There are a lot of General Education Requirements because this is a liberal arts college. However, all of the classes serve to be beneficial to creating a holistic education. Some of the unique classes that are required before graduation include: Dr. Qubein's President Seminar on Life Skills, an ethics class, religion, visual/performing arts, first year seminar, two different social sciences, pe, and a global studies course are a few examples. There are so many choices within each subject that make it fun and interesting to learn about everything. Even if you come in as an undecided major, you will quickly find that there's something for everyone at High Point University. The average class size is small and the university expects accountability so attendence will be taken. The professors are extremely helpful and so are the free tutors in the library.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
My first year is coming to an end, and let's just say I'm less than excited for summer. Don't get me wrong, I love my family and home, but since being in college I've created a new family and new home for myself. There is always something to get involved in. The tagline couldn't be any more true. At High Point University every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. I can already tell these are going to be the best four years of my life, and to make matters better, I am for sure going to apply for the 5th year master's program for Elementary Education. Everywhere you look the energy and school spirit is so positive. There is no way you couldn't love it here.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Oh my goodness, at a far glance High Point may have a high price tag. However, $35,400 for a private school is relatively a bargain especially for all of the fancy extras that HPU does provide for the students that you just can't find anywhere else. For example, that tuition includes meal plan and housing so there are no additional fees. Some luxeries that we have that you can't find anywhere else include free kiosks in the morning that pass out snacks and drinks if you didnt have time for breakfast, a free ice-cream truck (in the winter they pass out homemade cookies, rice-crispy treats, and hot chocolate), a free arcade, free tutoring, free ipad, kindle, gps bikes, and other sports equipment rentals, free movie theater with free popcorn, drink, and candy, free HPU t-shirts, water bottles, hats, and other gifts on special occasions, free carriage rides in winter, free spring and fall concerts, free laundry, free parking, free 3 course meal from the on campus steakhouse once a week, free admission to all of our division I athletic events, admission to all musical and theatrical performances on campus, free trips such as ziplining, ice-skaing, bowling, weekend camping trips, etc. The list goes on and on. You have to see what you're missing. In the end you can't put a price on the value of your education and college experience.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Apply for the scholarships very early. You can't apply if you are transferring or after your freshman year. Scholarship deadline ends in December so you can deffinitely apply for them even if you haven't gotten accepted yet. Basically, HPU is looking for leaders with school spirit, determination, and good values. You have to be more than just an SAT score or GPA.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
HPU is perfect for every student who thinks they deserve a top notch and quality educational institution to aid them in success. It's a small community with all of the resources of a big school.
There are a lot of General Education Requirements because this is a liberal arts college. However, all of the classes serve to be beneficial to creating a holistic education. Some of the unique classes that are required before graduation include: Dr. Qubein's President Seminar on Life Skills, an ethics class, religion, visual/performing arts, first year seminar, two different social sciences, pe, and a global studies course are a few examples. There are so many choices within each subject that make it fun and interesting to learn about everything. Even if you come in as an undecided major, you will quickly find that there's something for everyone at High Point University. The average class size is small and the university expects accountability so attendence will be taken. The professors are extremely helpful and so are the free tutors in the library.
My first year is coming to an end, and let's just say I'm less than excited for summer. Don't get me wrong, I love my family and home, but since being in college I've created a new family and new home for myself. There is always something to get involved in. The tagline couldn't be any more true. At High Point University every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. I can already tell these are going to be the best four years of my life, and to make matters better, I am for sure going to apply for the 5th year master's program for Elementary Education. Everywhere you look the energy and school spirit is so positive. There is no way you couldn't love it here.
Oh my goodness, at a far glance High Point may have a high price tag. However, $35,400 for a private school is relatively a bargain especially for all of the fancy extras that HPU does provide for the students that you just can't find anywhere else. For example, that tuition includes meal plan and housing so there are no additional fees. Some luxeries that we have that you can't find anywhere else include free kiosks in the morning that pass out snacks and drinks if you didnt have time for breakfast, a free ice-cream truck (in the winter they pass out homemade cookies, rice-crispy treats, and hot chocolate), a free arcade, free tutoring, free ipad, kindle, gps bikes, and other sports equipment rentals, free movie theater with free popcorn, drink, and candy, free HPU t-shirts, water bottles, hats, and other gifts on special occasions, free carriage rides in winter, free spring and fall concerts, free laundry, free parking, free 3 course meal from the on campus steakhouse once a week, free admission to all of our division I athletic events, admission to all musical and theatrical performances on campus, free trips such as ziplining, ice-skaing, bowling, weekend camping trips, etc. The list goes on and on. You have to see what you're missing. In the end you can't put a price on the value of your education and college experience.
Apply for the scholarships very early. You can't apply if you are transferring or after your freshman year. Scholarship deadline ends in December so you can deffinitely apply for them even if you haven't gotten accepted yet. Basically, HPU is looking for leaders with school spirit, determination, and good values. You have to be more than just an SAT score or GPA.
HPU is perfect for every student who thinks they deserve a top notch and quality educational institution to aid them in success. It's a small community with all of the resources of a big school.