FAST FACTS

The Vision of Gallaudet is to:

• Provide the highest quality liberal and professional education through undergraduate and graduate programs for deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students.
• Offer a welcoming, supportive, and accessible bilingual educational environment for teaching and learning through direct communication. Embrace diversity within the University community by respecting and appreciating choices of communication while guiding students through their process of linguistic and cultural self-actualization.
• Pursue excellence in research, pedagogy, scholarship, and creative activity.
• Lead the advancement of intellectual, social, linguistic, and economic vitality in deaf people through educational, outreach, regional, international, and leadership development programs.
• Preserve deaf history and use visual media to promote the recognition that deaf people and their signed languages are vast resources with significant contributions to the cognitive, creative, and cultural dimensions of human diversity.
• Position our community to reach its full human potential and assume its role as a progressive global entity committed to civic responsibility and social justice.

GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

The Graduate School at Gallaudet University draws on Gallaudet's rich heritage, distinguished faculty and staff, and ASL-English bilingual environment to carry out its multifaceted mission to:

1. prepare deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing scholars, leaders, and practitioners from diverse backgrounds to excel in their professions and disciplines; and
   
   
2. generate knowledge, via research and other scholarly activities to inform theory and practice in the professions and disciplines represented by graduate programs.
   
   
3. The knowledge, skills, and dispositions addressed in the various graduate programs are aligned with professional accreditation standards as well as the Graduate School's own high academic expectations.

What we do in the Graduate Admissions office:

Graduate admission to Gallaudet University is a collaborative process involving the Graduate School and the graduate faculty of the University.

The role of the Graduate Admissions Office is to engage in activities and support services for prospective Gallaudet graduate students in coordination and collaboration with the Dean, the CGE and the academic departments. This effort will include the systematization, standardization and coordination of the admissions process across graduate and degree programs.

To learn about our graduate program offerings and how to apply to Gallaudet's Graduate School, please visit: http://gradschool.gallaudet.edu

Department of Administration and Supervision

• Graduate Certificate of Leadership
• Graduate Certificate of Management

Department of ASL and Deaf Studies

• M.A. in Sign Language Teaching
• M.A. in Deaf Studies
• Certificate in Deaf Studies

Department of Counseling

• M.A. in Mental Health Counseling
• M.A. in School Counseling
• Summers and Online School Counseling Program

Department of Education

• Ph.D. in Deaf Education
• Ed.S. in Deaf Education
• Master of Arts in Education: Teacher Preparation Program with tracks in:
  • Early Childhood Education and Deaf Education
  • Elementary Education and Deaf Education
  • Secondary Education and Deaf Education
  • Deaf Education
• M.A. in Deaf Education: Advanced Studies
• M.A. in Deaf Education: Special Programs in Deaf Education
• Certificate in Educating Deaf Students with Disabilities

Department of Educational Foundations and Research

• M.A. in International Development

Department of Government and History

• Graduate Certificate of Deaf History

Department of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences

• Ph.D. in Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences
• Au.D. in Audiology
• M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
• M.S. in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences

Department of Interpretation

• M.A. in Interpretation
• Ph.D. in Interpretation

Department of Linguistics

• Ph.D. in Linguistics
• M.A. in Linguistics

Department of Psychology

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
• Psy.S. in School Psychology

Department of Social Work

• M.S.W. in Social Work

Interdisciplinary Program

• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Infants, Toddlers and their Families: Collaboration and Leadership Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I apply to the Graduate School?
   By far the easiest way to apply to graduate school is to fill out our online application. Your information will be saved as you go. While we prefer that you use our Online Application form, we also have a "paper and pencil" Application Booklet available. Graduate Special Students also should use this form (either online or printed) and complete the section of the form that pertains to Graduate Special Students.
   Note: If you currently have access to Gallaudet's Bison system (bison.gallaudet.edu), go to "Self Service" and then to "Admissions, Create/Edit GRAD Online Apps" to reach the online application pages. All others should click the "Online Application form" link above.
   
