RELOCATION GUIDE GRADUATE STUDENTS

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1 Department RELOCATION GUIDE GRADUATE STUDENTS NORTH CAROLINA HIGHPOINT.EDU/GRADUATE

2 CONTENTS Welcome 1 About High Point 1 Cultural Enrichment Series 2 3 Apartments 4 Banking 5 Health Care & Child Care 6 Parks 7 Sports Venues 8 Shopping 9 Restaurants Other Passport Partners 12 Hotel Accommodations 13

3 WELCOME We are excited that you are ready to advance to a higher degree. At High Point University, every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. We hope that this guide will be helpful to you in locating a new apartment, finding a local bank, searching for childcare facilities, enjoying our local restaurants and much more. We stand ready to help you on your new journey. If we can be of any assistance in your relocation, please do not hesitate to contact us. ABOUT HIGH POINT High Point is not only the home furnishings capital of the world, but it s also a diverse business community with industries ranging from manufacturing to biotech enterprises. 77 Dobson YADKIN Yadkinville High Point s Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, the 37th largest 601 metro area in the nation, is home to 1.6 million residents. This location is key to its success. It s the midpoint between Charlotte and Raleigh, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, and New York and Miami. It s surrounded Mount Airy SURRY 74 WINSTON-SALEM DAVIE by an impressive transportation network including I-40, I-85, I-73 and I-74. Also, it s only minutes from Piedmont Triad International Airport. 40 Mocksville Lexington STOKES Clemmons Danbury FORSYTH Kernersville Thomasville 85 DAVIDSON HIGH POINT Wentworth 150 GREENSBORO Reidsville 85 Eden Burlington ROCKINGHAM GUILFORD RANDOLPH Yanceyville CASWELL ALAMANCE 158 The area thrives on its entrepreneurial spirit and because of this, new industries are always emerging. Most recently biotech, pharmaceutical, distribution and warehousing businesses have begun, giving High Point a well rounded industry portfolio for the new economy. MONTGOMERY 73 The region boasts business and industrial parks like Piedmont Centre, Piedmont Corporate Park, and Premier Center. 1

4 CULTURAL ENRICHMENT Biz Stone Twitter SERIES Each year, High Point University offers a stimulating lineup of unique events for students, faculty, staff and community members. The schedule features a variety of art, music and theatre performances, as well as special speakers who will visit campus. Many events are part of the Faculty Cultural Enrichment Grant series, which assists HPU faculty in planning vibrant, intellectually stimulating cultural events that feature nationally renowned academics, artists and performers. The Cultural Enrichment Series features scores of world-renowned thought-leaders and speakers, including: Biz Stone (Twitter) Marc Randolph (Netflix) Steve Wozniak (Apple) General Colin L. Powell Steve Forbes Malcolm Gladwell Former First Lady Laura Bush Muhtar Kent (Coca-Cola) Marc Randolph Netflix General Colin L. Powell Graduation Speaker Guest speakers are selected as part of an intentional effort to provide students and the community the opportunity to understand diverse viewpoints, positions and backgrounds. For more information about upcoming events, please visit highpoint.edu/culturalenrichment. Former First Lady Laura Bush Graduation Speaker 2012

5 Steve Wozniak Apple LEARN MORE ABOUT HIGH POINT High Point, NC Population Piedmont Triad Population , , , ,242,102 1,464,390 1,640,717 Source: U.S. Census Bureau High Point Chamber of Commerce 1634 North Main St. High Point Visitors Center 1634 North Main St. #

