Provisional Status for Degree Seeking Students
2. There are two general circumstances which lead to this designation:
A. Provisional/Academic
If a student does not meet an admissions criterion (i.e., GPA, test scores, etc.) but shows potential in other areas, the student may be admitted with provisional/academic status. Continued enrollment is contingent upon demonstration of sufficient ability to do graduate work. Generally, to receive degree status, students must achieve a minimum cumulative average of 3.00 in 9-12 credits of graduate work. This is determined by the Program Director.
B. Provisional/Administrative
This status applies to an applicant showing great promise but who has a missing component of information, such as a letter of recommendation or test score. This status allows students an initial semester to complete the admissions portfolio. In general, provisional students may not register for more than one semester however, specific programs may have different limits.
In either case, the responsibility is on the student to petition the Program Director by letter for a change to degree status as soon as the deficit has been alleviated. Generally, credits earned as a provisional student are fully applicable to graduate degrees and certificates.
3. Non-Degree Status
This designation is reserved for students who are not pursuing a degree at Gannon. There are a variety of common reasons for this status, including students who are pursuing a course or two for professional development, certificate students, students from other graduate schools who are planning to transfer course work back to their own institutions, or students who are attending workshops and institutes which offer graduate credit. In some cases, with the permission of a graduate program director, credits earned as a non-degree student may be applied toward a degree or certificate program at Gannon. With the exception of students in graduate certificate programs, the non-degree student is limited to nine credits of graduate course work under this status. Only with special permission of the program director and Dean of Graduate Studies may a non-degree student enroll for more than nine credits.
Scheduling
We make every effort to create schedule alternatives which provide convenience and ease for graduate students. Since many students work full or part-time, most graduate courses are scheduled in the evenings or on weekends. The regular academic semesters begin in late August (Fall semester) and again in mid January (Spring semester). In addition, there are a variety of summer offering formats generally designed to meet the needs of students in specific programs. Several program directors require an interview with new students prior to registering. Please refer to the individual program descriptions regarding the necessity of an interview.
Academic Regulations
Academic Integrity Policy
Gannon University considers the maintenance of academic integrity of utmost importance and stresses that students are responsible for thoroughly understanding this code.
Absolute integrity is expected of every Gannon student in all academic undertakings; the student must in no way misrepresent his/her work, fraudulently or unfairly advance his/her academic status, or be a party to another student's failure to maintain integrity.
The maintenance of an atmosphere of academic honor and the fulfillment of the provisions of this code are the responsibilities of the students and faculty of Gannon University. Therefore, all students and faculty members shall adhere to the basic principles of this Code.
I. Forms of Academic Dishonesty
A. Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the inclusion of someone else's words, ideas or data as one's own work. When a student submits work for credit that includes the words, ideas or data of others, the source of that information must be acknowledged through complete and accurate documentation, and specific footnote references, and, if verbatim statements are included, through quotation marks as well. By placing his/her name on work submitted for credit, the student certifies the originality of all work not otherwise identified by appropriate acknowledgments.
A student will avoid being charged with plagiarism if there is an acknowledgment of indebtedness.
EXAMPLES (Including but not limited to)
1. Whenever one quotes another person's actual words.
2. Whenever one paraphrases another person's idea, opinion or theory; and
3. Whenever one borrows facts, statistics, ot other illustrative materials, unless the information is
common knowledge.
4. Downloading or purchasing material from Internet without identifying appropriate acknowledgement.
B. Fabrication
Fabrication is the use of invented information or the falsification of research or other findings with the intent
to deceive.
EXAMPLES (Including but not limited to)
1. Citing information not taken from the source indicated.
2. Listing sources in a bibliography not used in the academic exercise.
3. Inventing data or source information for research or other academic exercise.
4. Submitting as your own any academic exercise (e.g., written work, documentation or legal document
[e.g., patient charts,etc.], painting, sculpture, etc., etc.) prepared totally or in part by another.
5. Taking a test for someone else or permitting someone else to take a test for you.
C. Cheating
Cheating is an act of deception by which a student misrepresents that he/she has mastered information on an academic exercise that he/she has not mastered.
