2016-17 TRANSFER ADMISSIONS APPLICATION PACKET Undergraduate Application Transfer Applicant Evaluation Form Financial Aid Early Version Award Application Schedule a campus visit. •Request a visit online at www.gannon.edu/visit •E-mail us at visit@gannon.edu •Call our Campus Visit Coordinator at 1-800-GANNON-U (1-800-426-6668), choose option 1 then option 4 Join us for one of our many on-campus events. •See your options at www.gannon.edu/events •Admissions: (814) 871-7240 Fax: (814) 871-5803 admissions@gannon.edu Non-discrimination Policy It is the policy of Gannon University to affirmatively implement equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and existing students and employees. In administering its affairs, the University shall not discriminate against any person on any basis prohibited by law. All aspects of employment including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, termination, compensation and benefits conform to this policy. All aspects of student affairs and education of students including recruitment, admissions, financial aid, placement, access to facilities, student discipline, student life and student employment conform to this policy. Questions or inquiries regarding the University’s policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, Gannon University, 109 University Square, Erie, PA 16541-0001; phone (814) 871-5615. •Financial Aid: (814) 871-7337 Fax: (814) 871-5826 financialaid@gannon.edu Advocate for Campus Accessibility Dr. Harvey Kanter is the 504/ADA coordinator for students who are impaired in ways requiring accommodation of facilities, programs, or services of the University. Students seeking information or assistance in any matter regarding accessibility or accommodations should contact him at (814) 871-5522 promptly upon admission to the University. •109 University Square, Erie, PA 16541 1-800-GANNON-U (1-800-426-6668) Gannon University pursues a policy of non-discrimination in all activities and programs under its sponsorship. Gannon University makes all decisions regarding selection for admission, financial assistance to students, application for employment, and all other personnel actions without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex or disability as defined by law. Questions or inquiries regarding the University’s non-discrimination policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, Gannon University, 109 University Square, Erie, Pennsylvania 16541-0001; Phone (814) 871-5615. Contact us. GANNON UNIVERSITY Enrollment Instructions Transfer Admissions Process Gannon University has a transfer program to fit your needs. Whether you are completing an associate’s degree program, returning to school after receiving an associate’s degree or currently in a two-year or four-year program, we make the transfer process at Gannon easy to complete. Students in good standing (generally defined as having a 2.0 grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale) at a two- or fouryear institution are invited to apply for admission. Gannon University processes admissions decisions on a rolling basis for most majors. Please return the completed Transfer Admissions Application Packet with the $25 non-refundable application fee in the envelope provided. Make your check or money order payable to Gannon University. Please type or print clearly. Transfer students should submit the following: Next-Step If you already have an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution you can expedite the completion of a bachelor’s degree by majoring in some select fields (see next page). Gannon guarantees acceptance of up to 64 credits and allows students to enter Gannon with junior level status. Only courses in which grades of “C” (2.0) or better have been earned are eligible for transfer. At least two years of upper-division full-time study are required to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Apply Online If you prefer, you can submit your Admissions Application electronically at www.gannon.edu/apply. If you choose to do so, please complete the following: • Request all official college transcripts be sent to Gannon • Use the enclosed Transfer Applicant Evaluation Form and submit to the Dean of Students’ office at the most recent institution you have attended • Gannon University Transfer Admissions Application (pages 5-6) or Online Application (www.gannon.edu/apply) • Submit the Financial Aid Early Version Award (EVA) Application • Transfer Applicant Evaluation Form (page 7) from current or most recent school attended