Policies

The Department of English Language and Literature will grant credit for English 101 (3 hours) to students who make a score of 60 or higher on the English Composition with Essay CLEP test.

The Department of English Language and Literature will grant credit for English 101 (three hours) to students who make a score of 60 or higher on the English Composition with Essay CLEP test.

International Baccalaureate Organization: The University accepts credit for Higher Level courses completed with scores of 5 or above.

Students achieving a minimum score of three on an Advanced Placement exam of the College Board will receive credit for the specific course covered by the test as determined by the appropriate academic department of the University.

International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO): The University accepts credit for Higher Level courses completed with scores of five or above.

Courses for substitution must meet the accreditation standards stated in the Transfer of Credit policy above. Transfer Courses While on Suspension or Probation A student may not take courses for transfer credit from another institution while on suspension or probation. Credit by Examination Applicants holding a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university may be granted up to fifteen hours of Credit by Examination toward their Master of Divinity degree. Requirements for Credit by Examination are as follows. Credit by Examination will be determined by a standardized examination in each course requested. The request and examination must precede the applicant’s enrollment in subject areas where consideration for Credit by Examination is requested. In no case will Credit by Examination be awarded during the student’s final semester. Advanced Standing Policy A student completing a baccalaureate with a major in Religion or its equivalent is eligible to apply for advanced standing in specific discipline areas up to and not to exceed 21 hours. Coursework considered for advanced standing credit must have received at least a “B” course grade (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). The following undergraduate courses or their equivalent will be considered for advanced standing credit.

Transfer of Credit Eight (8) hours of doctoral-level coursework can be transferred into the DMin program from another ATS-accredited institution upon the approval of the DMin Director. Transfer of credit is not guaranteed. This date for withdrawing from an individual course is set after no more than 75% of the course has been completed. The candidate will be allowed to make his/her appeal to these individuals.

Courses for substitution must meet the accreditation standards stated in the Transfer of Credit policy above. Transfer Courses While on Suspension or Probation A student may not take courses for transfer credit from another institution while on suspension or probation. Credit by Examination Applicants holding a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university may be granted up to fifteen hours of Credit by Examination toward their Master of Divinity degree. Requirements for Credit by Examination are as follows. Credit by Examination will be determined by a standardized examination in each course requested. The request and examination must precede the applicant’s enrollment in subject areas where consideration for Credit by Examination is requested. In no case will Credit by Examination be awarded during the student’s final semester. Advanced Standing Policy A student completing a baccalaureate with a major in Religion or its equivalent is eligible to apply for advanced standing in specific discipline areas up to and not to exceed 21 hours. Coursework considered for advanced standing credit must have received at least a “B” course grade (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). The following undergraduate courses or their equivalent will be considered for advanced standing credit.

Transfer of Credit Eight (8) hours of doctoral-level coursework can be transferred into the DMin program from another ATS-accredited institution upon the approval of the DMin Director. Transfer of credit is not guaranteed. This date for withdrawing from an individual course is set after no more than 75% of the course has been completed. The candidate will be allowed to make his/her appeal to these individuals.

These hours are exclusive of any hours gained through testing for Credit by Examination. Transfer of Credit Graduate-level credits earned in institutions accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, regional accreditation associations, and/or recognized specialized agencies may be considered for transfer credit toward degree programs of students enrolled in the School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University. Each course considered for transfer is required to have a grade of at least “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) and must be substantially parallel to a School of Divinity requirement. All other requests for transfer of credit must be approved by the faculty of the School of Divinity. Courses for substitution must meet the accreditation standards stated in the Transfer of Credit policy above. Transfer Courses While on Suspension or Probation A student may not take courses for transfer credit from another institution while on suspension or probation. Credit by Examination Applicants holding a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university may be granted up to fifteen hours of Credit by Examination toward their Master of Divinity degree. Requirements for Credit by Examination are as follows. Credit by Examination will be determined by a standardized examination in each course requested. The request and examination must precede the applicant’s enrollment in subject areas where consideration for Credit by Examination is requested. In no case will Credit by Examination be awarded during the student’s final semester. Advanced Standing Policy A student completing a baccalaureate with a major in Religion or its equivalent is eligible to apply for advanced standing in specific discipline areas up to and not to exceed 21 hours. Coursework considered for advanced standing credit must have received at least a “B” course grade (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). The following undergraduate courses or their equivalent will be considered for advanced standing credit.

Transfer of Credit Eight (8) hours of doctoral-level coursework can be transferred into the DMin program from another ATS-accredited institution upon the approval of the DMin Director. Transfer of credit is not guaranteed.

Coursework at another institution must be treated according to the current transfer credit policies. All transfer work from other institutions will be considered for credit, even if the course is a repeat of a course in which the student earned a "D" or "F" at Gardner-Webb. Under this policy, all eligible Gardner-Webb University hours will be treated as transfer credit, i.e., grades of “C” or better will be given credit, but not counted in the Grade Point Average (GPA). All Gardner-Webb credit hours approved for Academic Renewal will be treated as transfer credit for determining academic awards.

Coursework at another institution must be treated according to the current transfer credit policies. All transfer work from other institutions will be considered for credit, even if the course is a repeat of a course in which the student earned a "D" or "F" at Gardner-Webb. Under this policy, all eligible Gardner-Webb University hours will be treated as transfer credit, i.e., grades of “C” or better will be given credit, but not counted in the Grade Point Average (GPA). All Gardner-Webb credit hours approved for Academic Renewal will be treated as transfer credit for determining academic awards.

Coursework at another institution must be treated according to the current transfer credit policies. All transfer work from other institutions will be considered for credit, even if the course is a repeat of a course in which the student earned a “D” or “F” at Gardner-Webb. Under this policy, all eligible Gardner-Webb University hours will be treated as transfer credit, i.e., grades of “C” or better will be given credit, but not counted in the grade point average (GPA). All Gardner-Webb credit hours approved for academic renewal will be treated as transfer credit for determining academic awards.

Students transferring in any required courses are required to meet all of the admission criteria and are subject to Gardner-Webb’s transfer credit policy.

Students transferring in any required courses are required to meet all of the admission criteria and are subject to Gardner-Webb’s transfer credit policy.

Students transferring in any required courses are required to meet all of the admission criteria and are subject to Gardner-Webb’s transfer credit policy.

This date for withdrawing from an individual course is set after no more than 75% of the course has been completed. (The maximum academic course load includes coursework taken elsewhere for transfer into a student’s Gardner-Webb program.) Auditing Courses In a graduate program in which auditing courses is permitted, prior approval of the instructor and the graduate program director/coordinator is required on a completed Graduate Audit Request Form available in Graduate Forms in Student Documents and Resources in MyGWU prior to the end of the schedule modification period for the course. Credit by Exam Policy In a program which permits credit by challenge examination, a student who has experience, training, and/or previous academic work comparable to that taught within a particular graduate course may request the option of taking a challenge examination to demonstrate mastery of the course content. The request must be accompanied by payment at the current Credit by Exam Fee.

This date for withdrawing from an individual course is set after no more than 75% of the course has been completed. (The maximum academic course load includes coursework taken elsewhere for transfer into a student’s Gardner-Webb program.) Auditing Courses In a graduate program in which auditing courses is permitted, prior approval of the instructor and the graduate program director/coordinator is required on a completed Graduate Audit Request Form available in Graduate Forms in Student Documents and Resources in MyGWU prior to the end of the schedule modification period for the course. Credit by Exam Policy In a program which permits credit by challenge examination, a student who has experience, training, and/or previous academic work comparable to that taught within a particular graduate course may request the option of taking a challenge examination to demonstrate mastery of the course content. The request must be accompanied by payment at the current Credit by Exam Fee.

(The maximum academic course load includes coursework taken elsewhere for transfer into a student’s Gardner-Webb program.) Auditing Courses In a graduate program in which auditing courses is permitted, prior approval of the instructor and the graduate program director/coordinator is required on a completed Graduate Audit Request Form available in Graduate Forms in Student Documents and Resources in MyGWU prior to the end of the schedule modification period for the course. Credit by Exam Policy In a program which permits credit by challenge examination, a student who has experience, training, and/or previous academic work comparable to that taught within a particular graduate course may request the option of taking a challenge examination to demonstrate mastery of the course content. The request must be accompanied by payment at the current Credit by Exam Fee.

Transfer of Courses for Graduate Credit Transfer credit will not be accepted for any course in which students earned below a grade of "B." When transfer credit is requested for graduate courses that were graded on a P/F basis, approval of credit for courses in which the grade was a P will be decided on a case-by-case basis. A student may not take courses for transfer credit from another institution while on suspension or probation. Incoming Students The primary purpose of the transfer of credit policy is to grant incoming students credit for graduate work previously completed. Additional program-specific guidelines related to transfer credit hours are listed below. DBA: Maximum of eight transfer credit hours allowed. MA in Mental Health Counseling: Maximum of nine transfer credit hours with consideration of three additional hours through an appeals process. MA and Certificate Programs in Education: Transfer credit may not be possible because of the modular curriculum and cohort approach of these programs. MSA: Maximum of twelve transfer credits allowed. EdS and EdD in Organizational Leadership: No transfer credits allowed. EdD in Curriculum and Instruction and EdD in Educational Leadership: Maximum of nine transfer credit hours allowed. MS in Strength and Conditioning: Maximum of nine transfer credits allowed. DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, and Post-Doctoral FNP or PMHNP Certificate: Maximum of six credit hours as described above or a maximum of nine transfer credit hours allowed if one or more courses submitted for consideration include graduate-level courses in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and/or Health Assessment. Physician Assistant Studies Program: No transfer credits allowed. Students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at Gardner-Webb must have prior written approval to take courses from another institution for transfer credit. However, permission may be granted to take courses offered by other institutions when the appropriate course is not offered by Gardner-Webb or when it is more convenient for the University to approve a course for transfer than to offer the course by special arrangement. If these students later enroll in a graduate program at Gardner-Webb, these courses are eligible for review under the same guidelines governing transfer credit policy.

Applicants for Transient Status Students enrolled in other recognized graduate institutions who wish to take courses for transfer of credit to their home institutions may apply for Transient Status.

Students can transfer up to 90 credits into the program; the last 30 credits must be completed at Gardner-Webb. These courses will need to be added to the degree plan if not taken previously or transferred in. Adjustments may be needed to the degree plan based on transfer credits.

Students can transfer up to 90 credits into the program; the last 30 credits must be completed at Gardner-Webb. These courses will need to be added to the degree plan if not taken previously or transferred in. Adjustments may be needed to the degree plan based on transfer credits.

Students can transfer up to 90 credits into the program; the last 30 credits must be completed at Gardner-Webb. These courses will need to be added to the degree plan if not taken previously or transferred in. Adjustments may be needed to the degree plan based on transfer credits.

All students pursuing an ASN degree will be charged the applicable (full- or part-time) traditional undergraduate tuition rate as reflected here . Common Miscellaneous Fees Audit (per course) $225.00 Auto Registration (annual) $165.00 Credit by Exam (per credit hour) $150.00 Graduation Fee $150.00 Late Graduation Fee $50.00 New Student Orientation Fee $125.00 Non-Sufficient Funds/Returned Check $25.00 Replacement Student ID Card $10.00 Transcript Fee $15.00 Transient Credit (per course) $145.00 Tuition Late Payment Fee $60.00 Tuition Non-Payment Fee $200.00 The above fees are those fees that are typical with enrollment in the Traditional Undergraduate Program.

All students pursuing an ASN degree will be charged the applicable (full- or part-time) traditional undergraduate tuition rate as reflected here . Common Miscellaneous Fees Audit (per course) $225.00 Auto Registration (annual) $165.00 Credit by Exam (per credit hour) $150.00 Graduation Fee $150.00 Late Graduation Fee $50.00 New Student Orientation Fee $125.00 Non-Sufficient Funds/Returned Check $25.00 Replacement Student ID Card $10.00 Transcript Fee $15.00 Transient Credit (per course) $145.00 Tuition Late Payment Fee $60.00 Tuition Non-Payment Fee $200.00 The above fees are those fees that are typical with enrollment in the Traditional Undergraduate Program.

Credit will be received on the same basis as transferred credit from accredited institutions of higher learning. Credit by Exam A credit by exam is an in-depth and comprehensive assessment of the student’s ability to answer questions on course content. To request the opportunity to receive credit by exam, the student must present, in writing, justification for such an examination to the dean of the school or chair of the department in which the course is offered.

