College Town; Shared Community

By Hannah Ray | October 25, 2019

There’s purple running through our veins and Panther pride in the air, so it’s safe to say High Point is officially a college town! What comes with being a college town? All the perks of college – from a growing community to brilliant faculty, trendy spaces, cultural events and team camaraderie. It’s not just our team here at High Point Discovered that thinks it’s a pleasure to be a college town. All around our city we hear about the relationships forming between HPU students, families, and our city’s business owners.

“We absolutely love our HPU students and really appreciate their patronage throughout the school year,” says Suzanne Kulwicki with Carolina’s Diner on Eastchester Drive. “We especially enjoy seeing them with their family and friends on Family Weekend because it gives us a chance to meet new family members, visit with returning families and feel as though we are also a small part of their family here in High Point.”

There’s no doubt that HPU makes High Point better, so we’re sharing the things that turn this college town into our shared community.

Spots that become Your Space

More than 150 businesses accept the High Point Passport as a form of payment. The HPU Passports are preloaded cards for university students to use around town, meaning they get to frequent some of our amazing eateries, shops, and cafes, and these businesses get to serve our students. Students, find out here where you can use your HPU Passport, and start finding the High Point hang outs you want to frequent on a regular basis.

The exterior of High Point Bagels in High Point, NC

High Point Bagel | Maria West Photography

A group of makeup from About Face Day Spa in High Point, NC

About Face Day Spa | Photography by High Point University

The owner of Simon Jewelers stands outside of his store on main street

Simon Jewelers | Photography by High Point University

The team at Duck Doughnuts stands for a photo

Duck Donuts | Photography by High Point University

Decor that becomes Home

Look around town and you’ll find pops of purple dotting the skyline. We feel like the bright purple “We Heart HPU” umbrellas and signs around town make HPU students and families feel welcome and at home. So HPU students, make sure you tell your waiter or server that you are HPU proud, just like them.

A group of men walk into Tipsyz Tavern and Grill

Tipsyz Tavern and Grill | Maria West Photography

The exterior of Monkees in High Point, NC

Monkees | Alisha Schwanke Photography

Events that become Traditions

HPU hosts more than 200 events annually that everyone, residents and students, can take part in. From a variety of Division 1 collegiate games, to arts and culture lectures, to theatre productions, we can all reap the benefits of college. Find an event that you want to make part of your own family’s traditions by visiting here.

A pile of High Point University flags and stickers.

Photography by High Point University

The team at Shinko stand in front of a wall that says we heart High Point University

Shinko | Photography by High Point University

The team at Tea Time Lounge stands for a photo in their store.

Tea Time Lounge | Photography by High Point University

Visitors that become Family

“HPU Fall Family Weekend is just like Thanksgiving,” says Rouben Keshguerian, owner of East Coast Wings in High Point. “You welcome family you haven’t seen in a while. HPU is our extended family.” With more than 100,000 guests and 5,500 students coming to High Point for HPU-related events annually, we really believe our community is better because of your presence.

We have to agree with Rouben – HPU is our extended family here in High Point. We hope you feel the same, and that residents and students alike are able to bond over shared spaces, traditions, and family ties. From all of us at HPD, thanks to our students and community for making this college town a little more fun.

Discovering our High Points,

The HP Discovered Team

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