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1. Come Join Us.

2. An Invitation…

3. 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.

4. Founded: 1925
Why Gannon?
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Location: Erie, Pennsylvania (northeastern U.S.)
s a Catholic university, Gannon offers an
Campus Setting: Urban educational experience that cultivates the intellect,
Affiliation: Roman Catholic supports spirituality and develops compassion for
Student Population: 4,238
the human condition.
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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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
Men’s Women’s
Baseball Soccer Basketball Softball
Basketball Swimming Cross Country Swimming
Cross Country Water Polo Golf Volleyball
Football Wrestling Soccer Water Polo
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.

9. 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.

10. Academic Programs Medical Technology Masters Degree Programs
Middle Level Education 4-8 Business Administration
Accounting Middle Level Education 4-8/Special Education Community Counseling
Advertising Communications Mortuary Science Computer and Information Science
Bioinformatics Nursing Education
Biology Nutrition and Human Performance Electrical Engineering
Biotechnology Occupational Therapy Embedded Software Engineering
Business Administration Philosophy Engineering Management
Chemistry Physical Therapy English
Communication Arts Physician Assistant Environmental Health and Engineering
Computer Science Political Science Mechanical Engineering
Criminal Justice Pre-Chiropractic 5-year Occupational Therapy
Early Childhood Education PreK-4 Pre-Dentistry Pastoral Studies
Early Childhood Education Pre-Law 5-year Physician Assistant
PreK-4/Special Education Pre-Medicine Public Administration
Electrical Engineering Pre-Optometry Reading
English Pre-Podiatry
Entrepreneurship Doctoral Programs
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Physical Therapy (DPT)
Environmental Engineering Psychology
Environmental Science Respiratory Care
Finance Risk Management and Insurance
Foreign Language and Literature Science
Foreign Language and International Studies Scientific and Technical Sales
History Secondary Education
International Business Secondary Education/Special Education
International Studies Social Work
Journalism Communications Software Engineering
Legal Studies/Paralegal Sport and Exercise Science
Liberal Arts Sports Management and Marketing
Management Theatre
Management Information Systems Theatre and Communication Arts
Marketing Theology List of majors is accurate as of time of printing and is subject to change.
Mathematics Undeclared For the most current and accurate listing, visit www.gannon.edu.
Mechanical Engineering

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