Credit will be received on the same basis as transferred credit from accredited institutions of higher learning. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Students having documentation of prior learning experiences that align with specific courses may submit that documentation for evaluation and may possibly gain academic credit. Credit by Exam Credit by exam is an in-depth and comprehensive assessment of the student’s ability to answer questions in course content. To request the opportunity to receive credit by exam, the student must present, in writing, justification for such an examination to the dean of the school or chair of the department in which the course is offered.

Credit will be received on the same basis as transferred credit from accredited institutions of higher learning. Credit by Exam A credit by exam is an in-depth and comprehensive assessment of the student’s ability to answer questions on course content. To request the opportunity to receive credit by exam, the student must present, in writing, justification for such an examination to the dean of the school or chair of the department in which the course is offered.

Credit will be received on the same basis as transferred credit from accredited institutions of higher learning. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Students having documentation of prior learning experiences that align with specific courses may submit that documentation for evaluation and may possibly gain academic credit. Credit by Exam Credit by exam is an in-depth and comprehensive assessment of the student’s ability to answer questions in course content. To request the opportunity to receive credit by exam, the student must present, in writing, justification for such an examination to the dean of the school or chair of the department in which the course is offered.

Credit will be received on the same basis as transferred credit from accredited institutions of higher learning. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Students having documentation of prior learning experiences that align with specific courses may submit that documentation for evaluation and may possibly gain academic credit. Credit by Exam Credit by exam is an in-depth and comprehensive assessment of the student’s ability to answer questions in course content. To request the opportunity to receive credit by exam, the student must present, in writing, justification for such an examination to the dean of the school or chair of the department in which the course is offered.

Credit will be received on the same basis as transferred credit from accredited institutions of higher learning. Credit by Exam A credit by exam is an in-depth and comprehensive assessment of the student’s ability to answer questions on course content. To request the opportunity to receive credit by exam, the student must present, in writing, justification for such an examination to the dean of the school or chair of the department in which the course is offered.

EdD No Transfer Credits Incoming Students The primary purpose of the transfer of credit policy is to grant incoming students credit for graduate work previously completed. With the approval of the coordinator/director of the program and the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, a maximum of six credit hours may be accepted from a regionally accredited graduate school toward the fulfillment of requirements for a degree, certificate, or add-on licensure program. Additional program-specific guidelines related to transfer credit hours are listed below. DBA: Maximum of eight transfer credit hours allowed. MA in Mental Health Counseling: Maximum of nine transfer credit hours with consideration of three additional hours through an appeals process. MA and Certificate Programs in Education: Transfer credit may not be possible because of the modular curriculum and cohort approach of these programs. MSA: Maximum of twelve transfer credits allowed. All EdD programs: No transfer credits allowed. MS in Strength and Conditioning: Maximum of nine transfer credits allowed. DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, and Post-Doctoral FNP or PMHNP Certificate: Maximum of six credit hours as described above or a maximum of nine transfer credit hours allowed if one or more courses submitted for consideration include graduate-level courses in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and/or Health Assessment. Physician Assistant Studies Program: No transfer credits allowed. Credit will not be given for courses taken more than six (6) calendar years before acceptance to graduate study. Students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at Gardner-Webb must have prior written approval to take courses from another institution for transfer credit.

EdD No Transfer Credits Incoming Students The primary purpose of the transfer of credit policy is to grant incoming students credit for graduate work previously completed. With the approval of the coordinator/director of the program and the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, a maximum of six credit hours may be accepted from a regionally accredited graduate school toward the fulfillment of requirements for a degree, certificate, or add-on licensure program. Additional program-specific guidelines related to transfer credit hours are listed below. DBA: Maximum of eight transfer credit hours allowed. MA in Mental Health Counseling: Maximum of nine transfer credit hours with consideration of three additional hours through an appeals process. MA and Certificate Programs in Education: Transfer credit may not be possible because of the modular curriculum and cohort approach of these programs. MSA: Maximum of twelve transfer credits allowed. All EdD programs: No transfer credits allowed. MS in Strength and Conditioning: Maximum of nine transfer credits allowed. DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, and Post-Doctoral FNP or PMHNP Certificate: Maximum of six credit hours as described above or a maximum of nine transfer credit hours allowed if one or more courses submitted for consideration include graduate-level courses in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and/or Health Assessment. Physician Assistant Studies Program: No transfer credits allowed. Credit will not be given for courses taken more than six (6) calendar years before acceptance to graduate study. Students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at Gardner-Webb must have prior written approval to take courses from another institution for transfer credit.

EdD No Transfer Credits Incoming Students The primary purpose of the transfer of credit policy is to grant incoming students credit for graduate work previously completed. With the approval of the coordinator/director of the program and the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, a maximum of six credit hours may be accepted from a regionally accredited graduate school toward the fulfillment of requirements for a degree, certificate, or add-on licensure program. Additional program-specific guidelines related to transfer credit hours are listed below. DBA: Maximum of eight transfer credit hours allowed. MA in Mental Health Counseling: Maximum of nine transfer credit hours with consideration of three additional hours through an appeals process. MA and Certificate Programs in Education: Transfer credit may not be possible because of the modular curriculum and cohort approach of these programs. MSA: Maximum of twelve transfer credits allowed. All EdD programs: No transfer credits allowed. MS in Strength and Conditioning: Maximum of nine transfer credits allowed. DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, and Post-Doctoral FNP or PMHNP Certificate: Maximum of six credit hours as described above or a maximum of nine transfer credit hours allowed if one or more courses submitted for consideration include graduate-level courses in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and/or Health Assessment. Physician Assistant Studies Program: No transfer credits allowed. Credit will not be given for courses taken more than six (6) calendar years before acceptance to graduate study. Students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at Gardner-Webb must have prior written approval to take courses from another institution for transfer credit.

Because this course sets up all future expectations in the School of Education, it is the prerequisite for all other education courses and no transfer credit will be accepted for this course.

Because this course sets up all future expectations in the School of Education, it is the prerequisite for all other education courses and no transfer credit will be accepted for this course.

Because this course sets up all future expectations in the School of Education, it is the prerequisite for all other education courses and no transfer credit will be accepted for this course.

REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS 32 REQUIRED MINOR HOURS 27 ADDITIONAL PROGRAM HOURS NONE TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 59 PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: NONE Hours may vary depending on transfer credit awarded.

REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS 32 REQUIRED MINOR HOURS 27 ADDITIONAL PROGRAM HOURS NONE TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 59 PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: NONE Hours may vary depending on transfer credit awarded.

REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS 32 REQUIRED MINOR HOURS 27 ADDITIONAL PROGRAM HOURS NONE TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 59 PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: NONE Hours may vary depending on transfer credit awarded.

Common Miscellaneous Fees Audit (per course) $225.00 Bulldog Bundle Fee (per credit hour) $25.00 Credit by Exam (per credit hour) $150.00 Graduation Fee $150.00 Late Graduation Fee $50.00 Non-Sufficient Funds/Returned Check $25.00 Prior Learning Assessment Transcription (per course) $100.00 Digital Learning Fee (per semester) $85.00 Replacement Student ID Card $10.00 Transcript Fee $15.00 Transient Credit Fee (per course) $145.00 Tuition Late Payment Fee $60.00 Tuition Non-Payment Fee $200.00 The above fees are typical with enrollment in the Gardner-Webb Online.

Tuition for the 2025-2026 Academic Year Master of Divinity $650/hr Doctor of Ministry $670/hr Miscellaneous Fees Application Fee $40.00 Audit Fee (Per Course) $225.00 Auto Registration Divinity Commuter Student (Per Year) $55.00 Auto Registration Divinity Residential Student (Per Year) $165.00 Credit By Exam Credit (Per Credit Hour) $150.00 Digital Learning Fee (Per Semester) $85.00 Graduation Fee $150.00 Late Graduation Fee $50.00 MDiv Digital Library Resource Fee (one-time fee) $450.00 Non-Sufficient Funds/Returned Check $25.00 Replacement Student I.D. Veterans Benefits An individual who is entitled to educational assistance under Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, Chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill® Benefits, or Chapter 35, the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Assistance (DEA) program is permitted to attend or participate in a course of study during the period beginning on the date the individual provides to the educational institution a VA certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under Chapter 31 or 33 (a “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website – eBenefits, or a VAF 28-1905 form for Chapter 31 authorization purposes) and ending on the following date, whichever comes first. Gardner-Webb University will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities due to a delay in VA funding disbursement under Chapter 31 or 33. Likewise, a student is not required to borrow additional funds because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under Chapter 31, 33, or 35. Charge Reduction Policy Registration in the University is considered a contract binding the student for charges for the entire semester, and the student remains responsible for tuition and fees for any course(s) from which the student has withdrawn.

Tuition for the 2025-2026 Academic Year Business Master of Accountancy, International Master of Business Administration $665/hr Master of Business Administration $685/hr Master of Sport Management $635/hr Doctor of Business Administration $955/hr Counselor Education Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling $610/hr Master of Arts in School Counseling $610/hr Education Master of Arts in Instructional Technology $575/hr Master of Arts in School Administration (formerly MELS) $575/hr Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (formerly MTLCI) $575/hr Doctor of Education $645/hr English Master of Arts in English $570/hr Exercise Science Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning $592/hr Nursing Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator $605/hr Doctor of Nursing Practice $845/hr Physician Assistant Studies Physician Assistant Studies - Spring 2023 Entering Cohort Tuition Lock $14,580/sem Physician Assistant Studies - Spring 2024 Entering Cohort Tuition Lock $15,020/sem Physician Assistant Studies - Spring 2025 Entering Cohort Tuition Lock $15,510/sem Physician Assistant Studies - Spring 2026 Entering Cohort Tuition Lock $16,130/sem Public Service Master of Public Administration $590/hr Religion Master of Arts in Religion $555/hr Miscellaneous Fees Application Fee $40.00 Audit (per course) $225.00 Auto Registration Graduate Commuter Student (annual) $55.00 Auto Registration Graduate Residential Student(annual) $165.00 Bulldog Bundle Fee (per credit hour) $25.00 Credit by Exam (per credit hour) $150.00 Digital Learning Fee (per semester) $85.00 Graduate Certificate Fee $75.00 Graduation Fee $150.00 Late Graduate Certificate Fee $50.00 Late Graduation Fee $50.00 Non-Sufficient Funds/Returned Check $25.00 Replacement Student ID Card $10.00 Transcript Fee $15.00 Transfer Credit Fee (per course) $145.00 Tuition Late Payment Fee $60.00 Tuition Non-Payment Fee $200.00 The above fees are typical with enrollment in graduate programs. Veterans Benefits An individual who is entitled to educational assistance under Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, Chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill®, or Chapter 35, the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Assistance (DEA) program benefits is permitted to attend or participate in a course of study during the period beginning on the date the individual provides to the educational institution a VA certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under Chapter 31 or 33 (a “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website – eBenefits, or a VAF 28-1905 form for Chapter 31 authorization purposes) and ending on the following date, whichever comes first. Gardner-Webb University will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities due to a delay in VA funding disbursement under Chapter 31 or 33. Likewise, a student is not required to borrow additional funds because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under Chapter 31, 33, or 35. Charge Reduction Policy Registration in the University is considered a contract binding the student for charges for the entire semester, and the student remains responsible for tuition and fees for any course(s) from which the student has withdrawn.

Common Miscellaneous Fees Audit (per course) $225.00 Bulldog Bundle Fee (per credit hour) $25.00 Credit by Exam (per credit hour) $150.00 Graduation Fee $150.00 Late Graduation Fee $50.00 Non-Sufficient Funds/Returned Check $25.00 Prior Learning Assessment Transcription (per course) $100.00 Digital Learning Fee (per semester) $85.00 Replacement Student ID Card $10.00 Transcript Fee $15.00 Transient Credit Fee (per course) $145.00 Tuition Late Payment Fee $60.00 Tuition Non-Payment Fee $200.00 The above fees are typical with enrollment in the Gardner-Webb Online.

