Come Join Us.
An Invitation…
As a small, private university, Gannon focuses on values and creating a student-centered experience, a place where students from around the world can learn and grow.
You’ll find support and personalized attention to help you transition from your home country to the United States right on Gannon’s campus. And once you’re settled, Gannon’s education will help you discover your future.
Come join us, and believe in the possibilities.
Founded: 1925
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania (northeastern U.S.)
Campus Setting: Urban
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Student Population: 4,238
Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Academic Programs: 55 bachelor’s, 9 pre-professional, 8 associate’s, and 21 graduate (master’s and doctoral)
Clubs/Organizations: more than 70
Varsity Sports: 18
Intramural sports: 23
Academic Year: fall and spring semesters, optional summer sessions
Housing: on-campus and off-campus apartments
Why Gannon?As a Catholic university, Gannon offers an educational experience that cultivates the intellect, supports spirituality and develops compassion for the human condition.
Support for International Students
Members of the International Student Office (ISO) at Gannon will pick you up from the airport when you first arrive and help you get settled. While you are here, the ISO will also provide:
• Ongoing support for immigration, cultural adjustment and special needs
• Scheduled transportation to nearby shopping areas
• Connection to employment opportunities
• Community events
• Ongoing referrals to academic advisors and other support services as needed
• Excursions to Niagara Falls and other regional destinations
• Alumni support at various levels
• On-campus English as a Second Language (ESL), if needed
You’ll Experience: • Dynamic professors who are leaders in their fields: Gannon’s faculty excel in their
disciplines, and they are eager to share their knowledge and experience with you.
• Internship and cooperative opportunities: The campus Career Center will help you find hands-on opportunities to learn about your chosen career path.
• A foundation of faith, and religious diversity: You will be invited to continue your spirituality within your own cultural tradition or deepen your Catholic faith.
• A caring environment with personalized class sizes: You will learn in small, discussion based classrooms led by professors who truly care about your personal and professional development.
Fully Accredited All of Gannon’s programs are fully accredited by such bodies as:
• The Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
• Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
• Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
• Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• National League of Nursing (NLN)
• American Bar Association (ABA)-Section on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Commission of Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
• Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
• Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
• The Joint Review Committee for Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
• Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Globally Recognized• International Association of Universities (IAS)
• Approved by numerous Ministries of Education and Higher Education (MOE/MOHE)
• Partnerships with Non Government Organizations (NGO’s)
• Linkages with international universities
Academic Excellence Academic excellence is top priority. The three colleges and six schools at Gannon offer more than 75 academic programs, awarding associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degrees.
Plus, U.S. News & World Report recognized Gannon University as a great school at a great price, with rankings such as:
• Recognized as a Top Up-and-Coming School
• A Top Tier Master’s university for six consecutive years
Clubs and Organizations
Student clubs and organizations can provide opportunities to meet new people, learn about the culture make friends, offer community service and learn about your chosen career path. Clubs at Gannon include:
• Academic and Professional Organizations where you meet others in your chosen field and discuss the profession outside the classroom
• Professional and Honor Societies that help you to build renown amongst your peers and your future employers
• Social Organizations that offer cultural experiences in social settings and encourage students to learn about group dynamics
• Special Interest Clubs such as the American Marketing Association, American Society of Engineers, Gannon Martial Arts Club, and many other service and professional organizations
• The International Students Association where you can meet others from around the world and help host International Night, a popular event where students and faculty alike can share cultural uniqueness
Additional Services Additional services across campus help students grow throughout their time here:
• Leadership Development
• Service Learning
• Career Center
• Honors Program
• Internships and cooperative education
• Academic support and tutoring (writing & math)
• Intramural athletics
• Carneval Athletic Pavilion (CAP) fitness center, swimming pool and saunas
• Support for ESL students preparing for the TOEFL
• On-campus English as a Second Language (ESL)English-language training is provide for degree-seeking students. Minimum TOEFL and IELTS scores are only necessary when students want to begin their degree immediately; otherwise, students will be tested upon arrival and placed into the appropriate level of ESL, if necessary.
