ABOUT GANNON UNIVERSITY
At Gannon, students receive a values-centered learning experience in an environment that emphasizes faith, leadership and inclusiveness. Gannon University is nationally recognized for its academic excellence, value and dedication to students. Students can choose to study in one of more than 100 Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree programs in engineering, business, health professions and sciences, and humanities, education and social sciences.
LOCATION IS EVERYTHING
With small-town friendliness and big-city attractions, Gannon University is located:
• On the waterfront in the heart of Erie, Pennsylvania
• Minutes from beaches, parks, tax-free shopping and entertainment
• A short drive from Niagara Falls, Canada; Buffalo, New York; Cleveland, Ohio; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Enjoy four seasons in a city that has true American flavor with amazing diversity. Erie is easy to navigate and has plenty of professional and recreational options. When the school day is done you’ll have fun exploring museums, theaters and restaurants close to Gannon’s campus.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND GLOBAL TRAINING
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TOEFL Requirement: Students are not required to submit minimum TOEFL or IELTS scores for admission to Gannon degree programs. Completion of Gannon’s ESL program fulfills the requirement of English language proficiency needed for degree study.
• Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels of ESL: Provides proper placement and training based on one’s current level of proficiency.
• Industry-standard Placement Tests: Ensures that students are placed in the appropriate level while also providing the chance to prove proficiency through class performance and other assessments.
• Intensive/Immersion Training: At 25 hours per week, students will hone their language skills in four critical areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking while living and learning in an English-language environment.
• Academic Classes: Students can take academic classes with their ESL classes in Advanced Level.
• Certified Instruction: Industry-standard and credentialed instruction from teachers who care about their students.
• Nine-week Sessions: Students do not need to wait a full semester to start or make progress. Five nine-week periods allow for rapid training from beginning to exiting ESL in 15 months.
• Multiple Intakes: Students have the opportunity to begin throughout the year. Program intake occurs at the end of August, mid-October, mid-January, mid-March and mid-May.
SERVICES
• The Office of Global Support and Student Engagement offers full backing by providing airport transfers, orientation programs and excursions for ongoing assistance.
• On-campus activities and events offered daily
• Access to the Recreation and Wellness Center includes a swimming pool, weight room and exercise machines.
TRAINING AND SUPPORT
• Service Learning
• Excursions and Trips
• Facilitated events for support and success
• Ongoing advisement and assistance
• Certification of Participation and Completion awarded to all participants after completion of the program.
SHORT-TERM TRAINING
Gannon will work with any group to assess and create programs to meet professional, cultural and recreational needs:
• American Culture: Combine English-language training with American culture topics and select excursions and field trips.
• Business and Leadership: Combine English-language training with industry terms, professional opportunities and field trips.
• Medical and Health-Science: Combine Englishlanguage training with medical terminology, exposure to healthcare settings and options in the industry.
• TOEFL Preparation: Learn how to achieve a high score on the TOEFL test through practice tests and questions.
Custom/Special Topics: To include English-language training and themes as directed by participants.
“ESL was a memorable experience because I made friends, learned about different cultures, had engaging professors and textbooks, and gained research skills. Weekly lessons on American culture and phonics, as well as lessons on academic success and study habits, boosted my self-confidence.”
“Gannon’s ESL program offered me a wealth of opportunities. With the support of excellent faculty, I gained the confidence to express my ideas and communicate effectively in an Englishspeaking environment. They understood the challenges of being a non-native speaker, and their patience and guidance helped me improve. I feel excited about pursuing my professional aspirations of working in an academic environment speaking English.”
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