Gannon University

Phone 814/871-7474 or
Toll Free 1-800-GANNON-U
FAX (814) 871-5827
E-mail: graduate@gannon.edu

University Mission Statement

Gannon is a Catholic, Diocesan, student-centered University which provides for the holistic development of undergraduate and graduate students in the Judeo-Christian tradition. As such, it offers each student outstanding teaching and a value-centered education in both liberal arts and professional specializations in order to prepare students for leadership roles in their careers, society and church. The University faculty and staff are committed to excellence and continuous improvement in teaching, learning, scholarship, research and service. The University's environment is to be one of inclusiveness and cultural diversity. 

• Appeal of dismissal action may be made to the Academic Dean.  Reinstatement to graduate studies at Gannon is possible only with written permission of the Academic Dean.
• Graduate Student Academic Action for a cumulative grade point average below 3.0 will be based upon the following guidelines:
• Graduate students who have attempted fewer than  9 credits at Gannon University will receive a letter of warning.
• Graduate students who receive a provisional academic admission and have attempted 9 credits or more at Gannon University will be dismissed.
• Graduate students who received a regular admission and attempted 9 credits or more but fewer than 24 credits at Gannon University will be placed on academic probation. Graduate students who fail to raise their cumulative grade point average to a 3.0 or above after attempting  9 additional credits will be dismissed.
• Notwithstanding the prior guidelines, graduate students who have attempted 9 credits or more at Gannon University whose cumulative grade point average is less than  2.3 will be dismissed.
• Graduate students who have attempted 24 credits or more at Gannon University will be subject to dismissal.

• wireless access to Gannon's network and the Internet in all campus buildings;
• more than 85% of classrooms equipped with instructional technology;
• an on-line learning management system to provide an enhanced classroom environment;
• general computer labs  in each Academic building;
• labs and classrooms with equipment geared to specific discipline requirements in several departments including Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Communications, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering;
• online access to view your tuition bill, grades, schedule, and transcript as well as view available courses. You can also print your academic evaluation, register, or drop classes online.
• a debit card used on campus at all dining locations, library, bookstore, special events, and at many off-campus vendors;
• dial-up network access for off campus students to resources such as email, Internet, and file storage; and
• network space to store ample e-mail messages and academic files.

• This plan enables you to defer up to $2,500 per semester.  There is a $30 per semester processing fee. For a balance greater than $2,500, a down payment of the difference between the total due and $2,500 is required.
• For a balance less than $2,500, a 25% down payment is required. In either case, a signed Deferred Payment Agreement is required which is available on the back of the bill or in Gannon's Cashier Office. The balance deferred plus the $30 processing fee will be divided into three equal payments and will be due the 20th of September, October, and November for the Fall semester and the 20th of February, March, and April for the Spring semester. 

The Company/School District Reimbursement Agreement is limited to credit courses. Application fees and late fees cannot be deferred. These fees, if applicable, are payable at the time charged.  Books cannot be deferred.  It is the student's responsibility to provide the employer with grades and/or other necessary paper work to obtain reimbursement.