Tuition for the 2025-2026 Academic Year Master of Divinity $650/hr Doctor of Ministry $670/hr Miscellaneous Fees Application Fee $40.00 Audit Fee (Per Course) $225.00 Auto Registration Divinity Commuter Student (Per Year) $55.00 Auto Registration Divinity Residential Student (Per Year) $165.00 Credit By Exam Credit (Per Credit Hour) $150.00 Digital Learning Fee (Per Semester) $85.00 Graduation Fee $150.00 Late Graduation Fee $50.00 MDiv Digital Library Resource Fee (one-time fee) $450.00 Non-Sufficient Funds/Returned Check $25.00 Replacement Student I.D. Veterans Benefits An individual who is entitled to educational assistance under Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, Chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill® Benefits, or Chapter 35, the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Assistance (DEA) program is permitted to attend or participate in a course of study during the period beginning on the date the individual provides to the educational institution a VA certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under Chapter 31 or 33 (a “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website – eBenefits, or a VAF 28-1905 form for Chapter 31 authorization purposes) and ending on the following date, whichever comes first. Gardner-Webb University will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities due to a delay in VA funding disbursement under Chapter 31 or 33. Likewise, a student is not required to borrow additional funds because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under Chapter 31, 33, or 35. Charge Reduction Policy Registration in the University is considered a contract binding the student for charges for the entire semester, and the student remains responsible for tuition and fees for any course(s) from which the student has withdrawn.

Tuition for the 2025-2026 Academic Year Business Master of Accountancy, International Master of Business Administration $665/hr Master of Business Administration $685/hr Master of Sport Management $635/hr Doctor of Business Administration $955/hr Counselor Education Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling $610/hr Master of Arts in School Counseling $610/hr Education Master of Arts in Instructional Technology $575/hr Master of Arts in School Administration (formerly MELS) $575/hr Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (formerly MTLCI) $575/hr Doctor of Education $645/hr English Master of Arts in English $570/hr Exercise Science Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning $592/hr Nursing Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator $605/hr Doctor of Nursing Practice $845/hr Physician Assistant Studies Physician Assistant Studies - Spring 2023 Entering Cohort Tuition Lock $14,580/sem Physician Assistant Studies - Spring 2024 Entering Cohort Tuition Lock $15,020/sem Physician Assistant Studies - Spring 2025 Entering Cohort Tuition Lock $15,510/sem Physician Assistant Studies - Spring 2026 Entering Cohort Tuition Lock $16,130/sem Public Service Master of Public Administration $590/hr Religion Master of Arts in Religion $555/hr Miscellaneous Fees Application Fee $40.00 Audit (per course) $225.00 Auto Registration Graduate Commuter Student (annual) $55.00 Auto Registration Graduate Residential Student(annual) $165.00 Bulldog Bundle Fee (per credit hour) $25.00 Credit by Exam (per credit hour) $150.00 Digital Learning Fee (per semester) $85.00 Graduate Certificate Fee $75.00 Graduation Fee $150.00 Late Graduate Certificate Fee $50.00 Late Graduation Fee $50.00 Non-Sufficient Funds/Returned Check $25.00 Replacement Student ID Card $10.00 Transcript Fee $15.00 Transfer Credit Fee (per course) $145.00 Tuition Late Payment Fee $60.00 Tuition Non-Payment Fee $200.00 The above fees are typical with enrollment in graduate programs. Veterans Benefits An individual who is entitled to educational assistance under Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, Chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill®, or Chapter 35, the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Assistance (DEA) program benefits is permitted to attend or participate in a course of study during the period beginning on the date the individual provides to the educational institution a VA certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under Chapter 31 or 33 (a “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website – eBenefits, or a VAF 28-1905 form for Chapter 31 authorization purposes) and ending on the following date, whichever comes first. Gardner-Webb University will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities due to a delay in VA funding disbursement under Chapter 31 or 33. Likewise, a student is not required to borrow additional funds because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under Chapter 31, 33, or 35. Charge Reduction Policy Registration in the University is considered a contract binding the student for charges for the entire semester, and the student remains responsible for tuition and fees for any course(s) from which the student has withdrawn.

Common Miscellaneous Fees Audit (per course) $225.00 Bulldog Bundle Fee (per credit hour) $25.00 Credit by Exam (per credit hour) $150.00 Graduation Fee $150.00 Late Graduation Fee $50.00 Non-Sufficient Funds/Returned Check $25.00 Prior Learning Assessment Transcription (per course) $100.00 Digital Learning Fee (per semester) $85.00 Replacement Student ID Card $10.00 Transcript Fee $15.00 Transient Credit Fee (per course) $145.00 Tuition Late Payment Fee $60.00 Tuition Non-Payment Fee $200.00 The above fees are typical with enrollment in the Gardner-Webb Online.

Tuition for the 2025-2026 Academic Year Master of Divinity $650/hr Doctor of Ministry $670/hr Miscellaneous Fees Application Fee $40.00 Audit Fee (Per Course) $225.00 Auto Registration Divinity Commuter Student (Per Year) $55.00 Auto Registration Divinity Residential Student (Per Year) $165.00 Credit By Exam Credit (Per Credit Hour) $150.00 Digital Learning Fee (Per Semester) $85.00 Graduation Fee $150.00 Late Graduation Fee $50.00 MDiv Digital Library Resource Fee (one-time fee) $450.00 Non-Sufficient Funds/Returned Check $25.00 Replacement Student I.D.

Tuition for the 2025-2026 Academic Year Business Master of Accountancy, International Master of Business Administration $665/hr Master of Business Administration $685/hr Master of Sport Management $635/hr Doctor of Business Administration $955/hr Counselor Education Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling $610/hr Master of Arts in School Counseling $610/hr Education Master of Arts in Instructional Technology $575/hr Master of Arts in School Administration (formerly MELS) $575/hr Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (formerly MTLCI) $575/hr Doctor of Education $645/hr English Master of Arts in English $570/hr Exercise Science Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning $592/hr Nursing Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator $605/hr Doctor of Nursing Practice $845/hr Physician Assistant Studies Physician Assistant Studies - Spring 2023 Entering Cohort Tuition Lock $14,580/sem Physician Assistant Studies - Spring 2024 Entering Cohort Tuition Lock $15,020/sem Physician Assistant Studies - Spring 2025 Entering Cohort Tuition Lock $15,510/sem Physician Assistant Studies - Spring 2026 Entering Cohort Tuition Lock $16,130/sem Public Service Master of Public Administration $590/hr Religion Master of Arts in Religion $555/hr Miscellaneous Fees Application Fee $40.00 Audit (per course) $225.00 Auto Registration Graduate Commuter Student (annual) $55.00 Auto Registration Graduate Residential Student(annual) $165.00 Bulldog Bundle Fee (per credit hour) $25.00 Credit by Exam (per credit hour) $150.00 Digital Learning Fee (per semester) $85.00 Graduate Certificate Fee $75.00 Graduation Fee $150.00 Late Graduate Certificate Fee $50.00 Late Graduation Fee $50.00 Non-Sufficient Funds/Returned Check $25.00 Replacement Student ID Card $10.00 Transcript Fee $15.00 Transfer Credit Fee (per course) $145.00 Tuition Late Payment Fee $60.00 Tuition Non-Payment Fee $200.00 The above fees are typical with enrollment in graduate programs.

These college credits must not include transfer credits.

These college credits must not include transfer credits.

These college credits must not include transfer credits.

REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS 39 REQUIRED MINOR HOURS 0 TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 39 PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: NONE Hours may vary depending on transfer credit awarded.

REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS 39 REQUIRED MINOR HOURS 0 TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 39 PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: NONE Hours may vary depending on transfer credit awarded.

REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS 39 REQUIRED MINOR HOURS 0 TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 39 PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: NONE Hours may vary depending on transfer credit awarded.

The primary purpose of the transfer of credit policy is to grant incoming students credit for graduate work previously completed. Additional program-specific guidelines related to transfer credit hours are listed below. DBA : Maximum of eight transfer credit hours allowed. MA in Mental Health Counseling : Maximum of nine transfer credit hours with consideration of three additional hours through an appeals process. MA and Certificate Programs in Education : Transfer credit may not be possible because of the modular curriculum and cohort approach of these programs. MSA: Maximum of twelve transfer credits allowed. EdS and All EdD programs in Organizational Leadership : No transfer credits allowed. EdD in Curriculum and Instruction and EdD in Educational Leadershi p: Maximum of nine transfer credit hours allowed. MS in Strength and Conditioning : Maximum of nine transfer credits allowed. DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, and Post-Doctoral FNP or PMHNP Certificate : Maximum of six credit hours as described above or a maximum of nine transfer credit hours allowed if one or more courses submitted for consideration include graduate-level courses in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and/or Health Assessment. Physician Assistant Studies Program : No transfer credits allowed. Students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at Gardner-Webb must have prior written approval to take courses from another institution for transfer credit.

The primary purpose of the transfer of credit policy is to grant incoming students credit for graduate work previously completed. Additional program-specific guidelines related to transfer credit hours are listed below. DBA : Maximum of eight transfer credit hours allowed. MA in Mental Health Counseling : Maximum of nine transfer credit hours with consideration of three additional hours through an appeals process. MA and Certificate Programs in Education : Transfer credit may not be possible because of the modular curriculum and cohort approach of these programs. MSA: Maximum of twelve transfer credits allowed. EdS and All EdD programs in Organizational Leadership : No transfer credits allowed. EdD in Curriculum and Instruction and EdD in Educational Leadershi p: Maximum of nine transfer credit hours allowed. MS in Strength and Conditioning : Maximum of nine transfer credits allowed. DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, and Post-Doctoral FNP or PMHNP Certificate : Maximum of six credit hours as described above or a maximum of nine transfer credit hours allowed if one or more courses submitted for consideration include graduate-level courses in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and/or Health Assessment. Physician Assistant Studies Program : No transfer credits allowed. Students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at Gardner-Webb must have prior written approval to take courses from another institution for transfer credit.

The primary purpose of the transfer of credit policy is to grant incoming students credit for graduate work previously completed. Additional program-specific guidelines related to transfer credit hours are listed below. DBA: Maximum of eight transfer credit hours allowed. MA in Mental Health Counseling: Maximum of nine transfer credit hours with consideration of three additional hours through an appeals process. MA and Certificate Programs in Education: Transfer credit may not be possible because of the modular curriculum and cohort approach of these programs. MSA: Maximum of twelve transfer credits allowed. EdS andAll EdD programsin Organizational Leadership: No transfer credits allowed. EdD in Curriculum and Instruction and EdD in Educational Leadership: Maximum of nine transfer credit hours allowed. MS in Strength and Conditioning: Maximum of nine transfer credits allowed. DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, and Post-Doctoral FNP or PMHNP Certificate: Maximum of six credit hours as described above or a maximum of nine transfer credit hours allowed if one or more courses submitted for consideration include graduate-level courses in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and/or Health Assessment. Physician Assistant Studies Program: No transfer credits allowed. Students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at Gardner-Webb must have prior written approval to take courses from another institution for transfer credit.

Transfer Credit for Information Literacy Courses Level 1: Transfer credit for ENGL 102 will meet the Level 1 IL requirement. Level 2: Students transferring under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement or who have received transfer credit for all General Education requirements are considered to have met this requirement Level 3: Transfer credit does not meet this requirement Give Request Visit Apply 110 South Main Street P.O.

Transfer Credit for Information Literacy Courses Level 1: Transfer credit for ENGL 102 will meet the Level 1 IL requirement. Level 2: Students transferring under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement or who have received transfer credit for all General Education requirements are considered to have met this requirement Level 3: Transfer credit does not meet this requirement Give Request Visit Apply 110 South Main Street P.O.

Transfer Credit for Information Literacy Courses Level 1: Transfer credit for ENGL 102 will meet the Level 1 IL requirement. Level 2: Students transferring under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement or who have received transfer credit for all General Education requirements are considered to have met this requirement Level 3: Transfer credit does not meet this requirement

Students who have officially withdrawn from semester courses but plan to resume their education at Gardner-Webb University within two years; Students who obtain credit while on a leave from another institution in conjunction with a Gardner-Webb University program (transfer credit will be reviewed by the appropriate Gardner-Webb University personnel for possible credit); Students who, for other reasons, will not be registered at Gardner-Webb University for a semester or more; Institutional forms of financial aid will be renewed at the same level upon return provided students meet the standard renewal requirements (GPA, application renewals, etc.).

Students who have officially withdrawn from semester courses but plan to resume their education at Gardner-Webb University within two years; Students who obtain credit while on a leave from another institution in conjunction with a Gardner-Webb University program (transfer credit will be reviewed by the appropriate Gardner-Webb University personnel for possible credit); Students who, for other reasons, will not be registered at Gardner-Webb University for a semester or more; Institutional forms of financial aid will be renewed at the same level upon return provided students meet the standard renewal requirements (GPA, application renewals, etc.).

