Get Ahead, Stay Ahead at Summer Advantage, High Point University’s exclusive empowerment and advancement program for ALL incoming Freshmen. Earn 8 credits, make amazing new friends, work with your Success Coaches and our world-class faculty, explore our stunning campus and feel right at home at HPU- all before your first Fall semester begins. Specifically designed to help you make a successful transition to college by reducing “freshman anxiety”, instilling confidence and empowering you for success. HPU Class of 2029, the time is now, you are the person, Summer Advantage is the place.
Get Ahead, Stay Ahead at Summer Advantage
Contact the Summer Advantage Office
One University Parkway High Point, NC 27268
Transform from High School Student to Collegiate Scholar
Get Ahead. Stay Ahead. Summer Advantage.
Summer Advantage is High Point University’s exclusive pre-freshman year advancement program. All incoming HPU Freshmen are eligible and encouraged to attend.
98% of participants stated they would recommend Summer Advantage to all incoming HPU freshmen. It really is an extraordinary way to Get Ahead and Stay Ahead at HPU!
For information and answers to all of your questions, feel free to email us at [email protected].
SUMMER ADVANTAGE 2026
June 29 – July 24
Move-In Scheduled for June 28
Final grades for Summer Advantage 2025 are due by July 28, 2025.
Questions? We’d be delighted to help. Feel free to contact us at [email protected]
Here are just some of the extraordinary advantages you’ll gain:
- Earn up to 8 credits before your Freshman year begins, moving you ahead of your peers for class and dorm selection after your
Freshman year - Establish a winning relationship with your Success Coach and our world-class faculty
- Meet wonderful new friends from around the country and the world
- Gain confidence in your ability to thrive at High Point University
- Explore and enjoy our stunning campus
- Feel right at home at HPU
- Summer Advantage is a Must-Do at HPU
Get Ahead. Stay Ahead.
Every summer, more and more High Point University students and their parents are discovering the remarkable value of Summer Advantage. In so many ways, this unique program offers incoming freshmen an essential and enduring opportunity to advance their academic, social and personal lives. By gaining 8 credits, working with their Success Coaches, making new friends and really getting to know- and fully appreciate- everything High Point University has to offer, Summer Advantage has become a "must-do" at HPU.
Please take a moment to review the program and Join us for Summer Advantage 2026, June 29 – July 24, 2026 (Move-In Day, Sunday, June 28).
Please take a moment to review the program and Join us for Summer Advantage 2026, June 29 – July 24, 2026 (Move-In Day, Sunday, June 28).
Deposit and Sign Up Now
We look forward to welcoming you to Summer Advantage.
Deposit and Sign up for Summer Advantage now via your personal PantherPage.
Your $500 deposit is due within 10 days of registration and serves to secure your place in Summer Advantage.
The comprehensive, all-inclusive cost for Summer Advantage 2026, including tuition, housing, dining, activities and more, is $11,000, subject to final approval by the HPU Board of Trustees in the spring of 2025.
Students who enroll in Summer Advantage are allowed to withdraw before the end of week 1 with a proration amount of 50% ($5,500)*. This amount would be issued as a credit towards a subsequent term at High Point University, not to exceed two successive terms. If the student does not matriculate at High Point University in either the Fall semester or the Spring semester immediately following the Summer Advantage Program, this credit will be forfeited. No credit will be issued after week 1 of the program.
*program cost subject to change
Deposit and Sign up for Summer Advantage now via your personal PantherPage.
Your $500 deposit is due within 10 days of registration and serves to secure your place in Summer Advantage.
The comprehensive, all-inclusive cost for Summer Advantage 2026, including tuition, housing, dining, activities and more, is $11,000, subject to final approval by the HPU Board of Trustees in the spring of 2025.
Students who enroll in Summer Advantage are allowed to withdraw before the end of week 1 with a proration amount of 50% ($5,500)*. This amount would be issued as a credit towards a subsequent term at High Point University, not to exceed two successive terms. If the student does not matriculate at High Point University in either the Fall semester or the Spring semester immediately following the Summer Advantage Program, this credit will be forfeited. No credit will be issued after week 1 of the program.
*program cost subject to change
2025 Course Offerings
During Summer Advantage 2025, students will have the opportunity to complete eight credit hours by taking two 4-credit courses which will fulfill general education requirements (graduation requirements).
Students will identify their preferences and course options on the SA2025 registration form. Student Success Coaches will share schedules with students the first week of June 2025.
Students will identify their preferences and course options on the SA2025 registration form. Student Success Coaches will share schedules with students the first week of June 2025.
Jake really enjoyed meeting new people and having the opportunity to explore the HPU campus. The 2 courses he took provided a good example of the curriculum available at HPU.
– HPU Summer Advantage Parent
Get Ahead. Stay Ahead.
Get Ahead with Your Success Coach
During Summer Advantage, you'll work directly with your Success Coach, beginning a winning relationship right away. Your Success Coach will make sure you're signed up for the classes that will benefit you the most and will be there to answer questions throughout Summer Advantage. At High Point University, we're dedicated to your success and it all begins during Summer Advantage.
Stay Ahead with up to 8 Credits
At Summer Advantage, you'll earn up to 8 credits, before your first Fall semester even begins. Our courses apply to any major, so those 8 credits will put you ahead right away- even if you're undecided on a major. And, with 8 credits already earned, you'll have greater flexibility in your academic career, making it easier to add a minor or even a second major, have time for that dream internship, study abroad or just build some extra space into your schedule whenever you need to. Plus, with more credits completed, you'll be ahead of many of your peers for class selection and dorm selection after your Freshman year.
Make Great Friends
During Summer Advantage, you'll have plenty of opportunities to meet great new friends. Our students come from all over the country- and the world- so you're sure to meet fascinating people. And, from the very first day on campus, you'll enjoy activities specifically designed to give you opportunities to get to know your new HPU classmates.
Learn from our World-Class Faculty
High Point University's faculty is extraordinary and you'll work with the best of the best during Summer Advantage. Each of our Summer Advantage faculty members is experienced with the needs of first-time college students, so you'll get the care and support you'll need to build confidence as a new college student.
Make Major Decisions
Summer Advantage is your chance to explore all the majors High Point University has to offer and HPU's Career Advisors and our Career Development website will help you understand how your major translates to real-world career paths.
Enjoy our awesome campus
At High Point University, we are blessed with the most amazing campus! And you'll be able to explore all of it during Summer Advantage. Imagine- having the campus to your very own for 4 magical weeks and being the first in your class to experience everything!
UC2
Summer Advantage students reside in University Center II (UC2), connected to the Wanek Center, centrally located, close to classes and top dining options.
Summer Advantage students are required to live on campus. All students are housed in the same residence hall, creating a strong sense of community and fellowship. Summer Advantage housing assignments will be given upon arrival.
Summer Advantage students are required to live on campus. All students are housed in the same residence hall, creating a strong sense of community and fellowship. Summer Advantage housing assignments will be given upon arrival.
Strongly Recommended
Over 98% of our Summer Advantage participants indicated they would recommend Summer Advantage to all incoming HPU freshmen, according to our post-session survey. 98%. Now, that's a strong recommendation. Summer Advantage will empower you for success throughout your academic career. Just ask anyone who has participated: Summer Advantage is the ideal way to Get Ahead and Stay Ahead at High Point University.