Transfer Website • All official college/institution transcripts • If you have less than 30 college credits, an official high school transcript including SAT or ACT scores (high school transcripts may also be requested for other reasons) • Financial Aid Early Version Award (EVA) Application (pages 9-11); this form may be sent in separately. The EVA is also available online in PDF format at www.gannon.edu/FinancialAid. As a prospective transfer student, we encourage you to visit our website designed exclusively for your needs at www.gannon.edu/transfer. Application Deadlines Gannon University processes admissions decisions on a rolling basis for most majors. Program for Students with Learning Disabilities Students who wish to apply to Gannon’s Program for Students with Learning Disabilities (PSLD) should indicate so on page 6 of the application. Once accepted, the Director of the Program for Students with Learning Disabilities may request the following: • Personal letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors or school administrators • WAIS-R scores (if over age 16) or WISC-R scores and subscores (if under age 16) • Records from any professional with whom you have worked, such as psychologist, physician, learning disabilities specialist, reading specialist or math specialist Financial Aid Process First, complete the Gannon Financial Aid Early Version Award (EVA) Application. The EVA awarding process begins in mid-October. Second, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form at www.fafsa.ed.gov. We recommend you submit this form online as soon as possible after January 1. All requests from the Financial Aid Office for information should be returned promptly. Some programs have limited enrollment. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. These programs are indicated by asterisks on the next page. 3 GANNON UNIVERSITY • 2016-17 Academic Programs Business Accounting (BSB-ACCT) Accounting Next-Step* (BSB-ACCT-NS) Entrepreneurship (BSB-ENTR) Entrepreneurship Next-Step* (BSB-ENTR-NS) Finance (BSB-FINA) Finance Next Step* (BSB-FINA-NS) Healthcare Management (BSB-HCMG) Healthcare Management Next-Step* (BSB-HCMG-NS) International Management (BSB-INTL) International Management Next-Step* (BSBINTL-NS) Management (BSB-MGMT) Management Next-Step* (BSB-MGMT-NS) Marketing (BSB-MKTG) Marketing Next-Step* (BSB-MKTG-NS) Risk Management and Insurance (BSB-RSKM) Risk Management and Insurance Next-Step* (BSB-RSKM-NS) Sport Management and Marketing (BSB-SPRT-MKTG) Sport Management and Marketing Next-Step* (BSB-SPRT-NS) Supply Chain Management (BSB-SCMG) Supply Chain Management Next-Step* (BSB-SCMG-NS) Undecided Business (ND-UBUS) Associate’s Degree Programs Accounting (AS-ACCT) Business Administration (AS-BADM) Education Early Childhood Early Childhood PreK-4 (BS-ECED) Early Childhood PreK-4/Special Education PreK-8 (BS-ECSE) Middle Level 4-8 Option 1: Single Content Area Middle Level 4-8 English Language Arts/ Reading (BS-MLEL) Middle Level 4-8 Mathematics (BS-MLMATH) Middle Level 4-8 Science (BS-MLSCI) Middle Level 4-8 Social Studies (BS-MLSS) Middle Level 4-8 Option 2: Dual Content Areas Middle Level 4-8 English Language Arts/ Reading & Mathematics (BS-MLELMA) Middle Level 4-8 English Language Arts/ Reading & Science (BS-MLMLENSC) Middle Level 4-8 Mathematics & Science (BS-MLMASC) Middle Level 4-8 Social Studies & Mathematics (BS-MLSSMA) Middle Level 4-8 Social Studies & Science (BS-MLSSSA) Dual Certification: Middle Level Option: Single Content Area & Special Education PreK-8 Middle Level 4-8 English Language Arts/ Reading & Special Education PreK-8 (BS-MLELSPED) Middle Level 4-8 Mathematics & Special Education PreK-8 (BS-MLMASPED) Middle Level 4-8 Science & Special Education PreK-8 (BS-MLSCSPED) Middle Level 4-8 Social Studies & Special Education PreK-8 (BS-MLSSSPED) 4 Secondary Education Secondary Education Biology (BA-BIOL-SEC) Secondary Education English (BA-ENGL-SEC) Secondary Education Mathematics (BS-MATH-SEC) Secondary Education Social Studies (BA-SOCS-SEC) K-12 Spanish (BA-SPAN-K12) Undecided Education Undecided Education (ND-UEDU) Associate’s Degree Programs Early Childhood Education (AS-ECED) Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention(AS-ERCH) Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences Bioinformatics (BS-BINF) Biomedical Engineering (BS-BIOMENG) Computer Science (BS-CSCI) Electrical Engineering (BSE-ELEC) Electrical Engineering 5-year Co-op (BSE-ELE5) Environmental Engineering (BS-ENVE) Environmental Science (BS-ENVS) Industrial Engineering (BS-IE) Information Systems (BS-IS) Mechanical Engineering (BSM-MENG) Mechanical Engineering 5-year Co-op (BSM-MCE5) Software Engineering (BS-SFEN) Undecided Engineering (ND-UENG) Health Professions Medical Technology (BS-MEDT) Medical Technology Next-Step* (BS-MEDT-NS) Nursing (BSN-NURS)** Nursing Next-Step* (BSN-RNBS-NS) Nutrition and Human Performance (BS-NHP) Public Health (BS-PBHL) Respiratory Care (BS-RESP) Sport and Exercise Science (BS-SPRT) Undecided Health Sciences (ND-UHLS) Master’s Degree Programs 5-year Athletic Training (BS-SPRT-MAT) 5-year Exercise Science (BS-EXER5) 5-year Occupational Therapy (BS-OT5)** 5-year Occupational Therapy Next-Step* (MS-OCCT2) for Occupational Therapy Assistants only 5-year Physician Assistant (BS-PHY5)** Associate’s Degree Programs Radiologic Sciences (AS-RADS)** Respiratory Care (AS-RESP) Humanities and Social Sciences Advertising Communication (BS-ADVC) Communication Arts [electronic media] (BA-COMA) Communication Arts Next-Step* [electronic media] (BA-COMA-NS) Criminal Justice (BA-CRJS) Criminal Justice Next-Step* (BA-CRJS-NS) English (BA-ENGL) English Next-Step* (BA-ENGL-NS) Foreign Language and Literature (BA-FRGN) Foreign Language and International Studies: Business Option (BA-FLBO) Foreign Language and International Studies: Government Option (BA-FLGO) History (BA-HIST) Interdisciplinary Studies (BA-INTRDISP) International Studies (BA-INTLST) Journalism Communication (BA-JRCM) Legal Studies/Paralegal (BA-LEGL) Mortuary Science (BS-MRTS) Philosophy (BA-PHIL) Political Science (BA-POLS) Political Science Next-Step* (BA-POLS-NS) Pre-Law (ND-PLAW) Pre-Law 3+3 Early Admissions (ND-PLW3) Psychology (BA-PSYC) Psychology Next-Step* (BA-PSYC-NS) Social Work (BA-SCWK) Social Work Next-Step* (BA-SCWK-NS) Theatre (BA-THEA) Theatre and Communication Arts (BA-THCA) Theology (BA-THEO) Undecided Humanities (ND-UHUM) Associate’s Degree Programs Criminal Justice (AA-CRJS) Interdisciplinary Studies (AA-INTRDISP) Legal Studies/Paralegal (AA-LEGL) Pre-Professional Medical Chiropractic (ND-PCHI) Dentistry (ND-PDEN) Medicine (ND-PMED) Optometry (ND-POPT) Pharmacy (ND-PPHR) Physical Therapy Options: Biology (BS-BIOL-PT) Chemistry (BS-CHEM-PT) Mathematics (BS-MATH-PT) Psychology (BA-PSYC-PT) Science (BS-SCI-PT) Sport and Exercise Science (BS-SPRT-PT) Undecided Health Sciences (ND-UHLS-PT) Podiatry (ND-PPOD) Veterinary Medicine (ND-PVET) Sciences Biochemistry (BS-BIOCHEM) Biology (BS-BIOL) Biology Next-Step* (BS-BIOL-NS) Chemical Engineering [cooperative] (ND-CHME) Chemistry (BS-CHEM) Chemistry Next-Step* (BS-CHEM-NS) Environmental Science (BS-ENVS) Forensic Science (BS-FORENSCI) Freshwater and Marine Biology (BS-FWMARBIO) Mathematics (BS-MATH) Science (BS-SCI) Science Next-Step* (BS-SCI-NS) Undecided Science (ND-USCI) Undeclared (ND-UNDC) Explore options and work with a career advisor to choose the best major for you. *These programs are limited to transfer students who already have an associate’s degree in arts or sciences from a regionally accredited college. It is not necessary for a student to have an associate’s degree in the field that they are pursuing a bachelor’s degree (except for nursing and occupational therapy). Gannon graduates are not eligible for this program. See previous page for more information. **Limited enrollment Alumni Fee Waiver: Alumni’s Name and Graduation Date $25 application fee Transfer Admissions Application First Name GANNON UNIVERSITY • 2016-17 (Please Print All Information) Middle Name Last Name Nickname or Preferred First Name Suffix Other last name(s) under which your transcripts might be submitted Home/Permanent Address (Number and Street) Social Security Number (U.S. Citizens Only) Male Birth Date City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Country Female Home Telephone Number (Including Area Code) Mailing Address (if different than Home/Permanent address) Cell Phone Number (Including Area Code) E-mail Address City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Preferred Contact Method (Check One) Home Phone Cell Phone E-mail Country Citizenship/Language (Check One) U.S. Citizen Dual U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident: Visa Type Other Citizenship: Visa Type Alien Registration # Country of Citizenship Country of Birth First/Native Language Ethnicity/Race (Optional; this information is for statistical purposes only and has no bearing on admission to the University.) Are you Hispanic/Latino? Yes No Check the following race(s) that apply to you: American Indian or Alaska Native Black or African American