EXAMPLES (Including but not limited to)
1. Copying from another student's test paper and/or other assignments.
2. Actively facilitating another student's copying from one's own test paper/other assignments.
3. Using the course textbook or other materials such as a notebook not authorized for use during a test.
4. Collaborating during a test with any other person by receiving information without authority.
5. Using specifically prepared and unauthorized materials or equipment during a test, e.g. notes,
formula lists, notes written on student's clothing, etc.
6. Reporting a clinical visit completed when it was not.
7. Falsifying reports of clinical visits, laboratory exercises, or field experiences.
D. Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct is the tampering with grades, or taking part in obtaining or distributing any part of a test not administered.
EXAMPLES (Including but not limited to)
1. Stealing, buying or otherwise obtaining all or part of an unadministered test.
2. Selling or giving away all or part of an unadministered test including answers to an unadministered test.
3. Bribing any other person to obtain an unadministered test or any information about the test.
4. Entering a building, office file or computer/computer system for the purpose of changing a grade in a
grade book, on a test, or on other work for which a grade is given.
5. Changing, altering, or being an accessory to the changing and/or altering of a grade in a grade book,
on a test, a ''change of grade'' form, or other official academic records of the University which relate
to grades.
6. Entering a building, office, file, or computer/computer system for the purpose of obtaining an
unadministered test.
7. Hiding and/or mutilating library/classroom books and/or equipment.
II. Procedure
A. Informal Procedure
If an instructor suspects that a student or students may have violated Gannon University's code of Academic Integrity, he/she will promptly notify the student(s) involved and request an explanation of the alleged discrepancies noted. The student(s) will be invited to meet with the instructor to review the matter in question. The process of notification and meeting will take place within 30 calendar days of the alleged violation. If the student is cleared of the suspicion, the matter will be dropped. If the student(s) admits to the allegation as alleged, the instructor will impose a sanction upon the student. The student(s) should be aware that admission of guilt does not eliminate or lessen the sanction imposed by the instructor. If the sanction involves an ''F'' for the course or a recommendation that the Dean suspend or separate the student(s) from the University, a written statement of the infraction will be forwarded to the student'(s') academic advisor(s) by the Academic Dean.
B. Formal Procedure
1. If an instructor suspects that a student or students may have violated Gannon University's Code of Academic Integrity, he/she will promptly notify the student(s) involved and request an explanation of the alleged discrepancies noted. The student(s) will be invited to meet with the instructor to review the matter in question. The process of notification and meeting will take place within 30 days of the alleged violation. If the student(s) is/are cleared of the suspicion, the matter will be dropped.
2. If the student(s) and the instructor are not able to agree on the matter of guilt on the alleged violation or on the severity of the sanction imposed by the instructor, the student(s) may appeal the instructor's decision to the Dean of the College. Any appeal must be made within 10 calendar days of the instructor/student meeting. (Note: exceptions can be made for unusual circumstances [end of semester, graduation, late grade returns, etc.].) Students are expected to continue to attend class during the appeal process.
3. A hearing will be scheduled with the Academic Dean. The instructor will present pertinent evidence and the student will be given the opportunity to challenge the evidence and present a defense.
4. The Dean will issue a finding based upon the evidence presented. If the Dean determines that not enough evidence has been presented, the matter will be dropped. If the Dean finds the student(s) in violation of the Code of Academic Integrity, he/she has the power to issue a sanction. Finally, the Dean has the power to support the sanction originally imposed by the instructor. (The Dean has the power to augment the sanctions by issuing administrative sanctions [i.e. suspension or separation]) in addition to the academic sanctions imposed by the faculty member. In all deliberations, the Dean may take into account not only the evidence of the appeal proceeding but also the record of any previous infraction.
5. Following the Dean's decision, the student(s) may wish to make a final appeal to the Provost with respect to the fairness of the original proceeding and/or the appropriateness of the punitive sanction imposed. The Provost will issue a decision within 10 calendar days of the appeal. Students are expected to continue attending class during the appeal process.
Records of completed disciplinary proceedings are destroyed if the student is acquitted. Records of the completed disciplinary proceedings are maintained in the Student Conduct Office and the Academic Dean's Office if the student is found guilty. The records are maintained for a period of three years after the student leaves or graduates from the University.
