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FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCEDURE/PROCESSING
Completion of the application sequence includes the following:
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Submission of a completed Application Form including a non-refundable
$25 application fee.
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Submission of an official secondary school transcript including senior
class schedule, class rank and counselor recommendation. All transcripts
become the property of Gannon University and cannot be returned, copied,
or forwarded to a third party.
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Submission of standardized test scores, either SAT or ACT. (It is
recommended that you have test scores sent directly from the testing agency).
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Submission of one additional letter of recommendation, personal
statement, and a listing of extra curricular activities.
If there is a need for further information, the Office of Admissions will
contact you. The Admissions Committee may require a personal interview.
While there is no deadline for filing the application*, it is recommended
that resident students complete the application before April 15 for the Fall
Semester and December 1 for the Spring Semester. Commuters should complete
application before August 1 and December 15 respectively. Applications are
processed as they are received and offers of admission are extended on a space
available basis. In other words, some programs have maximum enrollment quotas
that will be filled prior to the beginning of the academic year.
Notification of admission decisions occurs on a rolling basis. Students
will be notified within 2-3 weeks once their application and transcripts
have been received.
All students who plan to enroll must submit a final, official secondary
school transcript verifying graduation.
*In processing applications for the Fall semesters, the following programs
are expected to have an application deadline: LECOM 2 + 3 Accelerated
Pharmacy Program, The 2 + 4 Duquesne Accelerated Pharmacy Program,
LECOM 4 + 4 Medical Program, and The Doctor of Physical Therapy 3 + 3 Program.
DEPOSITS
A deposit is requested when a candidate has been accepted. The deposit for
commuters is $100, and the deposit for resident students is $200, which includes a $100
housing deposit. Some programs require a higher enrollment deposit.
Programs for the entering class are filled as the deposits are received.
Room assignments are also made according to the date deposits are received.
The deposit is refundable until May 1 should a student choose not to
enroll. We will delay admission for most programs for a semester or year upon receiving
written request for delayed admission. In these cases, the deposit is rolled over to the new
admission date.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Applicants participating in the College Entrance Examination Board
Advanced Placement Program will be considered for credit and placement if the appropriate
test scores are sent. See Advanced Placement section.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
General Requirements
Students in good standing (generally defined as a 2.0 average or better on
a 4.0 scale) at regionally accredited institutions may qualify for admission,
depending upon various aspects of the entire academic record. Several programs
require a grade point average above a 2.0. Of primary interest to the Admissions
Committee is the college performance, although the high school record may carry
weight in some instances. Additionally, transfer students will be asked to submit a
college clearance form (Transfer Application Evaluation Form) from the Dean of
Students at all colleges previously attended. Receipt of this form is required in order
for students to complete final registration.
Official updated transcripts from each college/university/institution
attended are required before a final admission decision is made. Transfer students
with fewer than 30 credits must 12 also provide an official copy of their high school
transcript. All students must show proof of high school graduation.
Students on notice of dismissal are not eligible to apply for admission to
Gannon University until after the lapse of one academic year. At that time,
the Admissions Committee will determine whether or not the student may be
re-admitted.
Applicants on probation or whose records show less than a 2.0 average at
their current or most recent school are advised that they will not, except in
extraordinary circumstances, qualify for admission to Gannon University.
A grade of "incomplete" is not acceptable on a transcript from a previous
college. All "incompletes" must be resolved prior to being reviewed for
admission.
Courses taken previously which have relevance to the program to be
followed at Gannon University, and in which grades of "C" (2.0) or better have
been earned, are eligible for transfer. (Several Programs require grades of "B"
or better to be considered for transfer.) The Associate Dean of the college in
which the student intends to enroll completes the formal evaluation of transfer
credits. To expedite evaluation, students should forward a catalog to their
prospective Associate Dean from the former institution as soon as they receive
notice of admission.
UPPER DIVISION TRANSFER PROGRAMS (for Associate degree graduates)
Next-Step Program
Transfer students may be eligible to use the Next-Step Program in order to
expedite their completion of a bachelor’s degree from Gannon. Students holding the
Associate of Arts or the Associate of Science Degree from another institution may
qualify for Gannon's Next-Step Program. The program enables students to make
an easy transition from a two or four year college to Gannon. The program guarantees
acceptance of up to 64 credits and allows students to enter Gannon with junior level
status. Only courses in which grades of “C” (2.0) or better have been earned are
eligible for transfer. At least two years of upper-division fulltime study are required
to obtain the Baccalaureate Degree.
Next-Step Programs
Accounting*
Business Administration*
Communication Arts
Communications English
Criminal Justice
English
Finance
International Business
Management
Marketing
Nursing RN-BSN
Political Science
Psychology
Occupational Therapy** (for OTAs only)
Risk Management
Social Work
*Denotes field of study which may be completed in the evening sessions.