Asian Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Religious Affiliation (Optional; this information is for statistical purposes only and has no bearing on admission to the University.) Roman Catholic Episcopal Greek Catholic Lutheran Greek Orthodox Methodist Jewish Presbyterian Baptist Other: Are you a member of a Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of Erie, PA? Yes No (check for Diocesan-related financial aid award eligibility from Gannon) If yes, name and location of parish: Additional Personal Information (Check if applicable.) Currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (for purposes other than training) Dependant of Veteran; eligible for VA benefits Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor, felony or other crime? Yes No Have you applied for admission to the University previously? Yes No When? Applying for: (Select one from each column.) Fall 20_____Term Freshman Admission Full-Time Spring 20_____Term Transfer Admission Part-Time Summer 20_____Term I plan to live in Gannon Housing I plan to live at home I plan to live off-campus Area of Academic Interest (list only one, extras listed will not be considered) See academic programs offered on the opposite page. (Education and Physical Therapy applicants must indicate a specific option.) Major Academic Program Code 5 GANNON UNIVERSITY TRANSFER ADMISSIONS APPLICATION • 2016-17 High Schools/Secondary Schools Attended (list the most recent first) Name Address, City, State, Zip School Code Graduation Date Name Address, City, State, Zip School Code Graduation Date Colleges and Institutions Attended (list all attended—most recent first; include colleges attended while in high school) Name City, State Number of credits completed Currently enrolled? Yes No Name City, State Number of credits completed Currently enrolled? Yes No Name City, State Number of credits completed Currently enrolled? Yes No Have You Taken the SAT or ACT Examination? (list month/year) Yes, I have completed the SAT/ACT on these dates: Date 1 Date 2 No, I plan to take the SAT/ACT in the future on these dates: Date 1 Date 2 Check the appropriate box if you are interested in any of the following: Honors Program Army ROTC Program for Students with Learning Disabilities Yes Are you a Phi Theta Kappa Member? No Extracurricular Activities List any activity that you wish to be involved in at Gannon. Please continue on a separate sheet of paper if necessary. Work Experience/Volunteer Experience (if medical related, please be specific) Type of Work Dates Employer Address Type of Work Dates Employer Address Personal Statement (optional, yet recommended) Choose one of the topics and on a separate sheet, type a one-page response: 1. How have you applied a classroom lesson to your daily life? 2. Ask and answer one question that you wish we had asked. Parent/Guardian/Family Information Name of Father/Guardian ( Living Deceased) Name of Mother/Guardian ( Living Deceased) Address Address City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Country City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Country 8 years or less of elementary school Some high/secondary school, but not diploma Graduated from high/secondary school (or equivalent) 1 to 3 years of college (including study at a technical, community or junior college) A 4-year undergraduate college degree (bachelor’s degree) A master’s degree A professional degree (medicine, dentistry, law, philosophy or other similar degrees) 8 years or less of elementary school Some high/secondary school, but not diploma Graduated from high/secondary school (or equivalent) 1 to 3 years of college (including study at a technical, community or junior college) A 4-year undergraduate college degree (bachelor’s degree) A master’s degree A professional degree (medicine, dentistry, law, philosophy or other similar degrees) Employer/Occupation Employer/Occupation Gannon Graduate? Yes No If yes, indicate class year Gannon/VMC Graduate? Yes No If yes, indicate class year My signature below indicates all information in my application is complete, accurate and honestly presented. I am also granting Gannon University permission, if necessary, to request any missing credentials and verify that all information is correct. I understand any misrepresentation may void my application. 