Howard Payne University will be closed from Monday, December 22, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays.  Offices will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.

HPU’s Office of Advancement will be open on Wednesday, December 31 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., to process end-of-the-year gifts to the University.  The office is located at 1209 Fisk Street, next to the Mabee University Center.  Gifts can also be arranged to be made in person by contacting Dr. Dale Meinecke, Vice-President for Advancement, by telephone at 325-649-8804, or email at dmeinecke@hputx.edu, anytime throughout the holiday break.

The first day of classes for HPU’s spring 2026 semester is Tuesday, January 20.  Visit www.hputx.edu for more information about Howard Payne University, including details on registration.