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Overview

Admission to the University's Graduate School of Business is selective. An admissions decision is based on a balanced appraisal of the applicant's total academic and professional record, his/her Graduate Management Admission Test score, and overall excellence. Although Gardner-Webb University has preferred scores for applicants' undergraduate GPA and GMAT scores, we evaluate each application on an individual basis. While the Admissions Committee looks for responsible academic performance and excellence on test scores as evidence of the applicant's ability to do well in graduate study, it also looks for qualities of personal development which are relevant to career success. Extra-curricular involvement and leadership in college, useful assignments in military service, or substantial work experience will strengthen the application.

Tuition
The cost of instruction in the Graduate School of Business for the 2008-2009 academic year is $325 per semester hour. Each course is three (3) semester hours. The average cost of books per class in approximately $135. Although the University reserves the right to change the cost per semester hour when the cost is deemed necessary, any potential tuition changes should be minimal. All payments for tuition should be forwarded to the Business Office at Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, North Carolina, 28017.

Financial Aid

Graduate School of Business students have the opportunity to participate in long-term loan programs: Federal Stafford Loans and Alternative Loans.  For detailed information on specific loans, contact the Gardner-Webb University Financial Planning Office at (704) 406-4243.  You can also visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ for additional loan information and applications.

Graduate Assistantships

Gardner-Webb University is continually working to meet the financial needs of its students.  At the main campus in Boiling Springs there are several graduate assistantships awarded for the academic year to students who are enrolled full-time.  Students are assigned to departments to assist with research, teaching, and any other related departmental duties.

Deferred / Corporate Tuition Payment Plan

A Deferred Tuition Payment Plan and Corporate Reimbursement Plan are available.  The Deferred Tuition Plan allows you to pay 1/3 of the cost of tuition and books at registration, and the remaining 2/3 over the course of the semester.  The Corporate Reimbursement Plan allows students whose employers will reimburse them for educational expenses to defer tuition payments until the end of the semester.  It is necessary to provide a letter stating the policy every semester.

New Student Application Procedure

To apply for initial admission to the Graduate School of Business, you should:

1 - Make Application - Online Application or Download the GSB Application**
Submit an Application for Admission to Graduate Study and forward a detailed resume of professional experience to the Director of the Graduate School of Business. The $40 non-refundable processing fee will be waived if you wish to apply on-line.

2 - Submit Undergraduate/Graduate Transcripts - Transcript Request Form**
Using the Transcript Request Form, arrange for an official transcript of all previous academic work beyond high school to be sent directly from each institution attended. The Privacy Act requires that each student request in writing that the transcripts be released to the Director of Admissions of the Graduate School of Business.

3 - Submit Resume (Curriculum Vitae)
As an admission requirement, the Graduate School of Business requests that applicants submit a copy of a current working resume. This can be sent by mail to the Graduate School of Business Office of Admissions or by email.

4 - Submit a sufficient GMAT score- GMAT Website
Arrange for submission of scores on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) to Gardner-Webb University **.

(Note: Although not required to begin taking classes in the program, you should take the GMAT as soon as possible. A GMAT score is required for you to register for your third graduate course or to receive a Federal Stafford Loan.)

5 - Submit Three (3) References - Confidential Recommendation Form**
Using the Graduate School of Business Personal Confidential Recommendation Form, have three evaluators mail recommendations directly to the Director of Admissions of the Graduate School of Business. You may use a combination of any of the following: a) a current or past professor, b) current or past supervisor, or c) academic or business professional.

Returning Student Application Procedure

Any student who has previously attended any gradaute business class and wishes to be eligible to begin taking classes must complete the following admission requirements.

1 - Complete a Re-Admit Application - Fill out the Re-Admit Application**
Download and complete the readmit application form and submit this form to the Office of Admissions for theGraduate School of Business.

2 - Submit Resume (Curriculum Vitae)
As an admission requirement, the Graduate School of Business requests that applicants submit a copy of a current working resume. This can be sent by mail to the Graduate School of Business Office of Admissions or by email..

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
International students are strongly encouraged to apply for admission to Gardner-Webb University's Graduate School of Business.  In addition to the standard application procedure there are several additional steps that must be taken.

a - Statement of Financial Responsibility**
A Gardner-Webb University Statement of Financial Responsibilitymust be completed, signed, and accompanied by a letter from the student or sponsor's bank showing the amount to cover one year of study.

b - Affidavit of Support**
An international applicant is required to certify that he/she will have adequate financial support for the program of study at Gardner-Webb University. Completion of applicable forms in this section are required for an application to be considered complete.

c - TOEFL**
A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 500 must be submitted unless English is the native language.

d - WES - (Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials) **
Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must first be submitted to World Education Services, Inc. for a course by course evaluation before being mailed to the Director of Admissions.

e - VISA/ PASSPORT
An international must provide to the office of admissions a copy of their current Visa status or provide a copy of their passport as part of their admission material.

f - Certificate of F-1 eligibility**
An international must provide to the office of admissions a copy of their current Visa status or provide a copy of their passport as part of their admission material.

g - I-20 (if you are coming fron another U.S. institution, a copy of your I-94 and I-20 are required)
Once the student's file is completed and an admission decision has been made, the Director of Admissions will send the student an I-20 form, enabling the student to apply for a visa. For further details, contact the Graduate School of Business, Office of Admissions at (800) 457-4622.

An applicant to the Graduate School of Business may be granted permission to register for one semester course work prior to the completion of the admission procedure. Credit earned will be considered graduate level work but may not be counted toward the graduate business degree at Gardner-Webb University until the student meets admission criteria when all credentials are assessed. All supporting documentation must be submitted and assessed in order for the student to register for a second term of course work.

For specific requirements to be granted full or provisional acceptance, please contact the Director of Admission for the Graduate School of Business at (800) 457-4622.

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