Academic Dishonesty Sanctions
Any student found guilty of academic dishonesty will be subject to penalties, which, depending on the gravity of the offense, may include the following:
1. Failure of the assignment involved (subject to decision by faculty member)
2. Failure of the course (subject to decision by faculty member)
3 . Subject to review and approval of the Academic Dean, separation from the University
4. Subject to review and approval of the Academic Dean, expulsion from the University.
III. Policy of Professional Integrity
All students have an obligation to maintain ethical behavior in relationship to their profession.
Professional Behavior
Those behaviors reflecting status, character, and standards of the given profession.
Ethical Behavior
Those behaviors in accordance with the accepted principles of right and wrong that govern the conduct of a profession.
Any student of Gannon University who engages in unprofessional or unethical conduct is subject to disciplinary action which could include reprimand, probation, separation and expulsion from the University.
IV. Sources
Robert M. Gorell and Charlton Laird, Modern English Handbook, 6th Edition (Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Prentice-Hall, 1976), p. 71. Campus Rules and Moral Community; In Place of In Loco Parentis by David A. Hoekema. Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 1994.
The format and definitions for the policy on Academic Integrity were adapted from the ''Academic Honesty and Dishonesty'' brochure produced by the College of Health Sciences, Gannon University, Erie, PA 16541.
The format and definitions for the policy on Academic Integrity were adapted from the School of Hotel Administration, Code of Academic Integrity, Cornell University.
Access to Student Records
In accordance with the 1975 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the University has established a policy concerning access to student records. The full policy is available upon request from the Registrar's Office. The following items are included here because of their general interest:
1. Grade reports, probation and suspension letters, and other correspondence are sent directly to all students
at their home address.
2. Access to student records is permitted only upon receipt of a written release by the student.
3. Students may have access to parental financial records submitted in support of financial aid applications.
4. With certain exceptions, each student has access to his or her personal and academic records.
5. Students may request that directory information not be released to anyone.
Advising
The essence of a quality graduate experience, regardless of the program, is academic advising. Each program has its own unique system for delivering information and monitoring the progress of its graduate students; thus it is essential that each graduate student contact the director of his or her program to ask for direction. This advice is most important at the onset of the program to avoid scheduling conflicts and problems with course sequencing, and to assure that the steps required to complete the program are understood.
In addition to the program director or dean, students are encouraged to contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for assistance. This office is available, on an ongoing basis, to help with general problem solving and other graduate needs.
Auditing
With permission of the faculty member and program director, persons holding bachelor's degrees may audit select course offerings. No graduate credit is awarded to audit students. The conditions of the audit with regard to assignments and examinations will be determined by the faculty member after discussing each situation with the audit student. Auditors must have written approval of the course instructor and are advised that they cannot retroactively upgrade to credit-seeking status after the first two weeks of the regular semester. Additionally, after the first two weeks of the semester, a credit student cannot switch to audit status. Once written instructor permission is obtained, students should contact the Registrar's Office. Records of the course will be noted on a student transcript with a grade of AU which carries neither credits nor grade points.
Changing Graduate Programs
Graduate students who are enrolled in one program may seek to switch into another graduate program at Gannon. The decision to accept such transfers is at the discretion of the new program director and, for students whose cumulative grade point average is below 3.0, the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Students who change programs are required to meet with the new program director and have a new program plan developed. While all courses taken will remain on a single graduate transcript, it will be the prerogative of the new director to select courses from those previously completed to become part of the new program requirements.
For purposes of the Academic Program GPA computation, the new program director will compute a grade point average on the basis of the courses which are required for that particular program. At the time that the new program director interviews a student, a letter identifying the courses factored into the GPA is to be shared with the student, and placed in the student's graduate file.
Class Attendance
Attendance at all classes and laboratory sessions is expected of all students and all courses are conducted with this understanding. A student's grades are based upon the general quality of work performed in each course and by such factors as prompt completion of all assignments, papers, and readings, by presence for all examinations, and by participation in class discussion. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of each faculty member to set reasonable attendance policies appropriate to individual courses and to publish those policies on course syllabi. When so indicated on the course syllabus, class attendance may directly influence final grades in a course.
