Gannon University Junior Cards

Office of Admissions 109 University Square Erie, PA 16541-0001

Hello, Thanks for your interest in Gannon University!

Junior year is the perfect time to get serious about your college search. You’re more than halfway through high school, and graduation will sneak up on you before you know it.

With so many colleges and universities out there, the search can be overwhelming. No matter where your search begins, we hope it ends with the right school—a school that sees you as a person and helps you realize your potential to do great things. A school like Gannon University.

If you have any questions or want to arrange a personal tour, please contact me at 1-800-GANNON-U.

Terrance R. Kizina Director of Admissions

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just the facts

Location: Erie, Pennsylvania

Campus setting: Urban

Student/Faculty ratio: 14:1 Average class size: 19 Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic Student population: 4,197 total—2,824 undergraduate Academic programs: 8 Associate, 55 Bachelor, 21 Graduate Clubs/Organizations: 75+

Varsity sports: 18

Intramural sports: 25

Financial Aid: More than $28 million awarded annually

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academic programs

Accounting Advertising Communications Bioinformatics Biology Biotechnology Business Administration Chemical Engineering Chemistry Communication Arts Computer Science Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education PreK-4 Early Childhood Education PreK-4/Special Education PreK-8 Electrical Engineering English Entrepreneurship Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Finance Foreign Language and Literature Foreign Language and International Studies History International Business International Studies Journalism Communications K-12 Spanish Education Legal Studies/Paralegal

Liberal Arts Management Management Information Systems Marketing Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Medical Technology Middle Level Education 4-8/Single Content Middle Level Education 4-8/Dual Content Middle Level Education 4-8/Single Content with Special Education PreK-8 Mortuary Science Nursing Nutrition and Human Performance Occupational Therapy Philosophy Physician Assistant Political Science Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Podiatry Pre-Veterinary Medicine Psychology Respiratory Care Risk Management and Insurance

3 Science Scientific and Technical Sales Secondary Education Social Work Software Engineering Sport and Exercise Science Sports Management and Marketing Theatre Theatre and Communication Arts Theology Undeclared Accelerated/ Cooperative Medical Programs 7-year Optometry 7-year Podiatry 3+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy Charleston 2+4 Accelerated Pharmacy Program Charleston 3+4 Dual Degree Pharmacy Program Duquesne 2+4 Accelerated Pharmacy Program LECOM 2+3 Accelerated Pharmacy Program LECOM 4+4 Medical Program Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 3+4 Accelerated Medical Program Ross University 4+4 School of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine Dual Degree Programs Ross University 3+4 School of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine Dual Degree Programs

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humanities, education & social sciences Gannon Communication Arts, Political Science, English and Social Work graduates have 100 percent job placement. Education graduates enjoy a 97 percent success rate in either getting a job or continuing their education.

Gannon’s 3,000-watt student-operated radio station is WERG 90.5 FM. Political science students play major leadership roles in Gannon’s Model United Nations, the 2nd oldest continuing program of its kind in the nation. It attracts nearly 500 high school students each year.

Freshman Education majors get 10 hours of actual experience in education settings through the first-year seminar.

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engineering & business Gannon's Dahlkemper School of Business is the 1st school in the region with national accreditation.

The average class size in the Dahlkemper School of Business is 15-30 students, which helps to foster relationships with other students and with professors.

Gannon offers Sports Management and Marketing as a major, allowing sports enthusiasts to be more than just fans. In 2009 we added an Entrepreneurship major to educate students who want to run their own business someday.

Our student computer labs are open and staffed 16 hours per day, 7 days a week. We house one of the largest educational computer facilities in the tri-state area.

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More than 90 percent of our pre-professional students have been accepted into health professional schools over the last several years.

The new 5,800 square foot state-of-the-art Patient Simulation Center allows health and science students to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting.

We have more than 40 contracts with accredited health care delivery institutions where our students acquire high-quality, hands-on experience.

There are 4 major medical centers located within a four-mile radius of Gannon's campus.

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life

Looking to get involved on campus? We have more than 75 clubs and organizations, including the Student Government Association, several professional and academic honor societies, fraternities, sororities and more.

We want you to feel at home on campus, so we incorporate all the familiar elements of home to make student living comfortable, enjoyable and safe. From food to technology to

fitness, we’ve got you covered.

Add it all up and you’ll see why student life is a highlight of our students’ lives.

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athletics

Whether you’re a scholarship-level athlete, someone who likes to stay active, or just a big fan, you’ll find your sports fix at Gannon. All of Gannon’s varsity teams compete in the

Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) except men’s and women’s water polo, which compete in the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA).

Varsity Sports Men's

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Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Swimming & Diving Water Polo Wrestling

Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Volleyball Water Polo

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erie, pa.

Gannon is proud to call Erie, Pa., home.

Whether you’re coming to Gannon from a big city or a small town, we think you’ll enjoy calling Erie home, too.

Erie offers the best of both worlds—the entertainment

and attractions of a big city along with the relaxed settings and friendly atmosphere of a close-knit small town.

Whether you’re in the mood for sports, music, comedy, shopping or a casual day at the beach, you’ll find it all in Erie. You’ll also be happy to know that Gannon is located in the heart of downtown Erie, so the city’s hot spots are nearby, including: The Erie Playhouse Jerry Uht Park Millcreek Mall

Presque Isle State Park Tullio Arena Warner Theatre

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We think you’ll love Gannon as much as we do, but we want you to find out for yourself. Go online for

a schedule of our open houses, or schedule a visit and you’ll see what we’re raving about.

The Office of Admissions is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and select Saturdays as well. There are three easy ways to schedule your campus visit:

Request online at www.gannon.edu/visit E-mail us at visit@gannon.edu Call our Campus Visit Coordinator at 1-800-GANNON-U (1-800-426-6668).

Choose option one and then option four.

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Stay connected to Gannon.

• Find us on Facebook: www.gannon.edu/facebook.

• Follow us on Twitter: www.gannon.edu/twitter.

• Check out the latest student videos: www.gannon.edu/youtube.

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