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International Students

In addition to the standard admissions/application procedures, international applicants must complete the steps listed below in order to be considered for admission to Gardner-Webb University.

  1. Proof of English proficiency in reading and writing must be provided. Test results from the following are accepted.
    1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 500 (paper-based), 173 (computer-based), or 61 (internet-based).
    2. International English Language Test System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 5.0.
    3. Duolingo with a minimum score of 95.
    4. SAT or ACT scores may be used in lieu of TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo with minimum scores met.
    5. Earned 24 credit hours at a U.S. university or community college with an earned grade of C or better in 6 hours of humanities or English Composition 1&2
    6. Earned degree from an accredited U.S. college
  2. All high school transcripts must be translated into English. This must be done prior to enrollment to Gardner-Webb.
  3. Transcripts of college credit received from institutions outside the United States must first be submitted to World Education Services, Inc. (WES) or an approved similar evaluator service for a course-by-course evaluation before being submitted. Please contact admissions@gardner-webb.edu for a complete list of evaluators. This must be done prior to enrollment at Gardner-Webb.

In addition to the items listed above, international applicants planning to study in the United States must submit the following documentation.

  1. Passport - A copy of a current passport is required as part of the admissions material.
  2. Visa Status - A copy of any current U.S. visa must be provided.
  3. Documents to Show Financial Responsibility - A copy of the most recent bank statement showing sufficient balance to cover financial support for the first year of school is required. This can be the bank account of the prospective student, a family member, or other.
  4. International Student Information Form - Please submit this completed form with other admissions materials in order for the University to issue a Form I-20. The Form I-20 is necessary for an international applicant to apply for a student visa at the appropriate U.S. embassy or consulate.
  5. International Students Transferring from Another U.S. Institution - Please submit the International Student Transfer Form, in addition to the International Student Information Form. Also, please submit copies of your current Form I-94, current Form I-20, and current student travel visa.

Additional information and international student forms may be obtained by emailing admissions@gardner-webb.edu.