6 SignatureDate GANNON UNIVERSITY • 2016-17 Transfer Applicant Evaluation Form Applicants: Please complete the top portion of this form and submit it to the Dean of Students of the most recent college attended. This form may be duplicated if needed. Last Name First Name (Formal) Middle Name Suffix Social Security Number Other last name(s) under which your transcript(s) might be submitted Address (Number and Street) City State Zip/Postal Code School to which you are submitting this form Date of attendance The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, guarantees confidentiality of student educational records. In an effort to expedite my transfer, I authorize the Dean of Students to release all information as it pertains to the questions below. SignatureDate Dean of Students: One of your students, named above, has applied for admission to Gannon University. Please complete this form as completely as possible and return it to: Office of Admissions • Gannon University • 109 University Square • Erie, Pennsylvania 16541-0001 1. Is this student eligible to continue/return to your institution? Yes No Comments 2. Has this student been dismissed from your institution? Academically Yes No Disciplinary Yes No Comments 3. Has there been any type of non-academic disciplinary action with regard to this student? Yes No Comments 4. Has there been any reason to question this student’s emotional stability? Yes No Comments Name Title Institution Telephone Number (Including Area Code) Signature Date 7 GANNON UNIVERSITY TRANSFER APPLICATION EVALUATION FORM • 2016-17 8 Office of Admissions • 109 University Square • Erie, Pennsylvania 16541-0001 1-800-GANNON-U (1-800-426-6668) • admissions@gannon.edu • www.gannon.edu GANNON UNIVERSITY • 2016-17 Financial Aid Early Version Award Application Information provided on this form is used to estimate your eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid. Your information is considered confidential and will be secured within the Financial Aid Office. Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. Complete all of the items. Estimate if actual figures are unavailable. Do not leave items blank. Where a dollar amount is requested and your response is none, enter “NONE” or zeros. Use a separate sheet of paper to explain any unusual circumstances. In addition, Gannon requires all students who want to be considered for Financial Aid (including loans) to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to list Gannon University, code number 003266. Section 1 Social Security Number First Name Birth Date: Month/Day/Year Middle Name Last Name Please indicate any other name(s) under which your financial aid information might be submitted Address (Number and Street) City State Zip/Postal Code Home Telephone Number (Including Area Code) Possible area(s) of academic concentration/major(s) Citizenship (check one) U.S. Citizen Dual U.S. Citizen Other Citizenship: Visa Type U.S. Permanent Resident: Visa Type Alien Registration # Country of Citizenship Country of Birth First/Native Language If you are not a U.S. citizen and live in the United States, how long have you been in the country? Residency (check one)Status (check one) Commuter On Campus Housing Full-Time Part-Time Are you a member of a Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of Erie, PA? Yes No If yes, name and location of parish Section 2 Were you born before January 1, 1993? Yes No At the beginning of the 2016-17 school year, will you be working on a master’s or doctorate program (such as an MA, MBA, MD, JD, PhD, EdD or graduate certificate, etc.)? Yes No As of today, are you married? (Answer “Yes” if you are separated but not divorced) Yes No Do you have children who receive more than half of their support from you? Yes No Do you have dependents (other than your children or spouse) who live with you and who receive more than half of their support from you, now and through June 30, 2017? Yes No Are both of your parents deceased, or are you (or were you until age 18) a ward/dependent of the court? Yes No Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces? Yes No If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, complete Column A on the next page. If you answered “no” to all of the above questions, complete both Columns A and B on the next page. 9 GANNON UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID EVA APPLICATION • 2016-17 Section 3 2015 Income, Earnings and Benefits (estimate if prior to tax returns being filed) Column A: Student (and Spouse) This section must be completed in order to be considered for need-based aid. 1. 2015 adjusted gross income (IRS Form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ or estimate)............. $_____________.00$_____________.00 2. 