Students who have officially withdrawn from semester courses but plan to resume their education at Gardner-Webb University within two years; Students who obtain credit while on a leave from another institution in conjunction with a Gardner-Webb University program (transfer credit will be reviewed by the appropriate Gardner-Webb University personnel for possible credit); Students who, for other reasons, will not be registered at Gardner-Webb University for a semester or more; Institutional forms of financial aid will be renewed at the same level upon return provided students meet the standard renewal requirements (GPA, application renewals, etc.).

A reasonable length of time for the completion of a degree program is defined as no more than 150% of the normal time required to complete a degree program, as measured by credits attempted and including transfer credits.

A reasonable length of time for the completion of a degree program is defined as no more than 150% of the normal time required to complete a degree program, as measured by credits attempted and including transfer credits.

A reasonable length of time for the completion of a degree program is defined as no more than 150% of the normal time required to complete a degree program, as measured by credits attempted and including transfer credits.

Those regulations concerning the advanced standing of transfer students apply to these students. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on probation may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on suspension may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing. Students who have officially withdrawn from semester courses but plan to resume their education at Gardner-Webb University within two years; Students who obtain credit while on a leave from another institution in conjunction with a Gardner-Webb University program (transfer credit will be reviewed by the appropriate Gardner-Webb University personnel for possible credit); Students who, for other reasons, will not be registered at Gardner-Webb University for a semester or more; Institutional forms of financial aid will be renewed at the same level upon return provided students meet the standard renewal requirements (GPA, application renewals, etc.).

Those regulations concerning the advanced standing of transfer students apply to these students. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on probation may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on suspension may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing. Students who have officially withdrawn from semester courses but plan to resume their education at Gardner-Webb University within two years; Students who obtain credit while on a leave from another institution in conjunction with a Gardner-Webb University program (transfer credit will be reviewed by the appropriate Gardner-Webb University personnel for possible credit); Students who, for other reasons, will not be registered at Gardner-Webb University for a semester or more; Institutional forms of financial aid will be renewed at the same level upon return provided students meet the standard renewal requirements (GPA, application renewals, etc.).

Additional official transcripts will be required if transfer credit, prerequisite verification, or last 60 credit hour calculation is necessary; and 5. A current, official, satisfactory Criminal Background Check results from the current state of residence and any other state where the applicant has lived in the past ten years.

Additional official transcripts will be required if transfer credit, prerequisite verification, or last 60 credit hour calculation is necessary; and 5. A current, official, satisfactory Criminal Background Check results from the current state of residence and any other state where the applicant has lived in the past ten years.

Additional official transcripts will be required if transfer credit, prerequisite verification, or last 60 credit hour calculation is necessary; and 5. A current, official, satisfactory Criminal Background Check results from the current state of residence and any other state where the applicant has lived in the past ten years.

Either of the following will be accepted: Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs OR Human Anatomy with lab AND Human Physiology with lab PLEASE NOTE: These two tracks cannot be combined (e.g. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit or credit by examination for any prerequisite requirements will not be accepted.

Either of the following will be accepted: Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs OR Human Anatomy with lab AND Human Physiology with lab PLEASE NOTE: These two tracks cannot be combined (e.g. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit or credit by examination for any prerequisite requirements will not be accepted.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit or credit by examination for any prerequisite requirements will not be accepted.

Those regulations concerning the advanced standing of transfer students apply to these students. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on probation may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on suspension may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing.

Those regulations concerning the advanced standing of transfer students apply to these students. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on probation may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on suspension may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing.

Those regulations concerning the advanced standing of transfer students apply to these students. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on probation may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on suspension may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing.

Transfer credit may not be used to repeat or replace a grade earned in a Gardner-Webb course.

Transfer credit may not be used to repeat or replace a grade earned in a Gardner-Webb course.

Transfer credit may not be used to repeat or replace a grade earned in a Gardner-Webb course.

Accelerated Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning Program Accelerated Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning Program The program allows undergraduate Exercise Science students to begin graduate level coursework in the Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning (MSSC) program . Students may apply as early as the semester in which they will have earned 60 credit hours (including transfer credit hours accepted by GWU in addition to institutional credit hours).

Accelerated Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning Program Accelerated Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning Program The program allows undergraduate Exercise Science students to begin graduate level coursework in the Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning (MSSC) program . Students may apply as early as the semester in which they will have earned 60 credit hours (including transfer credit hours accepted by GWU in addition to institutional credit hours).

Students may apply as early as the semester in which they will have earned 60 credit hours (including transfer credit hours accepted by GWU in addition to institutional credit hours).

REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS 30 REQUIRED MINOR HOURS NONE TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 30 PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: NONE Hours may vary depending on transfer credit awarded. For detailed information on admission, transfer credit, and advanced placement for the Davis RN to BSN Program, contact: Digital Learning Enrollment Office Gardner-Webb University P.O.

Students transferring in any required courses are required to meet all of the admission criteria and are subject to Gardner-Webb’s transfer credit policy. RN to BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Gardner-Webb Online REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS 30 REQUIRED MINOR HOURS NONE TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 30 PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: NONE Hours may vary depending on transfer credit awarded. For detailed information on admission, transfer credit, and advanced placement for the Davis RN to BSN Program, contact: Digital Learning Enrollment Office Gardner-Webb University P.O.

REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS 30 REQUIRED MINOR HOURS NONE TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 30 PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: NONE Hours may vary depending on transfer credit awarded. For detailed information on admission, transfer credit, and advanced placement for the Davis RN to BSN Program, contact: Digital Learning Enrollment Office Gardner-Webb University P.O.

Students transferring in any required courses are required to meet all of the admission criteria and are subject to Gardner-Webb’s transfer credit policy. RN to BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Gardner-Webb Online REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS 30 REQUIRED MINOR HOURS NONE TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 30 PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: NONE Hours may vary depending on transfer credit awarded. For detailed information on admission, transfer credit, and advanced placement for the Davis RN to BSN Program, contact: Digital Learning Enrollment Office Gardner-Webb University P.O.

REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS 30 REQUIRED MINOR HOURS NONE TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 30 PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: NONE Hours may vary depending on transfer credit awarded. For detailed information on admission, transfer credit, and advanced placement for the Davis RN to BSN Program, contact: Digital Learning Enrollment Office Gardner-Webb University P.O.

Students may apply as early as the semester in which they will have earned 60 credit hours (including transfer credit hours accepted by GWU in addition to institutional credit hours.

Students may apply as early as the semester in which they will have earned 60 credit hours (including transfer credit hours accepted by GWU in addition to institutional credit hours.

The M P A-AMP allows undergraduate-level students to begin work in the M P A program while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU. Students must be registered for at least 60 credit hours (junior year status) to apply to the program . Credit hours may include both transfer credit hours accepted by GWU and institutional credit hours . Students enrolled in this program can take up to two graduate courses (6 hours) towards the MPA while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU, if they earn a B (3.0) or better in each graduate course. Up to 6 hours of graduate courses will count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs.

The M P A-AMP allows undergraduate-level students to begin work in the M P A program while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU. Students must be registered for at least 60 credit hours (junior year status) to apply to the program . Credit hours may include both transfer credit hours accepted by GWU and institutional credit hours . Students enrolled in this program can take up to two graduate courses (6 hours) towards the MPA while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU, if they earn a B (3.0) or better in each graduate course. Up to 6 hours of graduate courses will count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs.

The MPA-AMP allows undergraduate-level students to begin work in the MPA program while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU. Students must be registered for at least 60 credit hours (junior year status) to apply to the program. Credit hours may include both transfer credit hours accepted by GWU and institutional credit hours. Students enrolled in this program can take up to two graduate courses (6 hours) towards the MPA while completing their undergraduate degree at GWU, if they earn a B (3.0) or better in each graduate course. Up to 6 hours of graduate courses will count in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs.

Transfer Credit Appeal for Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions Transfer Students Minimum Hours Policy Transient Credit Policy Student Responsibility Policy TUG/GWU Online Status Change Policy Withdrawal Policies Academic Support Services and Programs Admissions Financial Information College of Arts and Sciences College of Health Sciences Godbold College of Business College of Education Gardner-Webb Online The Gayle Bolt Price School of Graduate Studies School of Divinity Traditional Undergraduate Course Descriptions GWU Online Undergraduate Course Descriptions Graduate Studies Course Descriptions School of Divinity Course Descriptions Directory and Appendices Degree Plans Catalog Links Catalog Home Site Map All Catalogs Transfer Credit Policies According to the terms of the North Carolina Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA), students applying to the Traditional Undergraduate Program who have earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree from a North Carolina Community College are considered to have met Gardner-Webb’s General Education requirements with the exception of Dimensions credit (four semesters) and the upper-division General Education requirements of RELI 300 : Old Testament and RELI 301 : New Testament. Credit for RELI 300 and/or 301 may be transferred as part of these students’ community college coursework. Associate of Applied Science degree holders are not eligible for consideration under this provision. Any student applying to Gardner-Webb’s Traditional Undergraduate Program who has not earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Sciences from a North Carolina community college, but who has earned 60 hours of credit from a regionally accredited two- or four-year institution will have their transfer credits evaluated against the 44-hour minimum standard of General Education hours as established in the ICAA (visit the Gardner-Webb University website to view these General Education requirements). Students who are within six hours of meeting this standard may complete this six-hour deficiency in their first year of study at Gardner-Webb. Some, though not most, major programs have specific Gardner-Webb General Education courses as requirements or prerequisites, a practice permitted under the ICAA. All transfer students are required to meet these Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors either by acceptable transfer credit or by earning credit for these courses at Gardner-Webb. These Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors area listed in the Catalog description of each individual major program’s specific course requirements. Students transferring credit from an accredited institution who have not received an associate’s degree will have their credits evaluated using the following criteria. Courses which correspond to a Gardner-Webb University General Education course or to a Universal General Education Transfer Component designated course under the North Carolina ICAA will receive appropriate credit for the course within the General Education curriculum. Courses which are not eligible for consideration within the General Education curriculum will be evaluated for application to the student’s major, minor, or as an elective course if the course is substantially similar to courses offered at Gardner-Webb. Credits presented for transfer from a non-regionally accredited institution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may require supplementary documentation for consideration. Supplementary documentation will usually consist of a copy of the syllabus, credentials of the instructor, and possibly evidence of student work. Note: Courses completed multiple times at prior institutions will only be counted once toward completion of a Gardner-Webb University degree. Transfer Credit from Two-Year Colleges Policy Students transferring from accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 60 credit hours. An additional 60 credit hours must be taken on the senior college level, with the final 30 credit hours for graduation taken at Gardner-Webb. Community college graduates with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Sciences degree from a North Carolina Community College should see the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement section of this Catalog. Transfer Credit from Four-Year Colleges Policies Students transferring from accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credit hours. For a bachelor’s degree, the final 30 credit hours for graduation must be taken at Gardner- Webb. Candidates for the associate degree must take their final 24 hours at Gardner-Webb. All transfer work completed at an accredited college and/or university will be considered for transfer at full value, assuming the courses are passed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better, provided they are comparable to Gardner-Webb University curriculum. This work will be evaluated by the Registrar Services staff member charged with this responsibility. Courses accepted as transfer credit are recorded with grades, grade points, and quality points. However, the grade point average for graduation is computed on academic credit earned at Gardner-Webb University. Transfer Credit Appeals Appeals of the evaluation of transfer credits for specific University course equivalencies or of whether transfer credits fulfill specific major or minor requirements are made by the student, in consultation with his/her advisor, to the University department/school that houses the specific course, major, or minor. In consultation with Registrar Services, the department chair or school dean makes the final decision on course equivalencies and on what meets the program’s major and minor requirements. The decision of the chair/dean cannot be further appealed. Students requesting to substitute transfer credits which have not been evaluated as equivalent to a specific University course that is designated as meeting a General Education requirement must appeal to the General Education Committee if they wish to have that transfer credit considered as meeting any General Education requirement. General Education Requirement Substitution Forms are available in myGWU. All decisions of the General Education Committee are final and cannot be further appealed. Transfer Credit Appeal for Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions If a transfer student attended a school that is not regionally accredited, the student will need to follow the guidelines below in order for Gardner-Webb to consider the courses individually for transfer. All courses reviewed for transfer must be related to General Education or the major subject area chosen by the student. There are currently two ways in which these specific courses can be reviewed: If any course(s) has a recommendation from an agency listed below, that recommendation will be used to aid in the evaluation. In the event the recommendation is vague or unsatisfactory, the Gardner-Webb faculty department chair or school dean for the subject area of the course being evaluated will be contacted for aid in determining the full appropriate credit to be granted. The agencies from which we accept recommendations are: American Council on Education, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators. For coursework that does not have recommendations from the guides listed above, the student must complete the following procedural steps for each course he or she wishes to have transferred. Produce a syllabus for the course requested for transfer. Request the academic institution previously attended to submit a record of credentials for the teaching faculty member(s) of each course requested for transfer (a catalog showing degrees earned, faculty vita, or a letter from the academic dean indicating graduate-level work and area of graduate work for the faculty member[s]). These credentials will be reviewed by the applicable Associate Provost’s Office for authenticity and credibility. Once the credentials are approved, the Associate Provost’s Office will contact Registrar Services to permit review of the course syllabi for possible transfer of courses.

