Application Information


FRESHMAN

   Freshman Application
   Plans:

   Application Deadline

   Notification Date

   Early Decision (binding)

   November 3*

   November 25

   Early Action (nonbinding)

   November 10*

   December 12

   Regular Decision

   March 14*

   Admission will be offered on a
   rolling basis.

* Please note that these deadlines are postmark or electronic submission dates. All supporting documents and the application fee must be postmarked by the stated deadlines.

Early Decision is for freshman applicants who have decided that High Point is their first choice. Early Decision is a binding agreement that a student will enroll at High Point if admitted. Once admitted, students agree to withdraw applications from all other colleges and submit a nonrefundable $500 ($300 for commuter students) enrollment deposit by January 4. In order to be considered for Early Decision, each applicant must sign and submit the Early Decision Agreement found in the Testament section of the application for admission.

Early Action is for freshman applicants who would like an early answer on their application for admission. Early Action is nonbinding and students may apply to other colleges or universities.

Regular Decision allows freshman applicants to submit applications by March 14. Students who apply under the Early Decision or Early Action plans will be given priority consideration in the application process. Applications received under the Regular Decision plan will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications received after March 14 will be reviewed on a space available basis.


Application Requirements for Freshmen

Please note: The following documents must be submitted before an application is considered complete and will be processed.

  • Completed and signed application for admission including the required personal statement.
  • Nonrefundable $40 application fee.
  • Official high school transcript.
  • Request that the results of the SAT or ACT be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. High Point's code for SAT is 5293; for ACT the code is 3108.
  • Counselor Report Form. The Counselor Report Form should be given to your guidance counselor and then submitted along with your official high school transcript. You may download this form from the online application website.

    • In addition to the Counselor Report Form, please submit one letter of recommendation. Please do not submit more than one letter of recommendation, as they will not be accepted.


TRANSFER STUDENTS

Students seeking admission to High Point University as a transfer student may apply for admission after at least 24 semester hours of college-level coursework are completed. It is recommended that transfer students maintain a cumulative grade point average of greater than 2.45.


Transfer Decision Plans

Please note: The following documents must be submitted before an application is considered complete and will be processed.

  • Completed and signed application for admission including the required personal statement.
  • Nonrefundable $40 application fee.
  • Offical high school transcript.
  • Official college/university transcript(s) from all colleges or universities attended.
  • Request that the results of the SAT or ACT be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. High Point's code for SAT is 5293; for ACT the code is 3108.
  • Dean's Release Form. You may download this form from the online application website.


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS


Application Requirements for International Students

Please note: The following documents must be submitted before an application is considered complete and will be processed.

  • Completed and signed application for admission including the required personal statement.
  • Nonrefundable $40 application fee.
  • Official secondary school transcript. Your transcript must be translated into English and document your last four years of secondary school.
  • Official college/university transcript(s) from all colleges or universities attended. Your transcript must be translated into English and course descriptions must be provided in order to receive transfer credit.
  • Request that the results of the SAT, ACT, or TOEFL be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. High Point's code for SAT is 5293; for ACT the code is 3108.


READMIT STUDENTS


Application Requirements for Students Seeking Readmission

Please note: Readmission is for students who have previously attended High Point University. The following documents must be submitted before an application is considered complete and will be processed.

  • Completed and signed application for admission including the required personal statement.
  • Nonrefundable $40 application fee.
  • Official high school transcript.
  • If you have attended another college or university since leaving High Point University, then you must submit an official transcript from that institution.
  • If you have attended another college or university since leaving High Point University, then you must submit the Dean's Release Form. You may download this form from the online application website.


ADMISSIONS POLICY

High Point University offers admission to prospective applicants on a competitive basis. The most important factors in determining the admission of prospective students are the academic transcript, including grades received and course selection, followed by standardized test scores (SAT or ACT). Other important factors in the admissions decision are demonstrated leadership, extracurricular and community involvement, and special talent. Although it is not required for admission, a campus visit is highly recommended for all students.
The recommended course selection for applicants is as follows:

  • English: 4 units required
  • Math: 3 units required, 4 units recommended (Algebra I, II and Geometry)
  • Science: 3 or more units (Lab Sciences are recommended)
  • Social Studies: 3 or more units
  • Foreign Language: 2 units of the same language, 3 units recommended

All offers of admission remain provisional, pending receipt of final transcripts. Within thirty days following acceptance, students should post the $500 enrollment deposit. This amount is credited directly toward the account of the student and does not represent an additional charge. The deposit is refundable (except for students accepted under the Early Decision plan) until May 1, after which it is nonrefundable.



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