Overview
A Fulfilling and Well-rounded Student Life Experience Awaits Incoming Freshmen at High Point University
High Point University knows that students are approaching one of the most exciting times in their lives. Thanks to visionary leadership and a $300 million investment in new buildings, academic programs, student life, athletics, technology, and campus improvements, it's also a dynamic and inspiring time to be a part of High Point University. Students have the opportunity to learn from international business leader President Nido Qubein in the President's Seminar on Life Skills. In addition, High Point students can study abroad, complete prestigious internships, and get involved in more than seventy student organizations, including student government, club and intramural sports, and Greek fraternities and sororities.
Club sports for students include men's soccer and lacrosse and women's field hockey and lacrosse, as well as swimming for all students. Athletically, High Point University competes at the Division I level in the Big South Conference in several men's and women's sports throughout the year.
High Point University Sits on a Beautiful 170-acre Urban Campus in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina
The cities of High Point, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem form the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina, which is a mere 20 minutes from the campus of High Point University. In addition to being in close proximity to many leading colleges and universities, as well as their research and athletic facilities, High Point is well positioned for students to access major urban centers as well as more rugged landscapes.
The forward-thinking cities and towns that surround High Point University share the school's vision for stronger communities and a better future for citizens. The High Point University campus is among the most well-appointed of any in the nation and gives students numerous options for attractive academic settings or recreational activities.
High Point University is Growing Each Year, Adding New Facilities and Re-investing in the Future of its Students
By providing some of the best and newest facilities in the nation to its students, High Point University is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the betterment of its students. From high-end living quarters to the very best in educational and recreational resources, High Point has literally spared no expense in creating a college experience that is unlike any other in the nation. In 2007, High Point's board of trustees approved doubling its investment in the university -- and the results are obvious throughout the campus. In addition to numerous new buildings and facilities, the school is expected to increase enrollment to 3,000 students by 2010.
While this growth has been rapid, it is also well-planned and has been undertaken with the best interests of students in mind -- both short-term and long-term. As High Point continues to grow and attract national and international attention, it is doing so within the structure of academic excellence that has defined the school for nearly 85 years.
In Close Concert with the United Methodist Church, High Point Strives to Instill Values and Leadership in its Students
Upon its founding in 1924, High Point College (now High Point University) was originally a venture of the United Methodist Church in North Carolina. Through the years and times both good and bad, that relationship has grown and been strengthened by success and the overcoming of many hardships. Now, as the university and the church are thriving, students are reaping the rewards of decades of effort.
In addition to rigorous academic programs for both undergraduate and graduate students, with majors ranging from business to engineering to international relations, High Point University brings an added layer of care and mentorship that a faith-based educational experience can deliver. High Point's focus on the development of students' characters as well as their minds is an important distinction to consider when weighing college choices.
Faculty and curriculum are dedicated to fostering close and continual communication among students and teachers, both inside and outside the classroom. High Point University seeks a balance in its educational pursuits, with a goal to enhance students' cognitive, social, and physical capacities simultaneously. Students leave the school with a better understanding of their respective roles in society and how their lives impact the lives of those around them. Leadership is often a byproduct of a High Point University education.
