What do I need to apply?
So, you’re interested in Gannon? Great! Here’s what you will need to apply as an incoming freshman:
- Graduation from an approved secondary schools or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
- Academic courses, grades, rank in class, and guidance counselor recommendation to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. High school seniors are also required to submit SAT or ACT scores. The minimum GPA and test scores required vary based on the academic program you are applying to. We will advise you if you do not meet the minimum requirements.
- Personal Statement/Essay (optional, yet recommended; required for LECOM Medical/Dental/Pharmacy Program applicants). A personal statement assists us in evaluating your eligibility for admission beyond test scores and high school record. Submit a one-page response to either one of the following: 1) How have you applied a classroom lesson to your daily life? or 2) Ask and answer one question that you wish we had asked you.
- Completion of 16 academic units at the high school level, four of which must be English. Depending on the academic program you are interested in, the remainder of the units must be comprised of a combination of social sciences, foreign language, mathematics, and science.
Students who have been diagnosed disability should know that
Gannon has an Advocate for Campus Accessibility.
Kathleen Ellwood is the 504/ADA coordinator for students with
disabilities who require accommodation of facilities, programs, or
services of the University. Students seeking information or
assistance in any matter regarding accessibility or accommodations
should contact her promptly upon admission to the University: Kathleen Ellwood, Disability Student Services Gannon University 109
University Square Erie, PA 16541 (814) 871-5471 or ellwood002@gannon.edu.
Some important deadlines
Applications for undergraduate programs are processed on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Applicants will typically be notified of an admissions decision within 3-4 weeks once their application and transcripts have been received.
The following undergraduate program has a November 15th application deadline:
It is recommended that high school students apply early in their senior year.
Advanced Placement Exams
Gannon University awards college credit for some Advanced Placement (AP) Exams.
- Official AP scores should be submitted directly to the Office of
the Registrar at Gannon University. The Registrar will post college
credits after the start of the student's first semester.
- Generally, credit will be given to those students who complete
the formal College Board Advanced Placement Courses with a grade of
3 or higher on the exam. Some exams require a grade of 4 or 5.
Grades of 1 and 2 will be given neither credit nor placement.
- For questions about AP credit practices, contact the Office of
Admissions at 814-871-7240 or the Office of the Registrar at
814-871-7611.