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Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Kristen Poarch
Visit Coordinator
Address
P.O. Box 817
Boiling Springs, NC 28017
Phone
800-253-6472
Email
admissions@gardner-webb.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Dover Campus Center
Suttle Wellness Center
Cafeteria
Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center
Kennel Snack Bar
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Broad River Coffee Shop
Starmax Theater and Bowling Alley
Broad River Greenway
Chic-Fil-A/ Wal-Mart
Prime Outlet Mall in Gaffney, SC
Gardner-Webb is approx. 12 miles from two large towns, 35 miles from two small cities, and 45-60 miles from Charlotte, NC, Asheville, NC, and Greenville, SC. Students divide their time between these cities and towns as well.

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center
M-F
8:00-5:00
800-253-6472
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm, M-F
Average Length: Varies

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Dawg Days

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@gardner-webb.edu

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
within academic year only

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Greenville/Spartanburg Airport Charlotte-Douglas Airport Need to take taxi from either airport to campus.
Driving Instructions to Campus
If you are coming from the East, take I-85 South to highway 74 West toward Shelby (Exit 10 B off of I-85). Continue on Hwy 74 aprox. 17.5 miles.Once on the west side of Shelby you will see a sign directing you to Gardner-Webb University. Turn Left on Old Boiling Springs Rd. ( you will pass Crest High School). Continue to stop sign and take a right onto Hwy 150, follow into Boiling Springs, NC. If you are coming from the North, take I-77 South to Charlotte. Then take I-85 South to Hwy 74 West to Shelby (Exit 10 B off of I-85). Continue on Hwy. 74 aprox. 17.5 miles. Once on the West side of Shelby you will see a sign directing you where to turn to come to Gardner-Webb University. You will turn left onto Old Boiling Springs Rd. Continue to stop sign and take a right on Hwy. 150, follow into Boiling Springs, NC. If you are coming from the West, take I-40 East to I-26 East to Hwy 74 East toward Rutherfordton (Exit 36). Merge on to US-74 and continue for arpox. 37 miles until you see a large white sign on the right directing you to Gardner-Webb University. Make a right on Old Boiling Springs RD. Continue to stop sign which dead ends at Hwy. 150 make a right turn and follow Hwy 150 into Boiling Springs, NC. If you are coming from the South, take I-85 North to Gaffney, SC. Take exit 92 off of I-85N. Turn left at the stop light at the end of the exit. Continue over I-85 bridge through one stop light at the top of the bridge go to the next stop light at the bottom of the bridge, at this light you will then take a right onto Wilcox Avenue (at Newark One Electronics Plant). Continue on Wilcox Ave. to a four way stop. Take a left onto Hwy. 150. (You will see a sign directing you to Boiling Springs, NC). Follow Hwy 150 into Boiling Springs ( aprox. 12 miles to the University).
Local Accommodations
Boiling Springs, NC AmericInn Lodge Hamrick-Goode House Shelby, NC Hampton Inn Econo Lodge Super 8 Holiday Inn Express Gaffney, SC Hampton Inn Sleep Inn
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Applicants: 3,277
Acceptance Rate: 62%
Average HS GPA: 3.47





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Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
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Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
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Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
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Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
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Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
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Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
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Incoming transfer students
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Returning students
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Entering graduate students
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Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
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The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
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Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
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Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
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Accrediting body
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Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
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