Transfer Credit Appeal for Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions If a transfer student attended a school that is not regionally accredited, the student will need to follow the guidelines below in order for Gardner-Webb to consider the courses individually for transfer. All courses reviewed for transfer must be related to General Education or the major subject area chosen by the student. There are currently two ways in which these specific courses can be reviewed: If any course(s) has a recommendation from an agency listed below, that recommendation will be used to aid in the evaluation. In the event the recommendation is vague or unsatisfactory, the Gardner-Webb faculty department chair or school dean for the subject area of the course being evaluated will be contacted for aid in determining the full appropriate credit to be granted. The agencies from which we accept recommendations are: American Council on Education, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators. For coursework that does not have recommendations from the guides listed above, the student must complete the following procedural steps for each course he or she wishes to have transferred. Produce a syllabus for the course requested for transfer. Request the academic institution previously attended to submit a record of credentials for the teaching faculty member(s) of each course requested for transfer (a catalog showing degrees earned, faculty vita, or a letter from the academic dean indicating graduate-level work and area of graduate work for the faculty member[s]). These credentials will be reviewed by the applicable Associate Provost’s Office for authenticity and credibility. Once the credentials are approved, the Associate Provost’s Office will contact Registrar Services to permit review of the course syllabi for possible transfer of courses. Give Request Visit Apply 110 South Main Street P.O. Box 997 Boiling Springs, NC 28017 (704) 406-4000 Main About Academics Admissions and Aid Resources Student Life Utility Athletics Accessibility Directions Directory Contact Us I Am ... An Accepted Student A Parent or Guardian An Alumni A Current Student An Employee Media & Events Blogs Bulldog Profiles Calendar & Events News WGWG Radio Gardner-Webb University's publications, including, but not limited to, its catalogs, handbooks, policies, procedures, website, guidelines, communications, and social media posts do not constitute a contractual agreement between the University and any person or entity. The University reserves the right to unilaterally modify all such publications and/or modify its operating practices without prior notice. Apply Info Visit Give Contact Webmaster Powered by SmartCatalog © 2020

Transfer Credit Appeal for Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions Transfer Students Minimum Hours Policy Transient Credit Policy Student Responsibility Policy TUG/GWU Online Status Change Policy Withdrawal Policies Academic Support Services and Programs Admissions Financial Information College of Arts and Sciences College of Health Sciences Godbold College of Business College of Education Gardner-Webb Online The Gayle Bolt Price School of Graduate Studies School of Divinity Traditional Undergraduate Course Descriptions GWU Online Undergraduate Course Descriptions Graduate Studies Course Descriptions School of Divinity Course Descriptions Directory and Appendices Degree Plans Catalog Links Catalog Home Site Map All Catalogs Transfer Credit Policies According to the terms of the North Carolina Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA), students applying to the Traditional Undergraduate Program who have earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree from a North Carolina Community College are considered to have met Gardner-Webb’s General Education requirements with the exception of Dimensions credit (four semesters) and the upper-division General Education requirements of RELI 300 : Old Testament and RELI 301 : New Testament. Credit for RELI 300 and/or 301 may be transferred as part of these students’ community college coursework. Associate of Applied Science degree holders are not eligible for consideration under this provision. Any student applying to Gardner-Webb’s Traditional Undergraduate Program who has not earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Sciences from a North Carolina community college, but who has earned 60 hours of credit from a regionally accredited two- or four-year institution will have their transfer credits evaluated against the 44-hour minimum standard of General Education hours as established in the ICAA (visit the Gardner-Webb University website to view these General Education requirements). Students who are within six hours of meeting this standard may complete this six-hour deficiency in their first year of study at Gardner-Webb. Some, though not most, major programs have specific Gardner-Webb General Education courses as requirements or prerequisites, a practice permitted under the ICAA. All transfer students are required to meet these Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors either by acceptable transfer credit or by earning credit for these courses at Gardner-Webb. These Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors area listed in the Catalog description of each individual major program’s specific course requirements. Students transferring credit from an accredited institution who have not received an associate’s degree will have their credits evaluated using the following criteria. Courses which correspond to a Gardner-Webb University General Education course or to a Universal General Education Transfer Component designated course under the North Carolina ICAA will receive appropriate credit for the course within the General Education curriculum. Courses which are not eligible for consideration within the General Education curriculum will be evaluated for application to the student’s major, minor, or as an elective course if the course is substantially similar to courses offered at Gardner-Webb. Credits presented for transfer from a non-regionally accredited institution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may require supplementary documentation for consideration. Supplementary documentation will usually consist of a copy of the syllabus, credentials of the instructor, and possibly evidence of student work. Note: Courses completed multiple times at prior institutions will only be counted once toward completion of a Gardner-Webb University degree. Transfer Credit from Two-Year Colleges Policy Students transferring from accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 60 credit hours. An additional 60 credit hours must be taken on the senior college level, with the final 30 credit hours for graduation taken at Gardner-Webb. Community college graduates with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Sciences degree from a North Carolina Community College should see the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement section of this Catalog. Transfer Credit from Four-Year Colleges Policies Students transferring from accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credit hours. For a bachelor’s degree, the final 30 credit hours for graduation must be taken at Gardner- Webb. Candidates for the associate degree must take their final 24 hours at Gardner-Webb. All transfer work completed at an accredited college and/or university will be considered for transfer at full value, assuming the courses are passed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better, provided they are comparable to Gardner-Webb University curriculum. This work will be evaluated by the Registrar Services staff member charged with this responsibility. Courses accepted as transfer credit are recorded with grades, grade points, and quality points. However, the grade point average for graduation is computed on academic credit earned at Gardner-Webb University. Transfer Credit Appeals Appeals of the evaluation of transfer credits for specific University course equivalencies or of whether transfer credits fulfill specific major or minor requirements are made by the student, in consultation with his/her advisor, to the University department/school that houses the specific course, major, or minor. In consultation with Registrar Services, the department chair or school dean makes the final decision on course equivalencies and on what meets the program’s major and minor requirements. The decision of the chair/dean cannot be further appealed. Students requesting to substitute transfer credits which have not been evaluated as equivalent to a specific University course that is designated as meeting a General Education requirement must appeal to the General Education Committee if they wish to have that transfer credit considered as meeting any General Education requirement. General Education Requirement Substitution Forms are available in myGWU. All decisions of the General Education Committee are final and cannot be further appealed. Transfer Credit Appeal for Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions If a transfer student attended a school that is not regionally accredited, the student will need to follow the guidelines below in order for Gardner-Webb to consider the courses individually for transfer. All courses reviewed for transfer must be related to General Education or the major subject area chosen by the student. There are currently two ways in which these specific courses can be reviewed: If any course(s) has a recommendation from an agency listed below, that recommendation will be used to aid in the evaluation. In the event the recommendation is vague or unsatisfactory, the Gardner-Webb faculty department chair or school dean for the subject area of the course being evaluated will be contacted for aid in determining the full appropriate credit to be granted. The agencies from which we accept recommendations are: American Council on Education, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators. For coursework that does not have recommendations from the guides listed above, the student must complete the following procedural steps for each course he or she wishes to have transferred. Produce a syllabus for the course requested for transfer. Request the academic institution previously attended to submit a record of credentials for the teaching faculty member(s) of each course requested for transfer (a catalog showing degrees earned, faculty vita, or a letter from the academic dean indicating graduate-level work and area of graduate work for the faculty member[s]). These credentials will be reviewed by the applicable Associate Provost’s Office for authenticity and credibility. Once the credentials are approved, the Associate Provost’s Office will contact Registrar Services to permit review of the course syllabi for possible transfer of courses.

Transfer Credit Appeal for Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions If a transfer student attended a school that is not regionally accredited, the student will need to follow the guidelines below in order for Gardner-Webb to consider the courses individually for transfer. All courses reviewed for transfer must be related to General Education or the major subject area chosen by the student. There are currently two ways in which these specific courses can be reviewed: If any course(s) has a recommendation from an agency listed below, that recommendation will be used to aid in the evaluation. In the event the recommendation is vague or unsatisfactory, the Gardner-Webb faculty department chair or school dean for the subject area of the course being evaluated will be contacted for aid in determining the full appropriate credit to be granted. The agencies from which we accept recommendations are: American Council on Education, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators. For coursework that does not have recommendations from the guides listed above, the student must complete the following procedural steps for each course he or she wishes to have transferred. Produce a syllabus for the course requested for transfer. Request the academic institution previously attended to submit a record of credentials for the teaching faculty member(s) of each course requested for transfer (a catalog showing degrees earned, faculty vita, or a letter from the academic dean indicating graduate-level work and area of graduate work for the faculty member[s]). These credentials will be reviewed by the applicable Associate Provost’s Office for authenticity and credibility. Once the credentials are approved, the Associate Provost’s Office will contact Registrar Services to permit review of the course syllabi for possible transfer of courses. Give Request Visit Apply 110 South Main Street P.O. Box 997 Boiling Springs, NC 28017 (704) 406-4000 Main About Academics Admissions and Aid Resources Student Life Utility Athletics Accessibility Directions Directory Contact Us I Am ... An Accepted Student A Parent or Guardian An Alumni A Current Student An Employee Media & Events Blogs Bulldog Profiles Calendar & Events News WGWG Radio Gardner-Webb University's publications, including, but not limited to, its catalogs, handbooks, policies, procedures, website, guidelines, communications, and social media posts do not constitute a contractual agreement between the University and any person or entity. The University reserves the right to unilaterally modify all such publications and/or modify its operating practices without prior notice. Apply Info Visit Give Contact Webmaster Powered by SmartCatalog © 2020

Transfer Credit Appeal for Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions If a transfer student attended a school that is not regionally accredited, the student will need to follow the guidelines below in order for Gardner-Webb to consider the courses individually for transfer. All courses reviewed for transfer must be related to General Education or the major subject area chosen by the student. There are currently two ways in which these specific courses can be reviewed: If any course(s) has a recommendation from an agency listed below, that recommendation will be used to aid in the evaluation. In the event the recommendation is vague or unsatisfactory, the Gardner-Webb faculty department chair or school dean for the subject area of the course being evaluated will be contacted for aid in determining the full appropriate credit to be granted. The agencies from which we accept recommendations are: American Council on Education, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators. For coursework that does not have recommendations from the guides listed above, the student must complete the following procedural steps for each course he or she wishes to have transferred. Produce a syllabus for the course requested for transfer. Request the academic institution previously attended to submit a record of credentials for the teaching faculty member(s) of each course requested for transfer (a catalog showing degrees earned, faculty vita, or a letter from the academic dean indicating graduate-level work and area of graduate work for the faculty member[s]). These credentials will be reviewed by the applicable Associate Provost’s Office for authenticity and credibility. Once the credentials are approved, the Associate Provost’s Office will contact Registrar Services to permit review of the course syllabi for possible transfer of courses.