6 APARTMENTS University policy requires students to reside beyond a one mile radius of campus. Alexandria Park Apartments 3519 Ramsey St., (336) The Crossing Apartments 2122 Piedmont Crossing Dr., (336) APARTMENT FINDER GUIDES mycheapapartments.com apartmentfinder.com apartmentguide.com Fox Hollow Apartments 177 West Hartley Dr., (336) Hunters Point Apartments 2231 Shadow Valley Rd., (336) Laurel Springs Apartment Homes 1281 Old Plank Rd., High Point, NC (336) Mason Manor Apartments 122 Northgate Ct., (336) Palladium Park 3902 Pallas Way, (336) Swathmore Court Apartments 116 East Swathmore Ave., High Point, NC (336) Westchester Key Apartments 706 Westchester Dr., (336) Willow Woods Apartment Homes 3019 Ingleside Dr., (336)

7 BANKING Bank of America 201 East Parris Ave. (336) North Main St. (336) BB&T 4025 Premier Dr. (336) North Main St. (336) Westchester Dr. (336) *BB&T ATM on campus Bank of North Carolina 300 North Main St. (336) Westchester Dr. (336) East River Way (336) NewBridge Bank 200 Westchester Dr. (336) Truliant Federal Credit Union 4006 Mendenhall Oaks Pkwy. (336) Wells Fargo 200 North Main St. (336) wellsfargo.com 2613 Eastchester Dr. (336) wellsfargo.com 1700 North Main St. (336) wellsfargo.com 1912 Westchester Dr. (336) wellsfargo.com 203 East Kivett Dr. (336) wellsfargo.com *Wells Fargo ATM on campus 5

8 HEALTH CARE Cone Health 1200 North Elm St. Greensboro, NC (336) Forsyth Medical Center 3333 Silas Creek Pkwy. Winston-Salem, NC (336) High Point Regional UNC Health Care 601 North Elm St. (336) Thomasville Medical Center 207 Old Lexington Rd. Thomasville, NC (336) AFC Urgent Care High Point 1231 Eastchester Dr., Suite 120 (336) Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Medical Center Blvd. Winston-Salem, NC (336) CHILD CARE To find a licensed daycare please visit: NC Division of Child Development Child Care Search ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us 6

9 PARKS SHOPPING Oak Hollow Park Allen Jay Park 1073 East Springfield Rd. High Point, NC (336) acre park with three ball fields, playground, tennis courts, basketball court, picnic shelter and a Recreation Center. Bicentennial Greenway Jamestown area, NC (336) Bryan Park at Guilford Southeast of the intersection of NC Highway 150 and Doggett Road, Browns Summit, NC (336) or (336) aspx?page=1154 Bur-Mil Park 5834 Bur-Mil Club Rd. Greensboro, NC Bur-Mil Park (336) Clubhouse Manager (336) Gibson Park 5207 West Wendover Ave. (336) acre park with two baseball/ softball fields. Park has three shelters, one that will hold 100 people and two that will hold 40 people each. 8 miles of nature trails, and is located near the midpoint of the Bicentennial Greenway. Greenway Trail 1220 Penny Rd. (336) Trail offers a 10-ft. wide paved path for walking or bicycling. Two mile section is open near High Point Museum and Bicentennial Greenway Trail 8 mile section near Piedmont Environmental Center. Greenway segment is from 311 bypass to Deep River Road. Guilford-Mackintosh Park 1345 NC 61 South Whitsett, NC (336) Fax (336) burlingtonnc.gov/240/guilford- Mackintosh-Marina Hagan-Stone Park 5920 Hagan-Stone Park Rd. Pleasant Garden, NC Park Office (336) Shelter Reservations (336) High Point City Lake Park 602 West Main St. Jamestown, NC (336) acre lake with boating, fishing, paddle boats, picnic areas with shelters, fishing boat and canoe rentals, amusement rides, train, waterslide, largest outdoor swimming pool in the state, miniature golf, gymnasium, playground and excursion boat. Site of annual Day-in the-park festival each September. Limited facilities in the winter. Northeast Park High Rock Rd. Gibsonville, NC (336) northeast-park Oak Hollow Family Campground 3415 North Centennial St. (336) Over 100 full service campsites along Oak Hollow Lake, featuring modern bathhouse, showers, play area, pool, some sections with cable TV. Adjacent to Tennis Center. Oak Hollow Festival Park 1841 Eastchester Dr. (336) Concert and picnic/stage area overlooking Oak Hollow Lake and features special events such as Pop concerts through out the year. Scenic overlook parking. Oak Hollow Lake Park & Marina 3431 North Centennial St. (336) acre park with boating, skiing, fishing, family campground with 116 sites, indoor/outdoor tennis center, 18-hole Pete Dye golf course, picnic areas and two overlook park areas off Eastchester Drive. Southwest Park Wall Road and Jonquil Dr. Greensboro, NC (336) or (336) southwest-park 7

