Gannon UniversityStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Erie, PA. Operating on a semester system.

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Total Enrollment

Liberal Arts College

Institution Type

19

Housing Buildings

530

Housing Capacity

Student guide · Fall 2026 Erie and Ruskin Campuses (15 weeks)

The semester, explained for Gannon University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 Erie and Ruskin Campuses (15 weeks)
Campus terms
14
Local details
14

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Erie and Ruskin Campuses (15 weeks) runs Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

16 entries
  1. Fall 2026 Erie Campus ESL 1st Term
  2. Fall 2026 Erie and Ruskin Campuses (1st 7 weeks)
  3. Fall 2026 Erie and Ruskin Campuses (15 weeks)Relevant now
  4. Fall 2026 Erie and Ruskin Campuses (2nd 7 weeks)
  5. Fall 2026 Erie Campus ESL 2nd Term
  6. Spring 2027 Erie and Ruskin Campuses (1st 7 weeks)
  7. Spring 2027 Erie Campus ESL 1st Term
  8. Spring 2027 Erie and Ruskin Campuses (15 weeks)
  9. Spring 2027 Erie and Ruskin Campuses (2nd 7 weeks)
  10. Spring 2027 Erie Campus ESL 2nd Term
  11. Summer 2027 Session A (2 weeks)
  12. Summer 2027 1st 7 weeks
  13. Summer 2027 Erie Campus ESL
  14. Summer 2027 Session B (5 weeks)
  15. Summer 2027 Session C (5 weeks)
  16. Summer 2027 2nd 7 weeks

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Campus language

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14 terms

A

APB
Activities Programming Board, the student group responsible for campus events.

F

Finegan
Finegan Hall, a primary freshman residence hall.

G

G.I.V.E.
Gannon Invitational Volunteer Event, a major annual service project.
Gannon Gold
The campus-specific currency or debit system used for dining and services.

H

Harborview
Harborview Apartments, a university-owned housing complex for students.

I

Intermetzo
The coffee shop and cafe located within the Nash Library.

L

L.I.V.E.
Learning, Involvement, Volunteerism, and Engagement, a student leadership office.

N

North
North Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for students.

T

The Arch
The Gannon Arch, the official student-run newspaper of the university.
The Caf
The main dining hall located in Beyer Hall.
The Cove
Knight's Cove, a food court style dining area in the Waldron Campus Center.

U

Urban
Urban Eats, a dining location offering various quick-service options.

W

Wehrle
Wehrle Hall, a residence hall on campus.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

14 details
beyer_hall_cafeteria
Beyer Hall Cafeteria
CBI
Center for Business Ingenuity, housing business and technology programs.
chick_fil_a
Chick-fil-A
doc_s_landing
Doc's Landing
EngageU
The online portal used by students to join organizations and track campus involvement.
GU Gold
Funds loaded onto a student ID card for use at on-campus dining and select off-campus vendors.
intermetzo_cafe
InterMetzo Cafe
Knight's Cove
A central social and dining hub located in the Waldron Campus Center.
Nash
Nash Library and Student Learning Commons.
Palumbo
Palumbo Academic Center, a central building for various academic departments.
The Rec
The Recreation and Wellness Center, the campus gym and fitness facility.
The Shuttle
The university-provided transportation service that moves students between campus buildings and parking.
urban_brew
Urban Brew
Zurn
Zurn Science Center, the primary building for science and engineering labs.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Erie and Ruskin Campuses (15 weeks) runs Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
14 approved campus terms and 14 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Erie for Gannon University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Erie.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$850

Cost of Living Index

88

Student Population

20,000

City Transportation

Walkability

57

Bikeability

50

Public Transit

EMTA bus system

Nearest Airports

Erie International Airport (Tom Ridge Field)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

47.5°F

Avg Snowfall

100 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Garage D

garage • Lease and hourly

Located at 9th and French; monthly student rate is $70.00.

Garage Q

garage • Lease and hourly

Located at 7th and Peach; monthly student rate is $70.00.

McConnell Family Stadium Lot

surface_lot • Event-based

Entrance on 4th Street after Sassafras.

Campus News

Latest updates from Gannon University

Men's Basketball Begins National Title Defense with Challenging 2026-27 Slate

The Gannon men's basketball team has announced its 2026-27 schedule as they prepare to defend their national title.

Aug 28, 2026

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Women's Basketball Set for Strong 2026-27 Schedule

Following a 29-5 season, the Golden Knights have released a competitive schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.

Aug 28, 2026

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Veteran-Laden Men's Water Polo Ready for 2026

The Gannon men's water polo team enters the 2026 season with an experienced roster looking to build on previous successes.

Aug 27, 2026

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First Year Move In Day Welcomes Class of 2030

Gannon University welcomed the incoming Class of 2030 to campus for move-in day activities.

Aug 21, 2026

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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Gannon University

Freshmen are required to live on campus unless they live with parents or have special exemption.

3 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Villa Maria Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: single, double, suite

Barrett Hall

Capacity: 150

Room types: single, double

St. Joseph Hall

Capacity: 180

Room types: suite, apartment

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@gannon.edu

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