The next undergraduate research symposium
will be held on a SATURDAY in
April 2027
*There is no Honor’s Day.
Abstract submissions for 2027 are closed.
Submission deadline for the 2026-27 academic year will soon be announced.
For questions, contact [email protected].
Late submissions without prior approval will not be reviewed.
High Point University undergraduate students from all schools, majors, and minors are invited to participate in HPU’s Research and Creativity Symposium (High-PURCS). This event will showcase student scholarship in a supportive environment that models a professional venue.
Students may choose to present their work as a poster, oral presentation, brief performance, or exhibit. Projects must be mentored, independent work that reflects originality and creativity.
High-PURCS 2026 Program – now available
High-PURCS Digital Award Submission
Each year the office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works offers two or three $300 monetary awards at High-PURCS. Click here register for the digital award competition-2027 to submit your work for consideration. NOTE to Students: This is not the link you would use for your participation in High-PURCS and this is an optional online or digital submission. Deadline for 2027 TBD. See bottom of page for guidelines and where to submit your abstract for the in-person event.
SIRG Grant
URCW Scholarly Interdisciplinary Research Grant (SIRG): an award of up to $1,000 that can be used for research or creative works. See URCW’s Grants page for details.
The winner of this grant will be recognized at High-PURCS!
Research Apprentices
We are excited to congratulate students who have recently completed the Research Rookies program and have earned the title of Research Apprentice. See our program.
Contact Information
Dr. Joanne Altman, Director of URCW
Daily from 8:00am — 5:00pm.