Admission Procedures
Gardner-Webb University operates on a rolling admissions plan. Completed applications are acted upon and notification is made to the student within three weeks. Gardner-Webb University maintains that minimums of 2.5 GPA, 18 ACT, and/or a 950 SAT (Critical Reading and Math), and a rank in the top 50% of the high school graduating class are baselines for academic success. In addition to quantitative requirements for admission, Gardner-Webb University accepts students with strong character, leadership ability, and the desire to be a positive influence in the campus community. No single criterion will be decisive, but each item will be considered carefully as admissions decisions are made. In the case of transfer students, previous college work will serve as the criteria for acceptance.
Although an interview is not required of all applicants for admission to Gardner-Webb University, campus visits are encouraged. Campus tours and information sessions are available at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Monday- Friday. Contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at 1-800-253-6472 or (704) 406-4498 for further information or visit our website, www.gardner-webb.edu/visit, to register online.
Gardner-Webb University informational packets are available directly from the Admissions Office. The completed application and transcripts of all high school credits and any college work attempted must be submitted to the Gardner-Webb University Undergraduate Admissions Office, P.O. Box 817, Boiling Springs, NC 28017. Application for admission may also be made online at www.gardner-webb.edu/apply.
Applicants must meet the University’s standards as to intellectual promise and emotional and social stability. Gardner-Webb University is committed to its responsibility as a liberal arts university within the context of the Christian faith to enroll students from a variety of racial, economic, social, religious, and geographic backgrounds. Due to the confidential nature of some items of information required for admission, the University reserves the right to reject any applicant without stating a reason.
Although a fixed pattern of high school credits is not prescribed, the following minimum course distribution is recommended as the best preparation for academic work at Gardner-Webb University: English, 4 units; Social Science, 2 units; Algebra, 2 units; Geometry, 1 unit; World Language, 2 units; Natural Science, 2 units; plus electives.
Acceptance of students for admission to the University does not automatically guarantee their entrance into any particular program of the University. Departmental/school approval is necessary for entry into any departmental/school program and/or major that has a separate application process.
Students may enter at the beginning of any semester or summer term.