For all High Point University Study Abroad programs.
We are pleased that you are applying to study abroad! This will be a great experience that will last a lifetime.
To apply: You'll want to make sure that you allocate enough time to complete the entire application, as the following study abroad application is several pages long. As you work through the sections, feel free to use the provided Previous and Next buttons to navigate from page to page.
Note: When asked for your name, please provide your full, legal name as it appears on your U.S. passport (for international programs) or your state-issued ID (for domestic programs). When asked for your signature, please type your full legal name and date in the spaces provided, understanding that your typed name will represent your signed approval. If you are under the age of 18, please contact the Office of Study Abroad to obtain a supplemental signature approval document for your parent/legal guardian to complete.
After completing all sections, submit your application. Further instructions will be provided at that time.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the High Point University Office of Study Abroad at studyabroad@highpoint.edu or 336.841.9280.
The following three questions are for students applying to semester programs.
The following three questions are for students applying to the Global Experience program.
The following question is for students applying to an unaffiliated study abroad program.
For students applying to one of the following Global Experience programs:
For students applying to one of the following Global Experience programs: Cutting-edge Exercise Physiology Israel: Past and Present Animal Behavior in South Africa
If your country of citizenship is not the United States of America, please answer the following question:
Country
Please list below each college or university (including High Point University) that you've attended, providing the dates of attendance.
You will need to request an official transcript from every college or university to be sent to High Point University as a supplement to this application. You will request your HPU transcript below.
By my electronic signature below, I give the Office of Study Abroad permission to release an official copy of my transcript.
HPU's Office of Study Abroad must have your consent to discuss your program details with your parents, legal guardian, or other designated individual(s). This consent applies only to program details for the study program to which you are applying and overrides any consent (or lack thereof) presented to the HPU Registrar's Office.
Please check one or more of the options below:
By my electronic signature below, I verify that the information provided is accurate and sign my consent for communication.
In an essay of no more than 500 words, please address each of the following points. The quality of the essay (content, form, and grammar) is a factor in evaluating your application.
1. Academic Development: How will this experience enrich your degree program? What are some ways that you plan to use your experience to enhance the learning environment of your home campus when you return (e.g., providing international perspectives in classroom discussions)?
2. Career Development: How does the content of the program you are applying for relate to your present and future career goals?
3. Cultural Development: Name one aspect of the host culture which you plan to investigate. How do you plan to accomplish this? Name one cultural difference you anticipate and a strategy you will use to adapt.
4. Personal Development: What specific personal challenges do you anticipate while abroad? How will you cope or adjust to these?
You may type your essay in the space provided or upload a document (in Microsoft Word or PDF format) using the field below. If you upload a document, please write "Statement of Purpose is attached." in the Statement of Purpose dialog box.
Note: A statement of purpose is not required for students applying to a non-HPU program. If this applies to you, please write "Unaffiliated" in Statement of Purpose dialog box.
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