Gannon University Transfer Viewbook 2023

1925 FOUNDED IN LOCATION ERIE, PA IN PENNSYLVANIA

70 STUDENTS FROM +

2 HOUR DRIVE

5TH LARGEST CITY FROM CLEVELAND, BUFFALO, PITTSBURGH AND NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA

GANNON GOLDEN KNIGHTS

VICTOR E. KNIGHT COUNTRIES AND U.S. TERRITORIES

3,091

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1,574 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS GRADUATE STUDENTS

13:1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

GANNON UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS

67 08 14 BACHELOR’S PRE-PROFESSIONAL COOPERATIVE

06 29 06 ASSOCIATES MASTER’S DOCTORAL

$51 MILLION

DEGREES OFFERED FINANCIAL AID AWARDED ANNUALLY

5 ON-CAMPUS DINING OPTIONS

23 SCHOLARSHIPGRANTING VARSITY SPORTS

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90 STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

TRAVEL OPTIONS TO 30 COUNTRIES

95% QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

11 BEACHES

AT PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK

3.4 OVERALL GPA NCAA DIVISION II STUDENT-ATHLETES

ENTER FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OR GRADUATE STUDY WITHIN SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION (2020-2021)

INSPIRING ACADEMIC SUCCESS

A valuable education stems from strong relationships and collaborative research. Our faculty are experts in their field and are here to inspire you to question, learn, explore and achieve.

BEN BAUGHMAN, PH.D.

Meet Ben Baughman, Ph.D., associate professor and director of Gannon’s applied intelligence program and former law enforcement professional with extensive experience as a crime analyst, hostage negotiator, detective and sergeant. Baughman is one of our many faculty experts who brings real-world experience into the classroom to inspire our students to believe in their possibilities.

Learn more about Gannon faculty expert Ben Baughman, Ph.D.

LEARNING THAT DEFINES YOU

You discover who you want to become through real-world classroom experiences. Our family of faculty, staff and students come together to pursue bold opportunities, tackle challenging questions and make a difference in the world around us. We believe in providing experiences that will meaningfully shape your career, and they are right here in any of our three colleges.

90 +

STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

COMPASSION FOR OUR NEIGHBORS

It takes a dedicated community to inspire the change we want to see in our world today. At Gannon, we offer many opportunities for those passionate about service and making a difference. You can work with the Erie-Gannon Alliance to Improve Neighborhood Sustainability, or engage with local K-12 schools to mentor young students. The St. Joseph House of Faith in Action also serves as a gathering space for small groups to meet, learn and serve a diverse community. By committing to our communities, we’re staying true to our values of social responsibility and bringing meaningful change to the world around us.

RACHAEL SURKALA TRANSFER STUDENT

“I transferred to Gannon because it offers exceptional programs, numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a supportive community that will help you thrive.”

A WELCOMING COMMUNITY

Our educational and social programming opportunities will lead you to personal growth and empower you as a student leader. 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

• Special interest clubs

• Professional and honor societies

• Fraternities and Sororities

• Governing and programming organizations

• Media organizations

• Club sports

Hear more about Rachael’s transfer story.

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE

UPPER-LEVEL HOUSING

Gannon offers a variety of housing options for upper-level students, ranging from traditional halls to suites, apartments and houses. These housing options are designed to provide students with a more independent living experience while still offering the support and resources of the Gannon community.

All housing comes fully furnished with bedrooms, shared living spaces and kitchen facilities. High-speed internet access and laundry facilities are included.

The university also provides support services for students living in upper-level housing. Resident assistants are available to assist students with any questions or concerns they may have, and maintenance staff are on hand to address any maintenance issues that may arise. Additionally, the university offers a variety of programs and activities specifically for upper-level students, allowing them to connect with their peers and engage in the campus community. FIND

A COMMUNITY THAT CARES

An environment where you feel safe, healthy and confident is vital to achieving academic success. For this reason, we provide the best services possible across many areas to meet your individual needs and enable your potential.

• Academic Advising Center

• Counseling Services

• Health and Wellness Center

• ITS Help Desk

• Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• LiveSafe App

• Office of Accessibility Services

• Police and Safety

• Student Support Services

• Tutoring Services

Discover Lake Erie’s natural beauty from the Erie Bayfront.

Find internship opportunities within walking distance of campus.

Explore museums, galleries, theaters and restaurants all centrally located downtown.

Enjoy concerts, comedians, minor league sports and other exciting entertainment.

OUR ERIE

Erie, Pa. is a college town with more than 20,000 students in universities across a 20-mile radius. With small-town friendliness and big-city attractions, there is always something fun to do in Erie, and Gannon’s urban campus is at the center of it all. Not only are we located in a vibrant downtown setting and near the beautiful shores of Lake Erie, but we’re also only a two-hour drive from Cleveland, Buffalo, Pittsburgh or Niagara Falls, Canada.

Founder

“My academic and life’s journey serves as a goal post for youth from the Bahamas to pursue their dreams at all costs, knowing that it doesn’t matter where you come from or what you have.”

