Extraordinary Starts Here
Launch Point is HPU’s five week welcome experience for new students. Each week carries its own theme: success, engagement, wellness, community, and service which is built to help you start strong and feel at home.
Launch Point is a five-week program designed to help you feel at home, build connections, learn campus resources, and start strong.
Join the Panhellenic Council for complimentary coffee, pick up study tips, and learn about upcoming sorority recruitment events.
Your First Five Weeks at HPU
Tap a week to jump to its highlights below.
Start with Success
August 17-22, 2026. Get settled, attend key Launch Point programs, and learn what it takes to succeed this semester.
Engagement Week
August 23-29, 2026. Find your people, dig into HPU’s 300+ student organizations, and experience HPU traditions firsthand.
Wellness Week
August 30-September 5, 2026. Learn how to care for your mind, body, relationships, and daily routines.
Community Week
September 6-12, 2026. Step off campus and into High Point. See what “Our City. Our University.” looks like up close.
Service Week
September 13-19, 2026. Give back, serve alongside classmates, and learn how Panthers make an impact.
Featured Events
Resources Worth Bookmarking
The tools and offices you’ll come back to all semester.
Counseling Services
Individual and group therapy, workshops, and same day walk in consultations.
Launch Point Guides
Take your guide and map with you.
Text HPUCAT to 71444
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