Coming in March through May: Six Opportunities to Visit the Gardner-Webb Campus

Events Prepare Accepted Students for Move-In and Introduce Campus Life to Those Looking for a College Home

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—A visit to the Gardner-Webb University campus is the best way to determine if it’s the right place for you. During Dawg Day or a Saturday Visit, you’ll meet current GWU students and experience the beautiful 225-acre campus situated in the North Carolina foothills.

Lucy Merritt, a Student Recruitment Ambassador (SRA) with the Office of Admissions, remembers the impact her first visit to campus had on her. “For me, the biggest thing that helped me with my decision was meeting the people here and being able to form relationships with them before I stepped foot onto campus in the fall,” she said. “It was a great way to connect before I began as a first-year student! These events also allowed me to get really good information regarding nursing (which is my major) and the housing process. Because I attended these events, particularly Accepted Student’s Day, I was able to get my questions answered.”

Now that she is part of the welcoming team, Merritt strives to find out about new and potential students so they can feel valued. “I ask them about where they are from, what they want to study and why, the extracurricular things that they are a part of at home, what they are most excited about with possibly coming to GWU, and much more,” she shared. “I really try to make things personal and pay attention to them and their specific experience and goals, treating them like a name rather than a number is so important in welcoming them.”

Rachel Gaura, another SRA, also welcomes new students to campus, sharing with them all that Gardner-Webb has to offer. “They can picture themselves at Gardner-Webb in many scenarios: in the communal areas, in the classroom, and in the dining facilities,” she offered. “As a prospective student, I learned a lot from my weekend visits! I got a real-life example of a Saturday and a weekend on campus. It’s important to see what campus looks like outside of the academics, since college is about more than a GPA. It’s crucial to feel at home on campus, build connections with people who feel like family, and make lifelong memories in that short four years.”

Upcoming Spring Events

Register for any event up until the Wednesday before. You’ll find the links to register here.

Accepted Student Day

March 22 and April 12

Begins at 9 a.m. All accepted students are invited to come to campus for an opportunity to interact with the academic department they are most interested in. Students and families spread out across campus to their different academic areas for interactive breakout sessions specific to their interests. An Advising 101 session is also offered along with opportunities to speak with Academic Advising about specific questions and the Financial Aid team.

Dawg Day

April 5

Begins at 9:30 a.m. Dawg Day is an opportunity for any student interested in GWU. Aimed to be a “first look” for students, usually high school sophomores and juniors. They see an overview of what GWU has to offer with a full campus tour and an introduction to the University’s academic offerings.

Saturday Visits

March 8, April 26, and May 17

Begins at 9:30 a.m., Smaller visit days that use the same overview style as Dawg Day, followed by a full campus tour.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 704-406-2550. Follow @futuredawgs on Instagram.

Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 10 working days prior to the event.  Please call 704-406-4270 or email [email protected] with your request.

Gardner-Webb University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., Gardner-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb.edu.