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You are extraordinary and you have chosen an extraordinary institution. Our 15 graduate programs are designed with the career professional in mind, and graduate housing is designed for YOU! Our 2026-2027 Graduate Housing Selection Guide will help you discover the opportunities available, navigate through the selection process and answer key questions along the way. Whether you are a newly admitted graduate student to HPU or a returning student, we are here to welcome you home.
At HPU, campus life empowers students by helping them to create a strong sense of self, both in the classroom and in the residential environment. To prepare professionals for the world as it is going to be, the Office of Student Life is always available to help graduate students with any questions or guidance they may need for residential living, student engagement and support while living and learning on the HPU campus.
Graduate students must be accepted to and enrolled in their respective program and have paid the enrollment deposit to access the HPU Housing Portal. Those students returning to graduate housing will need to have paid their $750 housing deposit to access the portal. Graduate students are encouraged to take advantage of University housing; however, it is not required.
- Undergraduate students enrolled in accelerated graduate programs (i.e., 3+2 or 2+4 programs), who may be taking both undergraduate and graduate level classes, will be required to participate in the undergraduate housing selection processes and reside in undergraduate housing locations until they have reached 96 or more completed credit.
- After a student has completed their undergraduate live-on requirement, accelerated graduate program students are welcome to pursue graduate housing options through the graduate housing selection process.
- Family Housing – Please note High Point University does not currently offer family housing for graduate students with spouse sand/or children.
Commuting & Commuter Meal Plan
Graduate students who choose to live off-campus in non-university owned housing are defined as commuters. Graduate students are encouraged to take advantage of university housing; however, it is not required.
- If you are in a tuition-free program, please contact Graduate Admissions and the Office of Student Accounts regarding details.
- Graduate students who desire to commute do not need to apply for graduate housing or seek permission to become a commuter.
Commuter meal plans are available at the following rates:
- $1,596 + $107.73 (dining tax) per semester (Fall/Spring)
- $1,228 + $82.89 (dining tax) per session (June/July)
Students who are new to graduate housing at High Point University include newly admitted graduate students and students returning to a graduate program who have not previously lived in High Point University graduate housing.
The Graduate Housing Application will be open January 12 – February 27, 2026 for graduate students to confirm their intention to participate in the self-selection graduate housing process. In order to have access to the application, students must be accepted to and enrolled in their respective program and have paid the enrollment deposit in order to access the HPU Housing Portal.
High Point University reserves the right to prioritize students enrolled in tuition-free programs to ensure they receive a housing assignment.
Group Formation
March 6-8, 2026
- The student with the highest priority will determine the selection day for the entire group.
Self-Selection
March 24- April 2, 2026
Students who complete the application by the deadline of February 27, 2026 will be guaranteed access to the self-selection portion of the housing portal *Housing options will be based on availability at the time of selection with no guarantees.
- Tuition-free program selection: March 24-26, 2026
- All remaining programs selection: March 31- April 2, 2026
Students who complete the application after the deadline of February 27, 2026 will be granted access to the self-selection portion of the housing portal beginning April 6, 2026. *Housing options will be based on availability at the time of selection with no guarantees.
On-going self-selection will continue until the housing portal closes on July 17, 2026. If a student has not made a selection and wishes to live in graduate housing, they must contact the Office of Student Life to be placed in a housing assignment based on availability.
Students who are returning to graduate housing at High Point University include students returning to a graduate program who have previously lived in High Point University graduate housing.
Housing Deposit
In order to have access to the application in the HPU Housing Portal, students must have paid the $750 housing deposit by February 12, 2026. The housing deposit must be paid separate from any tuition payments. Payment of the deposit does not guarantee a housing space at High Point University.
Students may log onto the HPU student portal at my.highpoint.edu and select Deposits from the menu bar. Then select Housing Deposit Payment.
Please note: The housing deposit only holds a room reservation until the first due date for Fall term bills. If a student’s tuition bill is not paid by the due date, their housing assignment will be removed. Once their account is paid in full, they will be assigned to an available room. Students with outstanding balances on their account will not be able to participate in the housing selection process.
If you request a refund of your housing deposit, refunds will not be processed until after June 1, 2026. Housing deposit refund decisions are determined by the HPU Business Office. Students cannot receive a refund for their housing deposit if they have an outstanding balance or if they maintain enrollment at High Point University.
Intent to Return
February 3-28, 2025
The Intent to Return Application will be open January 12 – February 27, 2026 for graduate students to re-select their current bed space for the 2026-2027 academic year. In order to have access to the application, students must have paid the $750 housing deposit by February 12, 2026 in order to access the HPU Housing Portal.
If students do not wish to return to their current housing assignment and wish to select a different assignment, they must decline their current return offer in the Intent to Return application. Once declined, the bed space is eligible for selection by another student. Instructions regarding self-selection will be emailed on March 10, 2026.
