Employers are looking for graduates who are prepared to be coachable, communicate with others different from themselves, build relationships, be adaptable and navigate complex problems. As the Premier Life Skills University, HPU answers the call.
Explore your options across 64 majors and 62 minors in our nine distinguished academic schools, starting with the top five programs.
Did you know that nearly half of all college students enter college undecided on their major? At HPU, we partner with you to discover an academic pursuit you are passionate about—and we call the process Project Discovery.
You gain knowledge in the classroom and get wisdom through experience. That’s why 25% of everything taught at HPU happens outside of the classroom.
Through Research Rookies and the Summer Undergraduate Research Institute, you’ll have unique research opportunities as early as your freshman year.
Explore upcoming short-term tuition-free Maymester and semester-long Global Experience programs at the Study Abroad Fair, which happens each fall.
Connect the knowledge you’re learning in the classroom with practical experiences in the field, all while making a difference in our community.
HPU’s environment and focus on life skills have taught me to communicate with anyone, anywhere. This could be on a plane, during an interview, or even at dinner.
No one in life gets far without the help of others. That’s why at HPU, you’ll find heroes, models and mentors at every turn.
You’ll meet with them once per month throughout your freshman year. Think of them as a Life Coach, Academic Advisor, Activities Coordinator and friend. They’re here to ensure you get off to a great start.
We connect you with people who have changed the world. Why? Because it unlocks the belief in yourself to do the same thing. Get valuable coaching from global leaders including the co-founder of Netflix, a former FCC Chairman and the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, to name a few.
Meetings with your Career Advisor happen at every stage in your four-year career planning. They’ll help you strengthen your resume, build your LinkedIn profile and network, see how your major translates to the real world and land stellar internships (guaranteed!).
Spend no more than 15 minutes on HPU’s campus, and our values and virtues become clear: service, generosity, gratitude and respect. We are proud to be a God, family and country school—celebrating what makes this country great. The smiling faces, friendly gestures and commitment to others will motivate you to lead a life of success and significance.
HPU’s inspiring environment helped position me with like-minded individuals who also strive for success.
College isn’t just about hitting the books and pulling all-nighters. It’s about getting connected and making some of the best memories of your life.
We're home to the Panthers: 17 NCAA Division I teams, including 13 conference champions for 2021. If you're not playing for them, you're screaming your guts out in the students’ section: Purple Reign.
Pick a club, any club—we have 240! You’ll find something for every interest: sports, faith, Greek life, service and more. If we don’t have it, you can start it! That’s how Charcoal Pony Improv—and all of them—began in the first place.
We eat to live and live to eat. Our 16 dining options have been ranked #1 for 9 consecutive years. You’ll find everything from burgers at The Point Sports Grille to fine-dining at 1924 PRIME—all included in your meal plan.
While HPU’s Campus Activities Team keeps the calendar packed with events throughout the year, you’ll find numerous reasons to explore the growing City of High Point and the surrounding area.
Find local restaurants and shops, just 5-10 minutes away from campus
20 miles of hiking trails with spectacular views and a lake for swimming and canoeing
6.6 miles of natural trails and access to the High Point and Bicentennial Greenways
The central region of North Carolina, connecting the cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point
I talk about HPU everywhere I go. Their focus on student development is second to none. And their leadership is dedicated to their students' personal and professional development. How they deliver it is truly innovative.