Any undergraduate student who intends to complete his or her undergraduate degree requirements (or be within 8 credit hours of completion) & meets a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the end of the current Spring 2026 term, must declare his or her intent to graduate to The Office of the University Registrar.
Submission of the Declaration of Intent to Graduate Application is required and serves as the degree candidate’s official notification to the University.
The deadline to submit the application for the Spring 2026 graduation term is January 31st, 2026. The application is accessible via email request – [email protected].
Degree candidates will neither earn degrees nor be graduated from the university until they have officially applied for graduation and they have completed all degree requirements. Participation in a commencement ceremony does not presume graduation from the university.
Graduate School candidates for spring completion should apply for graduation in the Graduate School by January 31, 2026.
Candidates for graduation must notify the University Registrar Office if they do not plan to attend the Graduation Ceremony. Any candidate for graduation must provide the University Registrar a current address so that their diploma may be mailed.
Diplomas will reflect first name, middle name/initial, last name, and any applicable suffix as submitted by application to the University.
Students needing disability-related accommodations to participate in the Commencement Ceremony should contact Marideth Riggs, Vice President for University Events by April 15. Ms. Riggs can be reached by email at [email protected]
Diplomas will be mailed to graduates following the Commencement Ceremony.
Commencement caps, gowns, and hoods
Candidates for graduation may pick up their caps, gowns, tassels, and hoods at the High Point Campus bookstore during regular store hours beginning Wednesday, March 4. Academic regalia pick-up date will be released soon. No pre-order required. Questions about academic regalia can be directed to Jennifer Gonzalez, (336) 841-9221 or [email protected]. The bookstore is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Graduation Announcements and Rings
Balfour is High Point University’s official vendor for graduation announcements and rings. Orders can be placed online at www.balfour.com/highpoint or by calling 1-877-225-3687.
Contact the Campus Bookstore at 336-841-9221 with questions.
Photography
A photographer with Photo Specialties will take photos of individual graduates during the commencement ceremony in the following location:
- On stage receiving their diploma.
- Off stage against a photo backdrop.
For safety and for the courtesy of others, guests should remain in their seats and should not approach the stage for photos. Please do not bring personal drones to the Ceremony.
A free color proof will be sent to the graduate’s current mailing address, including a password for online viewing. You are under no obligation to purchase prints. To receive an email notification the moment your photos are online, please visit www.photospecialties.com to pre-register. If you do not receive a proof within a week of the ceremony, please contact [email protected] or call 919-967-1700.