No. However, students will be required to submit a portfolio of work after the completion of INT 1100, 1220, and 1280 in order to enter degree candidacy status.
No. If a student is accepted to HPU, then they may take the freshman level diagnostic courses. Upon successful completion of these courses and passage of the portfolio review, students may enter the degree program.
Yes. Our proximity to and relationship with the High Point Market provides many opportunities for students to acquire internships–many of which become jobs upon graduation.
A laptop is required at the beginning of the sophomore year. Please see computer requirements for specifications. Be advised that the listed computer requirements are for the current year.
Due to the high number of required credits, minoring requires careful planning and may require additional time. Speak to your advisor early to explore and plot out options.
No.
Programs across HPU, including those in Interior Design and Art, offer Maymester study abroad experiences. Students in Visual Merchandising Design may also choose to study abroad for the entire semester, spring semester of the junior year, at the Lorenzo de Medici Institute in Florence Italy. Students can complete one of two certificate programs focused on Visual Communication for Fashion or Interior Design. Consult with your advisor as soon as possible in order to plan accordingly.
The Knabush-Shoemaker International School of Home Furnishings and Design has an extensive number of scholarships.
Yes. Students may participate in the Honors Program while completing their degree requirements.