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Admission
While the requirements for admission to various
programs differ, the general requirements and procedures are listed below.
Please refer to the individual program description for specific details.
General Requirements
Applicants for graduate study must hold a
bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited college or university, and
demonstrate the motivation, ability, and preparation needed to pursue graduate
study successfully. A determination of this capacity will be made by the
graduate program director and/or Dean of Graduate Studies, based upon records of
undergraduate achievement, prior graduate work (if any), scores on required
standardized tests (GRE, GMAT, etc.), letters of recommendation, and other
information. Official transcripts and test scores must be sent directly from
the appropriate institution to the Admissions Office of Gannon University.
Process
Prospective applicants must submit a completed
application for graduate study. Applicants should direct all application
materials and questions regarding the process of admission to the:
Office of Graduate Enrollment
109 University Square
Erie, PA 16541-0001
Phone (814) 871-7474
Toll Free 800-GANNON-U
(Press 3 and then 3 when you hear the voice
prompts.)
An admissions representative will be happy to
assist you with any questions regarding program admission requirements or the
decision process.
Standardized Admission Tests
Each of the master’s degree programs has its own
requirements with regard to standardized admission tests. Please refer to the
individual program descriptions for the appropriate tests or contact a graduate
admissions representative. An applicant who already holds a graduate degree is
not required to take an exam when applying to a Gannon master’s degree program.
Graduate Student
Designations
Each graduate student’s admission status will be
determined based upon the specifics of the application decision and the
student’s individual circumstance.
1. Degree Status
Students who submit a complete application
portfolio and meet the program admission requirements qualify for degree status.
2. Provisional Status for Degree Seeking
Students
There are two general circumstances which
lead to this designation:
A.
Provisional/Academic
If a student does not meet an admissions
criterion (i.e., GPA, test scores, etc.) but shows potential in other areas, the
student may be admitted with provisional/academic status. Continued enrollment
is contingent upon demonstration of sufficient ability to do graduate work.
Generally, to receive degree status, students must achieve a minimum cumulative
average of 3.00 in 9-12 credits of graduate work. This is determined by the
Program Director.
B.
Provisional/Administrative
This status applies to an applicant showing
great promise but who has a missing component of information, such as a letter
of recommendation or test score. This status allows students an initial
semester to complete the admissions portfolio. In general, provisional students
may not register for more than one semester however, specific programs may have
different limits.
In either case, the responsibility is on
the student to petition the Program Director by letter for a change to degree
status as soon as the deficit has been alleviated. Generally, credits earned as
a provisional student are fully applicable to graduate degrees and certificates.
3. Non-Degree Status
This designation is reserved for students
who are not pursuing a degree at Gannon. There are a variety of common reasons
for this status, including students who are pursuing a course or two for
professional development, certificate students, students from other graduate
schools who are planning to transfer course work back to their own institutions,
or students who are attending workshops and institutes which offer graduate
credit. In some cases, with the permission of a graduate program director,
credits earned as a non-degree student may be applied toward a degree or
certificate program at Gannon.
With the exception of students in graduate
certificate programs, the non-degree student is limited to nine credits of
graduate course work under this status. Only with special permission of the
program director and Dean of Graduate Studies may a non-degree student enroll
for more than nine credits.
Scheduling
We make every effort to create schedule
alternatives which provide convenience and ease for graduate students. Since
many students work full or part-time, most graduate courses are scheduled in the
evenings or on weekends. The regular academic semesters begin in late August
(Fall semester) and again in mid January (Spring semester). In addition, there
are a variety of summer offering formats generally designed to meet the needs of
students in specific programs. Several program directors require an interview
with new students prior to registering. Please refer to the individual program
descriptions regarding the necessity of an interview.
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