Our investment in each student’s success goes much deeper than their discipline — we are committed to equipping students with the life skills necessary to be successful within their career and life’s daily interactions. We use common exchanges and interactions — an interview over a meal at a fine dining restaurant, for example — to teach the art of persuasion, effective communication and other skills that help HPU students stand out.
Every first-year student at High Point University is assigned a personal Success Coach to assist them during the first year of college. HPU Success Coaches are professionals solely devoted to providing academic and transitional support to first-year students applicable to all aspects of the student’s life tasks: academic, personal, social and professional. They are there to assist in the transition to college life. Success Coaches serve as academic advisors for the first year and are assigned based on academic majors.
Become proficient in academic disciplines known as majors taught by stellar faculty with top-notch resources. This is expected at top accredited universities around the world, but this is also where the academic model for some universities begins and ends. At HPU, this is the foundational pillar that supports the pillars above.
People rise to the level of environment in which they live. Whether students are in class, a residence hall or one of the library learning common spaces throughout campus, students are consistently surrounded by excellence. HPU’s entire campus is a holistic learning environment that complements classroom learning and prepares students to thrive.