When will I receive my acceptance letter?
For fall applicants, you’ll hear by June 1. For spring applicants, you’ll hear by December 1.
James Ensor
Class of 2017
Zoey Chittick
Class of 2016
Maxwell Wheeler
Class of 2018
See below for answers to frequently asked questions from our incoming exchange & study abroad students.
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The Office of Global Education is the first point of contact for questions regarding studying abroad at High Point University. General inquiries can be directed to:
Phone: +1 (336) 841-9280
Email: studyabroad@highpoint.edu
Dr. Jeff Palis, Director, Global Education
Jeff is the main point of contact for partnering institutions and inbound exchange students. He is the main point of contact for nominations and interested students.
jpalis@highpoint.edu | +1 (336) 841-9636
Chris Ferguson, Advisor & Designated School Official
Chris serves as the designated school official for exchange and study abroad students. He is the main point of contact for study abroad student admissions and immigration-related questions prior to arrival.
cferguso@highpoint.edu | +1 (336) 841-9051
Dr. Marjorie Church, Director, International Student Affairs & Principal Designated School Official
Marjorie serves as the principal designated school official. She manages the Global Student Association and is the main point of contact for immigration-related questions while at HPU.
mchurch@highpoint.edu | +1 (336) 841-4692
The Office of Global Education is located in Suite 142, Cottrell Hall (building #12 on the HPU Campus Map).
Didn’t see your question answered? Contact the Office of Study Abroad for more information by email or phone: +1.336.841.9280.