The Office of Accessibility Resources and Services

Smith Library

Welcome to OARS

Welcome to High Point University Office of Accessibility Resources and Services! The Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (OARS) is committed to providing students with disabilities equal access to their college education and university life when environmental and academic barriers are identified. OARS engages with faculty and staff to provide and coordinate appropriate and reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. They will also support students with disabilities in their pursuit of self-advocacy, independence, and equal access.

Contact the OARS Office

4th floor of the Smith Library

(336) 841-9026

[email protected]

Office closed for lunch daily from 12:00-1:00 pm

Open Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Accommodate for Students

Students who have previously requested accommodations from OARS, please select this option.

Accommodate for Students

Accommodate for Faculty

Curious about your student's accommodations? How about when they are testing? Please select this option for more information.

Accommodate for Faculty

New to OARS?

Check out our PARENT CORNER for more information on supporting your student with disabilities as they transition to HPU

Visit our Parent Corner for vital information on how you can support your student with disabilities through their transition to High Point University. Access resources, policies, and more to help them succeed!

Parent Corner

About Us
Meet Our Staff

Our Vision

High Point University does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, educational process, or treatment of students with disabilities. In making reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, the University considers educational academic accommodations, accessible housing, and other services available to all students. To register with the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services or to make an appointment with an Accessibility Specialist, please visit the OARS Accommodate Portal. You will be asked for your HPU email and password to access the site.

Our Mission

The Office of Accessibility Resources and Services aims to remove barriers, engage in partnerships, and encourage self-advocacy to provide equal access for all students.