Do I need to have health insurance?
Yes. All international students and their family members must
have health insurance. You may bring proof of your own comparable
insurance or purchase it through Gannon University.
What if I get sick?
As part of your tuition, you can use the health center for minor
illnesses and injuries.
When do terms begin?
There are 5 terms a year that start at these approximate
times:
- Spring I: early January
- Spring II: mid-March
- Summer: mid-May
- Fall I: mid-August
- Fall II: mid-October
Each term lasts for 9 weeks
When is the application deadline?
Gannon accepts applications at any time, however, applicants who
need a student visa must apply at least 6 weeks before they want to
begin studying at Gannon. See calendar for class start dates.
What does the tuition include?
- 25 hours per week of academic instruction
- Intensive orientation of the campus and City of Erie
- Cultural and social activities
- Access to library, health center, recreational center and other
university facilities
What does the tuition NOT include?
- Meals
- Housing
- Books and materials
- Health insurance
When is my tuition due?
1st day of classes
Who are my instructors?
Your ESL instructors:
- Have several years of experience and training in ESL and EFL
- Have degrees in teaching
- Are highly experienced in cross-cultural learning
- Understand the cultural adjustments the students have to make
- Participate in continuing education to learn new methods of
language acquisition
How will I be evaluated?
Students are assessed according to their level and the outcomes
that are taught during a specific 9-week session. Instructors use a
variety of methods like quizzes, tests, presentations, projects,
essays, and interviews.