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FACTS Founded: 1925 Location: Erie, Pennsylvania Affiliation: Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie Employees: 663 Full-time / 924 Part-time Bachelor’s Degrees: 64 Pre-Professional Programs: 11 Cooperative Professional School Options: 24 Associate’s Degrees: 07 Master’s Degrees: 23 Doctoral Degrees (Included in Online Total): 04 Online Degrees (Includes Master’s and Doctoral Degree Totals Listed): 11 Student to Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Undergraduate: 3,098 Graduate: 1,245 Student Varsity Sports: 20 Student Clubs & Organizations: 130 Alumni Network: 44,453 Financial Aid: Over $37 million awarded annually Above data reflects FY 2016-17.
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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things, learn things and experience things that you never thought were possible. It’s what happens when you believe.
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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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 Business Administration Chemistry Criminal Justice Digital Media Communication Economics English
Entrepreneurship Finance Healthcare Management International Management Management Management Information Systems Marketing
Medical Laboratory Science Nursing RN-BSN Occupational Therapy* Political Science Psychology Public Relations 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 fields and are here to inspire you to question, learn, explore and achieve.
HOME away from home
Meet good friends. Live close to classes, the cafeteria and the Recreation and Wellness Center. Our residence halls are a hub for activity and socializing – and above all, a great place to call home.
JOSEPH TOKASZ, Student “After transferring to Gannon as a seminarian, I have deepened my relationship with God.”
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At Gannon, you will discover what you want to be in an environment that fosters realworld 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 around the world, through projects big and small, Gannon students are engaged in rich cultural and service experiences in the communities they serve. 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 skill, 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 20,000 students within a 20-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 Lake Erie beaches close by.
Mary Wassell, Student-Athlete “Transferring to Gannon allowed me to compete in the sport I love.”
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TRANSFER ORIENTATION An orientation program is held in early July 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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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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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’s, bachelor’s or even masters degrees. • Community College of Allegheny County • LaRoche College • Jamestown Community College • Franciscan University Steubenville • Lakeland Community College
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Amtrak Train Station Airport Bus Station ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE RECREATION ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE 1. Warner Theatre Business Bus Station Airport 2. ErieCULTURE Playhouse ENTERTAINMENT AND 9. Dobbins Landing 1. Warner Theater Accounting 5. Erie Art Museum 1. Warner Theatre Bicentennial Tower 2. Erie Playhouse Business Administration Airport 6. ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum 2. Erie Playhouse ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE 10. Victorian Princess Cruises 5. Erie Art Museum Economics 5. Erie Art Museum 7. Blasco Memorial Library 1. Warner Theatre Entrepreneurship ConventionChildren’s Center 6. ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum 8. U.S. Brig Niagara & Erie Maritime Museum ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE 6. ExpERIEnce Museum 2. Erie Playhouse 11. Bayfront Finance 12. Presque Isle State Park Library 7.1.Blasco Library 18. Tinseltown Movie Theatre Warner Memorial Theatre 7. Blasco Memorial 5. Erie Art Museum Healthcare Management Junior’s LastMuseum Laugh International Comedy Club Management Erie Playhouse 8. U.S. Brig Niagara &19. Erie Maritime 6. ExpERIEnce Children’s 13. TomMuseum Ridge Environmental Center 8.2.U.S. Brig Niagara 5.&Erie Art Museum 18. Tinseltown Movie Theatre 7. Blasco Memorial Library 14. Waldameer and Water World Erie Maritime Museum Management ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum 19. Junior’s Last LaughSPORTS Comedy Club 8. U.S. Brig Niagara Erie Zoo Maritime Museum Management Information Systems 16.