The Honors Experience Application 2024

Thank you for applying to The Honors Experience at Gardner-Webb University!

Please complete the application below. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details, including a link to the payment portal to submit your deposit.

The Honors Experience Details
Dates: July 14-19
Cost: $600

The Honors Experience Requirements

Currently in 9th-11th grades (graduating seniors are not eligible)
Unweighted GPA of at least 3.7

*If you do not yet meet the requirements, or have not yet taken these tests, you may apply with two letters of recommendation. One must be from a teacher, and the other may be from another teacher, counselor, pastor, or youth worker.

If you have any questions, please contact Robbie Gaines, Associate Minister for Community Engagement and Athletic Ministries, at rgaines@gardner-webb.edu or (704) 406-3273.

Essay Prompt

In 500 counted words or less, please describe why you want to participate in Honors Experience, and explain how you hope that it will impact your future.

Either type your essay in the provided box below or attach it as a file.

Essay

Essay Upload (if you did not type it above)

Reference Letters

If you do not yet meet the requirements or have not yet taken these tests, you may apply with two letters of recommendation. One must be from a teacher, and the other may be from another teacher, counselor, pastor, or youth worker.

Upload letters of reference

Personal Information

Email Address

Mobile Number

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Preferred T-Shirt Size

I plan to enroll in the Honors Experience as a:

School Information

High School Name

Anticipated Graduation Date (Year only)

Current GPA at the time of application:

Guidance Counselor's First Name

Guidance Counselor's Last Name

Guidance Counselor's Email

Please upload a copy of your high school transcript. This may be official or unofficial.

Activities Information

Please provide information about your most recent activities in high school. You may add up to 5 activities. If you wish to provide information about more than 5 activities, you may submit a resume using the upload option below.

I have more than 5 activities I wish to list and would like to provide this resume for admissions consideration:

Activity Name

Activity Description

Participation Start Date (year only)

Are you currently participating?