Comprehensive Examination
Many graduate programs require that a student achieve a satisfactory rating in a comprehensive examination. The comprehensive examination is ordinarily written but, at the option of departmental faculty, an oral examination may be required in addition to or in lieu of the written exam. The comprehensive exam is an evaluation of the student's ability to integrate the content of the program's courses and research. Comprehensive examinations are administered on a date that shall be arranged by the individual program director. A student who fails the comprehensive may petition for permission to retake the examination during the next scheduled period. Graduate students are eligible to take the comprehensive examination two times only. A student who fails the comprehensive examination a second time is subject to dismissal.
Dismissal
Students may be dismissed from Graduate Studies for academic and/or professional reasons.
Academic: All students whose GPA falls below 3.0 are subject to review each semester by their program director, the Dean of Graduate Studies, and/or their Academic Dean. Separation from the University is the responsibility of the appropriate Academic Dean in consultation with the program director and the Dean of Graduate Studies .
Professional: All students whose professional behavior in the classroom or in clinical situations falls below professional standards will be subject to dismissal from the program.
Appeal of dismissal action may be made to the Academic Dean. Reinstatement to graduate studies at Gannon is possible only with written permission of the Academic Dean.
Graduate Student Academic Action for a cumulative grade point average below 3.0 will be based upon the following guidelines:
- Graduate students who have attempted fewer than 9 credits at Gannon University will receive a letter of warning.
- Graduate students who receive a provisional academic admission and have attempted 9 credits or more at Gannon University will be dismissed.
- Graduate students who received a regular admission and attempted 9 credits or more but fewer than 24 credits at Gannon University will be placed on academic probation. Graduate students who fail to raise their cumulative grade point average to a 3.0 or above after attempting 9 additional credits will be dismissed.
- Notwithstanding the prior guidelines, graduate students who have attempted 9 credits or more at Gannon University whose cumulative grade point average is less than 2.3 will be dismissed.
- Graduate students who have attempted 24 credits or more at Gannon University will be subject to dismissal.
None of these guidelines will supersede individual program requirements that create a higher expectation.
Grade Change
A grade change can only be initiated by the faculty member who gave the grade. Students who feel there has been an error in grading, or who wish to challenge a grade, should contact their professor.
Grade Point Average Computation
Computation of Grade Point Average for a semester or cumulatively is accomplished by dividing total grade points earned by the total semester hours for courses where a letter grade between A+ and F is received. In some circumstances, certain courses not appropriate for a program (e.g. when a student changes programs) may be excluded from the computation of the GPA in the program. The grade of A+ carries the same GPA weight as an A, but represents academic work of extraordinary distinction.
Grading System
The work of all graduate students is evaluated and then reported in terms of the following grades:
| Grade |
Grade Points Per Credit Hour |
| A+ |
4.0 |
| A |
4.0 |
| A- |
3.7 |
| B+ |
3.3 |
| B |
3.0 |
| B- |
2.7 |
| C+ |
2.3 |
| C |
2.0 |
| F (Failure) |
0 |
| I (Incomplete) |
0 |
| X (Withdrawal) |
0 |
| P (Pass) |
0 |
| AU (Audit) |
0 |
A program may require students receiving a grade below B- in a specific course to repeat that course. A program may limit a student to two grades below B-. No student may graduate with a GPA below 3.0. There is no pass/fail election.
Graduation
Degrees are conferred three times per year: December, May, and August. Attendance at Commencement ceremonies, which are held in December and in May, is highly recommended, since graduation is such an important and joyous occasion in the life of academic institutions. A graduate student is eligible to participate in the December ceremony only after all requirements are completed. Students who have applied for May or August graduation and who have had their application approved by their program director may participate in the May commencement ceremony and have their names listed in the program. Graduate students with more than six credit hours remaining to be completed in the summer may not be approved for August graduation nor participation in the May ceremony. Graduate students enrolled in current and future programs that have a structured curriculum that requires more than 6 hours in the summer as the final semester, such as the Physician Assistant Program, may participate in the May ceremony.