**May require summer courses.
Curriculum for each major is listed in the Academic Program section of the
catalog. (i.e., Accounting-Next-Step, See Accounting).
Persons who are interested in receiving general information or making
application to Gannon should write or call:
Office of Admissions
Gannon University
109 University Square
Erie, Pennsylvania 16541-0001
(814) 871-7240
1-800-GANNON-U
admissions@gannon.edu
www.gannon.edu
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
- All international students should apply by June 1st for Fall semester
admission and October 1st for Spring semester admission. International students need to
send the following:
- A completed International Undergraduate Admission Application with the
required application fee.
- Transcripts and final exam results from all secondary (high school) and/or postsecondary
schools attended; English translations are required.
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or other evidence of
English proficiency if native language is not English. A minimum TOEFL score of 500 (paper
test) or 173 (computer test) is required. We also accept L.I.F.E. program level 12 and ESL
Language Center level 109 in lieu of TOEFL. For international students whose native language
is English, or who plan to participate in any of our sports teams, the SAT or ACT is required.
- A completed Affidavit of Support Form along with a bank statement showing in U.S. dollars appropriate funds available.
Gannon University is required by United States immigration law to verify financial resources available for a student's educational and related expenses.
- A deposit will be required from all students residing on campus prior to the University issuing a Form I-20. The deposit for commuters is $100, and the
deposit for resident students is $200, which includes a $100 housing deposit.
- All transfer students must submit the International Transfer Applicant Form. This form is to be completed by the International Student Advisor
at the applicant's current school.
- All international students may be required to complete placement
testing for English
proficiency upon arrival to campus and before registering for classes.
International
students who perform poorly on the examination are required to complete
our College
Composition for English as a Second Language course. This course meets and
fulfills
course and degree requirements.
- Residency- All unmarried international students, under 21 years of age,
are required to
live in our University housing until they have completed four regular
semesters of
University study.
Gannon University does not provide off-campus housing. However, the
International
Student Office will assist students in finding suitable housing in the
area. Students must
notify the Registrar's Office of their local address once they secure
housing in the area.
RE-ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY
Students who have withdrawn or been separated and wish to return should
complete the Undergraduate Re-Admission Application. These applications
can be picked up at the Office of Admissions or the Center for Adult Learning.
The Re-Admission application requires a personal statement and a review
by the Re-Admission Committee.
Students who wish to return as part-time students should submit their application
to the Center for Adult Learning. Students who wish to return as full-time students
should submit their application to the Office of Admissions.
Students who left in good standing (2.0 GPA or better) should be eligible to return.
Students who were academically dismissed must wait one full year before being
eligible to return.
The Re-Admission Application is also used for students who wish to go from
part-time status to full-time status.
Academic Forgiveness is a way to encourage capable, mature students who
were previously academically unsuccessful with an opportunity for a fresh start in
completing their bachelor's degree. Students wishing to apply for academic
forgiveness should complete the Re-Admission Application and follow the
appropriate directions. For more information about Academic Forgiveness,
see that section of the catalog.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS WITH PROBATIONARY ACCEPTANCE
The Admissions Committee may require specific course(s), earned grade
point average, and/or an academic contract as a condition of admission/readmission
in addition to the minimum requirements of the University. Special terms of
admission/readmission will be outlined in the acceptance letter. Students who
do not fulfill the special admission conditions will be subject to separation
from the University.
HIGH SCHOOL DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM
The High School Dual Enrollment program is an opportunity for high school
juniors and seniors to enroll in college courses while in high school. To apply for
High School Dual Enrollment status, students must submit the High School Dual
Enrollment Application, official high school transcripts, School Authorization Form
from his/her high school and a check (made payable to Gannon University) for the
full cost of courses. All documents must be submitted together for consideration.
There is no application fee for the High School Dual Enrollment Application. To ensure
that a student's experience at Gannon University will enhance his/her high school
performance, we ask that students work with their high school guidance counselor
or principal to avoid any conflict with regular schoolwork while attending classes
at Gannon University.
Admission Criteria
Seniors with at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, 1030 SAT
and/or 22 ACT and a rank in the top 25% of his/her graduating class may be eligible for
admission as a High School Dual Enrollee. Students applying to take classes starting
in their senior year must submit at least five semesters of coursework for review.
Juniors with at least a cumulative 3.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale and a rank in
the top 25% of his/her graduating class may be eligible for admission. Students
applying to take classes starting in their junior year must submit at least three
semesters of coursework for review.
In order to enroll in subsequent semesters as a High School Dual Enrollee,
students must attain a 2.0 GPA in each class from Gannon University. Students
must also submit a new School Authorization Form to the Office of Admissions
for each semester.
The tuition cost for High School Dual Enrollees is $67 per credit hour in
addition to any applicable fees and books. This tuition is subject to annual increases.
