Day for HPU

Frequently Asked Questions


General Questions
Day for HPU is High Point University's annual giving day. It is a celebration of generosity where alumni, families, students, faculty, staff, and friends come together to support the programs and opportunities that make the HPU experience extraordinary.

Day for HPU will take place on April 8, bringing the HPU community together for 24 hours of impact.

Everyone! Alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends of High Point University are all encouraged to participate by making a gift and sharing their support.

You can help by sharing Day for HPU with friends and classmates, encouraging others to participate, and celebrating the impact of the HPU community throughout the day. Spread the word with #DayforHPU on Social Media!

Making a Gift
You can make your gift directly through the Day for HPU giving page by selecting the area of campus you would like to support. There is a search bar at the top of the website, or you can navigate to the bottom of the home page to pick an area you would like to support.

Yes! Early giving is open, and your gift will still count toward Day for HPU totals and participation. To make an early gift, visit engage.highpoint.edu/dayforhpu.

Every gift matters. Participation is what makes Day for HPU special, and gifts of any size help support HPU students and programs.

Yes. High Point University is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and gifts may be tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Where Your Gift Goes
The HPU Fund for Extraordinary Education provides flexible support that powers scholarships, experiential learning opportunities, access to innovators, and the programs that elevate the student experience across campus.

Absolutely. You can direct your gift to the school, program, team, or initiative that matters most to you.

The HPU Fund allows the university to respond quickly to emerging needs and opportunities that enhance the student experience.

Gifts support scholarships, hands-on learning opportunities, leadership development, and the initiatives that prepare students for the world as it is going to be.

Students, Faculty & Staff
Yes! Students play a vital role in Day for HPU by participating in events, making gifts, and encouraging others to support the HPU community.

Yes! A gift of $20.26 or more made on Day for HPU will qualify you to participate in the events for Senior Week through the Senior Cause Campaign. To learn more, click here.

The Color Run celebrates HPU and brings the campus community together in support of the HPU Fund for Extraordinary Education. Early Registration is $10 — click here to participate! Day of Registration will be $15.

Faculty and staff can participate by making a gift, volunteering for the Day for HPU Color Run, and helping spread the word across campus.

Participation & Impact
Yes. One of the most important goals of Day for HPU is participation. When alumni, families, students, faculty, staff, and friends all come together to make a gift — no matter the size — it demonstrates the strength of the HPU community.

Every gift helps shine a light on the impact of the HPU Fund for Extraordinary Education, supporting scholarships, experiential learning opportunities like HPU in the City, access to innovators, and the learning environments that elevate the student experience across campus.

On Day for HPU, it's not about the amount — it's about showing up together to support the opportunities that help our students thrive.

Contact
Our team is happy to help! If you have questions about Day for HPU or experience any issues making your gift, please contact Amanda Viracola, Director of Annual Giving:

Phone: 336-841-9731
Email: giving@highpoint.edu

We're here to ensure your giving experience is easy and meaningful.