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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.
LET’S GET SOCIAL There is a world of possibilities at Gannon University—the possibilities that are within you. You’ll learn here, form lifelong friendships here and grow here, because at Gannon, it’s within your reach. You’ll see
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If you have an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, then we can help you expedite your completion of a bachelor’s degree in select fields. Gannon guarantees acceptance of up to 64 credits in our “next-step” majors, allowing you to enter Gannon with junior-level status. Only courses in which a grade of “C” (2.0) or better was earned are eligible for transfer. At least two years of full-time study at Gannon are required to obtain a bachelor’s degree.
Accounting Biology Business Administration Chemistry Criminal Justice Digital Media Communication Economics English
Entrepreneurship Finance Healthcare Management International Management Management Management Information Systems Marketing
Medical Laboratory Science Nursing RN-BSN Occupational Therapy* Political Science Psychology Public Relations Risk Management and Insurance
Science Social Work Sport Management and Marketing Supply Chain Management *May require summer courses. For occupational therapy assistants only.
INSPIRING academic success
The interactions between you and your professors are among the most important experiences at Gannon. With a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, we feel that a valuable education stems from strong relationships and collaborative research. Our faculty are experts in their fields and are here to inspire you to question, learn, explore and achieve.
HOME away from home
Meet good friends. Live close to classes, the cafeteria, and the Recreation and Wellness Center. Our residence halls are a hub for activity and socializing – and above all, a great place to call home.
JOSEPH TOKASZ, Student “After transferring to Gannon as a seminarian, I have deepened my relationship with God.”
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At Gannon, you will discover what you want to be in an environment that fosters realworld 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.
SERVING
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In Erie and around the world, through projects big and small, Gannon students are engaged in rich cultural and service experiences in the community. You will have many opportunities for hands-on learning that will enhance your college education while making an impact on the world around you. Helping the Community What would you like to do, and where? How about staying at the St. Joseph House of Faith in Action while working alongside community members to revitalize Our West Bayfront? Or designing and building Little Free Libraries to promote literacy with the youth in our community? Getting your hands dirty in the Gannon Goodwill Garden can yield a harvest of fun and food for local food pantries. All these opportunities and more are ways that Gannon students give back—to their communities and to the world.
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There are so many choices of student organizations to join, and all of them will help you learn and grow. Clubs and organizations, educational and social programming are all a path to personal growth and skill, and the place where student leaders are empowered. Getting involved is a gateway into the enjoyable and engaging student environment that makes Gannon such a special place. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS • Academic and Profession-Related Organizations • Special Interest Clubs • Greek Professional and Honor Societies • Social Greek-letter Organizations • Governing and Programming Organizations • Media Organizations • Club Sports
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With approximately 20,000 students within a 20-mile radius, Erie, Pennsylvania is a college town. Right next door to Gannon’s downtown campus, you’ll find internship opportunities and co-op jobs with government agencies, local businesses and hospitals. When your school day is done, you’ll have plenty of fun, as well. Explore museums, galleries, theaters and restaurants right in the heart of the city, all steps away from Gannon—and seven miles of Lake Erie beaches close by.
JILLIAN GRAY, Student “Gannon’s Admissions Office made transferring simple. I was welcomed with open arms to a University where I truly belong.”
