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Student Life and Support Services The Gannon Experience Encouraging students to be actively engaged in their college experience is the primary focus of the Student Development and Engagement division (SDE.) Leadership programs, volunteering and service-learning opportunities, traveling abroad, intramural sports and wellness programs are just a few examples of interactive, educational and fun programs offered at Gannon. Students are encouraged to reach for their dreams while being challenged to explore their values, beliefs and attitudes. Through meaningful discussions and a variety of experiences students gain a better understanding of themselves, their interests and what they want to do in life. This personal and professional development process coupled with academic achievements empowers students to meet their goals, achieve their dreams and ultimately graduate transformed. Gannon offers a full spectrum of opportunities, services and support to assist students with creating a personalized and successful college experience.
COMMUTER LIFE OFFICE The Office of Commuter Life provides a “home away from home” for commuter students with a large lounge complete with a sink, microwave, refrigerator and coffee pot for student use. There are also two study rooms attached to the lounge and lockers to sign out. The lounge is a place to meet other students, receive guidance and information from the Commuter Advisers, and learn about opportunities for involvement and leadership on campus. Programming allows students to grow and become more connected to Gannon. Commuter Life also oversees a parking lottery in the summer for all commuters for parking in available ramps and lots around campus.
COUNSELING CENTER The Counseling Center supports and fosters the psychological development and emotional/ mental wellbeing of students by providing holistic, inclusive, affirmative, and trauma-informed mental health services. These services include: individual and group counseling; crisis intervention; educational/preventative outreach programming; and consultative services. As licensed psychologists, professional counselors, and clinical social workers, the staff honor and adhere to the legal and ethical principles and standards of their state boards and professional associations to provide quality mental health care to students. Students seek counseling for a variety of reasons, including: anxiety, stress, depression, family issues, past trauma, relationship concerns, anger issues, body image concerns, and many other life challenges and stressors. The Counseling Center triages all students seeking services and formulates an individualized treatment plan for each, which may include: brief therapy on-campus; a referral off-campus for more specialized/more frequent/longer-term services; and/or a referral to psychiatry. Limited psychiatric services are offered in the Counseling Center during the academic year. All currently-enrolled students may utilize the services in the Counseling Center free of charge.
