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Apple Co-Founder Returns to Campus

Live Here. Love It Here.

Global Leaders Mentor HPU Students

The HPU Advantage

Career
Shadowing

Job shadowing allows students to spend a half-day or entire day observing a professional on-the-job. Students observe meaningful work activity, the work culture of the organization and feel the flow of a typical workday.

Undergraduate
Research

HPU welcomes freshman into a culture of scholarly research as soon as they arrive to campus. While other universities focus on senior research projects, HPU presents research opportunities to students throughout their four-year journey.

Service
Learning

Service learning breaks down the walls of the traditional classroom and brings theoretical concepts to life. Through service learning courses, students are embedded with real-world opportunities that relate to course material. Whether it’s English majors tutoring refugee children in literacy, or strategic communication students producing marketing campaigns for nonprofit organizations, students gain valuable skills and strong connections to their community.

Study
Abroad

Our goal is to bring people and cultures together, to share their similarities and embrace their differences. Former U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright proclaimed that “International education exchange is the most significant current project designed to continue the process of humanizing mankind to the point, we would hope, that nations can learn to live in peace.”

Show me a successful individual and I’ll show you someone who had real positive influences in his or her life. I’m sure there was someone cheering you on or showing the way. A mentor. - Denzel Washington

of HPU students come from out of state

K+

hours of community service each year

student : faculty

of classes taught by faculty

Choose to be Extraordinary!
Being extraordinary is a choice.
It’s about connecting scholarly knowledge with practical life.

Employed or continuing their education

Within six months of graduation

Careers

Amazon. Apple. NBC Universal.

Here is a sampling of graduates who are contributing to the companies and technologies that impact the world every day.

Alex Bouvier '23

Area Manager at Amazon

Kate McCarthy '23

Joining Visa's Client Services Development Program

Mia Clemons '23

Joining GE Healthcare's Commercial Leadership Program

Olivia Lender '22

Joining Fidelity investments as an associate in the Emerging Leader Program starting in July 2023.

Nicholas Masalleras ‘22

Learning to manage global marketing teams at Reynolds American Inc.

Cassady Kreuser ’22

Booking coordinator for Memphis Grizzlies

Jodi Guglielmi ‘15

Breaking News Editor at Rolling Stone Magazine

Cayla Lowrey ‘22

Interior Designer with CJMW Architecture

Emmy Beck-Aden '22

East Coast Page at NBC Universal

Thomas Hart '22

Associate Director with Tupelo Honey Media

Taylor Sweet '22

Marketing Coordinator at Ready Nutrition

Dakota Tameling '22

Analyst at JPMorgan Chase

How Do HPU Graduates Do It?

HPU provides not only faculty and staff who are trained to coach students but carries coaching into all facets of campus living. Explore and learn the life skills one will experience in their professional life and discover how HPU answers the call.

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Each day, our Admissions team assists future HPU students and parents in their journey to find their perfect college. At HPU, our commitment to prepare students for a life of success and significance is rooted in a powerful combination of fast-paced innovation and strong values.

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Tiffany Selberg says If you utilize the resources at HPU, you can be someone you never imagined. Tiffany Selberg Class of 2022 High Point University now Strategic Sales Coordinator at TikTok

Tyler Schmitter says HPU allowed me to improve my weaknesses and grow personally and professionally. Tyler Schmitter Class of 2023 High Point University now an International Tax Consultant at Deloitte

Morgan Young says HPU's environment and focus on life skills taught me to communicate with anyone, anywhere. Morgan Young Class of 2023 High Point University now Audit Staff at Ernest and Young LLP.

Tyler Heaggans says I know that no other university in this country could have provided me with the same level of support and opportunity. Tyler Heaggans Class of 2013 High Point University now Senior Associate in Customer Transformation at PWC.

Michaela Mucha says I'm incredibly grateful and proud of how HPU has shaped me to be who I am today. Michaela Mucha Class of 2018 High Point University now the Design Manager in Creative Marketing at Disney Plus.

Myles Brown says You only learn when you are thrown into real-life experiences, and HPU provided me with opportunities for those experiences. Myles Brown Class of 2022 High Point University now in the Commercial Leadership Program at GE Healthcare

Kendall McClure says A growth mindset is instilled in students from day one at HPU. Through my time there, I experienced the power of a growth mindset. Kendall McClure Class of 2023 High Point University now Talent Specialist: Project Manager at LPL Financial

Marco Sebastian says I learned life lessons from the mentors I gained during my time at HPU. Marco Sebastian Class of 2018 High Point University now a Hedge Funds Account Manager at Bloomberg.

Kate McCarthy says The inspiring environment at HPU encouraged me to go after my goals. The feeling that you have while on HPU's campus is nothing short of inspiring. Kate McCarthy Class of 2023 High Point University now in Visa's Client Services Development Program at Visa.

James Jadotte says High Point University gave me the confidence to seek a variety of learning opportunities from people all over the world. James Jadotte Class of 2014 High Point University now the Engineering Program Manager at Google

Emmy Beck Aden says Having such practical, real-world experiences integrated into your everyday life is a unique aspect of HPU. Emmy Beck Aden Class of 2022 High Point University now Production Coordinator at CNBC

Jacob Brewer says HPU was a springboard for opportunities I didn't think possible. I was exposed to industry professionals and business leaders. Those connections led to job offers. Jacob Brewer Class of 2023 High Point University now Inside Sales Representative at Dell Technologies

Cassandra Diaz says The Office of Career and Professional Development was wholly supportive of my goals and dreams. Cassandra Diaz Class of 2019 High Point University now the Director of Regional Sales Media and Sponsorships at LiveNation.