Registration will be coordinated by the Office of Admissions in
conjunction with the Registrar's Office, once a student is accepted as a Dual
Enrollee and has paid tuition in full.
Students applying for the Fall term must apply by the end of May, for the
Spring Term by the
end of November and the Summer term by the end of March. However, keep in
mind that
Gannon courses are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about the High School Dual Enrollment Program,
contact the Office of
Admissions at (814) 871-7240 or admissions@gannon.edu.
ADMISSION THROUGH THE CENTER FOR ADULT LEARNING
Part-time Enrollment
Those individuals who desire to attend Gannon as part-time students will
apply for
admission through the Center for Adult Learning. This office is fully
equipped to assist
students who plan to enroll part-time as a freshman, transfer, graduate,
summer transient
(guest), or returning student.
Part-time study for undergraduate students is considered less than 12
credits per semester
(generally taking fewer than four courses per semester).
Admission as a part-time adult student requires verification that the
applicant has completed
high-school. (Entrance exams may be required.) Recent high school
graduates will be
evaluated for their readiness to pursue university studies. Part-time
transfer students should
review the catalog section regarding policies on academic standing,
probation, and dismissal
to determine eligibility to apply for admission to Gannon University.
Admission applications
can be completed and in many cases processed in one visit to the Center
for Adult Learning.
A copy of transcripts is sufficient for evaluation. However, before a
student is accepted, the
University must receive an official transcript, mailed directly from the
institution of record to
the Center for Adult Learning at Gannon. High school records, GED scores,
and/or college
transcripts (if applicable) must be sent in this manner. A form to
facilitate the process is
available in the Center for Adult Learning.
Gannon University has several programs available for students whose work
and/or family
responsibilities require them to enroll in evening and/or weekend courses.
Additionally,
courses are available through the "Open University," a guided independent
study program.
Prospective students are advised that certain majors require full-time
student status. Contact
the Center for Adult Learning for more information.
FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT
Students 21 years of age or older who have not previously attended a
college and are
interested in attending Gannon on a full-time basis should apply through
the Center for Adult
Learning.
Admission as a full-time student requires verification of high school
graduation or successful
completion of the GED. An entrance exam is required of all students unless
they have taken
the SAT or ACT.
A copy of transcripts is sufficient for evaluation. However, before a
student is accepted, the
University must receive an official transcript, mailed directly from the
high school. GED
students must submit an official transcript showing all years of high
school completed as well
as a copy of the GED scores.
Several full-time programs have application deadlines and specific
entrance requirements.
Contact the Center for Adult Learning for more information.
OPTIONS FOR THE ADULT LEARNER
To respond to diverse needs, a variety of educational programs have been
designed including
evening, graduate, and weekend programs. Additionally, Gannon's Continuing
Education
programs and the directed independent study program through the Open
University are
options responsive to people returning to college for a variety of
individual reasons: career
change, job advancement, job security, re-entry into the labor market,
professional updating,
personal enrichment, and/or a desire to obtain a college degree.
Evening Programs
Gannon seeks to provide quality educational programs for adults seeking
degrees in
traditional disciplines on a part-time basis during the evening. Courses
may be taken that
would apply toward certificates, Associate or Bachelor's degrees, or for
personal and
professional enrichment. Bachelor degree programs available evenings at
Gannon University
include Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Legal
Studies, Psychology,
and Social Work. Associate degrees available evenings at Gannon University
include
Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts, and
Legal Studies.
Certificate programs include Business Administration, Criminal Justice,
Dietetics,
Environmental and Occupational Science and Health, Gerontology, Human
Resource
Management, Leadership, Microcomputer (PC) Applications, Nanny, Legal
Studies, Risk
Management, School Nurse and Webmaster.
Summer Session
Summer session courses are designed to assist students secure placement in
advanced
courses, shorten the time required to obtain a degree, or remove an
academic deficiency.
Open University
Gannon University's Open University Program provides motivated part-time
adult students
an opportunity to secure credit in college academic programs by learning
through
independent study. (Several courses are available on the Internet.)
Available to the residents of
the region and beyond, the course offerings of the Open University program
are selected from
existing undergraduate academic programs and courses. Syllabi, textbooks,
readings,
assignments, and examinations remain largely identical with existing
campus courses; there is
typically no requirement of class participation.
Continuing Education Programs
Recognizing that learning is a lifelong process, the University has
established a Continuing
Education program to meet the diverse educational needs of the community.
Its commitment
is to a curriculum which enhances personal growth and to flexibility which
permits adults
with job and/or family responsibilities to pursue learning part-time. The
Continuing
Education program offers a unique learning experience for adults who wish
to pursue an
education unencumbered by degree requirements for purposes of satisfying
intellectual
curiosity, developing or updating a skill, or pursuing a first or new
career. Programs are
available on campus, or on-site at the participants' place of business.
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