Tickets
The Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony is for High Point University bachelor degree candidates for graduation, their families and guests, and university faculty, staff, students and special guests. It is not open to the general public.
Each graduate is allowed a maximum of 7 general admission guest tickets. Graduating students in cap and gown who process in the processional, do not need a ticket. Graduates will be seated with graduates by degree. Guest seating is available on a first come, first served basis. A ticket does not guarantee a seat inside the Qubein Arena bowl. Onsite overflow seating will be available to accommodate all guests inside the Qubein Center.
Tickets required for guests over the age of 2. To maintain the respectful and reflective tone of this formal occasion, children under the age of 5 will be welcome in the family viewing area rather than the main ceremony location.
General Information
Graduates will be split into the ceremonies based on the below criteria:
9:00 AM Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Earl N. Phillips School of Business
David S. Congdon School of Entrepreneurship
Nido R. Qubein School of Communication
2:30 PM Undergraduate Ceremony
David R. Hayworth School of Arts and Design
Stout School of Education
Webb School of Engineering
Congdon School of Health Sciences
Douglas S. Witcher School of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences
Wanek School of Natural Sciences
Teresa B. Caine School of Nursing
Appropriate dress for this event is business attire.
Doors to the Qubein Center will open at 7:30am for the 9:00am. ceremony, and at 1:00pm for the 2:30pm ceremony.
Parking for the 9:00am and 2:30pm Commencement ceremonies will be available on a first come, first served basis on campus from the following parking areas; the Qubein Center parking lot located at 1315 N. University Parkway, Lot A/B, the parking deck, and any other parking lots and parking spaces on campus. Guests may simply need to walk to the Qubein Center or to the nearest shuttle stop. Guests should enter campus from the following entrances; University Parkway and Innovation Way, N. Centennial Street and Qubein Ave, and N. Centennial Street and Patriots Way. Shuttle service to the Qubein Center will only be available from Lot A/B and the parking deck. The Qubein Center parking lot is a walking lot. Shuttles will begin at 7:30am for the 9:00am ceremony, and at 1:00pm for the 2:30pm ceremony.
Graduates participating in the Commencement Ceremony that live off campus may park in the Caffey parking lot and walk to the Qubein Center. They should enter campus from N. Centennial Street at Patriots Way by the Centennial town homes.
Accessible parking for guests with state issued placards or license plates is available on a first come, first served basis from College Village located at 1139 East Lexington Avenue, High Point. To access the accessible parking, please approach Lexington Ave. from N. Centennial Street. Lexington Avenue will be closed to all other traffic. Accessible vehicles will be provided to transport guests to the Qubein Center.
Accessible seating will be available on a first come, first served basis in the Qubein Center for guests in wheelchairs, or those that have extreme difficulty walking. As accessible seating is limited, we ask that the guest needing accessible seating is only accompanied by one other guest.
We do not supply wheelchairs, walkers, or other medical/mobility equipment: In the event you have a family member or guest who needs personal medical equipment, they will need to bring their own, or procure a rental.
Please cooperate as HPU employs heightened security measures due to the renown of the Commencement speaker. Guests may be inconvenienced with additional security checks. Clear bags or small clutches only are allowed in the Qubein Center.
Thank you for being considerate and respectful of the ceremony. Please be respectful of this formal occasion and refrain from loud talking and other noises.
For the safety and security of graduates and guests, the following items are prohibited: glass containers, tobacco products, illegal drugs, explosives/fireworks, laser pointers, weapons of any kinds, including those carried with a permit, bags larger than 12 x 12, backpacks, noisemakers, airhorns, balloons, signs and posters, coolers, and pets (excluding registered service animals).
Graduates and guests should plan to stay until the ceremony concludes. Leaving causes disruption and noise during this formal ceremony.
As each graduate is handed his/her diploma, a picture will be taken by a professional photographer with Photo Specialties. A free color proof will be sent to your 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.
Photographing candidates for graduation during the Graduation Ceremony is permissible. The platform area is restricted and may not be used for photographs. Please be respectful of boundaries; they have been put in place to prevent injury.
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.
Diplomas will be mailed to graduates.