Self-Select a New Assignment
March 17-18, 2026
Students who wish to self-select a new housing assignment will have access to the self-selection portion of the housing portal on March 17-18, 2026. *Housing options will be based on availability at the time of selection with no guarantees. There is no guarantee you can return to your original assignment.
On-going self-selection will continue until the housing portal closes on July 17, 2026. If a student has not made a selection and wishes to live in graduate housing, they must contact the Office of Student Life to be placed in a housing assignment based on availability.
Maymester
2025-2026 Academic Year (May 4-29, 2026)
Students who need housing during the Maymester term will need to request Maymester housing in the HPU Housing Portal. High Point University will offer limited locations for Maymester housing in the following room types:
- Single room – $530/week* (does not include meal plan)
- Double room – $266/week* (does not include meal plan)
*The published rate is a preliminary rate that is subject to change by the Board of Trustees. Final rates are approved by the Board at the March 2026 Board Meeting preceding the fall semester for which the new rates apply.
Fall and Spring Terms
(August 1, 2026-May 7, 2027)
Housing will be billed according to the semester rate of the selected housing tier assignment:
- Tier 2 Singles in University Neighborhood Houses
- Tier 2 Doubles in University Village
- Tier 3 Singles in University Village
Amenities and conveniences common among all graduate residential options include:
- Located adjacent to the heart of campus with accessible HPU shuttle transportation.
- Wireless internet accessible everywhere on campus, and all rooms are wired for cable TV (no TV included).
- Utilities included with no additional charge.
- Bathrooms shared by all residents of the unit.
- Fully furnished living spaces
The 10- and 12-month Graduate housing option will automatically include a meal plan, at an additional cost, if you are the recipient of the free tuition grant. All other meal plans must be added through the Office of Student Accounts.
| 10 Month Graduate Housing (Fall and Spring) 2026-2027 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 10 month Graduate housing option will automatically include a meal plan, at an additional cost, if you are a recipient of the free tuition grant. All other meal plans must be added through the Student Accounts Office. | ||||
| Housing rates including with and without meal plan are as follows: | With Meal Plan | Without Meal Plan | ||
| Housing Tier 2: Single rooms in University Neighborhood Houses. Double rooms in University Village. | $25,690.14/year | $14,238.00/year | ||
| Housing Tier 3: Single rooms in University Village. | $27,640.14/year | $16,188.00/year | ||
| * The published rate is a preliminary rate that is subject to change by the Board of Trustees. Final rates are approved by the Board at the March 2026 Board Meeting preceding the fall semester for which the new rates apply. | ||||
Summer, Fall and Spring Terms
(May 28, 2026-May 7, 2027)
Graduate students who desire to live in university housing during the Summer may apply. The Summer term dates cannot be modified for any reason. Students who have agreed to the Summer, Fall and Spring terms (May 28, 2026 – May 7, 2027) may leave personal items in their unit.
Summer housing will be billed according to the rates below based on the selected housing tier assignment. Fall and Spring housing will be billed separately.
- Tier 2 room – $5,900* ( does not include meal plan)
- Tier 3 room – $6,666* (does not include meal plan)
Fall and Spring housing will be billed according to the semester rate of the selected housing tier assignment:
- Tier 2 Singles in University Neighborhood Houses
- Tier 2 Doubles in University Village
- Tier 3 Singles in University Village
Amenities and conveniences common among all graduate residential options include:
- Located adjacent to the heart of campus with accessible HPU shuttle transportation.
- Wireless internet accessible everywhere on campus, and all rooms are wired for cable TV (no TV included).
- Utilities included with no additional charge.
- Bathrooms shared by all residents of the unit.
- Fully furnished living spaces
The 10- and 12-month Graduate housing option will automatically include a meal plan, at an additional cost, if you are the recipient of the free tuition grant. All other meal plans must be added through the Office of Student Accounts.
*The published rate is a preliminary rate that is subject to change by the Board of Trustees. Final rates are approved by the Board at the March 2026 Board Meeting preceding the fall semester for which the new rates apply.
| 12 Month Graduate Housing (Summer, Fall, Spring) 2026-2027 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer rates are billed in addition to Fall and Spring terms. The below rates are the cost of housing only (no meal plan). The 12 month Graduate housing option will automatically include a meal plan, at an additional cost, if you are a recipient of the free tuition grant. All other meal plans must be added through the Student Accounts Office. | ||||
| Summer Housing Option (Tier 2 room): | +$5,900.00 | |||
| Summer Housing Option (Tier 3 room): | +$6,666.00 | |||
| Summer Meal Plan Option (available June and July only) | Additional cost of $1,228 + $82.89 (dining tax) per session (June and July) | |||
| Housing rates including with and without meal plan are as follows: | With Meal Plan | Without Meal Plan | ||
| Housing Tier 2: Single rooms in University Neighborhood Houses. Double rooms in University Village. | $25,690.14/year | $14,238.00/year | ||
| Housing Tier 3: Single rooms in University Village. | $27,640.14/year | $16,188.00/year | ||
| * The published rate is a preliminary rate that is subject to change by the Board of Trustees. Final rates are approved by the Board at the March 2026 Board Meeting preceding the fall semester for which the new rates apply. | ||||
Please visit our Student Guide to Campus Life to learn all the policies and procedures of HPU. You can find the guide here: highpoint.edu/studentlife/studentguidetocampuslife/.
