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Move in at Gannon University: arrival day is August 19.

You’ve got a lot to look forward to, Knights, and we’ll be there for you along the way. Here are a few quick resource reminders as Welcome Week kicks off with Friday’s Arrival Day: 

• Check your Gannon email for messages from Gannon Residence Life or Commuter Life 
• Download your Welcome Week schedule using the Gannon Guide app.  
• Get familiar with resources geared toward supporting your well-being, such as: 
  • TimelyCare (FREE 24/7 medical and mental virtual health care)
  • LiveSafe (Campus safety platform)
  • Gannon Police and Safety: 814-871-7690 (Available 24/7)
  • Services for Students
  • Student Emergency Resources

Arrival Day is Friday, Aug. 19

All new students should arrive at the Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) located at 130 W. Fourth St., Erie, PA 16507. Based on your residency status, please see below for what time you should be arriving. You will be able to park in the RWC lot while you come inside to check in with our Welcome Team. We will provide you with information about Welcome Week as well as be greeted by other campus departments for items you might still have questions about or need to complete, such as paying your bill, getting your photo ID, submitting your health forms, and completing other items from your Accepted Student To-Do List. We will then give you instructions on getting to your residence hall or Commuter Life meeting.

Resident Students

New resident students should arrive in the timeframe assigned according to your last name.

• Last names A - J arrive between 8 - 10:30 a.m. (EST)

• Last name K - Z arrive between 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (EST)

If you have questions, please email reslife@gannon.edu

Commuter Students

New commuter students should arrive between 3 – 4 p.m. (EST)

If you have questions, please email commuterlife@gannon.edu

Welcome Week, Friday Aug. 19 - 23

All students are expected to participate in Welcome Week, which begins on arrival day, Aug. 19, and ends on Tuesday, Aug. 23. This extended orientation is a transition period designed to help you settle into campus, build connections with the Gannon community, find programs you want to engage in, and develop a sense of belonging on Gannon's campus before classes start. By participating in Welcome Week, you are more likely to be successful during your time at Gannon.

Gannon 101

Welcome Week includes your first four sessions of Gannon 101, before traditional classes even begin. These sessions are to help you prepare for the first day of class and to get you connected to your Transition Guide and your Gannon 101 employee facilitator. Attendance at these sessions is mandatory and count toward your grade in the course. Each session starts at 1:30 p.m.

First Year Team (FYT)

First Year Team activities also take place during Welcome Week. For example, if  you are in an outdoor adventure group you will have the opportunity to go kayaking on Presque Isle, and if you are in the Explore Erie group you will get a chance to go out on the lake and watch a SeaWolves game.

Welcome Week Schedule

You can view the whole Welcome Week schedule on the Gannon Guide app by downloading the Gannon Guide from your app store and then searching for the guide titled, “2022 GU Welcome Week.”

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Leadership Development and Campus Engagement team at engagement@gannon.edu.

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