Transfer Credit Appeals Appeals of the evaluation of transfer credits for specific University course equivalencies or of whether transfer credits fulfill specific major or minor requirements are made by the student, in consultation with his/her advisor, to the University department/school that houses the specific course, major, or minor. In consultation with Registrar Services, the department chair or school dean makes the final decision on course equivalencies and on what meets the program’s major and minor requirements. The decision of the chair/dean cannot be further appealed. Students requesting to substitute transfer credits which have not been evaluated as equivalent to a specific University course that is designated as meeting a General Education requirement must appeal to the General Education Committee if they wish to have that transfer credit considered as meeting any General Education requirement. General Education Requirement Substitution Forms are available in myGWU. All decisions of the General Education Committee are final and cannot be further appealed. Give Request Visit Apply 110 South Main Street P.O. Box 997 Boiling Springs, NC 28017 (704) 406-4000 Main About Academics Admissions and Aid Resources Student Life Utility Athletics Accessibility Directions Directory Contact Us I Am ... An Accepted Student A Parent or Guardian An Alumni A Current Student An Employee Media & Events Blogs Bulldog Profiles Calendar & Events News WGWG Radio Gardner-Webb University's publications, including, but not limited to, its catalogs, handbooks, policies, procedures, website, guidelines, communications, and social media posts do not constitute a contractual agreement between the University and any person or entity. The University reserves the right to unilaterally modify all such publications and/or modify its operating practices without prior notice. Apply Info Visit Give Contact Webmaster Powered by SmartCatalog © 2020

Transfer Credit Appeals Appeals of the evaluation of transfer credits for specific University course equivalencies or of whether transfer credits fulfill specific major or minor requirements are made by the student, in consultation with his/her advisor, to the University department/school that houses the specific course, major, or minor. In consultation with Registrar Services, the department chair or school dean makes the final decision on course equivalencies and on what meets the program’s major and minor requirements. The decision of the chair/dean cannot be further appealed. Students requesting to substitute transfer credits which have not been evaluated as equivalent to a specific University course that is designated as meeting a General Education requirement must appeal to the General Education Committee if they wish to have that transfer credit considered as meeting any General Education requirement. General Education Requirement Substitution Forms are available in myGWU. All decisions of the General Education Committee are final and cannot be further appealed. Give Request Visit Apply 110 South Main Street P.O. Box 997 Boiling Springs, NC 28017 (704) 406-4000 Main About Academics Admissions and Aid Resources Student Life Utility Athletics Accessibility Directions Directory Contact Us I Am ... An Accepted Student A Parent or Guardian An Alumni A Current Student An Employee Media & Events Blogs Bulldog Profiles Calendar & Events News WGWG Radio Gardner-Webb University's publications, including, but not limited to, its catalogs, handbooks, policies, procedures, website, guidelines, communications, and social media posts do not constitute a contractual agreement between the University and any person or entity. The University reserves the right to unilaterally modify all such publications and/or modify its operating practices without prior notice. Apply Info Visit Give Contact Webmaster Powered by SmartCatalog © 2020

Transfer Credit Appeals Appeals of the evaluation of transfer credits for specific University course equivalencies or of whether transfer credits fulfill specific major or minor requirements are made by the student, in consultation with his/her advisor, to the University department/school that houses the specific course, major, or minor. In consultation with Registrar Services, the department chair or school dean makes the final decision on course equivalencies and on what meets the program’s major and minor requirements. The decision of the chair/dean cannot be further appealed. Students requesting to substitute transfer credits which have not been evaluated as equivalent to a specific University course that is designated as meeting a General Education requirement must appeal to the General Education Committee if they wish to have that transfer credit considered as meeting any General Education requirement. General Education Requirement Substitution Forms are available in myGWU. All decisions of the General Education Committee are final and cannot be further appealed.

Transfer Credit from Four-Year Colleges Policies Students transferring from accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credit hours. For a bachelor’s degree, the final 30 credit hours for graduation must be taken at Gardner- Webb. Candidates for the associate degree must take their final 24 hours at Gardner-Webb. All transfer work completed at an accredited college and/or university will be considered for transfer at full value, assuming the courses are passed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better, provided they are comparable to Gardner-Webb University curriculum. This work will be evaluated by the Registrar Services staff member charged with this responsibility. Courses accepted as transfer credit are recorded with grades, grade points, and quality points. However, the grade point average for graduation is computed on academic credit earned at Gardner-Webb University. Give Request Visit Apply 110 South Main Street P.O. Box 997 Boiling Springs, NC 28017 (704) 406-4000 Main About Academics Admissions and Aid Resources Student Life Utility Athletics Accessibility Directions Directory Contact Us I Am ... An Accepted Student A Parent or Guardian An Alumni A Current Student An Employee Media & Events Blogs Bulldog Profiles Calendar & Events News WGWG Radio Gardner-Webb University's publications, including, but not limited to, its catalogs, handbooks, policies, procedures, website, guidelines, communications, and social media posts do not constitute a contractual agreement between the University and any person or entity. The University reserves the right to unilaterally modify all such publications and/or modify its operating practices without prior notice. Apply Info Visit Give Contact Webmaster Powered by SmartCatalog © 2020

Transfer Credit from Four-Year Colleges Policies Students transferring from accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credit hours. For a bachelor’s degree, the final 30 credit hours for graduation must be taken at Gardner- Webb. Candidates for the associate degree must take their final 24 hours at Gardner-Webb. All transfer work completed at an accredited college and/or university will be considered for transfer at full value, assuming the courses are passed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better, provided they are comparable to Gardner-Webb University curriculum. This work will be evaluated by the Registrar Services staff member charged with this responsibility. Courses accepted as transfer credit are recorded with grades, grade points, and quality points. However, the grade point average for graduation is computed on academic credit earned at Gardner-Webb University. Give Request Visit Apply 110 South Main Street P.O. Box 997 Boiling Springs, NC 28017 (704) 406-4000 Main About Academics Admissions and Aid Resources Student Life Utility Athletics Accessibility Directions Directory Contact Us I Am ... An Accepted Student A Parent or Guardian An Alumni A Current Student An Employee Media & Events Blogs Bulldog Profiles Calendar & Events News WGWG Radio Gardner-Webb University's publications, including, but not limited to, its catalogs, handbooks, policies, procedures, website, guidelines, communications, and social media posts do not constitute a contractual agreement between the University and any person or entity. The University reserves the right to unilaterally modify all such publications and/or modify its operating practices without prior notice. Apply Info Visit Give Contact Webmaster Powered by SmartCatalog © 2020

Transfer Credit from Four-Year Colleges Policies Students transferring from accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credit hours. For a bachelor’s degree, the final 30 credit hours for graduation must be taken at Gardner- Webb. Candidates for the associate degree must take their final 24 hours at Gardner-Webb. All transfer work completed at an accredited college and/or university will be considered for transfer at full value, assuming the courses are passed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better, provided they are comparable to Gardner-Webb University curriculum. This work will be evaluated by the Registrar Services staff member charged with this responsibility. Courses accepted as transfer credit are recorded with grades, grade points, and quality points. However, the grade point average for graduation is computed on academic credit earned at Gardner-Webb University.

Transfer Credit from Two-Year Colleges Policy Students transferring from accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 60 credit hours. An additional 60 credit hours must be taken on the senior college level, with the final 30 credit hours for graduation taken at Gardner-Webb. Community college graduates with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Sciences degree from a North Carolina Community College should see the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement section of this Catalog. Give Request Visit Apply 110 South Main Street P.O. Box 997 Boiling Springs, NC 28017 (704) 406-4000 Main About Academics Admissions and Aid Resources Student Life Utility Athletics Accessibility Directions Directory Contact Us I Am ... An Accepted Student A Parent or Guardian An Alumni A Current Student An Employee Media & Events Blogs Bulldog Profiles Calendar & Events News WGWG Radio Gardner-Webb University's publications, including, but not limited to, its catalogs, handbooks, policies, procedures, website, guidelines, communications, and social media posts do not constitute a contractual agreement between the University and any person or entity. The University reserves the right to unilaterally modify all such publications and/or modify its operating practices without prior notice. Apply Info Visit Give Contact Webmaster Powered by SmartCatalog © 2020

Transfer Credit from Two-Year Colleges Policy Students transferring from accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 60 credit hours. An additional 60 credit hours must be taken on the senior college level, with the final 30 credit hours for graduation taken at Gardner-Webb. Community college graduates with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Sciences degree from a North Carolina Community College should see the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement section of this Catalog. Give Request Visit Apply 110 South Main Street P.O. Box 997 Boiling Springs, NC 28017 (704) 406-4000 Main About Academics Admissions and Aid Resources Student Life Utility Athletics Accessibility Directions Directory Contact Us I Am ... An Accepted Student A Parent or Guardian An Alumni A Current Student An Employee Media & Events Blogs Bulldog Profiles Calendar & Events News WGWG Radio Gardner-Webb University's publications, including, but not limited to, its catalogs, handbooks, policies, procedures, website, guidelines, communications, and social media posts do not constitute a contractual agreement between the University and any person or entity. The University reserves the right to unilaterally modify all such publications and/or modify its operating practices without prior notice. Apply Info Visit Give Contact Webmaster Powered by SmartCatalog © 2020

Transfer Credit from Two-Year Colleges Policy Students transferring from accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 60 credit hours. An additional 60 credit hours must be taken on the senior college level, with the final 30 credit hours for graduation taken at Gardner-Webb. Community college graduates with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Sciences degree from a North Carolina Community College should see the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement section of this Catalog.

Transfer Credit Policies According to the terms of the North Carolina Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA), students who have earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree from a North Carolina Community College are considered to have met Gardner-Webb’s General Education requirements with the exception of upper-division General Education requirements of REL 300 : Old Testament and REL 301 : New Testament. Credit for REL 300 and/or 301 may be transferred as part of these students’ community college coursework. Associate of Applied Science degree holders are not eligible for consideration under this provision. Any student applying to Gardner-Webb who has not earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Sciences from a North Carolina community college, but who has earned 60 hours of credit from a regionally accredited two- or four-year institution will have their transfer credits evaluated against the 44-hour minimum standard of General Education hours as established in the ICAA (visit the Gardner-Webb University website to view these General Education requirements). Students who are within six hours of meeting this standard may complete this six-hour deficiency in their first year of study at Gardner-Webb. Some, though not most, major programs have specific Gardner-Webb General Education courses as requirements or prerequisites, a practice permitted under the ICAA. All transfer students are required to meet these Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors either by acceptable transfer credit or by earning credit for these courses at Gardner-Webb. These Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors area listed in the Catalog description of each individual major program’s specific course requirements. Students transferring credit from an accredited institution who have not received an associate’s degree will have their credits evaluated using the following criteria. Courses which correspond to a Gardner-Webb University General Education course or to a Universal General Education Transfer Component designated course under the North Carolina ICAA will receive appropriate credit for the course within the General Education curriculum. Courses which are not eligible for consideration within the General Education curriculum will be evaluated for application to the student’s major, minor, or as an elective course if the course is substantially similar to courses offered at Gardner-Webb. Credits presented for transfer from a non-regionally accredited institution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may require supplementary documentation for consideration. Supplementary documentation will usually consist of a copy of the syllabus, credentials of the instructor, and possibly evidence of student work. Transfer Credit from Two-Year Colleges Students transferring from accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 60 credit hours. An additional 60 credit hours must be taken on the senior-college level, with the final 30 credit hours for graduation taken at Gardner-Webb. Community college graduates with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree from a North Carolina Community College should see the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement section of this Catalog. Transfer credit for courses taken in an Associate of Applied Science program in an academic area offered in the Gardner-Webb University Academic Catalog will be applied based on standard course equivalencies. Transfer Credit from Four-Year Colleges Students transferring from accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credit hours. For a bachelor’s degree, the final 30 credit hours for graduation must be taken at Gardner-Webb. Candidates for the associate degree must take their final 24 hours at Gardner-Webb. Transfer Students Minimum Hours Policy Students who transfer into GWU Online must complete at least one-quarter of the degree program at Gardner-Webb. Transfer Credit Appeals Appeals of the evaluation of transfer credits for specific University course equivalencies or of whether transfer credits fulfill specific major or minor requirements are made by the student, in consultation with his/her advisor, to the University department/school that houses the specific course, major, or minor. In consultation with Registrar Services, the department chair or school dean makes the final decision on course equivalencies and on what meets the program’s major and minor requirements. The decision of the chair/dean cannot be further appealed. Students requesting to substitute transfer credits which have not been evaluated as equivalent to a specific University course that is designated as meeting a General Education requirement must appeal to the General Education Committee if they wish to have that transfer credit considered as meeting any General Education requirement. General Education Requirement Substitution Forms are available in MyGWU. All decisions of the General Education Committee are final and cannot be further appealed. Transfer Credit Appeal for Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions If a transfer student attended a school that is not regionally accredited, the student will need to follow the guidelines below in order for Gardner-Webb to consider the courses individually for transfer. All courses reviewed for transfer must be related to General Education or the major subject area chosen by the student. There are currently two ways in which we can review these specific courses: If any course(s) has recommendation from an agency listed below, that recommendation will be used to aid in the evaluation. In the event the recommendation is vague or unsatisfactory, the Gardner-Webb department chair for the subject area of the course being evaluated will be contacted for aid in determining the full appropriate credit to be granted. The agencies from which we accept recommendations are: American Council on Education, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators. For coursework that does not have recommendation from the guides listed above, the student must complete the following procedural steps for each course he or she wishes to have transferred: a. Produce a syllabus for the course requested for transfer. b. Request the academic institution previously attended to submit a record of credentials for the teaching faculty member(s) of each course requested for transfer (a catalog showing degrees earned, faculty vita, or a letter from the academic dean indicating graduate-level work and area of graduate work for the faculty member(s). These credentials will be reviewed by the Director of Academic Innovation and Digital Learning for authenticity and credibility. Once the credentials are approved, the Office of Digital Learning will contact Registrar Services to permit review of the course syllabi for possible transfer of courses. Note: Courses completed multiple times at prior institutions will only be counted once toward completion of a Gardner-Webb University degree. Give Request Visit Apply 110 South Main Street P.O. Box 997 Boiling Springs, NC 28017 (704) 406-4000 Main About Academics Admissions and Aid Resources Student Life Utility Athletics Accessibility Directions Directory Contact Us I Am ... An Accepted Student A Parent or Guardian An Alumni A Current Student An Employee Media & Events Blogs Bulldog Profiles Calendar & Events News WGWG Radio Gardner-Webb University's publications, including, but not limited to, its catalogs, handbooks, policies, procedures, website, guidelines, communications, and social media posts do not constitute a contractual agreement between the University and any person or entity. The University reserves the right to unilaterally modify all such publications and/or modify its operating practices without prior notice. Apply Info Visit Give Contact Webmaster Powered by SmartCatalog © 2020

