Honors Day

Honors Day encompasses many special events and programs that celebrate the achievements of our outstanding students, both in the classroom and through extracurricular involvement.

The Academic Awards Ceremony features international, national and regional scholarly recognitions along with awards from various academic schools and honor societies.
The Campus Life Awards Ceremony recognizes the hard work, dedication and commitment of our community members towards leadership, service and involvement by various staff departments and the Student Government Association

NOMINATIONS for all awards will be accepted from Monday, March 16 – Tuesday, March 31.

Honors Day 2026 [Save the Date] 3.16.2026

Yes, High Point University will stream the Academic Awards Ceremony and Campus Life Awards Ceremony for those who are unable to be with us on campus. Visit highpoint.edu/live-stream on April 14, 2026.

Business Professional is the recommended attire for all Honors Day events as we are celebrating the scholarly accomplishments and campus life achievements of our students.

Please refer to the High Point University Campus Map for locations.

Congdon Hall – participants and guests should use the new Campus Parking Deck.

Guests are welcome to attend all events during Honors Day. Non-HPU guests must be registered in the iVisitor Portal by current HPU students, faculty or staff members.

For questions related to the Academic and/or Campus Life Awards Ceremonies, please contact the Office of Student Life.

[email protected]
336-841-9231

For questions related to High-PURCS, please contact Dr. Joanne Altman, Director for the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works (URCW).

Dr. Joanne Altman, Director of URCW

Undergraduate Research and Creative Works

[email protected]

336-841-9613

Students at High Point University receive a holistic education educational experience both in and out of the classroom. Through all dimensions, our students significantly impact our campus and surrounding community with excellence and service. The Extraordinary Leaders recognition program recognizes students who embody stellar performance in the classroom, serve to make a difference in our university community and demonstrate outstanding leadership among their peers. Individuals worthy of recognition lead by example, understand the importance of academic endeavors and are committed to improving the HPU community.

Pillars of Recognition:

Academic Excellence – students who exhibit academic achievement within their academic pursuits, scholarly and creative works, and a commitment to a growth mindset for personal improvement.
Community Impact – students who exemplify a community-first mindset of positive impact and service to both our High Point University community and the local High Point community.
Servant Leadership – students who demonstrate sustained and impactful servant leadership to the overall campus community through their involvement in clubs and organizations without need for recognition or thanks.

Extraordinary Leaders Nomination Form

University Awards for Achievement, Citizenship, Leadership and Service are awarded by the University to seniors in the graduating class based on excellence in their respective category. Students are nominated by members of the faculty and staff and are selected by a committee appointed by the Vice President of Student Life. We understand all four characteristics may be exhibited in those selected while one emerges to define the individual’s legacy of impact during their time at High Point University. The awards are underwritten by an endowment fund established in honor of William Swanson and Helen Faris Wray.

University Award for Achievement

A student who exhibits immersive intellectual curiosity and a high commitment within scholarly and academic pursuits at High Point University. This can be seen in their achievement of academic excellence through coursework, research and creative works, and collaboration within their discipline.

University Award for Citizenship

A student who exhibits the values of personal initiative, generosity, gratitude, civility, and respect embraced at High Point University. Rooted in these values, their actions and character demonstrate a commitment to being an engaged citizen of the community, nation, and world.

University Award for Leadership

A student who demonstrates substantial servant leadership at all levels among their peers within the High Point University community. This is a student who has not only set themselves apart as a leader within their respective organizations, but one who has risen to be a leader within our student body and a role model of true leadership. They set a vision of success that others join to create lasting positive influence in the organizations and initiatives for today and the future ahead.

University Award for Service

A student who believes in the power of positive change within one’s own community through a commitment to cultivate deep social change, innovation, impact, and sustainability. This is a student who has given the most important gift of time to serving their fellow students and ultimately the High Point community by serving at soup kitchens, community centers, or in service to a cause. Service to others demonstrate this individual’s ability to identify, solve and influence positive good at High Point University and the world around us.

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