Congratulations Class of 2021!

Dear Friend:

Preparations are underway for an exciting 2021 Commencement Weekend at High Point University. This event is always a highlight of the academic year. It will be a weekend of celebration, reflection, motivation, and gratitude. We are actively planning these events with the safety of HPU family members and guests as our top priority. We are evaluating a spectrum of safety protocols that comply with local, state and federal health regulations while also monitoring the ever-changing conditions of the pandemic. We discourage guests from making any non-refundable travel arrangements until the university’s plans are confirmed. We appreciate your continued patience during an unprecedented time, and will continue to keep you informed about details and any necessary changes as conditions change.

Each year HPU is committed to bringing an internationally known speaker to campus for this special occasion. This year we are proud to have NASA Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, as our speaker. Past Commencement speakers have included physicist Dr. Michio Kaku; singer; songwriter Josh Groban; Wolf Blitzer, CNN’s lead political anchor and anchor of “The Situation Room”; former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice; broadcast legend Tom Brokaw; Gen. Colin Powell, former Secretary of State, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and national security advisor; former First Lady Laura Bush; U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas; Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple; Rudy Giuliani, former New York City Mayor; Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan; NASA Astronaut Dr. Buzz Aldrin; and Muhtar Kent, CEO of the Coca-Cola Company.

On this website, you will find information needed to plan your weekend. This experience is intended to honor our graduates and their families, and we trust you will find the details you seek in making it a memorable event in the life of your family.