NCAA Division II Sports
Scholarships and Affordability• International scholarships and awards are available to undergraduate students.
• Gannon University’s tuition and living costs are well below the average private university in the United States.
Men’sBaseballBasketballCross CountryFootball
SoccerSwimmingWater PoloWrestling
Women’sBasketballCross CountryGolfSoccer
SoftballSwimmingVolleyballWater Polo
Location
Gannon is located in the heart of Erie, Pennsylvania, a safe, friendly, urban environment with a low cost of living and an international airport. Erie, Pa. is in the Northeast U.S., so you can be in many coastal destinations within a few hours by car or one hour by plane.
Benefits of Erie:
• Beautiful waterfronts along Lake Erie, one of the five Great Lakes, all year round
• Four seasons that allow for skiing, snowboarding, hiking, swimming, sunbathing and many other outdoor activities
• The Warner Theatre, a historical theatre featuring Broadway shows, concerts, The Erie Philharmonic and famous comedians
• Minor league sports teams – baseball, football, hockey and basketball
• Local, national and global corporations that offer students internships and career opportunities
• Major metropolitan cities such as Pittsburgh, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., within driving distance
Erie photos courtesy of www.VisitErie.com; find more photos and information at their Web site.
Academic ProgramsAccountingAdvertising CommunicationsBioinformaticsBiologyBiotechnologyBusiness AdministrationChemistryCommunication ArtsComputer ScienceCriminal JusticeEarly Childhood Education PreK-4Early Childhood Education
PreK-4/Special EducationElectrical EngineeringEnglishEntrepreneurshipEnvironmental EngineeringEnvironmental ScienceFinanceForeign Language and LiteratureForeign Language and International StudiesHistoryInternational BusinessInternational StudiesJournalism CommunicationsLegal Studies/ParalegalLiberal ArtsManagementManagement Information SystemsMarketingMathematicsMechanical Engineering
Medical TechnologyMiddle Level Education 4-8Middle Level Education 4-8/Special EducationMortuary ScienceNursingNutrition and Human PerformanceOccupational TherapyPhilosophyPhysical TherapyPhysician Assistant Political SciencePre-ChiropracticPre-DentistryPre-LawPre-MedicinePre-OptometryPre-PodiatryPre-Veterinary MedicinePsychologyRespiratory CareRisk Management and InsuranceScienceScientific and Technical SalesSecondary EducationSecondary Education/Special EducationSocial WorkSoftware EngineeringSport and Exercise ScienceSports Management and MarketingTheatreTheatre and Communication ArtsTheologyUndeclared
Masters Degree ProgramsBusiness AdministrationCommunity CounselingComputer and Information ScienceEducationElectrical EngineeringEmbedded Software EngineeringEngineering ManagementEnglishEnvironmental Health and EngineeringMechanical Engineering5-year Occupational TherapyPastoral Studies5-year Physician AssistantPublic AdministrationReading
Doctoral ProgramsPhysical Therapy (DPT)
List of majors is accurate as of time of printing and is subject to change. For the most current and accurate listing, visit www.gannon.edu.
Masters Degree ProgramsBusiness AdministrationCommunity CounselingComputer and Information ScienceEducationElectrical EngineeringEmbedded Software EngineeringEngineering ManagementEnglishEnvironmental Health and EngineeringMechanical Engineering5-year Occupational TherapyPastoral Studies5-year Physician AssistantPublic AdministrationReading
Doctoral ProgramsPhysical Therapy (DPT)
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To receive more detailed information, please fill out the attached reply card and place it in the mail (postage required).
You may also contact us directly at:
Web site: www.gannon.edu/international
Phone: 814.871.7480
E-mail: [email protected]
Write: Office of International Admissions Gannon University 109 University Square Erie, PA 16541-0001 USA
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