5TH

2 HOUR DRIVE

LARGEST CITY FROM CLEVELAND, BUFFALO, PITTSBURGH AND NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA

IN PENNSYLVANIA

DESIGNED TO LEAD

A Gannon education is hands-on, faith-inspired and success-driven. At Gannon, you have opportunities to learn professional skills in your major that transfer directly to the workplace. Your classroom may be in a high-tech laboratory, business, hospital, school, or outside in a national park or waterway depending on your major.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Where can you find Gannon graduates? They’re contributing professionally to communities in and around Erie, Pa. and Ruskin, Fla., across the country and throughout the world. Our graduates are providing nursing or medical care at some of the nation’s most elite health care centers and innovating and producing cuttingedge technologies. You’ll find our graduates making a difference in society. The Gannon experience shapes well-rounded critical thinkers who make an impact in a variety of workplaces.

+ 41,000

KRISTAL AMBROSE ’16

of The Bahamas Plastic Movement and recipient of the 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize.

Photo courtesy of Goldman Environmental Prize

TRANSFER STUDENT AND FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST

APPLYING TO GANNON

Submit the admissions application (hard copy or online).

Submit the Transfer Recommendation for Gannon University from current or most recent institution attended.

Request that official transcripts from all colleges or institutions attended be sent to the Office of Admissions. If you began college in Fall 2021 or later, the SAT/ACT score requirement may be waived. Please check with the Office of Admissions.

If you have completed fewer than 30 college credits, request than an official high school transcript be sent to the Office of Admissions.

Request that official high school transcripts be sent to the Office of Admissions if applying for a health professions program.

After being accepted to Gannon, watch for your credit evaluation materials to be emailed to you from the Office of Admissions.

Submit your enrollment deposit form with payment to the Office of Admissions.

The Registrar’s Office will assist in the creation of your class schedule. Use Self-Service on my.gannon.edu to view class registration, financial aid and tuition bill.

Attend a Welcome session in January or a College Day/Orientation session in July.

Request that all final transcripts be sent from your transferring institution to the Office of Admissions.

AFFORDABILITY

For nearly 100 years, affordability has been part of Gannon University’s Mission. Gannon’s Office of Financial Aid has experts who are available to discuss the ways Gannon is making college more affordable and can help students individually as they transfer to the university. We are committed to offering the best financial assistance package possible, including scholarship opportunities for transfer students.

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

File the FAFSA (www.studentaid.gov) as soon as possible after December 1.

ELIGIBLE TRANSFER CREDITS

Courses you have completed at the college level that are relevant to your selected academic program are eligible for transfer as long as you have earned a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. After acceptance into Gannon, your college transcripts will be sent to the Registrar’s Office for review. You will receive an email indicating the number of credits and courses accepted. A transfer credit evaluation is required for official credit information. Only credits from regionally accredited institutions may be considered for transferability.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

BUSINESS

Accounting

Business Administration

Business Studies

Economics

Entrepreneurship

Finance

Healthcare Management

International Management

Management

Marketing

Risk Management & Insurance

Sport Business

Supply Chain Management

COMMUNICATION & THE ARTS

Advertising Communication

Digital Media Communication

Journalism Communication

Public Relations

Theatre & Communication Arts

EDUCATION

Early Childhood Education

Middle Level Education

Secondary Education

Special Education

ENGINEERING & COMPUTING

Biomedical Engineering

Computer Science

Cyber Engineering

Cybersecurity

Dual Computer Science & Software Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Science

Industrial & Robotics Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Software Engineering

Software Engineering International Degrees

HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Applied Intelligence

Criminal Justice

English

Mortuary Science

Philosophy

Psychology

Psychology with Clinical Mental Health

Counseling 4+2

Social Work

Spanish

Theology

Writing

MEDICAL SCIENCES

Five-Year Physician Assistant**# Two-Year Radiologic Sciences**

PRE-HEALTH & COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS

Chiropractic

Northeast College of Health Sciences 3+3 Pre-Chiropractic

Dentistry

Case Western Reserve 3+4

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 4+4

Pre-Dentistry

Medicine

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 4+4

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 4+4

Ross University 4+4

University of Medicine and Health Sciences 3+4/4+4

Pre-Medicine

Optometry

Salus University 3+4

Pre-Optometry

Pharmacy

Charleston 3+4

Duquesne University 2+4

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 2+3/2+4, 3+3/3+4, 4+3/4+4 University at Buffalo 3+4 Pre-Pharmacy

Podiatric

Kent State 3+4

Temple University 3+4

Pre-Podiatric

Veterinary

Ross University 4+4

Pre-Veterinary

PUBLIC HEALTH & HEALTH SCIENCES

Athletic Training 3+2

Applied Exercise Science

Five-Year Applied Exercise Science

Medical Laboratory Science

Nutrition & Human Performance

Public Health

PUBLIC SERVICE & GLOBAL AFFAIRS

Global Languages & Cultures

History

Interdisciplinary Studies

Legal Studies

Political Science

Pre-Law

Pre-Law with Duquesne University 3+3

Public Service & Global Affairs

REHABILITATIVE SCIENCES

Communication Sciences & Disorders

Communication Sciences & Disorders 3+2

Five-Year Occupational Therapy**

Physical Therapy 3+3

Physical Therapy 4+3

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Nursing**

SCIENCES

Biochemistry

Biology

Chemical Engineering (Cooperative)

Chemistry

Freshwater & Marine Biology

Mathematics

Science

ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

Business Administration

Criminal Justice

Early Childhood Education

Interdisciplinary Studies

Legal Studies

EXPLORATORY STUDIES

Explore options and work with a career advisor to choose the best major for you.

** Limited enrollment program # Nov. 15 application deadline

- Associate Degree

- Master Degree

- Doctorate Degree