Prospective graduates should complete an application for graduation early in the semester (or year) of planned commencement. Submission of this form, which is available in the offices of the Dean, Registrar, or Center for Adult Learning, will begin an administrative process in which the student's file will be carefully examined by the program director with regard to program requirements for graduation and potential difficulties. An early application will allow for both expeditious processing of the request and time to make up any deficiencies. December graduates must apply for graduation before September 15. May and August graduates must apply for graduation before February 15.
Incomplete Grades
Incomplete grades may be assigned at the discretion of the faculty member in cases of serious need. Students may request ''I'' grades, but the decision to grant this concession will be made by the faculty member.
Students who receive an ''I'' grade have until the conclusion of the next regular (not summer) academic semester to complete their work, submit it, and have the ''I'' grade changed to a regular letter grade. Incomplete grades which are not finished within this time period will be changed to the grade of F, unless an extension is petitioned and granted by the appropriate faculty member. Exceptions on extensions may be made in cases of the thesis or research project.
Interruption of Study
It is expected that a degree-seeking student will make steady and continued progress towards completion of the program. However, students occasionally must interrupt their studies to take a semester (or more) off due to personal or professional needs. Each program handles this situation differently, and the student should contact the program director as needed. However, if a student has been off for two years or longer, that student must re-apply for admission to Graduate Studies.
Level 500 Courses
The general rule is that a 500-level course may be taken by undergraduates only in their senior year, either for undergraduate credit (cross-listed as a 400-level course) or for graduate credit with permission of the program director. However, because of the nature of particular integrated programs, 500-level courses may be taken in the junior year; such programmatic exceptions must be approved by the Academic Affairs Committee of the college based upon a recommendation from the Graduate Council.
Minimum Credit Requirements
The minimum required number of credits is 30 for a Master's degree and 12 for a certificate. Most degree and certificate programs, however, have requirements which are in excess of this minimum.
Repeat Courses
A student may elect to repeat a course. The letter ''R'' will be placed in front of the original grade and the original grade will not be calculated in the GPA. Students are required to submit written notice of a repeated course to the Registrar's Office if they wish to have the repeat noted on their transcript. Forms are available in the Registrar's Office. Graduate students may repeat only 6 credit hours of coursework under this policy unless otherwise indicated in their program.
Second Master's Degree
An increasing number of students are expressing interest in earning a second Gannon master's degree. In cases where (1) the first master's degree has been earned recently, (2) select course work from the first degree would normally be part of the second degree, and (3) the graduate program director judges the application of these credits to be appropriate, up to twelve credits of upper (600 or 700) level course work within the second master's degree level course work may be accepted in transfer from the first degree.
Course applicability would require that the earlier course work, rather than the degree itself, be recent (no more than seven years old) and judged by the particular graduate program director to be an appropriate substitution for course work within the second master's degree.
Statute of Limitations
A student must complete a Master's degree program within six years of taking the first course. Exceptions can be granted only by the program director and the Academic Dean. Additionally, students who have not enrolled for two years must contact their program directors for approval of registration and review of remaining requirements. Doctoral Programs will establish their own statute of limitations and provide that information in the program description.
Thesis or Research Project
With few exceptions, all of the master's degree programs require either a thesis or a research project. In either case, students should refer to the program's guidelines for advice and direction.
Transcript Policy
The student's authorization and written signature are needed to release a transcript. The student can request the transcript in person in the Registrar's office, can write a letter addressed to the Registrar's office, or can FAX the request.
Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the Registrar's office to the party requested. All transcripts given directly to the student will be stamped ''Issued directly to the student.''
Students who need transcripts to submit unopened with applications should request that the transcript be issued to them in a sealed envelope. The transcript is stamped ''Issued directly to the student,'' has the Registrar's stamp and the school seal. The envelope is sealed and has the Registrar's stamp. The student must submit the transcript in the unopened envelope with the application. If the envelope is opened it is no longer valid as an official transcript.
Transcripts are not released for students with financial holds.
Partial transcripts are not issued. Each transcript includes the complete academic record at Gannon University and work accepted from other colleges.
