Academic Year 2023–2024

The policies contained in this handbook apply to GWU Online, Gardner-Webb University’s undergraduate degree completion program. 

This edition supersedes all previous editions.

Requests for changes, additions, or corrections should be directed to:
Director of Academic Innovation and Digital Learning
(704) 406-2173
[email protected]

Electronic Student Handbook Policy

The University has a moral and legal obligation to inform students of its rules, policies, and guidelines, and to make this information readily available. Student Handbook information is available online and may be accessed from any computer that can access the University’s website. The most current version of the handbook can be found in WebbConnect webbconnect.gardner-webb.edu, Academic Information.

NOTE: Every effort has been made to verify the accuracy of the information contained herein. This Handbook is not intended to form a contract between the student and the University. The University reserved the right to make changes to Student Handbook as it deems necessary without advance notification.

Upon request, this publication can be made available in an alternate format. Please make a request by calling (704) 406-4270 or emailing [email protected].

Gardner-Webb University’s publications, including, but not limited to, its policies, procedures, website, guidelines, communications, and social media posts, do not constitute a contract between the University and any person or entity. The University reserves the right to modify all such publications and/or modify its operating practices without prior notice.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Gardner-Webb University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in employment for any of its programs and activities.


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