   

2. What is required to apply to the Graduate School?
   • A completed Graduate School Application Form, including payment of the $50 non-refundable application fee.
   • Official transcripts of all undergraduate study, including evidence of having received a bachelor's degree from an accredited university. (Those applying during their final undergraduate year will be required to submit a final transcript after completion of their bachelor's degree and before enrolling in their first semester of graduate study.)
   • Official transcripts of all graduate study.
   • A minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a four-point scale) in all previous undergraduate and graduate study. (Occasionally, applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be admitted conditionally upon the recommendation of the department.)
   • An application fee of $50.
   • A completed graduate school application form. Goals statement.
   • TOEFL scores for all international applicants.
   • Additional application requirements by program are listed in the graduate catalog.
   • If you are offered admission: The immunization laws for the District of Columbia require all students to provide proof of immunization. Please visit the Student Health Services website for more information.

   
   
   

3. Where do I get more information on standardized tests?
   Check out the GRE and MAT websites. In addition, the MAT is offered here on campus. It is offered every second Thursday of each month in the Career Library at 8:00 am. The 202-651-5240 is the correct number to call for information on the MAT. The GRE is also administered thru the Career Center. It is offered every six months.
   

   • GRE - Graduate Record Examinations
   • MAT - Miller Analogies Test [MAT practice tests]

   
   
   

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Undergraduate Majors

View a major by interest area:

Arts/Media

• Digital Media
• Graphic Design
• Photography
• Studio Art
• Theatre Arts: Production and Performance

Business/Technology

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Information Technology

Humanities

• History
• Government
• Philosophy

Language/Culture

• American Sign Language
• Communication Studies
• Deaf Studies
• English
• International Studies
• Interpretation
• Spanish

Science/Math

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics

Human Services

• Education
  • Early Childhood
  • Elementary
  • K-2 Physical Education/Teacher Education
  • Secondary
  • Bilingual: Combined BA/MAT
• Family and Child Studies
• Physical Education
  • Teaching
  • Personal Training
• Psychology
• Recreation and Sports Programming
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Sociology: Criminology

Minors*

• Athletic Coaching
• Dance
• Economics & Finance
• Ethics
• Linguistics
• Writing

* Many of the majors above are also offered as minors.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I have to be deaf or hard of hearing to apply for the undergraduate program at Gallaudet University?
   Yes, international students must either be deaf or hard of hearing to qualify for admission to the undergraduate program. However, hearing students can apply as an International Visiting Scholar. Visit the Center for International Programs and Services website at http://cips.gallaudet.edu for more information.
   
   

2. What must I do before I apply to Gallaudet?
   You need to:

   • complete a full secondary school education (equivalent to six years of primary plus six years of secondary school) or have university (post-secondary) experience
   • obtain financial support
   • make arrangements to take the ACT or SAT test. If none are available, contact the international admissions counselor immediately.

   
   
   

3. Must I take an entrance examination?
   Gallaudet University requires that all undergraduate applicants take an entrance examination to test their English proficiency. International students have the option of taking one of the following below tests:

   1. American College Test (ACT)
   2. SAT (formerly known as Scholastic Aptitude/Assessment Test)

   For more information on the ACT or SAT, go to the following websites:
   http://www.act.org for international ACT tests
   http://www.sat.org
   http://admissions/gallaudet.edu/ACT for the Gallaudet University ACT website For students who do not live near an ACT or SAT testing center: Contact the international admissions counselor to discuss options. TOEFL scores will not be accepted.
   
   

4. How do I get an application for undergraduate admission to Gallaudet University?
   You can either contact the Office of Admissions at Gallaudet University by regular mail or e-mail and request a copy of the undergraduate international application packet, or you can download the application from Gallaudet's website. To download and print from your computer, go to http://admissions.gallaudet.edu.
   
