Admission to the University's Graduate School of Business is selective. An admissions decision is based on a balanced appraisal of the applicant's total academic and professional record, his/her Graduate Management Admission Test score, and overall excellence. Although Gardner-Webb University has preferred scores for applicants' undergraduate GPA and GMAT scores, we evaluate each application on an individual basis. While the Admissions Committee looks for responsible academic performance and excellence on test scores as evidence of the applicant's ability to do well in graduate study, it also looks for qualities of personal development which are relevant to career success. Extra-curricular involvement and leadership in college, useful assignments in military service, or substantial work experience will strengthen the application. The cost of instruction in the Graduate School of Business for the 2009-2010 academic year is $343 per semester hour. Each course is three (3) semester hours. The average cost of books per class in approximately $135. Although the University reserves the right to change the cost per semester hour when the cost is deemed necessary, any potential tuition changes should be minimal. All payments for tuition should be forwarded to the Business Office at Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, North Carolina, 28017. Graduate School of Business students have the opportunity to participate in long-term loan programs: Federal Stafford Loans and Alternative Loans. For detailed information on specific loans, contact the Gardner-Webb University Financial Planning Office at (704) 406-4243. You can also visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ for additional loan information and applications. Gardner-Webb University is continually working to meet the financial needs of its students. At the main campus in Boiling Springs there are several graduate assistantships awarded for the academic year to students who are enrolled full-time. Students are assigned to departments to assist with research, teaching, and any other related departmental duties. A Deferred Tuition Payment Plan and Corporate Reimbursement Plan are available. The Deferred Tuition Plan allows you to pay 1/3 of the cost of tuition and books at registration, and the remaining 2/3 over the course of the semester. The Corporate Reimbursement Plan allows students whose employers will reimburse them for educational expenses to defer tuition payments until the end of the semester. It is necessary to provide a letter stating the policy every semester. To apply for initial admission to the Graduate School of Business, you should: 1 - Make Application - Online Application or Download the GSB Application** 2 - Submit Undergraduate/Graduate Transcripts - Transcript Request Form** 3 - Submit Resume (Curriculum Vitae) 4 - Submit a sufficient GMAT score- GMAT Website 5 - Submit Three (3) References - Confidential Recommendation Form** Any student who has previously attended any gradaute business class and wishes to be eligible to begin taking classes must complete the following admission requirements. 1 - Complete a Re-Admit Application - Fill out the Re-Admit Application** 2 - Submit Resume (Curriculum Vitae) INTERNATIONAL STUDENT REQUIREMENTS a - TOEFL** A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 500 must be submitted for a paper based test, or Minimum 173 for computer based, or minimum 61 for internet based. Required only for international students if English is not first language. b - WES - (Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials) ** c- VISA/ PASSPORT Permanent Residents need to supply a copy of their permanent residency card
ONLY International applicants planning to immigrate to the U.S.A. need to submit the following documentation in addition to items listed above: d - Documents to Support Sponsor Financial Responsibility - Provide a copy of the most recent Bank Statement and one of the following: Recent tax return OR copies of the Last three pay stubs. e - I-20 Request Form - International applicant will need to complete this form and submit with other required documents before an I-20 can be issued. Once received, theI-20 will enable the student to apply for a visa with the embassy. f - International Student Transfer form (if coming from another U.S. institution, a copy of your I-94 and I-20 are required) Once and admission decision has been made, the applicant will need to complete the following forms need to be completed and sent to Graduate Admissions enabling the student to apply for a visa. For further details, contact the Graduate School of Business, Office of Admissions at (877)498-4723, or graduatebusiness@gardner-webb.edu.
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New Student Application Procedure
Submit an Application for Admission to Graduate Study and forward a detailed resume of professional experience to the Director of the Graduate School of Business. The $40 non-refundable processing fee will be waived if you wish to apply on-line.
Using the Transcript Request Form, arrange for an official transcript of all previous academic work beyond high school to be sent directly from each institution attended. The Privacy Act requires that each student request in writing that the transcripts be released to the Director of Admissions of the Graduate School of Business.
As an admission requirement, the Graduate School of Business requests that applicants submit a copy of a current working resume. This can be sent by mail to the Graduate School of Business Office of Admissions or by email.
Arrange for submission of scores on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) to Gardner-Webb University **.
Using the Graduate School of Business Personal Confidential Recommendation Form, have three evaluators mail recommendations directly to the Director of Admissions of the Graduate School of Business. You may use a combination of any of the following: a) a current or past professor, b) current or past supervisor, or c) academic or business professional.Returning Student Application Procedure
Download and complete the readmit application form and submit this form to the Office of Admissions for theGraduate School of Business.
As an admission requirement, the Graduate School of Business requests that applicants submit a copy of a current working resume. This can be sent by mail to the Graduate School of Business Office of Admissions or by email.
International students are strongly encouraged to apply for admission to Gardner-Webb University's Graduate School of Business. In addition to the standard application procedure there are several additional steps that must be taken.
Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must first be submitted to World Education Services, Inc. for a course by course evaluation before being mailed to the Director of Admissions.
An international student must provide to the office of admissions a copy of their current Visa status or provide a copy of their passport as part of their admission material. Acceptable Visa’s eligible to study at GWU graduate business programs include: F1 student visa and H1B work/employment visa.