Official transcripts of credit earned at other institutions, which have been presented for admission or evaluation of credit and have become a part of the student's permanent record in this office, are not reissued or copies duplicated for distribution. Transcripts from other institutions must be official and received by Gannon University directly from the original institution(s). Copies issued to the students with the college seal will not be accepted.
Transferred credit is not added to the Gannon University transcript unless it is applicable toward a degree at Gannon University.
Transfer of Credits
Transfer credits from other institutions are accepted at the discretion of program directors. Generally, a maximum of six credits may be accepted in transfer for courses in which a student received at least a grade of ''B'' (3.0).
International Students
Gannon has a long tradition in welcoming international students into our community. International students are a great source of for cultural enrichment; the international insight and experience brought to the various graduate classrooms, and the opportunity for American students to develop friendships with persons from widely divergent cultures, enhances the graduate experience.
International Student Services
The International Student Office (ISO) strives to foster an environment in which international students and their families might thrive intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, physically, professionally, and socially. ISO staff seeks to serve the international community through counseling, advocacy, immigration advising, and cultural programming, as well as to engage the members of the wider community in cross-cultural dialogue and learning.
English Language Requirements
Students for whom English is not the native language are required to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and achieve a satisfactory score. Upon arrival at Gannon, such students may also be asked to demonstrate their writing ability and verbal skills. Other forms of assessment such as transcripts for campus-based or ELS training may be considered depending on a student's academic profile and related circumstances.
Admission Requirements
International applicants must submit official notarized English translations of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, TOEFL or IELTS results, 3 letters of recommendation, financial affidavit of support, and required standardized test scores (see academic requirements). The Graduate Admissions Committee will not render a decision until originals of all required admissions records are received.
All records become the property of Gannon University and cannot be returned to the applicant nor forwarded to a third party.
Financial Arrangements
Students must submit a financial affidavit of support as part of the admission requirements. Per United States immigration laws, this financial statement and supporting documentation must show that all educational expenses, including tuition, room, board, books and international travel, can be fully met by the student, his/her family, or a sponsor for the duration of the student's stay in the United States.
Once a student has been admitted, and the financial affidavit of support has been reviewed and approved, the student will be sent a letter of acceptance and an I-20 form. Students must notify the Director of the International Student Office of their planned date of arrival.
Although financial assistance is very limited for graduate study at Gannon University, students will be automatically considered for any available aid. Information regarding assistantships is available from the various academic departments. All students must make arrangements to pay their tuition and fees (and room and board if applicable) prior to the first day of class each semester. Students may estimate the cost of attending Gannon University from the Tuition and Fees information provided in this catalog.
The Library
The Msgr. Wilfrid J. Nash Library provides resources, services, facilities, and instructional programs in support of the University curricula and the scholarly needs and interests of the Gannon community.
Nash Library's collections contain over 220,000 book volumes and more than 2200 audiovisual items. Special collections include the University Archives and a curriculum library to serve those in the School of Education. The library subscribes to 450 periodicals and provides online access to over 20,000 more. The library's website provides access to the online catalog, electronic reserve readings, online indexes and databases, electronic book and full-text electronic journal collections. Additionally, reference service and information literacy instruction are integral components of the library's educational mission.
Nash Library participates in the statewide EZBorrow project which allows members of the Gannon University to request items directly from other academic libraries throughout Pennsylvania and beyond. Traditional interlibrary loan service is also available.
The library is open 96 hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters and provides a variety of spaces for study including tables, lounge-type furniture, private study carrels, and group study rooms. There are several computer workstations - all with access to library resources. The full Microsoft Office productivity suite is available at most of these computers. The entire library is covered by Gannon's wireless network. Laptop computers are available to check out for in-library use.
Academic Computing
Gannon University seeks to provide state-of-the-art computing, networking, and instructional technology to its students, faculty, and staff.
The campus currently offers:
- wireless access to Gannon's network and the Internet in all campus buildings;
- more than 75% of classrooms equipped with instructional technology;
- an on-line learning management system to provide an enhanced classroom environment;
- general computer labs in each Academic building;
- labs and classrooms with equipment geared to specific discipline requirements in several departments including Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Communications, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering;
- online access to view your tuition bill, grades, schedule, and transcript as well as view available courses. You can also print your academic evaluation, register, or drop classes online.
