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FACTS Founded: 1925 Location: Erie, Pennsylvania Affiliation: Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie Employees: 629 Full-time / 910 Part-time Bachelor’s Degrees: 59 Pre-Professional Programs: 11 Cooperative Professional School Options: 24 Associate’s Degrees: 07 Master’s Degrees: 27 Doctoral Degrees: 04 Student to Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Undergraduate: 3,115 Graduate: 1,301 Student Varsity Sports: 20 Student Clubs & Organizations: 107 Service Hours Contributed: 88,622 Alumni Network: 37,002 Financial Aid: Over $37 million awarded annually Above data reflects FY 2015-16.
There is a world of possibilities at Gannon University—the possibilities that are within you. You’ll learn here, form lifelong friendships here and grow here, because at Gannon, it’s within your reach. You’ll see
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Gannon is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Our faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility.
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The Only “Best Value” School in Northwestern PA U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges, 2016 Edition If you have an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, then we can help you expedite your completion of a bachelor’s degree in select fields. Gannon guarantees acceptance of up to 64 credits in our “next-step” majors, allowing you to enter Gannon with junior-level status. Only courses in which a grade of “C” (2.0) or better was earned are eligible for transfer. At least two years of full-time study at Gannon are required to obtain a bachelor’s degree.
Accounting Biology Chemistry Communication Arts Criminal Justice English Entrepreneurship
Finance Healthcare Management International Management Management Marketing Medical Laboratory Science Nursing RN-BSN
Occupational Therapy* Political Science Psychology Risk Management and Insurance Science
Social Work Sport Management and Marketing Supply Chain Management
*May require summer courses. For occupational therapy assistants only.
INSPIRING academic success
The interactions between you and your professors are among the most important experiences at Gannon. With a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, we feel that a strong education stems from strong relationships and collaborative research. Our faculty are experts in their field and are here to inspire you to question, learn, explore and achieve.
HOME away from home
200 JENNA SULECKI, Student “I feel at home at Gannon, just for the simple fact that everyone is so warm, inviting and welcoming; as soon as you transfer here they help you to get involved and find what you’re most interested in. Everyone here has helped with that in some way or another, and that is the best feeling.”
Meet good friends. Live close to classes, the cafeteria and the Recreation and Wellness Center. There is always something to do or someone to talk to. Our residence halls are a hub for activity and socializing – and above all, a great place to call home.
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At Gannon, you will discover what you want to be in an environment that fosters real-world experiences. You will learn by doing and applying what was discussed in class. We believe in providing hands-on opportunities, and they are right here on-campus.
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In Erie and across the nation, through projects big and small, Gannon students are engaged in rich cultural and service experiences in the community. You will have many opportunities for hands-on learning that will enhance your college education while making an impact on the world around you. Helping the Community What would you like to do, and where? How about working on a team with your friends to plant trees in the neighborhoods around campus? Or designing and building Little Free Libraries to promote literacy with the youth in our community? Getting your hands dirty in the Gannon Goodwill Garden can yield a harvest of fun and food for local food pantries. All these opportunities and more are ways that Gannon students give back—to their communities and to the world.
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There are so many choices of student organizations to join, and all of them will help you learn and grow. Clubs and organizations, educational and social programming are all a path to personal growth and mastery, and the place where student leaders are empowered. Getting involved is a great way into the enjoyable and engaging student environment that makes Gannon such a special place. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS • Academic and Profession-Related Organizations • Special Interest Clubs • Greek Professional and Honor Societies • Social Greek-letter Organizations • Governing and Programming Organizations • Media Organizations • Club Sports
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With more than 15,000 students within a 15-mile radius, Erie, Pennsylvania is a college town. Right next door to Gannon’s downtown campus, you’ll find internship opportunities and co-op jobs with government agencies, local businesses and hospitals. When your school day is done, you’ll have plenty of fun, as well. Explore museums, galleries, theaters and restaurants right in the heart of the city, all steps away from Gannon—and seven miles of beaches close by.
Alicia Gordon, Student “I have been exposed to a lot of cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities and that has helped me to grow and change and make really good connections.”
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TRANSFER ORIENTATION An orientation program is held in early June for transfer students beginning classes in the fall and in January for those beginning classes Spring Semester. During this program, you may meet with a faculty representative to finalize your class schedule, tour campus and receive information about resources and services that will make your experience at Gannon successful.
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Gannon has active articulation agreements with community colleges and four-year institutions in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. These agreements allow students to follow a specific path of study at their institutions before easily transitioning to Gannon to complete their associate, bachelor or even masters degrees. • Community College of Allegheny County • LaRoche College • Jamestown Community College • Franciscan University Steubenville • Lakeland Community College
Courses you have completed at the college level that are relevant to your selected academic program are eligible for transfer as long as you have earned a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. After acceptance into Gannon, your college transcripts will be sent to the appropriate Academic Dean for review. You will receive a letter indicating the number of credits and courses accepted. While some transfer equivalences are available for review online, a transfer credit evaluation is required for official credit information. Only credits from regionally accredited institutions may be considered for transferability.
