Gardner-Webb University

What are the popular events and traditions at Gardner-Webb University?

Homecoming, Parents' Weekend, and welcome-back programming are recurring Gardner-Webb events. Homecoming brings alumni and current students together around campus activities and athletics, while Parents' Weekend gives families a structured opportunity to engage with university life.

Welcome-back events serve a different purpose: they help students reconnect and learn about activities at the start of a term. The details, dates, and participating groups can change each year. Students interested in attending - or in planning travel for family members - should use the current university events calendar rather than assume that a past schedule will repeat.

What are the student housing and dining options at Gardner-Webb University?

Gardner-Webb offers university-operated housing to undergraduates, including residence-hall options. Housing availability is not the same as a guaranteed assignment, and students should check the current application process, eligibility rules, deadlines, and any first-year residency requirement that applies to them.

Campus dining and meal-plan choices should be considered alongside a housing application. Before selecting a plan, students should compare where meals can be used, how frequently they expect to eat on campus, and whether their schedule includes weekends or clinical and work commitments away from campus. Off-campus living is another possibility for eligible students, but it brings separate budgeting for rent, utilities, transportation, and groceries.

Reported housing information indicates high-speed internet in university housing and permits first-year students to register or park a car on campus. Parking permission does not eliminate permit rules or guarantee a particular space. Students should review their proposed housing contract and meal-plan terms for cancellation, break-period access, and charges before committing.