{"id":58,"date":"2012-12-13T13:42:35","date_gmt":"2012-12-13T18:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tuxpan.highpoint.edu\/commencement\/?page_id=58"},"modified":"2026-01-14T11:58:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:58:56","slug":"candidates-for-graduation-info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/commencement\/candidates-for-graduation-info\/","title":{"rendered":"Candidates for Graduation Information"},"content":{"rendered":"

Any undergraduate student who intends to complete his or her undergraduate degree requirements (or be within 8 credit hours of completion<\/a>) & 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Submission of the Declaration of Intent to Graduate<\/em><\/strong> Application<\/em><\/strong> is required and serves as the degree candidate\u2019s official<\/u><\/strong> notification to the University.<\/p>\n

The deadline to submit the application for the Spring 2026 graduation term is January 31st<\/sup>, 2026.<\/strong>\u00a0 The application is accessible via email request – degreeclearance@highpoint.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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.<\/em><\/p>\n

Graduate School candidates for spring completion should apply for graduation in the Graduate School by January 31, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Diplomas will reflect first name, middle name\/initial, last name, and any applicable suffix as submitted by application to the University.<\/p>\n

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 mriggs@highpoint.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Diplomas will be mailed to graduates following the Commencement Ceremony.<\/em><\/p>\n

Commencement caps, gowns, and hoods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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 <\/span>or jgonzalez@bncollege.com<\/a><\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n

Graduation Announcements and Rings<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Balfour is High Point University\u2019s official vendor for graduation announcements and rings. Orders can be placed online at\u00a0www.balfour.com\/highpoint<\/a> or by calling 1-877-225-3687. <\/span>
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Contact the Campus Bookstore at 336-841-9221 <\/span>with questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Photography<\/h3>\n

A photographer with Photo Specialties will take photos of individual graduates during the commencement ceremony in the following location:<\/p>\n