Finding the college that fits your values, equips you with the life skills to grow in your career, and builds your network is an important decision. That’s why we developed HPU+.
To enjoy HPU+ from your smart TV:
• Search “HPU+” in the app store from your Apple TV, Roku or Firestick.
• Download it!
• Enjoy a variety of content and experience HPU in a whole new way.
Outdoor Attractions
Professional Sports
Carolina Cobras (NAL)
Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)
Carolina Panthers (NFL)
Charlotte Hornets (NBA)
Charlotte Hounds (MLL)
Charlotte Knights (White Sox AAA-baseball)
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Durham Bulls (Rays AAA-baseball)
Greensboro Grasshoppers (Marlins A-baseball)
High Point Rockers (Atlantic League)
North Carolina Courage (NWSL)
North Carolina Fusion U-23 (USL League 2)
Winston-Salem Dash (White Sox A-baseball)
OF $17,000+: $48,676
*Housing
Application Deadlines & Plans
Access our application via www.highpoint.edu/apply.
Early Decision (Priority I) is for applicants who rank HPU as their first choice and commit to enrolling at HPU. Early Decision is a binding agreement stating that, if admitted, you will withdraw applications from all other institutions, as well as commit to and enroll at HPU.
Deadline: November 1 Notification Date: November 21
10 Benefits You’ll Receive When You Apply Early Decision:
1 Your admissions decision will be delivered to you by November 21.
2 You will receive first priority for housing.
3 You will receive a guaranteed parking space for the entire freshman year.
4 You will move in a day earlier than other students.
5 You will have first priority in selecting your fall class schedule.
6 You will have early access to your freshman Success Coach beginning December 1.
7 You will receive three hours of study tips and time management techniques during your Learning Excellence Coaching Session.
8 You will receive a complimentary, autographed book by one of HPU’s In-Residence faculty.
9 You will be invited to an exclusive Life Skills and Leadership Luncheon.
10 You will again receive priority housing if you pursue the tuition-free master’s degree.
Early Action is for applicants who rank HPU as one of their top college choices. Early Action is non-binding. Students who apply under the Early Action plan will be given second priority consideration in the application and housing process.
Deadline: November 15
Notification Date: December 15
Regular Decision allows applicants who did not apply Early Decision or Early Action to submit their applications by March 1. Applications under the Regular Decision plan will be reviewed starting February 1.
Priority Deadline: February 1
Notification Begins: March 1
Scholarships
THE PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM recognizes incoming freshmen who demonstrate outstanding achievement, good citizenship, strong leadership and exceptional scholarship during high school. Your undergraduate admissions application serves as your application for university merit scholarships. Top scholar candidates will be invited to increase their initial scholarship amount by interviewing on campus during a special weekend in February. Presidential Scholarships are awarded at three different levels and are renewable over four years, as long as renewal GPA requirements are met. The following statistics represent the averages of last year’s recipients:
Presidential Founders Scholarship ($30,000 - full tuition)
Average GPA: 4.0 (unweighted)
Average SAT: 1550 (Math & CR)
Average ACT: 34
*These students also graduated in the top 5% of their class
Presidential Fellowships ($9,000 - $20,000)
Average GPA: 3.85 (unweighted)
Average SAT: 1363 (Math & CR)
Average ACT: 29
*These students also graduated in the top 10% of their class
Presidential Scholarships ($5,000 - $11,000)
Average GPA: 3.58 (unweighted)
Average SAT: 1235 (Math & CR)
Average ACT: 25
HIGH POINT SCHOLARS demonstrate solid achievement, good citizenship and leadership during high school. High Point Scholars are invited to a special leadership weekend in February where they can increase their merit award.
Final Deadline: March 1
Academic Fellowship Programs & Honors Scholars
HPU offers innovative and in-depth academic fellowship and honors programs to focus and enhance scholarship opportunities, providing additional scholarship funds for students. Programs include:
Honors Scholars
Business Fellows
Communication Fellows
Creative Arts Fellows
Education Fellows
Exercise Science Fellows
Natural Sciences Fellows
Siegfried Leadership Fellows
Strickland LIFT (Leading and Inspiring Female Trailblazers) Fellowship
High Point Scholarships ($2,000 - $5,000)
Average GPA: 3.26 (unweighted)
Average SAT: 1190 (Math & CR)
Average ACT: 23
PROJECT Discovery
Nationally, nearly half of all college students enter college not knowing what they want to major in. Additionally 75% change their major at least once before graduating. It’s ok. At High Point University, we partner with you to help you discover an academic pursuit that you are passionate about and, we call this process Project Discovery.
An eight-step program, Project Discovery will guide you to uncover your talents and achieve your career goals. An intrigual part of the process, every HPU freshman receives a Success Coach who is intent on helping you discover a major that is a great fit for you. Your Success Coach will connect you with a First-Year Navigator who was also once undecided and help you make positive connections with organizations on campus.
Check out the eight “Light Bulb” Moments of High Point University’s Project Discovery at www.highpoint.edu/projectdiscovery.
With facilities, organizations and events that foster friendships, the opportunities to get involved across campus are limitless. By the numbers, HPU has:
300+ Annual Events
17 Greek Organizations
6 Lighted Tennis Courts
34 Club Sports
2 Major Student Centers
5 Jacuzzi Hot Tubs
300 Intramural Teams
2 Indoor Multipurpose Courts
3 Intramural Fields
200+ Clubs and Organizations
5 Beach Volleyball Courts
3 Outdoor Basketball Courts
9 Fitness Facilities Ice Skating Rink, Indoor Track, Pickleball Courts + more!
Access to INNOVATORS
Explore more of the global leaders who educate, inspire and mentor HPU students to greatness!
5 Outdoor Pools