10 SPORTS VENUES High Point offers a variety of athletic facilities to accommodate your sporting events. Visit highpoint.org to find out more information about the facilities. Phillips Soccer Complex 550 Hedgecock Rd. (336) Features eight soccer fields. Reitzel Tennis Center 3401 North Centennial St. (336) Features four indoor courts and 10 outdoor courses (30 additional public courts throughout the city). Minor League Baseball Teams Winston-Salem Dash Greensboro Grasshoppers Thomasville Hi-Toms HPU ATHLETICS 8 HPU s 16 NCAA Division 1 athletic teams continue to top Big South Conference leaderboards. HPU s success has gained national recognition and opened the door to exciting non-conference opportunities. HPU competes against NCAA Division 1 powerhouses such as UNC-Chapel Hill, University of Kentucky, Duke University, University of Maryland, Georgetown University and Florida State University. Games are played on campus throughout the year. For schedules and more information, visit highpoint.edu/athletics.

11 SHOPPING *HPU Passport University ID accepted. Please visit highpoint.edu/concierge for the most up-to-date list of Passport Partners. About Face Salon* 1107 North Main St. (336) Bed Bath and Beyond 4217 West Wendover Ave. Greensboro, NC Best Buy 1701 South 40 Dr. Greensboro, NC (336) BohoBlu* 5836 Samet Dr. (336) Buddy s Home Furnishings* 1106 Eastchester Dr. (336) Four Seasons Town Centre Four Seasons Blvd. Greensboro, NC (336) Friendly Shopping Center 3110 Kathleen Ave. Greensboro, NC (336) Hanes Mall 3320 Silas Creek Pkwy. Winston Salem, NC (336) Home Depot 2300 North Main St. (336) Just Priceless Gift Shop 1313 North Main St. (336) Lowe s 2600 North Main St. (336) Oak Hollow Mall 921 Eastchester Dr. (336) Fleet Feet Sports* 5870 Samet Dr. #107 (336) Old Navy 1208 Bridford Pkwy. Greensboro, NC (336) Omega Sports* 209 Eastchester Dr. (336) Simon Jewelers* 1345 North Main St. (336) Staples 2645 North Main St. (336) Target 1050 Mall Loop Rd. (336) Walmart 2710 North Main St. (336) Walmart Neighborhood Market 4102 Precision Way (336) Wicked Purple* 120 West Lexington Ave. (336) Hang Ups* 5824 Samet Dr., Suite 165 (336)

