The next undergraduate research symposium
will be held:
April 14, 2026
Honors & Scholars Day
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
the schedule is not yet set but will include:
Opening Remarks and Awards
Poster Session I and Performances I (dance)
Oral Sessions I, II, III
Poster Session II and Performances II (music) & Reception
Abstract submissions are NOW open!
Abstracts CLOSE on March 14
Late submissions without prior approval will not be reviewed.
Please do not resubmit an application. If you are revising and abstract, email the attachment to Dr. Altman.
High Point University undergraduate students from all schools, majors, and minors are invited to participate in HPU’s Research and Creativity Symposium (High-PURCS). This event will showcase student scholarship in a supportive environment that models a professional venue.
Students may choose to present their work as a poster, oral presentation, brief performance, or exhibit. Projects must be mentored, independent work that reflects originality and creativity.
High-PURCS Digital Award Submission
Each year the office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works offers two $300 monetary awards at High-PURCS. Click here to submit your work for consideration by April 3. See bottom of page for guidelines.
SIRG Grant
URCW Scholarly Interdisciplinary Research Grant (SIRG): an award of up to $1000 that can be used for research or creative works. See URCW’s Grants page for details. The winner of this grant will be recognized at High-PURCS!
Research Apprentices
We are excited to congratulate students who have recently completed the Research Rookies program and have earned the title of Research Apprentice. See our program.
Contact Information
Dr. Joanne Altman, Director of URCW
Daily from 8:00am — 5:00pm.