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I loved my experience at HPU. There were so many opportunities to develop myself through coursework, research, studying abroad, and other activities. The campus is always expanding to serve its students best.