Gannon University

Gannon is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. The faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, the university offers a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility.

The University offers 100 academic programs, including online and traditional Associate, Bachelor?s, Master?s and Doctoral degree options mean countless possibilities. Each of its majors includes opportunities to work and learn in professional settings.

Ganon recognize that each student is a unique individual with different interests, strengths, and dreams. Its goal is to help students create a sense of belonging on campus by providing them with a variety of opportunities to find their fit. The welcoming, friendly environment is the perfect place to participate in on-campus events, join one of its 100 organizations, and try something new. The university?s student-run Activities Programming Board organizes fun events including speakers, concerts, and trips.

The Recreation and Wellness Center offers group fitness classes, intramurals and sport clubs. Students can learn more about themselves and their place in the world through its Campus Ministry Office and Center for Social Concerns. There are also countless ways to travel through Study Abroad, faculty-led trips, Alternative-Break Service Trips, and TRAVEL program. And its Office of Leadership Development and Campus Engagement offers developmental programs that help students better understand themselves and their leadership potential in order to better the world around them.

Gannon University is located in Pennsylvania's fourth largest city and one of the busiest ports on the Great Lakes. It?s urban campus, in the middle of downtown Erie, is within a two-hour drive of Cleveland, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh. The unique location and facilities create a special atmosphere conducive to learning, scholarship, research, service, and personal growth.