Academic accreditation is based on accepted qualitative and quantitative standards of excellence for evaluating the quality of education offered at the institution. Evaluation and subsequent accreditation include such areas as the educational objectives and achievements, academic programs, admissions practices, student personnel and welfare services, institutional study, training and experience of instructional staff, financial stability, and laboratory and library resources.
Academic programs of Gannon University are accredited by:
The Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
Council on Social Work Education at the baccalaureate level
Commission of Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The Joint Review Committee for Education in Radiologic Technology
Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
Gannon University holds membership in the following associations:
The American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business
College Entrance Examination Board
American Council on Education
International Federation of Catholic Universities
College Scholarship Service Foundation for Independent Colleges
Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities
Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators
The Association of Gerontology in Higher Education
Economics America
National Council on Economic Education
Pennsylvania Council on Economic Education
American College of Nursing
Gannon University is approved by:
American Bar Association
State Board of Nursing of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Graduate programs are accredited by:
The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
The State Board of Education Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
National League for Nursing
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
Vatican Congregation for the Clergy
Council on Accreditation Nurse Anesthesia Programs