Cameron Scott says As soon as I stepped on campus, I knew HPU was for me. The caring community, professors and friends I met made me feel at home. Cameron Scott Class of 2017 High Point University now Senior Coordinator in Baseball Development at MLB.

Dr. Jenny Kordell says There are so many incredible opportunities at HPU, but the biggest is all the incredible mentors that you have access to. Dr. Jenny Kordell Class of 2017 High Point University now a Family Medicine Resident Physician at the University of Colorado

Austin Vohra says HPU's inspiring environment contributed to my success. The positive and supportive atmosphere set high expectations and made me want to strive to reach my full potential. Austin Vohra Class of 2023 High Point University now Project Controls Specialist at Duke Energy

Cassady Kreuser says HPU's inspiring campus instills the positive mindset and confidence that lead to success after graduation. Cassady Kreuser Class of 2022 High Point University now Booking Coordinator with the Memphis Grizzlies

Wendell Epps says HPU has provided me with opportunities that cannot be found at any other institution and experiences that strengthened my resume. Wendell Epps Class of 2023 High Point University now Radio Graduate Assistant with the Orlando Magic

Ashton Kajcienski says At HPU, I gained the communication, conflict management and leadership skills I needed to be an effective leader and manager. Ashton Kajcienski Class of 2022 High Point University now an Experience Manager at LiveNation

Tyler Thomas says HPU helped me achieve my goals through their holistic approach to a life skills education. Tyler Thomas Class of 2022 High Point University now in the Corporate Analyst Development Program at JP Morgan Chase

Olivia Bozzomo says Having such a strong support system at HPU is inspiring and empowering. Olivia Bozzomo Class of 2022 High Point University now a TA Project Analyst at Collins Aerospace

Spencer Panzo says HPU taught me how to network and make a lasting first impression. Spencer Panzo Class of 2023 High Point University now Premium Sales and Service Associate with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Nikki Sanford says High Point University creates opportunities each student can utilize to be extraordinary. Nikki Sanford Class of 2013 High Point University now a Patent Attorney at Baker Hostetler.

Seth Hatherly says The most valuable resource at HPU is their faculty. My professors had valuable life experiences and were invested in my goals. Seth Hatherly Class of 2020 and 2022 High Point University now Retail Operations Supervisor with the Green Bay Packers

Mikaela Campbell says Every aspect of HPU prepares students to go against the best of the best in the workforce. Mikaela Campbell Class of 2018 High Point University now an Associate Manager, Global Partnerships and Media at the NBA.

Dakota Tameling says The atmosphere at HPU provides encouragement to strive for excellence. Dakota Tameling Class of 2022 High Point University now a Middle Market Commercial Banking Analyst at JP Morgan Chase

Mia Clemons says My advisors, professors, and mentors were there to support me and prepared me to succeed after graduation. Mia Clemons Class of 2023 now in the Commercial Leadership Program at GE Healthcare.

Alon Parker says HPU provided so many different hands-on opportunities and experiences throughout my four years. Alon Parker Class of 2022 High Point University now a Startups Associate Account Executive at Amazon.

Dr. Mary Funke says I wouldn't be where I am without my faculty mentors. It's one of the things I love about HPU. Dr. Mary Funke Class of 2013 now an MD, Emergency Medicine at Cone Health

Alex Bouvier says The life and leaderships skills I developed at HPU helped me succeed in my role. Alex Bouvier Class of 2023 High Point University now area manager at Amazon

Adam Rehman says HPU taught me everyone has the potential to introduce new ideas. I learned to maintain a growth mindset, a concept central to HPU's educational philosophy. Adam Rehman Class of 2023 High Point University now an Inside Sales Representative to Macy's

Life Skills

Your degree is not the thing that gets you a job.

You will get you a job. HPU is a life accelerator – compressing time and allowing you to amass a lifetime of experience in just four years. You begin your professional careers as soon as you arrive on campus. You graduate ready for the real world. And the real world wants you.

Explore the questions that you’ll encounter during your professional and personal life.

Test yourself. Do you have the answers?

Your job interview is at the restaurant

From the board room to the dining room, HPU will prepare you to be comfortable in any business environment. 1924 Prime is a learning lab where each week you can learn about formal dinning etiquette and international cuisine. With four years of preparation, you'll crush that interview.

Are you ready?

The CEO of your dream company sits next to you on a plane

Before you can sell anything, you have to sell yourself. That’s where HPU’s Sales Club comes in. Led by Professor Larry Quinn, you’ll learn how to seize networking opportunities, while testing yourself in real-world settings like the airplane fuselage in Cottrell Hall.

Whats your move?

Everybody has a great idea

With the help of the Belk Entrepreneurship Center you can. The center provides individualized assistance, Shark Tank style business plan competitions, and access to entrepreneurs like Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph, all to help advance your venture.

Can you make yours a reality?

Presenting to a large crowd

Enter the President's Life Skill Seminar led by HPU President, DR. Nido Qubein. As a freshman you'll be learning about skills employers hire for: leadership, fiscal literacy, time management, effective communication, skills and the ability to make persuasive presentations.

Can you handle that?

Why do companies invest millions of dollars...

Top companies provide dynamic environments for their employees because it creates excellence. HPU has done the same for its students.

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