FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is #DayforHPU?

A 24-hour online event connecting the Global HPU Family of alumni, students, parents, friends, faculty and staff to support the $40m in annual scholarship assistance awarded to HPU students, as well as the schools and programs that provide extraordinary opportunities for them.

How can I participate in #DayforHPU?

GIVE to the HPU Fund for Extraordinary Education to support student scholarships. Last year nearly 1,700 individuals participated in #DayforHPU to support HPU students and their educational aspirations! You may also choose to support a program or department of your choice.

SHARE your story! Tell the world what it means to be a part of the HPU Family using the hashtag #DayforHPU. Visit our social media sites using the icons to the right or view real time feeds below. Click here to access our Social Media Ambassador Toolkit.

WEAR your HPU gear or Purple and share on social media using the hashtag #DayforHPU.

Can I give today? Will my gift count for the day of #DayforHPU?

You can make your gift early using the GIVE TO HPU button below and still be counted in our #DayforHPU totals on March 27, 2019. 

I’m an HPU Faculty and Staff member. How can I make a qualifying gift for #DayforHPU?

You may click here to make a Payroll or Sustaining Gift to the scholarship, program or area of your choice. To make a one-time gift online, click here. You may also give in-person on March 27 at the Slane Student Center Philanthropy Tables using a credit card or your passport.

 I’m an HPU Senior – does my gift on #DayforHPU count towards the Senior Giving Campaign? How do I make a qualifying gift?

Yes! As a senior at HPU, you can make your gift on the Senior Giving page at the giving level you choose. Please be sure to read about the benefits and requirements of each giving level to ensure you pick the right one for you. Please contact Young Alumni and Student Engagement Coordinator, Gina Palombi, at gpalombi@highpoint.edu with any questions.

What does the HPU Fund for Extraordinary Education support?

The HPU Fund supports the $40 million in scholarship assistance awarded to HPU students on an annual basis. 

I'd like to attend an event in my area. How do I sign-up?

Events are being held on campus at HPU and regionally in Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Washington, D.C.; Raleigh, NC; and New York, NY. Click here for more information.