High Point University is a private institution founded in 1924. It offers 47 undergraduate majors, 51 undergraduate minors and 12 graduate degree majors, in addition to study abroad programs and grants. A doctoral degree in Educational Leadership is also being offered since Fall 2012. Students shopping for college and guests are advised to book an accommodation near High Point University to facilitate their visit.
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Useful information for your visit to High Point University
The 430-acre suburban campus of HSU is in High Point, North Carolina. The city is part of the Piedmont Triad Region and is just half an hour away from Greensboro and Winston-Salem. High Point is the only town in North Carolina that extends into four counties – Guilford, Randolph, Davidson, and Forsyth.
1. How to reach the University
Piedmont Triad International Airport is 20 minutes from the campus. It offers daily flights from major US cities. Ride-sharing services, taxi/vans, shuttles, and public transit services are ways to reach the school. The Charlotte Douglass International Airport and Raleigh Durham International Airport are 90 minutes away.
2. What to see in High Point
It is home to the “World’s Largest Chest of Drawers”, a 32-foot Victorian dresser-shaped building. If you’re into history, the Rosetta C. Baldwin Museum has an interesting collection of memorabilia, photographs, and antiques dedicated to the prominent woman who offered 75 years of service to the community. For scary fun, visit the Kersey Valley Attractions reputed to be the largest haunted house in NC.
3. Outdoor activities
High Point is part of the Piedmont Triad which is a foothill region known for its stunning landscapes. Take the family to the City Lake Park. Go boating, sit on a merry-go-round, catch a train or play a round of golf. Don’t miss the Piedmont Environmental Park and enjoy 11 miles of nature trails filled with amazing flora and fauna.
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