International Admissions

 

THE FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT of 1974 (FERPA)
This act protects the privacy of all students studying at institutions to which funds have been made available. FERPA prohibits Gannon University from releasing your personal information, including Admission status, to anyone that you do not give the University written permission to do so.

Submit the Following Documents:
  • Gannon University's International Admissions Application
    Download a copy of the form. Requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software to print and view.)

  • Non-refundable application fee of $25.00 drawn on a  prime U.S. bank or international money order. To pay by credit card complete the appropriate area on Gannon's International Admissions application.

  • Official copies of academic records from each secondary/high school attended accompanied by official, literal English translations.

  • Statement of Purpose. This statement should include information concerning your life and specific purpose for applying to Gannon.

  • Submit official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores or other evidence of English proficiency if native language is not English.  A minimum score of 550 (paper test) or 213 (computer test) or 79(iBT) is required for admissions consideration.  We also accept L.I.F.E. program level 12, ELS Language Center level 109, and a minimum IELTS band score of 6.0 in lieu of TOEFL.

  • One letter of recommendation.

  • U.S. Immigration Requirements

Additional Items for Transfer Applicants
  • Official transcripts from every college or university attended accompanied by official English translations.

  • English translations of all course descriptions or syllabi for all courses taken.

  • For international students who transfer from a college or university in the United States: Complete the Transfer Applicant Evaluation Form and submit it to the Dean of Students at all colleges or universities previously attended. Receipt of this form is required in order to complete final registration.

  • International students who have completed less than a full academic year of college (at least 30 semester hours) must also request official transcripts from their secondary/high schools.
All transcripts, credentials, and documents become the property of Gannon University and cannot be returned or forwarded to a third party.  
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DEFER ATTENDANCE

  • Application and admission deferments up to three academic years are permitted. Please use the online form to submit your request.


  • It is recommended that you apply by October 1 for our Spring term which starts in mid-January. Apply by June 1st for the Fall semester which starts in late August.

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  • An Application for Admission and all supporting documents must be received in order for a student’s application to be considered for admission.

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  • All transcripts and score reports must be sent directly from the school/test center in separate, sealed envelopes to our Admissions Office, and must be accompanied by official, literal English translations.

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  • Transcripts become the permanent property of Gannon University and cannot be returned or transferred.
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