Transfer Credit Policies According to the terms of the North Carolina Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA), students who have earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree from a North Carolina Community College are considered to have met Gardner-Webb’s General Education requirements with the exception of upper-division General Education requirements of REL 300 : Old Testament and REL 301 : New Testament. Credit for REL 300 and/or 301 may be transferred as part of these students’ community college coursework. Associate of Applied Science degree holders are not eligible for consideration under this provision. Any student applying to Gardner-Webb who has not earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Sciences from a North Carolina community college, but who has earned 60 hours of credit from a regionally accredited two- or four-year institution will have their transfer credits evaluated against the 44-hour minimum standard of General Education hours as established in the ICAA (visit the Gardner-Webb University website to view these General Education requirements). Students who are within six hours of meeting this standard may complete this six-hour deficiency in their first year of study at Gardner-Webb. Some, though not most, major programs have specific Gardner-Webb General Education courses as requirements or prerequisites, a practice permitted under the ICAA. All transfer students are required to meet these Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors either by acceptable transfer credit or by earning credit for these courses at Gardner-Webb. These Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors area listed in the Catalog description of each individual major program’s specific course requirements. Students transferring credit from an accredited institution who have not received an associate’s degree will have their credits evaluated using the following criteria. Courses which correspond to a Gardner-Webb University General Education course or to a Universal General Education Transfer Component designated course under the North Carolina ICAA will receive appropriate credit for the course within the General Education curriculum. Courses which are not eligible for consideration within the General Education curriculum will be evaluated for application to the student’s major, minor, or as an elective course if the course is substantially similar to courses offered at Gardner-Webb. Credits presented for transfer from a non-regionally accredited institution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may require supplementary documentation for consideration. Supplementary documentation will usually consist of a copy of the syllabus, credentials of the instructor, and possibly evidence of student work. Transfer Credit from Two-Year Colleges Students transferring from accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 60 credit hours. An additional 60 credit hours must be taken on the senior-college level, with the final 30 credit hours for graduation taken at Gardner-Webb. Community college graduates with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree from a North Carolina Community College should see the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement section of this Catalog. Transfer credit for courses taken in an Associate of Applied Science program in an academic area offered in the Gardner-Webb University Academic Catalog will be applied based on standard course equivalencies. Transfer Credit from Four-Year Colleges Students transferring from accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credit hours. For a bachelor’s degree, the final 30 credit hours for graduation must be taken at Gardner-Webb. Candidates for the associate degree must take their final 24 hours at Gardner-Webb. Transfer Students Minimum Hours Policy Students who transfer into GWU Online must complete at least one-quarter of the degree program at Gardner-Webb. Transfer Credit Appeals Appeals of the evaluation of transfer credits for specific University course equivalencies or of whether transfer credits fulfill specific major or minor requirements are made by the student, in consultation with his/her advisor, to the University department/school that houses the specific course, major, or minor. In consultation with Registrar Services, the department chair or school dean makes the final decision on course equivalencies and on what meets the program’s major and minor requirements. The decision of the chair/dean cannot be further appealed. Students requesting to substitute transfer credits which have not been evaluated as equivalent to a specific University course that is designated as meeting a General Education requirement must appeal to the General Education Committee if they wish to have that transfer credit considered as meeting any General Education requirement. General Education Requirement Substitution Forms are available in MyGWU. All decisions of the General Education Committee are final and cannot be further appealed. Transfer Credit Appeal for Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions If a transfer student attended a school that is not regionally accredited, the student will need to follow the guidelines below in order for Gardner-Webb to consider the courses individually for transfer. All courses reviewed for transfer must be related to General Education or the major subject area chosen by the student. There are currently two ways in which we can review these specific courses: If any course(s) has recommendation from an agency listed below, that recommendation will be used to aid in the evaluation. In the event the recommendation is vague or unsatisfactory, the Gardner-Webb department chair for the subject area of the course being evaluated will be contacted for aid in determining the full appropriate credit to be granted. The agencies from which we accept recommendations are: American Council on Education, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators. For coursework that does not have recommendation from the guides listed above, the student must complete the following procedural steps for each course he or she wishes to have transferred: a. Produce a syllabus for the course requested for transfer. b. Request the academic institution previously attended to submit a record of credentials for the teaching faculty member(s) of each course requested for transfer (a catalog showing degrees earned, faculty vita, or a letter from the academic dean indicating graduate-level work and area of graduate work for the faculty member(s). These credentials will be reviewed by the Director of Academic Innovation and Digital Learning for authenticity and credibility. Once the credentials are approved, the Office of Digital Learning will contact Registrar Services to permit review of the course syllabi for possible transfer of courses. Note: Courses completed multiple times at prior institutions will only be counted once toward completion of a Gardner-Webb University degree. Give Request Visit Apply 110 South Main Street P.O. Box 997 Boiling Springs, NC 28017 (704) 406-4000 Main About Academics Admissions and Aid Resources Student Life Utility Athletics Accessibility Directions Directory Contact Us I Am ... An Accepted Student A Parent or Guardian An Alumni A Current Student An Employee Media & Events Blogs Bulldog Profiles Calendar & Events News WGWG Radio Gardner-Webb University's publications, including, but not limited to, its catalogs, handbooks, policies, procedures, website, guidelines, communications, and social media posts do not constitute a contractual agreement between the University and any person or entity. The University reserves the right to unilaterally modify all such publications and/or modify its operating practices without prior notice. Apply Info Visit Give Contact Webmaster Powered by SmartCatalog © 2020

Transfer Credit Policies According to the terms of the North Carolina Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA), students who have earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree from a North Carolina Community College are considered to have met Gardner-Webb’s General Education requirements with the exception of upper-division General Education requirements of REL 300: Old Testament and REL 301: New Testament. Credit for REL 300 and/or 301 may be transferred as part of these students’ community college coursework. Associate of Applied Science degree holders are not eligible for consideration under this provision. Any student applying to Gardner-Webb who has not earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Sciences from a North Carolina community college, but who has earned 60 hours of credit from a regionally accredited two- or four-year institution will have their transfer credits evaluated against the 44-hour minimum standard of General Education hours as established in the ICAA (visit the Gardner-Webb University website to view these General Education requirements). Students who are within six hours of meeting this standard may complete this six-hour deficiency in their first year of study at Gardner-Webb. Some, though not most, major programs have specific Gardner-Webb General Education courses as requirements or prerequisites, a practice permitted under the ICAA. All transfer students are required to meet these Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors either by acceptable transfer credit or by earning credit for these courses at Gardner-Webb. These Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors area listed in the Catalog description of each individual major program’s specific course requirements. Students transferring credit from an accredited institution who have not received an associate’s degree will have their credits evaluated using the following criteria. Courses which correspond to a Gardner-Webb University General Education course or to a Universal General Education Transfer Component designated course under the North Carolina ICAA will receive appropriate credit for the course within the General Education curriculum. Courses which are not eligible for consideration within the General Education curriculum will be evaluated for application to the student’s major, minor, or as an elective course if the course is substantially similar to courses offered at Gardner-Webb. Credits presented for transfer from a non-regionally accredited institution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may require supplementary documentation for consideration. Supplementary documentation will usually consist of a copy of the syllabus, credentials of the instructor, and possibly evidence of student work. Transfer Credit from Two-Year Colleges Students transferring from accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 60 credit hours. An additional 60 credit hours must be taken on the senior-college level, with the final 30 credit hours for graduation taken at Gardner-Webb. Community college graduates with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree from a North Carolina Community College should see the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement section of this Catalog. Transfer credit for courses taken in an Associate of Applied Science program in an academic area offered in the Gardner-Webb University Academic Catalog will be applied based on standard course equivalencies. Transfer Credit from Four-Year Colleges Students transferring from accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credit hours. For a bachelor’s degree, the final 30 credit hours for graduation must be taken at Gardner-Webb. Candidates for the associate degree must take their final 24 hours at Gardner-Webb. Transfer Students Minimum Hours Policy Students who transfer into GWU Online must complete at least one-quarter of the degree program at Gardner-Webb. Transfer Credit Appeals Appeals of the evaluation of transfer credits for specific University course equivalencies or of whether transfer credits fulfill specific major or minor requirements are made by the student, in consultation with his/her advisor, to the University department/school that houses the specific course, major, or minor. In consultation with Registrar Services, the department chair or school dean makes the final decision on course equivalencies and on what meets the program’s major and minor requirements. The decision of the chair/dean cannot be further appealed. Students requesting to substitute transfer credits which have not been evaluated as equivalent to a specific University course that is designated as meeting a General Education requirement must appeal to the General Education Committee if they wish to have that transfer credit considered as meeting any General Education requirement. General Education Requirement Substitution Forms are available in MyGWU. All decisions of the General Education Committee are final and cannot be further appealed. Transfer Credit Appeal for Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions If a transfer student attended a school that is not regionally accredited, the student will need to follow the guidelines below in order for Gardner-Webb to consider the courses individually for transfer. All courses reviewed for transfer must be related to General Education or the major subject area chosen by the student. There are currently two ways in which we can review these specific courses: If any course(s) has recommendation from an agency listed below, that recommendation will be used to aid in the evaluation. In the event the recommendation is vague or unsatisfactory, the Gardner-Webb department chair for the subject area of the course being evaluated will be contacted for aid in determining the full appropriate credit to be granted. The agencies from which we accept recommendations are: American Council on Education, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators. For coursework that does not have recommendation from the guides listed above, the student must complete the following procedural steps for each course he or she wishes to have transferred: a. Produce a syllabus for the course requested for transfer. b. Request the academic institution previously attended to submit a record of credentials for the teaching faculty member(s) of each course requested for transfer (a catalog showing degrees earned, faculty vita, or a letter from the academic dean indicating graduate-level work and area of graduate work for the faculty member(s). These credentials will be reviewed by the Director of Academic Innovation and Digital Learning for authenticity and credibility. Once the credentials are approved, the Office of Digital Learning will contact Registrar Services to permit review of the course syllabi for possible transfer of courses. Note: Courses completed multiple times at prior institutions will only be counted once toward completion of a Gardner-Webb University degree.