&Erie 18.6.Tinseltown Movie Theatre 3. Erie Insurance Arena 7. Blasco Memorial Library 18. Tinseltown Movie Theatre Marketing 20. Family First Sports Park 19.8.Junior’s Last Laugh Comedy Club Erie Bayhawks Basketball U.S. Brig Niagara & Erie Maritime Museum SPORTS 19. Junior’s Last Laugh Comedy Club Risk Management and Insurance 21. Splash 3.Lagoon IndoorArena WaterErie Park Otters Hockey Sport Management and Marketing 18. Tinseltown Movie Theatre Erie Insurance Erie Storm Indoor Football 19. Junior’s Last Laugh Comedy Club Erie Bayhawks Basketball SPORTS SPORTS Supply Chain Management Undecided Business SHOPPING Erie Otters Hockey 4. Jerry Uht Park 3. Erie Insurance Arena 3. Erie Insurance Arena Erie Seawolves Baseball SPORTS Erie Storm Indoor Football Erie Bayhawks 15. Basketball Associate’s Degree Programs Mason Farms Country Market Erie BayHawks Basketball 22. Presque Isle DownsBusiness Race Track & Casino 3. Erie Insurance Arena 4. Jerry Uht Park Erie Otters Hockey Administration 17. Millcreek Mall Erie Otters Hockey Erie Bayhawks Basketball Erie Storm Indoor Football Erie Seawolves Baseball 4. UPMC Park RECREATION Erie Otters Hockey 22. Presque Isle Downs Race Track & CasinoEducation 4. Jerry Uht Park 9. Dobbins Landing Erie BaseballErie Seawolves Baseball Erie SeaWolves Storm Indoor Football Early Childhood Bicentennial Tower Jerry Uht Isle Park Downs Race RECREATION 22. Presque & Casino 22.4.Presque Track Isle Downs Race Track Early Childhood PreK-4 10. Victorian Princess Cruises Erie Seawolves Baseball 9. Dobbins Landing & Casino Early Childhood PreK-4/Special Education 22. Presque Isle Downs RaceRECREATION Track & Casino Bicentennial Tower11. Bayfront Convention Center PreK-8
Presque Isle State Park 10. Victorian Princess 12. Cruises 9. Dobbins Landing Middle Level 4-8 Option 1: Single Content Area 13.Center Tom Ridge Environmental Center 11. Bayfront Convention Bicentennial Tower Middle Level 4-8 English Language Arts/ Waldameer Amusement Park 9. Dobbins Landing Park 10. Victorian Princess Cruises 12. Presque Isle State 14. Reading 16. Erie Center Zoo Bicentennial Tower 11. Bayfront Convention Center13. Tom Ridge Environmental Middle Level 4-8 Mathematics 20. Family 10. Victorian Princess Cruises ParkFirst Sports Park 12. Presque Isle State Park 14. Waldameer Amusement Middle Level 4-8 Science 21. Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park4-8 Social Studies 11. Bayfront Convention Center 16. Erie Zoo 13. Tom Ridge Environmental Center Middle Level 12. Presque Isle State Park 14. Waldameer Amusement Park 20. Family First Sports Park Middle Level 4-8 Option 2: Dual Content Areas SHOPPING 13. Tom Ridge Environmental16. Center 21. Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Erie Zoo Middle Level 4-8 English Language Arts/ 15. Mason Farms CountryReading Market & Mathematics 14. Waldameer Amusement Park 20. Family First Sports Park 17. Millcreek Mall 16. Erie Zoo SHOPPING 21. Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Middle Level 4-8 English Language Arts/ Reading & Science 20. Family First Sports Park 15. Mason Farms Country Market Middle Level 4-8 Mathematics & Science 21. Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park 17. Millcreek Mall SHOPPING Middle Level 4-8 Social Studies & Mathematics 15. Mason Farms Country Market Middle Level 4-8 Social Studies & Science SHOPPING 17. Millcreek Mall 15. Mason Farms Country Market Dual Certification: Middle Level Option: Single Content Area & Special Education PreK-8 17. Millcreek Mall Middle Level 4-8 English Language Arts/ Reading & Special Education PreK-8 Middle Level 4-8 Mathematics & Special Education PreK-8 Middle Level 4-8 Science & Special Education PreK-8 Middle Level 4-8 Social Studies & Special Education PreK-8 Secondary Education Secondary Education Biology Secondary Education English Secondary Education Mathematics Secondary Education Social Studies Undecided Education Undecided Education Associate’s Degree Programs Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education/ Early Intervention
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Biomedical Engineering Computer Science Computer Science / Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering 5-year Co-op Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Industrial Engineering Information Systems Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering 5-year Co-op Software Engineering Undecided Engineering
Health Professions Nursing** Nutrition and Human Performance Public Health Respiratory Care Sport and Exercise Science Undecided Health Sciences Master’s Degree Programs 5-year Athletic Training 5-year Exercise Science 5-year Occupational Therapy** 5-year Physician Assistant**# Associate’s Degree Programs Radiologic Sciences** Respiratory Care
Pre-Professional Medical 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 Criminal Justice Digital Media Communication 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 Public Relations Social Work Theatre and Communication Arts Theatre Technologies and Design Theology Undecided Humanities Associate’s Degree Programs Criminal Justice Interdisciplinary Studies Legal Studies/Paralegal
Cooperative Programs Case Western Reserve 3+4 Early Acceptance Dental Program Charleston 2+4 Accelerated Pharmacy Program Charleston 3+4 Dual Degree Pharmacy Program Duquesne 2+4 Accelerated Pharmacy Program Kent State 3+4 Accelerated Podiatry Program LECOM 2+3 Early Acceptance Pharmacy Program LECOM 3+3 Early Acceptance Pharmacy Program LECOM 4+3 Early Acceptance Pharmacy Program LECOM 4+4 Dental Program LECOM 3+4 Medical Program LECOM 4+4 Medical Program New York Chiropractic College 3+3 Accelerated Early Acceptance Program Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 3+4 Accelerated Medical Program Ross University 3+4 Accelerated Veterinary Program Ross University 4+4 Medical Program Salus University 3+4 Accelerated Optometry Program Temple 3+4 Accelerated Podiatry Program University at Buffalo 3+4 Accelerated PrePharmacy Program University of Medicine and Health Sciences 3+4 Accelerated Medical Program
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