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Amtrak Train AND Station Airport RECREATION ENTERTAINMENT CULTUREBus Station ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE 9. Dobbins Landing 1. Warner Theatre 1. Warner Theatre Bus Station Airport 2. ErieCULTURE Playhouse ENTERTAINMENT AND Bicentennial Tower 2. Erie Playhouse Business 1. Warner Theatre 10. Victorian Princess Cruises5. Erie Art Museum Accounting 5. Erie Art Museum Airport 6. ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum 2. Erie Playhouse ENTERTAINMENT11. AND CULTURE Bayfront Convention Center 6. ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum Entrepreneurship 5. Erie Museum IsleArtState Park 7. Blasco Memorial Library 7. Blasco Memorial Library 1. Warner Theatre 12. Presque Finance 8. U.S. Brig Niagara & Erie Maritime Museum 6. ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum 2. Erie Playhouse 13. Tom Ridge Environmental Center 8.ENTERTAINMENT U.S. Brig Niagara AND CULTURE Healthcare Management 18. Tinseltown Movie Theatre 1.&Warner Theatre 7. Blasco Memorial Library 5. Erie Art Museum 14. Waldameer and Water Park Erie Maritime Museum International Management 19. Junior’s Last Laugh Comedy Club 2. Erie Playhouse 8. U.S. Brig Niagara & Erie Maritime Museum 6. ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum 16. Erie Zoo 18. Tinseltown Movie Theatre Management 5. Erie Art Museum 18. Tinseltown Movie Theatre 7. Blasco Memorial Library 20. Family First Sports Park 19. Junior’s Last Laugh Comedy Club Marketing 6. ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum 19. Junior’s Last LaughSPORTS Comedy Club 8. U.S. Brig Niagara & Erie Maritime Museum 21. Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Risk Management and Insurance 3. Erie Insurance Arena 7. Blasco Memorial Library 18. Tinseltown Movie Theatre SPORTS Sport Management and Marketing Erie Bayhawks Basketball 8. U.S. Brig Niagara & Erie Maritime Museum SPORTS 19. Junior’s Last Laugh Comedy Club SHOPPING 3.18.Erie Insurance Arena Tinseltown Movie Theatre 3. Erie Insurance Arena Erie Otters Hockey Supply Chain Management 15. 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Presque Isle Downs Race Track & Casino Erie Seawolves Baseball 9. Dobbins Landing 10. Victorian Princess Cruises Middle Level 4-8 Option 1: Single Content Area 22. Presque Isle Downs RaceRECREATION Track & Casino Bicentennial Tower11. Bayfront Convention Center Middle Level 4-8 English Language Arts/Reading Presque Isle State Park 10. Victorian Princess 12. Cruises 9. Dobbins Landing Middle Level 4-8 Mathematics 13.Center Tom Ridge Environmental Center RECREATION 11. Bayfront Convention Bicentennial Tower Middle Level 4-8 Science Waldameer Amusement Park 9. Dobbins Landing Park 10. Victorian Princess Cruises 12. Presque Isle State 14. Middle Level 4-8 Social Studies gannon.edu/youtube gannon.edu/facebook gannon.edu/twitter edge.gannon.edu 16. Erie Center Zoo Bicentennial Tower 11. Bayfront Convention Center13. Tom Ridge Environmental Middle Level 4-8 Option 2: Dual Content Areas 20. Family 10. Victorian Princess Cruises ParkFirst Sports Park 12. Presque Isle State Park 14. 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Pre-Professional Chiropractic Dentistry Medicine Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Options: Biology Chemistry Mathematics Psychology Science Sport and Exercise Science Undecided Health Sciences Podiatry Veterinary Medicine
Sciences Biochemistry Biology Chemical Engineering [cooperative] Chemistry Environmental Science Forensic Science Freshwater and Marine Biology Mathematics Medical Laboratory Science Science Undecided Science
Humanities and Social Sciences Advertising Communication Communication Arts [electronic media] Criminal Justice English Foreign Language and Literature Foreign Language and International Studies: Business Option Foreign Language and International Studies: Government Option History Interdisciplinary Studies International Studies Journalism Communication Legal Studies/Paralegal Mortuary Science Performance for Media and Stage Philosophy Political Science Pre-Law Psychology Social Work Theatre and Communication Arts Theatre Technologies and Design Theology Undecided Humanities Associate’s Degree Programs Criminal Justice Interdisciplinary Studies Legal Studies/Paralegal
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