Mascot Appearance Request

On-Campus Appearance Request

Bo the Bulldog is Available for On-campus Appearances!

Bo loves to visit his GWU family and would welcome the opportunity to consider your appearance request.

However, this dawg needs his rest, to have a role on campus, to play, and frankly, cannot be everywhere, all the time. So before making your request, please review the terms and conditions below. A member of the Marketing team will follow up within 5 business days of receiving your request.

  1. Requests must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the event. (Please note: The further in advance the request is made, the more likely Bo will be available.)
  2. Incomplete requests cannot be approved.
  3. All requests are subject to the approval of Gardner-Webb University who reserves the right to refuse for any reason.
  4. Most appearances will be limited to 1 hour or less. This is for Bo’s wellbeing and due to a very demanding schedule.
  5. I cannot appear at outdoor events during inclement weather, which includes heat. You will be notified ASAP should the decision to cancel my appearance, due to weather, be made.
  6. Gardner-Webb University reserves the right to cancel an appearance without penalty due to illness, personal emergency, schedule conflicts, etc.

Bo will be most likely to participate in events and activities that advance the Gardner-Webb mission, including the following but not limited too:

  • High-profile University events (such as prospective student events including Orientation and Early Registration, campaign events, and alumni/donor events).
  • Events requested by Gardner-Webb University’s president.
  • Gardner-Webb University athletic events, including home football and basketball games.
  • University spirit events including pep rallies and Homecoming.
  • Events requested by an official Bo the Bulldog sponsors.
  • Special requests by members of the campus community.

All other requests will be evaluated on a request-by-request basis.

  • Dawg of Distinction: Bo is part of a ceremony at an event (ie: agreement signing, ribbon-cutting, appearance on stage. Bo will not interact with guests at the event.
  • Bo Time: Pick a location where guests can come take their photo and give Bo a high five
  • Event Mingle: Bo will wag and wander at an event with guests
  • Classroom Visit: Bo will make classroom visits to support his students
  • Social Support: Support on @TheGWUBulldog social media channel at the time of his event

Off-campus or private appearance requests are subject to an appearance fee that starts at $300 which goes to cover expenses related to travel and other needs of the Gardner-Webb live mascot program.

Additional fees for fuel or miscellaneous items may apply as well.

Pricing*

Private events include weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. This pricing is effective 03/01/2025

*Tip optional

Type of Event Rate (1 mascot/hour)*
Private/Corporate $300/hr
University Department/Office $0/hr*
Unless offsite request is made: Per mile fee would apply
GWU-registered Student Organization $0/hr*
Unless offsite request is made: Per mile fee would apply
Non-profit $100/hr
Faculty and staff/students $50+/hr and up
Pricing varies based on distance, length and type of event
Other Have an event that doesn’t fit the above descriptions? Contact us for more information and to discuss pricing.
*Travel fees will apply to all off-campus appearances. As of 2025 that is $0.50/mile round trip.
If an appearance is a significant distance from Boiling Springs and late at night, a hotel room may need to be provided for the mascot team member. If applied to your event, you will be informed of this in an email from our program representative. 

Social Media Support Add-on:
Support on @TheGWUBulldog social media channels of his time at the event.
Cost: $50 in addition to the appearance fee attributed to any of the above appearance types.

Appearance Request Form

Completion of this form does not guarantee an appearance.