Begin Your College Experience with Confidence
through the General Studies Program at Gannon University
General studies is a multidisciplinary field that provides you with a breadth of knowledge across many areas of interest. Through interactive
coursework, project opportunities and individualized advising, you can pursue an academic course that will lead you to the degree program
or career you desire. Gannon’s general studies program will help you start your college experience successfully and prepare you to reach your
academic goals.
- Thrive in a caring community of dynamic faculty and staff who educate motivated students in an environment focused on Catholic values.
- Be a part of a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service.
- Pursue your studies in one of the most flexible programs offered at Gannon University.
Learn to Lead the Way
- Receive academic support in preparation for admission
to one of the university’s degree-granting programs.
- Benefit from curriculum, support services and a learning
environment that enables committed students to
succeed.
- Be one of the limited number of students that Gannon
admits to this program so that the needs of each
student can be fully supported.
Experience an Exceptional Learning Environment
- Receive proactive advising through scheduled
appointments during the semester to assist you in
making the transition from high school to college.
- Engage in the Gannon community in a variety of ways,
such as joining clubs and organizations, participating in
service-learning, attending academic workshops and
much more.
Inspire Your Academic Success
Our engaging and interactive coursework will prepare you
with the academic experience you need before entering
your desired program. You can:
- Enroll in the First-Year Seminar (self-development),
and a study skills, personal growth, and career and life
planning course.
- Remain in the general studies program for a minimum
of one semester or a maximum of three semesters to
ensure your academic preparedness.
- Pursue coursework grounded in the Liberal Studies Core
Curriculum, which offers a defined, integrated, shared
experience as the foundation for your undergraduate
program.
Achieve Your Possibilities
Our general studies program is designed for your success.
Through curriculum flexibility and high-quality educational
opportunities, you can:
- Benefit from personal and academic support and
guidance from the program coordinator and an
academic advisor through frequent individual contact
and advising.
- Discover a culture of service where, during the most
recent year measured, students performed almost
89,000 hours of community service.
- Leverage your career potential in an environment where
faculty and staff are dedicated to helping you succeed
in your personal and professional goals.