Student Application Checklist
For Master's of Education Programs
Thank you for your interest in Gardner-Webb University's master’s degree programs.
Application for Graduate Admission
Complete and submit the cohort application by clicking the button.
Graduate Cohort Registration Form
Complete the graduate cohort registration form by clicking the button.
Application Fee
Please click the button to submit your non-refundable $40 application fee. This button will take you directly to a secure online payment form.
Once your seat has been reserved, follow the remaining steps to complete your admissions file:
Financial Aid & Payment Options
Determine how you plan to pay for the program: Financial Aid or Pay-As-You-Go.
If using Financial Aid, Complete the FAFSA online. It is in your best interest to complete the financial aid process as early as possible.
If using a Pay-As-You-Go plan, click the button for more information.
Official Transcripts
Applicants must submit an official transcript from the institution where the bachelor’s degree was conferred. This transcript must indicate the conferral of the degree and must be sent directly from the institution to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Note: Students may be registered for one semester while awaiting the official transcript showing degree conferral. A registration hold will prevent enrollment in subsequent terms until the transcript is received and verified.
Copy of Current Teacher’s License
Proof of a current teacher’s license is required for admission.
Note: For all programs, a current teaching license may be submitted in place of a standardized exam score. If you do not have a current teaching license, you may submit Praxis II, GRE or MAT scores.
Three Professional Reference Forms
At least one reference must be completed by a current administrative school supervisor. Personal references are not accepted.
Internship Supervision Form
Candidates for the MSA- 20 month and MSA- 12 month programs are required to submit the Internship Supervisor Form. M.A. in Curriculum Leadership and Instructional Coaching and M.A. Instructional Technology candidates will not have to submit this form until the 3rd semester in the program.
Application Information
Gardner-Webb University strictly limits enrollment in each program to 25 students and accepts reservations on a first-come, first-served basis.