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Amtrak Train Station Airport Bus Station ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE RECREATION ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE 1. Warner Theatre Bus Station Airport 2. ErieCULTURE Playhouse ENTERTAINMENT AND 9. Dobbins Landing 1. Warner Theater Business 5. Erie Art Museum Accounting 1. Warner Theatre Bicentennial Tower 2. Erie Playhouse Airport 6. ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum 2. Erie Playhouse ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE Business Administration 10. Victorian Princess Cruises 5. Erie Art Museum 5. Erie Art Museum 7. Blasco Memorial Library 1. Warner Theatre Economics 11. Bayfront Convention Center 6. ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum 8. U.S. Brig Niagara &Entrepreneurship Erie Maritime Museum ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE 6. ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum 2. Erie Playhouse 12. Presque Isle State Park Library 7.1.Blasco Library 18. Tinseltown Movie Theatre Warner Memorial Theatre 7. Blasco Memorial 5. Erie Art Museum Finance Junior’s LastMuseum LaughHealthcare Comedy Club Erie Playhouse 8. U.S. Brig Niagara &19. Erie Maritime 6. ExpERIEnce Children’s 13. TomMuseum Ridge Environmental Center 8.2.U.S. Brig Niagara Management 5.&Erie ArtMaritime Museum Museum 18. Tinseltown MovieWorld Theatre International Management 7. Blasco Memorial 14.Library Waldameer and Water Erie Management ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum 19. Junior’s Last LaughSPORTS Comedy Club 8. U.S. Brig Niagara Erie Zoo Maritime Museum 16.&Erie 18.6.Tinseltown Movie Theatre Management Information Systems 3. Erie Insurance Arena 7. Blasco Memorial Library 18. Tinseltown Movie Theatre 20. Family First Sports Park 19.8.Junior’s Last Laugh Comedy Club Marketing Erie Bayhawks Basketball U.S. Brig Niagara & Erie Maritime Museum SPORTS 19. Junior’s Last Laugh Comedy Club 21. Splash 3.Lagoon IndoorArena WaterErie Park Otters Hockey Risk Management and Insurance 18. Tinseltown Movie Theatre Erie Insurance Sport Management and Marketing Erie Storm Indoor Football 19. Junior’s Last Laugh Comedy Club Erie Bayhawks Basketball SPORTS SPORTS Supply Chain Management SHOPPING Erie Otters Hockey 4. Jerry Uht Park 3. Erie Insurance Arena 3. Erie Insurance Arena Undecided Business Erie Seawolves Baseball SPORTS Erie Storm Indoor Football Erie Bayhawks Basketball 15. Mason Farms Country Market Erie BayHawks Basketball Programs 22. Presque Isle DownsAssociate’s Race TrackDegree & Casino 3. Erie Insurance Arena 4. Jerry Uht Park Erie Otters Hockey 17.Football MillcreekErie Mall Erie Hockey Business Administration Erie Otters Bayhawks Basketball Erie Storm Indoor Seawolves Baseball 4. UPMC Park RECREATION Erie Otters Hockey 22. Presque Isle Downs Race Track & Casino 4. Jerry Uht Park 9. Dobbins Landing Education Erie BaseballErie Seawolves Baseball Erie SeaWolves Storm Indoor Football Bicentennial TowerEarly Childhood Jerry Uht Isle Park Downs Race RECREATION 22. Presque & Casino 22.4.Presque Track Isle Downs Race Track Early Childhood PreK-4 10. Victorian Princess Cruises Erie Seawolves Baseball 9. Dobbins Landing & Casino Childhood PreK-4/Special Education Center 22. Presque Isle Downs RaceRECREATION Track & Casino Bicentennial Tower11. Bayfront ConventionEarly
PreK-8 Presque Isle State Park 10. Victorian Princess 12. Cruises 9. Dobbins Landing MiddleCenter Level 4-8 Option 1: Single Content Area 13.Center Tom Ridge Environmental 11. Bayfront Convention Bicentennial Tower Middle Level 4-8 English Language Arts/Reading Waldameer Amusement Park 9. Dobbins Landing Park 10. Victorian Princess Cruises 12. Presque Isle State 14. Middle Level 4-8 Mathematics 16. Erie Center Zoo Bicentennial Tower 11. Bayfront Convention Center13. Tom Ridge Environmental Middle Level 4-8 Science 20. Family 10. Victorian Princess Cruises ParkFirst Sports Park 12. Presque Isle State Park 14. Waldameer Amusement Middle Level 21. Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park4-8 Social Studies 11. Bayfront Convention Center 16. Erie Zoo 13. Tom Ridge Environmental Center Middle Level 4-8 Option 2: Dual Content Areas 12. Presque Isle State Park 14. Waldameer Amusement Park 20. Family First Sports Park Middle Level 4-8 English Language Arts/Reading SHOPPING 13. Tom Ridge Environmental16. Center 21. Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Erie Zoo & Mathematics 15. Mason Farms Country Market 14. Waldameer Amusement Park 20. Family First Sports Park Middle Level 4-8 English Language Arts/Reading 17. Millcreek Mall 16. Erie Zoo SHOPPING 21. Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park & Science 20. Family First Sports Park 15. Mason Farms Country Market Middle Level 4-8 Mathematics & Science 21. Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park 17. Millcreek Mall SHOPPING Middle Level 4-8 Social Studies & Mathematics 15. Mason Farms Country Market Middle Level 4-8 Social Studies & Science SHOPPING 17. Millcreek Mall Dual Certification: Middle Level Option: Single 15. Mason Farms Country Market Content Area & Special Education PreK-8 17. Millcreek Mall Middle Level 4-8 English Language Arts/Reading & Special Education PreK-8 Middle Level 4-8 Mathematics & Special Education PreK-8 Middle Level 4-8 Science & Special Education PreK-8 Middle Level 4-8 Social Studies & Special Education PreK-8 Secondary Education Secondary Education Biology Secondary Education English Secondary Education Mathematics Secondary Education Social Studies Undecided Education Undecided Education Associate’s Degree Programs Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention
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Engineering and Computer Science Biomedical Engineering Computer Science Dual Computer Science and Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering 5-year Co-op Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Industrial Engineering Information Systems Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering 5-year Co-op Software Engineering Software Engineering International Degrees Undecided Computing Undecided Engineering
Health Professions Nursing** Nursing RN to BSN (100% Online) Nutrition and Human Performance Public Health Respiratory Care Sport and Exercise Science Undecided Health Science Master’s Degree Programs 5-year Athletic Training 5-year Exercise Science 5-year Occupational Therapy** 5-year Physician Assistant**# Associate’s Degree Programs Radiologic Sciences**
Pre-Professional Chiropractic Dentistry Medicine Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Options: 3+3 Science 3+3 Sport and Exercise Science Biology Chemistry Mathematics Psychology Science Sport and Exercise Science Undecided Health Science Podiatry Veterinary Medicine
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Advertising Communication Criminal Justice Digital Media Communication English Foreign Language History Interdisciplinary Studies Journalism Communication Legal Studies Mortuary Science Performance for Media and Stage Philosophy Political Science Pre-Law Psychology Public Relations Public Service and Global Affairs Social Work Theatre and Communication Arts Theatre Technologies and Design Theology Undecided Humanities Associate’s Degree Programs Criminal Justice Interdisciplinary Studies Legal Studies
Cooperative Programs Case Western Reserve 3+4 Early Acceptance Dental Program Charleston 2+4 Accelerated Pharmacy Program Charleston 3+4 Dual Degree Pharmacy Program Duquesne 2+4 Accelerated Pharmacy Program Kent State 3+4 Accelerated Podiatry Program LECOM 2+3 Early Acceptance Pharmacy Program LECOM 3+3 Early Acceptance Pharmacy Program LECOM 4+3 Early Acceptance Pharmacy Program LECOM 4+4 Dental Program LECOM 3+4 Medical Program LECOM 4+4 Medical Program New York Chiropractic College 3+3 Accelerated Early Acceptance Program Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 3+4 Accelerated Medical Program Ross University 3+4 Accelerated Veterinary Program Ross University 4+4 Medical Program Salus University 3+4 Accelerated Optometry Program Temple 3+4 Accelerated Podiatry Program University at Buffalo 3+4 Accelerated PrePharmacy Program University of Medicine and Health Sciences 3+4 Accelerated Medical Program
Sciences Biochemistry Biology Chemical Engineering [cooperative] Chemistry Freshwater and Marine Biology Mathematics Medical Laboratory Science Science Undecided Science
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