12 RESTAURANTS *HPU Passport University ID accepted. Please visit highpoint.edu/concierge for the most up-to-date list of Passport Partners. 10 STUDENT FAVORITES Alex s House (Breakfast/Sandwiches) 1223 North Main St. (336) Carolina s Diner* 201 Eastchester Dr. (336) Dog House (Hot Dogs) 666 North Main St. (336) East Coast Wings* (Wings/Sandwiches/Wraps) 2900 North Main St. (336) La Hacienda* (Mexican) 1116 Eastchester Dr. (336) Liberty Steakhouse* 914 Mall Loop Rd. (336) Lubrano s Pizza* 1100 East Lexington Ave. (336) BBQ BBQ Joes 2822 South Main St. High Point, NC (336) Big Ed s Chicken Pit (Cash ONLY) 105 West Peachtree Dr. (336) Carter Brothers BBQ* 2305 North Main St. (336) Carter Brothers BBQ (2nd location) 3802 Samet Dr. (336) Dickey s Barbeque 5872 Samet Dr. (336) FINE DINING Austin s 2448 North Main St (336) Blue Water Grille 126 East State Ave. (336) Chop House Grille 4001 Meeting Way (336) Giannos* (Italian Cuisine) 1124 Eastchester Dr. (336) J.H. Adams Hamptons 1108 North Main St. (336) Lucky Westover Ter. Greensboro, NC (336) Southern Roots* 119 East Main St. Jamestown, NC (336) String and Splinter 305 West High Ave (336) MEXICAN Barberitos* 1231 Eastchester Dr., Suite 118 (336) Chipotle 2313 North Main St. (336) La Fiesta* 3805 Tinsley Ave. (336) Mi Pueblo 111 North Point Ave. (336) Moes* 5872 Samet Dr. (336) San Luis 144 Westchester Dr. (336) PIZZA Blue Rock Pizza & Tap 1529 North Main St. (336) CiCi s Pizza 2705 North Main St., Suite 112 (336) Dominos 2205 Kirkwood Ave. (336) Lubrano s Pizza* 1100 East Lexington Ave. (336) Papa John s* 1701 North Main St. (336) Uncle Maddio s Pizza* 4112 Brian Jordan Pl., Suite 101 (336) Pizza Vino* 2839 South Main St. High Point, NC (336) Rome Pizza* 2100 North Main St., Suite 112 (336) Sir Pizza 1916 North Main St. (336) STEAKHOUSES Longhorn Steakhouse 1540 North Main St. (336) Outback Steakhouse 256 East Parris Ave. (336) Steak Street 3915 Sedgebrook St. (336)

13 RESTAURANTS *HPU Passport University ID accepted. Please visit highpoint.edu/concierge for the most up-to-date list of Passport Partners. SANDWICHES Blue Zucchini 1506 North Main St. (336) Capra s Deli 2640 Willard Dairy R. Greensboro, NC (336) Firehouse Subs 5815 Samet Dr., Suite 115 (336) Honey Baked Ham* 1231 Eastchester Dr. (336) Jersey Mikes* 2200 North Main St. (336) McAlister s Deli* 5870 Samet Dr., Suite 119 (336) Nicks Subshop* 1102 West Fairfield Rd., Suite 101 High Point, NC (336) Panera Bread* 2400 Penny Rd. (336) Which Wich* 1589 Skeet Club Rd., Suite 153 (336) BREAKFAST Biscuitville 2709 South Main St. (336) Biscuit Factory 2103 Kirkwood Dr. (336) IHOP 110 East Parris Ave. (336) INTERNATIONAL CUISINE China King Buffet* 1112 Eastchester Dr. (336) Fire and Sticks (Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar) 3917 Sedgebrook St. (336) Fuji Japanese Steak & Seafood 133 East Parris Ave. (336) Full Kee Chinese Restaurant 3793 Samet Dr. (336) Sake* 2207 North Centennial St. (336) Shinko Grill* 1231 Eastchester Dr. #111 (336) Sumela (Mediterranean/Greek) 805 North Main St. (336) Taste of Asia* 3793 Samet Dr., Suite 180 (336) Thai Herb* 1116 Eastchester Dr. (336) The Claddagh* 130 East Parris Ave. (336) Tokyo Express (Japanese Hibachi Cuisine) 123 Westchester Dr. (336) Yamato 5836 Samet Dr. (336) AMERICAN Buffalo Wild Wings* 5836 Samet Dr. (336) Chili s* 920 Mall Loop (336) Freddy s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers* 4106 Brian Jordan Pl. Ham s 5840 Samet Dr. (336) Jamestown Oven and Grill 709 West Main St. Jamestown, NC (336) Kozzy s Grille* 1179 East Lexington Dr. (336) Mad Greek Grill 5824 Samet Dr. (336) Peppermill Cafe* 2600 South Main St. (336) Sammy G s Tavern* 3800 Tinsley Dr., Suite 109 (336) Village Cafe* 906 Greensboro Rd. (336) Zaxby s* 1827 North Main St. (336) ICE CREAM & DESSERT Ben & Jerry s* 3332 West Friendly Ave. Greensboro, NC (336) Cold Stone Creamery 3875 John Gordan Ln. (336) Feeney s Frozen Yogurt* 1589 Skeet Club Rd. (336) Krispy Kreme 914 North Main St. (336) Red Mango 5835 Samet Dr. #155 (336) Tea Time Lounge 3512 East Kivett Dr., Suite 101 (336)

