It is a good student atmosphere. The professors are open and understanding and have a vast knowledge base. This is the best choice I could have made for my major, occupational therapy.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
-try as many activities as you can handle, while maintaining your GPA, its a great way to get to know people
-make friends on your dorm floor
-don't judge your roommate from the get go
-don't believe sorority stereotypes
-talk to your professors... they are here for a reason and that is to help us succeed in our professions
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Gannon is academically challenging, but for a good reason. It is a highly regarded university in the work force and hold a high placement rate for its students.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorms are nice sized and each floor has community bathrooms and a lounge. Freshmen year you are required to live in the dorms if not commuting. After that you can get into the apartments. Unlike most schools, Gannon has open availibility for their apartments so you will not be stuck in dorms after your freshman year.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are various locations on campus and in the Erie community for food. The university allows you to put money on to your ID that can be used on campus or at over 75 different off campus locations.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
-sporting events
-Greek life
-Activities Programming Board brings cheap or free entertainment
-Cheap concert every other year (this year we got The Fray, Jacks Mannequin, and Andy Grammar)
-numerous clubs for all interests
the clubs run their own programs for the entire campus
-Presque Isle
-Downtown Erie
-Mall close by
-Free bus fair with student ID
There is always something.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Gannon at face value is relatively expensive. Financial aide is really good though, and once you get your award letter you can send a letter back with an argument to try and get more financial aide. I did this because I increase my SAT score the second time I took it and also increased my GPA my senior year. I ended up getting $1000 more per year!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Gannon is in downtown Erie. It is a city school. Erie-ites is the name by those on campus for the locals. There is a McDonald's and Starbucks on campus that are frequented. There is also the pub/restaurant, Molly Brannigans. They have 35 cent wing night every Monday!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Greek life is blossoming on campus, we have 6 fraternities and 5 sororities. Gannon is committed to community service and has daily oppertunities if one is interested. Gannon is also a highly ranked health science school!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Think of any pass time or activity and Gannon has a club for it. If it is missing from the campus has also been made very easy to create your own clubs!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
I was adamantly anti-sorority upon entering college, but after having met some of the sisters and gotten to know the community, I have found my niche. Greek life is the best thing that has happened to me and has opened a world of opportunities. I am proudly a sister of Phi Sigma Sigma, and I proudly adhere to our motto AIM HIGH!
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Though a city school, Gannon Police in addition to campus call boxes have made the radius of Gannon University very safe. There is also guest services to walk students to various locations on campus late at night and the Gannon Police give every student their number to call in an emergency. On campus, you feel very safe.
It is a good student atmosphere. The professors are open and understanding and have a vast knowledge base. This is the best choice I could have made for my major, occupational therapy.
-try as many activities as you can handle, while maintaining your GPA, its a great way to get to know people -make friends on your dorm floor -don't judge your roommate from the get go -don't believe sorority stereotypes -talk to your professors... they are here for a reason and that is to help us succeed in our professions
Gannon is academically challenging, but for a good reason. It is a highly regarded university in the work force and hold a high placement rate for its students.
Dorms are nice sized and each floor has community bathrooms and a lounge. Freshmen year you are required to live in the dorms if not commuting. After that you can get into the apartments. Unlike most schools, Gannon has open availibility for their apartments so you will not be stuck in dorms after your freshman year.
There are various locations on campus and in the Erie community for food. The university allows you to put money on to your ID that can be used on campus or at over 75 different off campus locations.
-sporting events -Greek life -Activities Programming Board brings cheap or free entertainment -Cheap concert every other year (this year we got The Fray, Jacks Mannequin, and Andy Grammar) -numerous clubs for all interests the clubs run their own programs for the entire campus -Presque Isle -Downtown Erie -Mall close by -Free bus fair with student ID There is always something.
Gannon at face value is relatively expensive. Financial aide is really good though, and once you get your award letter you can send a letter back with an argument to try and get more financial aide. I did this because I increase my SAT score the second time I took it and also increased my GPA my senior year. I ended up getting $1000 more per year!
Gannon is in downtown Erie. It is a city school. Erie-ites is the name by those on campus for the locals. There is a McDonald's and Starbucks on campus that are frequented. There is also the pub/restaurant, Molly Brannigans. They have 35 cent wing night every Monday!
Greek life is blossoming on campus, we have 6 fraternities and 5 sororities. Gannon is committed to community service and has daily oppertunities if one is interested. Gannon is also a highly ranked health science school!
Think of any pass time or activity and Gannon has a club for it. If it is missing from the campus has also been made very easy to create your own clubs!
I was adamantly anti-sorority upon entering college, but after having met some of the sisters and gotten to know the community, I have found my niche. Greek life is the best thing that has happened to me and has opened a world of opportunities. I am proudly a sister of Phi Sigma Sigma, and I proudly adhere to our motto AIM HIGH!
Though a city school, Gannon Police in addition to campus call boxes have made the radius of Gannon University very safe. There is also guest services to walk students to various locations on campus late at night and the Gannon Police give every student their number to call in an emergency. On campus, you feel very safe.