- a debit card used on campus at all dining locations, library, bookstore, special events, and at many off-campus vendors;
- dial-up network access for off campus students to resources such as email, Internet, and file storage; and
network space to store ample e-mail messages and academic files.
Tuition and Fees
2008-2009
Tuition and Fees are subject to change for 2009-2010.
Tuition
| All graduate programs (except those listed below) |
$ 725 per credit |
| Education Program |
485 per credit |
| Physician Assistant Program - 5th Year |
830 per credit |
| Occupational Therapy Program - 5th Year |
830 per credit |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy Program |
|
| Full time |
12,085 per term |
| Part time (less than 10 credits) |
6,725 per term |
| Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (MPT to DPT) |
|
| Gannon Graduate |
580 per credit |
| Non-Gannon Graduate |
725 per credit |
| PH.D. in Organizational Learning and Leadership |
725 per credit |
| PH.D. in Counseling Psychology Program |
|
| Fall & Spring - Full time |
9,955 per term |
| Fall & Spring - Part time (less than 9 credits) |
875 per credit |
| Summer - Full time |
5,685 per term |
| Summer - Part time (less than 6 credits) |
875 per credit |
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Special Fees and Expenditures:
| Application Fees |
|
| Doctoral Programs |
$ 50 |
| Master Programs |
25 |
| Audit Fee |
150 per credit |
| Challenge Fee |
50 per credit |
| Graduation Fee |
80 |
| Late Fee Assessed for bills not finalized by due date |
|
| NSF Check Fee |
25 |
| University Fee |
|
| Part time (1 - 8 credits) |
16 per credit |
| Full time (over 8 credits) |
195 flat fee |
Course Fees:
| Anatomy (PT) Lab — (2 credit) |
$ 210 |
| Assessment Material Fee |
20 |
| Computer Lab |
185 |
| Computer Usage Fee (charged for certain courses) |
100 |
| Engineering Lab |
185 |
| Environmental Science Lab — (1 credit) |
170 |
| Environmental Science Lab — (2 credit) |
210 |
| M.Ed. Portfolio Fee |
25 |
| Nursing Lab |
50 |
| Occupational Therapy Lab |
50 |
| Ph.D. Assessment Materials |
20 |
| Physician Assistant Course Fee |
50 |
| Student Teaching Fee |
300 |
Refund Policy:
Tuition refund information for dropped courses will be included with your semester bill.
Payment
Semester bills are due one week before the start of the semester.
The following payment options are available:
Cash or Check
E-Check (ACH)
E-Check is available through Sallie Mae via the web. There is no fee charged for an E-Check transaction. More information can be found at www.gannon.edu/epayment.
Credit Card
Credit Card payment is available through Sallie Mae via the web or by phone. Only MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted. A 2.65% convenience fee is assessed by Sallie Mae on all transactions. More information can be found at www.gannon.edu/epayment.
Deferred Payment Plan
This plan enables you to defer up to $2,500 per semester. There is a $30 per semester processing fee. For a balance greater than $2,500, a down payment of the difference between the total due and $2,500 is required.
For a balance less than $2,500, a 25% down payment is required. In either case, a signed Deferred Payment Agreement is required which is available on the back of the bill or in Gannon's Cashier Office. The balance deferred plus the $30 processing fee will be divided into three equal payments and will be due the 20th of September, October, and November for the Fall semester and the 20th of February, March, and April for the Spring semester
Company/School District Reimbursement
A student who receives 100% reimbursement must make a $100 down payment per term. A student who receives partial reimbursement must pay tuition or fees not covered by their employer. In both cases, payment must be made by the time the semester bill is due. The balance is deferred until 30 days from the last day of the semester. Any student who fails to make payment in full by this date will be liable for a $50 late fee. Employer or grade delays will have no effect on the final payment date.
The Company/School District Reimbursement Agreement is limited to credit courses. Application fees and late fees cannot be deferred. These fees, if applicable, are payable at the time charged. Books cannot be deferred. It is the student's responsibility to provide the employer with grades and/or other necessary paper work to obtain reimbursement.