High Point University offers Tier 2 single rooms in select University Owned Houses, and both Tier 2 double rooms and Tier 3 single rooms in University Village.
- Rooms listed as a “single” will not share the bedroom with a roommate; however, the common areas of the unit will be shared with 2-5 other suitemates.
- Rooms listed as “double” will share the bedroom with a roommate and the common areas of the unit will be shared with 2-5 other suitemates.
Graduate students must be accepted to and enrolled in their respective programs.
- New graduate students must have paid the enrollment deposit to access the HPU Housing Portal.
- Returning graduate students must have paid their $750 housing deposit to access the HPU Housing Portal and complete the “Intent to Return” application.
Undergraduate students enrolled in accelerated graduate programs (i.e., 3+2 or 2+4 programs), who may be taking both undergraduate and graduate level classes, will be required to participate in the undergraduate housing selection processes and reside in undergraduate housing locations until they have reached 96 or more completed credit.
After a student has completed their undergraduate live-on requirement, accelerated graduate program students are welcome to pursue graduate housing options through the graduate housing selection process.
Please note: Students are ineligible to participate in the Intent to Return process if one or more of the following apply:
- Currently on housing or disciplinary probation
- Received destruction/damage charges with restitution amounts totaling $500 or more
- Received a second unauthorized party sanction
- Charged with an unauthorized pet violation within an academic year
Yes, online students are eligible for graduate housing.
Students who are part of an accelerated program are eligible to live in graduate housing after they have completed 96+ credit hours or lived on-campus as an undergraduate student for six consecutive semesters.
Once the above requirements have been met, students may either move to graduate housing or may remain in their undergraduate assignment until they have a graduation date for their undergraduate degree.
Once a student decides to reside in graduate housing, they cannot return to undergraduate housing.
Yes, graduate housing is offered year-round in different academic terms, each billed separately.
- Maymester (May 4-29, 2026)
- Summer, Fall and Spring (May 28, 2026 to May 7, 2027)
- Fall and Spring (August 1, 2026 to May 7, 2027)
Graduate students are encouraged to take advantage of university housing; however, it is not required.
If you have a current graduate housing assignment that you wish to cancel, please contact the Office of Student Life to have your assignment removed and coordinate a move-out date.
Our graduate housing options include a variety of amenities and conveniences. All options are located adjacent to the heart of campus with accessible HPU shuttle transportation, complimentary wireless internet and included utilities, and are fully furnished. In-unit laundry, a full kitchen with standard appliances, common dining and living areas, and shared bathrooms by residents of the unit are notable features.
Please note: Furniture supplied by HPU may not be removed from the unit.
Contact the Office of Student Accounts at 336-841-9089 for any questions related to housing costs, how to make payments, payment methods and more.
The Office of Accessibility Resources and Service (OARS) aspires to empower students with disabilities to receive equal access to education and all aspects of university life. Students who would like to receive housing accommodations while enrolled at High Point University must self-identify as a student with a disability by formally registering with OARS. Registration, documentation and participation in an interactive process are required for all requested accommodations. For approved housing accommodations before annual deadlines, the Office of Student Life will ensure you have equal access, but it does not guarantee a specific residence hall or room within a residence hall.
Please contact the OARS office of 336-841-9026 or highpoint.edu/oars.
Pets are not allowed in the residence halls at High Point University. Animals must be approved as an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) through the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (OARS). An animal that is not approved through the OARS office will be considered an unauthorized pet and will need to be removed from campus.
Please contact the OARS office of 336-841-9026 or highpoint.edu/oars.
HPU does not currently offer family housing for graduate students with spouses and/or children.
QBAV*220-1-1 (single room)
Qubein Avenue houses, house number 220, bedroom number 1, bed space 1
The street address will be 220 Qubein Avenue High Point, NC 27262
UVLL*1361A-1-1 (single room)
University Village, unit number 1361 A, bedroom number 1, bed space 1
UVLL*1361A-2-1 and UVLL*1361A-2-2 (double room)
University Village, unit number 1361 A, bedroom number 2, bed space 1 and bed space 2