14 OTHER PASSPORT PARTNERS *HPU Passport University ID accepted. Please visit highpoint.edu/concierge for the most up-to-date list of Passport Partners. 12 About Face Day Spa* 1107 North Main St. (336) Archdale Drug* North Main St. Archdale, NC (336) Avanti Salon & Spa* 3793 Samet Dr. (336) Beamer Tire* 245 East Parris Ave. (336) Chevalrie Salon* 3710 North Main St. #109 (336) Crescent Ford* 100 Old Winston Rd. (336) CVS Pharmacy* 1119 Eastchester Dr. (336) Also accepted at: 124 Montlieu Ave. (336) AFC Urgent Care High Point* 1231 Eastchester Dr., Suite 120 (336) High Point Bowling Center & Sidelines Sports Grill* 309 West Fairfield Rd. High Point, NC (336) Health and Style Institute Salon and Spa* 1114 Eastchester Dr. (336) MaxFit Personal Training* 3800 Tinsley Dr. (336) Paradise Tan & Spa* 3710 North Main St. #102 (336) Parks Mazda* 2411 North Main St. (336) Premiere Nails* 3710 North Main St. #101 (336) Queen Nails* 1589 Skeet Club Rd., Suite 133 (336) Sheetz* 2980 Eastchester Dr. (336) Also accepted at: 802 Westchester Dr. (336) South Main St. (336) North Main St. (336) Spring Garden Bakery & Coffeehouse* 1231 Eastchester Dr. (336) Sweet Josephine s* 1345 North Main St. (336) The Tan Line* 2705 North Main St. #116 (336) The UPS Store* 265 Eastchester Dr. #133 (336) Tight Cuts Barber Shop* 1215 Greensboro Rd. (336) Tropical Smoothie Cafe* 3860 John Gordon Ln Vann York Auto Mall* 422 Eastchester Dr. (336)

15 HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Wingate by Wyndham 3901 Sedgebrook St., (336) Radisson Hotel High Point 135 South Main St., (336) Comfort Suites, Greensboro Airport 7619 Thorndike Rd., Greensboro, NC (336) Courtyard Marriott 1000 Mall Loop Rd., (336) (800) Embassy Suites Hotel, Greensboro Airport 204 Centreport Dr., Greensboro, NC (336) Grandover Resort and Conference Center 1000 Club Rd., Greensboro, NC (336) Holiday Inn Express & Suites High Point North Main St., Archdale, NC (336) Holiday Inn Express Wendover 4305 Big Tree Way, Greensboro, NC (336) J.H. Adams Inn 1108 North Main St., (336) Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport 1 Marriott Dr., Greensboro, NC (336) Residence Inn Greensboro Airport 7616 Thorndike Rd., Greensboro, NC (336) SpringHill Suites Greensboro 6006 Landmark Center Blvd., Greensboro, NC (336) Hampton Inn Airport 7803 National Service Rd., Greensboro, NC (336) Hampton Inn High Point North Main St., Archdale, NC (336) hamptoninn.hilton.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites Greensboro Airport 645 South Regional Rd., Greensboro, NC (336)

16 At High Point University, every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. Department Office of Graduate Admissions One University Parkway High Point, NC (336) highpoint.edu/graduate