It is the student's responsibility to make payment of the tuition balance to Gannon. Students should also ensure that the conditions of reimbursement are stated clearly and completely on the reimbursement form by their employer. Application forms for the Company/School District Reimbursement Agreement are available on GUXpress or in the Office of Graduate Studies.
Indebtedness Policy
A student who is in debt to the University may not register or receive an official transcript of credits from the Registrar until the indebtedness has been discharged.
Past Due Accounts
Past due accounts without satisfactory arrangements with Gannon's Cashier Office will be turned over to a collection agency. All reasonable collection costs, including attorney fees and other charges necessary for collection, will be the student's responsibility.
Financial Aid
Gannon operates a full-time office with financial aid representatives who will work with you to facilitate your financial needs. These individuals have access to information relative to loans, grants, and programs at all private and government levels. Graduate students should contact Gannon's Financial Aid Office at the earliest possible time since most loan and aid packages are limited.
Federal Stafford Student Loan
Full and part-time graduate students (6 credits or more) are eligible to apply for the Stafford Loan. Students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for the Stafford Loan program. FAFSA applications can be completed on-line at: www.fafsa.ed.gov. In addition, all students must complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling for the Stafford Loan. The MPN and information regarding interest rates and repayment is available on-line at: www.aessuccess.org.
Students may be eligible to borrow up to $20,500 per academic year, depending on the number of credits for which the student is enrolled. Students must successfully complete 18 credits in order to apply for the next increment of $20,500.
Graduate Student Incentive Awards
Students demonstrating financial need may qualify for a Graduate Student Incentive Award. The awards range from $100 - $525 per semester and are available to graduate students who are receiving no other form of assistance such as scholarship, grant, tuition discount, or company reimbursement (excluding educational loans). To be considered for this award, you must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen and complete either the FAFSA or a Graduate Student Incentive Award application. Certain majors are excluded from this scholarship program. Refer to the Office of Graduate Studies brochure ''Financial Facts and Policies for Graduate Students'' for additional information or contact the Financial Aid Office. Graduate Student Incentive Award applications are available in the Offices of Graduate Studies and Financial Aid.
Graduate Scholarship
A $500 Graduate Scholarship was established in 1995 to aid a student not receiving employee reimbursement or the Diocesan Scholarship. The award is based on a combination of academic and professional achievements, as well as need. For further information and deadline date, contact the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Gannon University Scholarship for Diocesan Employees
Full-time employees of the Catholic Diocese of Erie or an approved affiliate institution are eligible for the Gannon University Scholarship for Diocesan Employees. This scholarship from Gannon University is designed to assist Diocesan employees who are continuing their education at Gannon University on a part-time (fewer than 9 credits per semester) basis. (Students in the Health Sciences, Education, Ph.D. and PLS classes are not eligible for the Diocesan Scholarship.) Students cannot be receiving any other type of financial assistance or employer reimbursement from internal or external sources excluding student loans. Classes must be taken on the Gannon Campus. Application forms for New Students are available in the Office of Graduate Studies and the Education Office of the Diocese of Erie. The approved application must be completed and presented at the time financial arrangements are being made for payment of the bill. On-Going Students eligibility will be confirmed through the Vicar of Education of the Diocese and they will not need to complete an application for subsequent semesters, as long as they enroll in consecutive semesters. Once approved, the scholarship will be applied to the student's bill.
Employment Services
Graduate students who are seeking part-time employment are generally quite successful in the local job market. The office of Career Development and Employment Services, located in the Palumbo Academic Center, is available to assist graduate students in their job search.
Experiential Education
An increasing number of graduate students are taking advantage of co-op and internship opportunities. Not only does this provide an important source of income, but the professional experience acquired via placements can later give the Master's degree graduate an edge in the professional job market. Placement options can be explored with an academic advisor or through the Center for Experiential Education.
Assistantships
There are a limited number of assistantships available through various departments of the University. Generally the positions require part-time professional contributions by the student in return for tuition waiver and a stipend. For an updated list please call the Office of Graduate Admissions. Competition for assistantship openings is quite intense; therefore, early application is essential.
