Gannon University

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Gannon has a long tradition of welcoming international students into our community. The presence of international students is regarded as a great source of cultural enrichment for the university community.  The international insight and experience brought to the various graduate classrooms, and the opportunity for American students to develop friendships with persons from widely divergent cultures, enhances the graduate experience.

International Student Services

International graduate students are offered the services of the university’s international student office, and are encouraged to participate in the International Student Association.  Each year the Association offers a series of culturally enriching programs for the university community, including the annual International Night.

English Language Requirements

Students for whom English is not the native language are required to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and achieve a satisfactory score.  Upon arrival at Gannon, such students may also be asked to demonstrate their writing ability and verbal skills.  Information on the TOEFL test can be obtained by writing to:

TOEFL

Box 899

Princeton, NJ  08540 USA

Admission Requirements

International applicants must submit official notarized English translations of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, TOEFL or IELTS results, 3 letters of recommendation, financial affidavit of support, and required standardized test scores (see academic requirements).  The Graduate Admissions Committee will not render a decision until originals of all required admissions records are received.

All records become the property of Gannon University and cannot be returned to the applicant nor forwarded to a third party.

Financial Arrangements

Students must submit a financial affidavit of support as part of the admission requirements.  Per United States immigration laws, this financial statement and supporting documentation must show that all educational expenses, including tuition, room, board, books and international travel, can be fully met by the student, his/her family, or a sponsor for the duration of the student’s stay in the United States.

Once a student has been admitted, and the financial affidavit of support has been reviewed and approved, the student will be sent a letter of acceptance and an I-20 form.  Students must notify the Director of the International Student Office of their planned date of arrival.

Although financial assistance is very limited for graduate study at Gannon University, students will be automatically considered for any available aid.  Information regarding assistantships is available from the various academic departments.  All students must make arrangements to pay their tuition and fees (and room and board if applicable) prior to the first day of class each semester.  Students may estimate the cost of attending Gannon University from the Tuition and Fees information provided in this catalog.