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POSSIBILITIES
Quick
FACTS
Founded: Location: Affiliation: Student to Faculty Ratio: Student Population: Student Varsity Sports: Student Clubs & Organizations:
1925 Erie, Pennsylvania Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie 13:1 4,291 22 135+
Above data reflects FY 2017-18.
Academic Programs: Over 100 Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees Academic Year: Fall and spring semesters, optional summer sessions Housing: On-Campus residence halls and off-campus apartments On-Campus ESL: 9-week sessions ongoing throughout the year
Gannon University
MISSION 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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RANK Top 10 Best Value School, North Regional Universities U.S. News and World Report’s America’s Best Colleges, 2017 Edition 13th Consecutive Year Top Tier University in the North Region U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges, 2017 Edition Top 100 Master’s Universities Washington Monthly’s 2016 College Guide and Rankings Top 25 Best Small College Towns USA Today’s Best Small College Towns, 2016 1 of 80 Catholic Colleges of Distinction in the Nation Colleges of Distinction, 2017-2018 Top 25% Best Value Religious Schools in the Nation Payscale.com’s 2016 College ROI Report
INSPIRING academic success
The interactions between you and your professors are among the most important experiences at Gannon. • 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio • Collaborative research • Faculty experts help you learn, explore and achieve
classrooms
GET REAL
At Gannon, you will discover what you want to be in an environment that fosters real-world 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.
HOME away from home Meet good friends. Live close to classes, the cafeteria and the Recreation and Wellness Center. There is always something to do or someone to talk to. Our residence halls are a hub for activity and socializing – and above all, a great place to call home.
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FAITH, FRIENDS AND FUN
As a student at Gannon, you’ll feel the warmth and friendliness of our campus community right away, and you will: • Meet new friends in your residence hall and classes. • Join an organization that fits your major and interests. • Broaden your college experience in a faith-based, diverse community filled with respect and understanding. • Deepen your understanding of your faith, gain new skills and enrich your life.
BELIEVE in your potential EHSAN AKBARI DAHOUEI, Iran “Everyone should have a social life, even computer scientists like me. Gannon University has various student societies and events that help you get more involved in its campus community. I have participated in events like Gannon’s Day of Caring, volunteering to garden on campus, and in its Annual Wellness Fair, learning that wellness at Gannon is multidimensional and includes social connectedness, emotional well-being, intellectual processing, spirituality and an appreciation of our natural environment.”
FOIBE HAKIZAMUNGU,
Democratic Republic of the Congo “Gannon is all about unity and coming together as different people to become one community that gives back to the greater Erie community.”
YAMINI, India “I really enjoy going to school at Gannon University. The campus is very diverse with students from around the globe, and I have gained experience that I can use in my future career field. But what I like best about Gannon is the small classes that bring more interaction between professors and students.”
TENGER BATJARGAL, Mongolia
“While attending Gannon University in the United States, I was able to envision my future career through my internship experience at FMC Technologies Measurement Solutions. This hands-on opportunity has prepared me to become a professional in my field.”
BARAN KILIC, Germany “Gannon is more than just a university, Gannon means family to me. Every individual is nice and always ready to help you with any problem you might face during your time at Gannon. The facilities are perfect and campus offers a number of activities for everyone.“
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FUN
When your school day is done, you’ll have plenty of fun. • Find internship opportunities and co-op jobs with government agencies, local businesses and hospitals. • Explore museums, galleries, theaters and restaurants right next door to Gannon’s downtown campus. • Enjoy the 11 kilometers of Lake Erie beaches close by.
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LOCATION is everything Hundreds of thousands of visitors come to Pennsylvania’s fourth-largest city for 11 kilometers of beaches, tax-free shopping, minor league sports and a vibrant entertainment and cultural scene. Gannon’s urban campus is at the center of it. Only a two-hour drive from Cleveland, Ohio; Buffalo, New York; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Niagara Falls, Canada, Erie has small-town friendliness and big-city attractions.
RESOURCES for student success Members of the Office of Global Support and Student Engagement are here to help when you arrive, and provide: • In-depth support in adjusting to Gannon’s academic and student life • Ongoing assistance with immigration laws and regulations • Transportation assistance
To help students grow throughout their time here, additional services across campus are available, including: • Student Success Center • Honors Program • Recreation and Wellness Center NI
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JORDAN RICKAN ’12, ’13M, Alumna “As a Gannon student, you’re more than prepared to enter the workforce because you’ve gained internship experience before you graduate. I interned at a Fortune 500 company, and I was prepared to deliver results because Gannon gave me the confidence to succeed.”
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Bachelor’s Degree Programs Business Accounting Business Administration Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Healthcare Management International Management Management Management Information Systems Marketing Risk Management and Insurance Sport Management and Marketing Supply Chain Management
Education
Early Childhood Middle Level 4-8 English Language Arts/Reading Mathematics Science Social Studies Spanish Secondary Education Biology English Mathematics Social Studies
Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences
Biomedical Engineering Computer Science Computer Science / Software Engineering Cyber Engineering Cyber Security Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Industrial Engineering Information Systems Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering
Health Professions Nursing** Nutrition and Human Performance Public Health Respiratory Care** Sport and Exercise Science
Pre-Professional Medical Chiropractic Dentistry Medicine Optometry Physical Therapy Podiatry Veterinary Medicine
Sciences
Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Forensic Science Freshwater and Marine Biology Mathematics Medical Laboratory Science Science
Humanities and Social Sciences Advertising Communication Criminal Justice Digital Media Communication English Foreign Language and Literature Foreign Language and International Studies 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
Master’s Degree Programs Business Business Administration Public Administration
Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Science Data Science Information Analytics Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Embedded Software Engineering Engineering Management Environmental Health and Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Health Professions Athletic Training Occupational Therapy** Physician Assistant Sport and Exercise Science
Humanities and Social Sciences Clinical Mental Health Counseling Criminalistics Health Communication
Doctoral Degree Programs Health Professions Occupational Therapy** Physical Therapy
Humanities and Social Sciences
Organizational Learning and Leadership*
Undeclared
Explore options and work with a career advisor to choose the best major for you.
*Accepts any Master’s degree **Limited enrollment Disclaimer: List of majors is accurate as of time of printing and is subject to change. For the most current listing, visit gannon.edu.
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