Gannon University - Services for Learning Disabled Students

About Learning Disabled Programs and Services

This school accepts Learning Disabled students according to the following definition:

According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, a learning disability is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.

• Learning Disabled programs and services are limited to 60.
• There is no limit to the percent of students allowed into the Learning Disabled program.
• 56 application(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were received in 1995.
• 26 applicant(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were offered admission in 1995.
• 14 applicant(s) who were offered admission enrolled for the 1995 year.
• There were 66 students in the Learning Disabled program in 1995.

• SAT I is required.
• Diagnostic tests are required.
• A Child Study Team report is required if student is classified.
• Other: Three professional recommendations also required.
• A personal interview is required.
• An essay is required.
• Untimed tests are accepted.
• GED certification is accepted.

• List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
  • Remedial Reading
  • Other Special Classes
  • Oral Tests
  • Readers
  • Tutors
  • Tape Recorders
  • Untimed Tests
  • Learning Center
  • Other: counseling.
• Learning Disabled students are tutored individually.
• Credit is given for remedial courses taken.

• The Learning Disabled student program runs on a full term.
• A lighter course load is given to Learning Disabled students.
• Additional time is given to complete degree.
• Extra costs for Learning Disabled students are $600 per year.
• There are 3 full-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• There are 4 part-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Sr. Joyce Lowrey, S.S.J., Learning Disabilities Program Director, is the key staff person available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Contact Sr. Joyce Lowrey, S.S.J., Learning Disabilities Program Director, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at 814 871-5326.
• Other important information: Learning Disabled students enter as undeclared and declare a major when they achieve a 2.0 GPA.