2015 U.S. income tax paid (IRS Form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ or estimate)................ $_____________.00$_____________.00 3. 2015 total number of exemptions (IRS Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ).................... _____________ 4. 2015 income earned from work......................................................................Student $_____________.00 Father $_____________.00 5. 2015 income earned from work....................................................................... Spouse $_____________.00 Mother $_____________.00 6. 2015 untaxed income and benefits (yearly totals only) PART A A. 2015 earned income credit................................................................................. $_____________.00$_____________.00 B. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).......................................................................... $_____________.00$_____________.00 C. Social Security benefits for all members of the household................................. $_____________.00$_____________.00 7. 2015 untaxed income and benefits (yearly totals only) PART B A.Yearly contribution payments to tax deferred pensions or savings plans.......... $_____________.00$_____________.00 B. Child support received for all children.............................................................. $_____________.00$_____________.00 C. Worker’s compensation..................................................................................... $_____________.00$_____________.00 D. Other untaxed income or benefits..................................................................... $_____________.00$_____________.00 8. Child support paid out because of divorce, separation or legal requirement............. $_____________.00$_____________.00 Current Asset Information Column A: Student (and Spouse) Column B: Parents List Net Worth List Net Worth 9. Cash, savings and checking accounts $_____________.00 Column B: Parents _____________ $_____________.00 10. Real estate and investments $_____________.00 $_____________.00 (Do not include the value of the family home, life insurance or retirement plans. Include other real estate, trust funds, UGMA, UTMA, money market and mutual funds, certificates of deposit, stocks, bonds, college savings plans and pre-paid tuition plans.) 11. Business and farm $_____________.00 Check here if business or farm employs less than 100 employees. $_____________.00 Section 4 Parental Data Section Current marital status of the parent you reside with: Married/Remarried Single Divorced/Separated Unmarried, both parents living together Parent 1 (Father/Mother/Stepparent) (Student, if independent) Parent 2 (Father/Mother/Stepparent) (Spouse, if independent) Address Address Occupation Occupation Employer’s Name Employer’s Name Number of years employed at above 10 Widowed If unemployed, how long? Age Number of years employed at above If unemployed, how long? Age GANNON UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID EVA APPLICATION • 2016-17 List parents’ dependents below, including all children and other dependents. (use an additional sheet of paper, if necessary) Independent students must list children. Name Age School Attending in 2016-17 Tuition and Fee Costs Number in Household from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 Source and Amount of Aid Full- or Part-Time Year in School Major Number in College in 2016-17 Academic Year (do not include parents or graduate students in the number enrolled in college) Divorced/Separated Parental Information (provide information on non-custodial parent) Name of non-custodial parent (parent not included on page 10) Occupation Age Address Employer Date of divorce/separation Who claims student on tax form? Section 5 Student’s Gender Male Female Ethnicity/Race (Optional; this information is for statistical purposes only and has no bearing on admission to the University.) Are you Hispanic/Latino? Yes No Check the following race(s) that apply to you: American Indian or Alaska Native Black or African American Asian Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Please list other schools to which you are applying: 1. 2. 3. Certification Statement Note: This application must be signed by the student and at least one parent. Signing this form allows release of financial aid information to the custodial parent/guardian listed on this application. I (we) certify that this information is accurate and complete to the best of my (our) knowledge. Applicant’s Signature Date Parent/Spouse’s Signature (if applicable) Date 11 UM/GUP/1000/815