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There are five nine-week sessions per year: Spring I, Spring II, Summer, Fall I, and Fall II. The Spring I and Fall I sessions start at the same time as ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ's Academic semesters so that the students who study in the ESL program and have spouses or relatives in a degree program or vice versa, can follow the same travel or vacation plans. One week of program equals 25 class hours and there are 15 hours per week-study time away from class
Classes meet Monday - Friday. Core classes, Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Listening and Speaking, meet from 8:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. or from 2:30 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.
Cross-level classes meet two times a week, either from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, Tuesday and Thursday, or 1:00 -2:20 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, Tuesday and Thursday, or any other scheduled time that complements the student’s core class schedule.
Extended Academic and Cultural Orientation occurs every Thursday from 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Supporting courses as needed:
| Event/Session | Fall I 2026 | Fall II 2026 | Spring I 2027 | Spring II 2027 | Summer 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement Test | August 19 | October 21 | January 6 | March 10 | May 18 |
| Initial Orientation | August 17 | October 26 | January 4 | March 8 | May 16 |
| First Day of Class | August 24 | October 26 | January 10 | March 15 | May 23 |
| Add/Drop Date | August 28 | October 30 | January 15 | March 20 | May 27 |
| No Classes | September 7; October 14-18 | November 10; November 25-29 | January 18; March 1-7 | March 17; March 25-30 | May 31; July 4 |
| Last Day of Class | October 23 | December 22 | March 12 | May 14 | July 22 |
The program consists of: 6 levels of instructions | 5 Sessions/year | 9 week sessions | 25 hrs/week
| Core classes | Supporting Courses | Bridge Courses | Daily Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | Spelling/Phonetics |
Independent Study for Lang. & Cult. Acquisition Strategies for Academic Success Academic Skill Dvlmpt. |
Core classes: 8:30 AM-12:20 PM Or 2:30 PM – 6:20 PM Supporting courses: Various times during the day |
| Writing | Handwriting | ||
| Grammar | Pronunciation | ||
| List. & Speak. | Special Topics |
Students who join the program after the add/drop will be placed below the level.
Placement Test: Takes place on a Wednesday. In August, January, and May, it takes place at 9:00 am, and in October and March, at 1:00 pm. Check-in is half an hour before, in Beyer Hall, 4th floor.
Initial Orientation: Takes place on Friday before the session starts. Starts at 9:00 am, Beyer Hall 405
Classrooms: Beyer Hall, 4th floor
Class Times: 8:30 am - 12:30; 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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The Gannon University Office of English Language and Global Training ESL Program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period August 2024 through August 2034 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S. For further information about this accreditation, please contact CEA, 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 665-3400, .