Transfer Credit Policies According to the terms of the North Carolina Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA), students applying to the Traditional Undergraduate Program who have earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree from a North Carolina Community College are considered to have met Gardner-Webb’s General Education requirements with the exception of Dimensions credit (four semesters) and the upper-division General Education requirements of RELI 300: Old Testament and RELI 301: New Testament. Credit for RELI 300 and/or 301 may be transferred as part of these students’ community college coursework. Associate of Applied Science degree holders are not eligible for consideration under this provision. Any student applying to Gardner-Webb’s Traditional Undergraduate Program who has not earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Sciences from a North Carolina community college, but who has earned 60 hours of credit from a regionally accredited two- or four-year institution will have their transfer credits evaluated against the 44-hour minimum standard of General Education hours as established in the ICAA (visit the Gardner-Webb University website to view these General Education requirements). Students who are within six hours of meeting this standard may complete this six-hour deficiency in their first year of study at Gardner-Webb. Some, though not most, major programs have specific Gardner-Webb General Education courses as requirements or prerequisites, a practice permitted under the ICAA. All transfer students are required to meet these Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors either by acceptable transfer credit or by earning credit for these courses at Gardner-Webb. These Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors area listed in the Catalog description of each individual major program’s specific course requirements. Students transferring credit from an accredited institution who have not received an associate’s degree will have their credits evaluated using the following criteria. Courses which correspond to a Gardner-Webb University General Education course or to a Universal General Education Transfer Component designated course under the North Carolina ICAA will receive appropriate credit for the course within the General Education curriculum. Courses which are not eligible for consideration within the General Education curriculum will be evaluated for application to the student’s major, minor, or as an elective course if the course is substantially similar to courses offered at Gardner-Webb. Credits presented for transfer from a non-regionally accredited institution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may require supplementary documentation for consideration. Supplementary documentation will usually consist of a copy of the syllabus, credentials of the instructor, and possibly evidence of student work. Note: Courses completed multiple times at prior institutions will only be counted once toward completion of a Gardner-Webb University degree.

Transfer Credits Students transferring from regionally accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 76 credits. Students transferring from regionally accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credits. To receive credit for a course, you must have earned a grade of “C” or better. A bachelor degree requires that 60 credits be completed at the 300- and 400-levels. For TUG degrees, half of the major must be completed at Gardner-Webb.

Transfer Credits Students transferring from regionally accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 76 credits. Students transferring from regionally accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credits. To receive credit for a course, you must have earned a grade of “C” or better. A bachelor degree requires that 60 credits be completed at the 300- and 400-levels. For GWU Online degrees, the last 30 credits must be taken at Gardner-Webb.

Transfer Credits Students transferring from regionally accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 76 credits. Students transferring from regionally accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credits. To receive credit for a course, you must have earned a grade of “C” or better. A bachelor degree requires that 60 credits be completed at the 300- and 400-levels. For TUG degrees, half of the major must be completed at Gardner-Webb.

Transfer Credits Students transferring from regionally accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 76 credits. Students transferring from regionally accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credits. To receive credit for a course, you must have earned a grade of “C” or better. A bachelor degree requires that 60 credits be completed at the 300- and 400-levels. For GWU Online degrees, the last 30 credits must be taken at Gardner-Webb.

Transfer Credits Students transferring from regionally accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 76 credits. Students transferring from regionally accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credits. To receive credit for a course, you must have earned a grade of “C” or better. A bachelor degree requires that 60 credits be completed at the 300- and 400-levels. For TUG degrees, half of the major must be completed at Gardner-Webb.

Transfer Credits Students transferring from regionally accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 76 credits. Students transferring from regionally accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credits. To receive credit for a course, you must have earned a grade of “C” or better. A bachelor degree requires that 60 credits be completed at the 300- and 400-levels. For GWU Online degrees, the last 30 credits must be taken at Gardner-Webb.

Students who wish to ensure that courses taken at other accredited institutions during a regular term or summer session are applicable for Gardner-Webb credit must complete a “Request to Recognize Transient Credit” form. Once a course has been taken at Gardner-Webb, a student may not receive transfer credit to replace the course.

Students who wish to ensure that courses taken at other accredited institutions during a regular term or summer session are applicable for Gardner-Webb credit must complete a “Request to Recognize Transient Credit” form. Once a course has been taken at Gardner-Webb, a student may not receive transfer credit to replace the course.

Students who wish to ensure that courses taken at other accredited institutions during a regular term or summer session are applicable for Gardner-Webb credit must complete a “Request to Recognize Transient Credit” form. Once a course has been taken at Gardner-Webb, a student may not receive transfer credit to replace the course.

Coursework at another institution must be treated according to the current transfer credit policies. All transfer work from other institutions will be considered for credit, even if the course is a repeat of a course in which the student earned a “D” or “F” at Gardner-Webb. Under this policy, all eligible Gardner-Webb University hours will be treated as transfer credit, i.e., grades of “C” or better will be given credit, but not counted in the grade point average (GPA). All Gardner-Webb credit hours approved for academic renewal will be treated as transfer credit for determining academic awards. Credit will be received on the same basis as transferred credit from accredited institutions of higher learning. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Students having documentation of prior learning experiences that align with specific courses may submit that documentation for evaluation and may possibly gain academic credit. Credit by Exam Credit by exam is an in-depth and comprehensive assessment of the student’s ability to answer questions in course content. To request the opportunity to receive credit by exam, the student must present, in writing, justification for such an examination to the dean of the school or chair of the department in which the course is offered. Students who obtain credit while on a leave from another institution in conjunction with a Gardner-Webb University program (transfer credit will be reviewed by the appropriate Gardner-Webb University personnel for possible credit). Those regulations concerning the advanced standing of transfer students apply to these students. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on probation may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on suspension may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing. Transfer Credit Policies According to the terms of the North Carolina Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA), students who have earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree from a North Carolina Community College are considered to have met Gardner-Webb’s General Education requirements with the exception of upper-division General Education requirements of REL 300 : Old Testament and REL 301 : New Testament. Credit for REL 300 and/or 301 may be transferred as part of these students’ community college coursework. Any student applying to Gardner-Webb who has not earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Sciences from a North Carolina community college, but who has earned 60 hours of credit from a regionally accredited two- or four-year institution will have their transfer credits evaluated against the 44-hour minimum standard of General Education hours as established in the ICAA (visit the Gardner-Webb University website to view these General Education requirements). All transfer students are required to meet these Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors either by acceptable transfer credit or by earning credit for these courses at Gardner-Webb. Credits presented for transfer from a non-regionally accredited institution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may require supplementary documentation for consideration. Transfer Credit from Two-Year Colleges Students transferring from accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 60 credit hours. Transfer credit for courses taken in an Associate of Applied Science program in an academic area offered in the Gardner-Webb University Academic Catalog will be applied based on standard course equivalencies. Transfer Credit from Four-Year Colleges Students transferring from accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credit hours. Transfer Credit Appeals Appeals of the evaluation of transfer credits for specific University course equivalencies or of whether transfer credits fulfill specific major or minor requirements are made by the student, in consultation with his/her advisor, to the University department/school that houses the specific course, major, or minor. Students requesting to substitute transfer credits which have not been evaluated as equivalent to a specific University course that is designated as meeting a General Education requirement must appeal to the General Education Committee if they wish to have that transfer credit considered as meeting any General Education requirement. Transfer Credit Appeal for Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions If a transfer student attended a school that is not regionally accredited, the student will need to follow the guidelines below in order for Gardner-Webb to consider the courses individually for transfer. Transfer credit may not be used to repeat or replace a grade earned in a Gardner-Webb course. Students who wish to ensure that courses taken at other accredited institutions during a regular term or summer session are applicable for Gardner-Webb credit must complete a “Request to Recognize Transient Credit” form. Once a course has been taken at Gardner-Webb, a student may not receive transfer credit to replace the course.

Coursework at another institution must be treated according to the current transfer credit policies. All transfer work from other institutions will be considered for credit, even if the course is a repeat of a course in which the student earned a “D” or “F” at Gardner-Webb. Under this policy, all eligible Gardner-Webb University hours will be treated as transfer credit, i.e., grades of “C” or better will be given credit, but not counted in the grade point average (GPA). All Gardner-Webb credit hours approved for academic renewal will be treated as transfer credit for determining academic awards. Credit will be received on the same basis as transferred credit from accredited institutions of higher learning. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Students having documentation of prior learning experiences that align with specific courses may submit that documentation for evaluation and may possibly gain academic credit. Credit by Exam Credit by exam is an in-depth and comprehensive assessment of the student’s ability to answer questions in course content. To request the opportunity to receive credit by exam, the student must present, in writing, justification for such an examination to the dean of the school or chair of the department in which the course is offered. Students who obtain credit while on a leave from another institution in conjunction with a Gardner-Webb University program (transfer credit will be reviewed by the appropriate Gardner-Webb University personnel for possible credit). Those regulations concerning the advanced standing of transfer students apply to these students. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on probation may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on suspension may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing. Transfer Credit Policies According to the terms of the North Carolina Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA), students who have earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree from a North Carolina Community College are considered to have met Gardner-Webb’s General Education requirements with the exception of upper-division General Education requirements of REL 300 : Old Testament and REL 301 : New Testament. Credit for REL 300 and/or 301 may be transferred as part of these students’ community college coursework. Any student applying to Gardner-Webb who has not earned an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Sciences from a North Carolina community college, but who has earned 60 hours of credit from a regionally accredited two- or four-year institution will have their transfer credits evaluated against the 44-hour minimum standard of General Education hours as established in the ICAA (visit the Gardner-Webb University website to view these General Education requirements). All transfer students are required to meet these Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors either by acceptable transfer credit or by earning credit for these courses at Gardner-Webb. Credits presented for transfer from a non-regionally accredited institution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may require supplementary documentation for consideration. Transfer Credit from Two-Year Colleges Students transferring from accredited two-year colleges may transfer up to 60 credit hours. Transfer credit for courses taken in an Associate of Applied Science program in an academic area offered in the Gardner-Webb University Academic Catalog will be applied based on standard course equivalencies. Transfer Credit from Four-Year Colleges Students transferring from accredited four-year colleges may transfer up to 90 credit hours. Transfer Credit Appeals Appeals of the evaluation of transfer credits for specific University course equivalencies or of whether transfer credits fulfill specific major or minor requirements are made by the student, in consultation with his/her advisor, to the University department/school that houses the specific course, major, or minor. Students requesting to substitute transfer credits which have not been evaluated as equivalent to a specific University course that is designated as meeting a General Education requirement must appeal to the General Education Committee if they wish to have that transfer credit considered as meeting any General Education requirement. Transfer Credit Appeal for Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions If a transfer student attended a school that is not regionally accredited, the student will need to follow the guidelines below in order for Gardner-Webb to consider the courses individually for transfer. Transfer credit may not be used to repeat or replace a grade earned in a Gardner-Webb course. Students who wish to ensure that courses taken at other accredited institutions during a regular term or summer session are applicable for Gardner-Webb credit must complete a “Request to Recognize Transient Credit” form. Once a course has been taken at Gardner-Webb, a student may not receive transfer credit to replace the course.

Students who obtain credit while on a leave from another institution in conjunction with a Gardner-Webb University program (transfer credit will be reviewed by the appropriate Gardner-Webb University personnel for possible credit). Those regulations concerning the advanced standing of transfer students apply to these students. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on probation may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on suspension may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing.

Students who obtain credit while on a leave from another institution in conjunction with a Gardner-Webb University program (transfer credit will be reviewed by the appropriate Gardner-Webb University personnel for possible credit). Those regulations concerning the advanced standing of transfer students apply to these students. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on probation may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on suspension may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing.

Students who obtain credit while on a leave from another institution in conjunction with a Gardner-Webb University program (transfer credit will be reviewed by the appropriate Gardner-Webb University personnel for possible credit). Those regulations concerning the advanced standing of transfer students apply to these students. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on probation may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing. Students who leave Gardner-Webb University while on suspension may request an evaluation of courses taken at other institutions after returning to good academic standing.

Three hours of transfer credit for any approved world language course from an accredited institution of higher learning will also meet this requirement.

Three hours of transfer credit for any approved world language course from an accredited institution of higher learning will also meet this requirement.

Three hours of transfer credit for any approved world language course from an accredited institution of higher learning will also meet this requirement.

Transfer Credit for Writing Intensive courses Tier One: Transfer credit for ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 will each meet one Tier One WI course requirement. Both Tier One WI requirements may be met through transfer credit. Tier Two: Students transferring under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement or who have received transfer credit for all General Education requirements are considered to have met this requirement. Tier Three: Transfer credit does not meet this requirement.

Transfer Credit for Writing Intensive courses Tier One: Transfer credit for ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 will each meet one Tier One WI course requirement. Both Tier One WI requirements may be met through transfer credit. Tier Two: Students transferring under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement or who have received transfer credit for all General Education requirements are considered to have met this requirement. Tier Three: Transfer credit does not meet this requirement.

Transfer Credit for Writing Intensive courses Tier One: Transfer credit for ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 will each meet one Tier One WI course requirement. Both Tier One WI requirements may be met through transfer credit. Tier Two: Students transferring under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement or who have received transfer credit for all General Education requirements are considered to have met this requirement. Tier Three: Transfer credit does not meet this requirement.