Here's What You Need to Know:
Convocation Ceremony Details:
Join us for the Convocation Ceremony, an essential event marking the start of your student’s college journey. The ceremony begins at 9:00 AM, with parking available at the Qubein Center Parking Lot and Parking Lots A and B. Shuttles will be provided to transport you to the venue from the parking lots listed as well as the shuttle stops at Slane Student Center and R.G. Wanek Center.
Important Details:
- Attire: Business casual attire is required for both students and families.
- Arrival Time: Doors to the Qubein Center will open at 7:00 AM. Students should arrive no later than 8:30 AM to be seated. Please enter through the doors marked with the “Student Entrance” banner. This event is mandatory for all students.
Family Convocation Tickets:
- Each student will receive a maximum of three (3) guest vouchers for access to the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center. Students will need to pick up their guest vouchers at the Slane Student Center Concierge Desk on the day they move in. The Slane Student Center Concierge desk will be open on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16 from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday, August 17 from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Additional Information:
- Seating: Students will be seated with their class.
- Accessible Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis.
- Breakfast: A complimentary hot breakfast will be served from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM at the Slane Student Center and R.G. Wanek Center. Complimentary coffee, water, and muffins will also be available at the Qubein Center.
- Video Coverage: While the ceremony will not be live-streamed, a video with highlights from the weekend will be shared with families after move-in.
We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate this exciting milestone!
This is a long-standing tradition at High Point University that brings together faculty and administration to welcome new students and to set the stage for their education at High Point University. The ceremony begins with the procession of faculty in their academic regalia. The keynote address will be given by the University President, Dr. Nido Qubein. With the Opening Convocation ceremony, the incoming class begins an exciting educational venture—a learning process that occurs in and beyond the classroom—culminating in the completion of degree requirements and the traditional Commencement ceremony. Students will also recite and sign the High Point University Honor Code for the first time.