   

5. What are the steps that I need to take to complete the application process?
   The application process requires several documents that must be submitted. The Office of Admissions will not review your file until all of the following items are submitted:

   1. Undergraduate international application
   2. $50 non-refundable application fee
   3. Proof of financial support with financial support documents
   4. Two essays (topics listed in the application packet)
   5. High School Transcript (secondary school transcript and/or upper secondary school transcript) and university transcript for transfer applicants only (certified English translations must accompany transcripts)
   6. Two recommendation letters from an administrator, teacher, or counselor who is familiar with your academic abilities, special talents, and achievements
   7. Audiogram (must be completed by a physician or an audiologist)
   8. Standardized Test Report (entrance exam scores)
   9. F-1 Transfer Request Form (if transferring from a college in the US)

   
   
   

6. Do you accept documents in a language other than English?
   No, all documents must be presented in English. Transcripts must be translated in English by a certified translator.
   
   

7. What about financial support? Does Gallaudet provide support to international students?
   The United States immigration laws require you to show valid proof of your ability to pay for at least one academic year of study before a visa will be issued. Gallaudet University does not provide financial assistance for first-year international students. First-year international students are not allowed to use on-campus employment as proof of financial support. However, that does not mean there is no assistance available to you. Seek full financial support from your family, government or private/public organizations or agencies for assistance toward your first year of studies. Once you are enrolled at Gallaudet, you can request financial assistance from Gallaudet's Financial Aid Office after completing your first year of studies. You also may be eligible for scholarships from Gallaudet after your first academic year. If you need more time to seek financial sources, the Office of Admissions will hold your application file for up to five years. After five years, you must apply again. All requests for deferral must be in writing.
   
   

8. Is proof of my own financial support required?
   Yes, you must submit proof of full financial support or evidence of adequate financial holdings in a bank, for example, a certified bank statement. A United States Immigration Form I-20 or, where applicable, DS-2019 will be released only after proof of financial support has been submitted.
   
   

9. As an admitted student, where can I obtain immigration document needed to apply for a visa?
   The International Student Services or Global Education and Scholar Services will send you Form I-20 or DS-2019 after receiving and approving your Certification of Finances Form, Affidavit of Annual Cash Support, and support documents. You need to take that form, your passport, your letter of acceptance from Gallaudet, and copies of your financial support documents to an American embassy or consulate in your home country to apply for a F-1 or J-1 non-immigrant visa.
   
   

10. What is the deadline for applying to Gallaudet University?
    For the fall semester, the deadline is June 30. For the spring semester, the deadline is November 30. However sending all application documents as early as possible improves your chances of getting an I-20 form and arranging for a student visa appointment without difficulty.
    
    

11. What do I need to do to get a student visa?
    Acceptance to Gallaudet University does not guarantee that you will receive your student visa. The U.S. Consulate in your country makes the decision to grant or deny the student visa based on the documents you bring.
    
    

12. If I get accepted to Gallaudet University, will there be orientation for international students?
    
    For the fall semester, you are required to attend the International Student Orientation (ISO) before you participate in New Student Orientation (NSO). An immigration workshop will be provide during ISO. If you begin in the spring semester, you will receive an individual meeting after business registration.
    
    

13. I do not have enough English skills for college-level work. Do you have a program that will help me improve my skills?
    Yes, the English Language Institute (ELI) at Gallaudet University is a pre-college program that offers intensive English language instruction to deaf or hard of hearing international students. Many international students apply to Gallaudet University's undergraduate program after successfully completing the ELI program. For more information about the program, visit http://www.gallaudet.edu/eli.xml.
    
    

14. I am interested in studying at Gallaudet as a non-degree international for a semester or two, what can I do?
    The International Visiting Scholar Program is designed for international school personnel, researchers, professionals, and students from other countries who are not pursuing an academic degree at Gallaudet University. The program is individually designed to meet the needs of each scholar, in which participants can audit courses, gain practical experience by being exposed to what is happening at Gallaudet, visit schools, organizations, and agencies. There are great opportunities to do intensive data collection in acquiring specific information and skills relating to deafness. This is a one- or two-semester, non-degree program. For more information on this program, visit http://cips.gallaudet.edu/
    
    

15. Are international students required to live on campus?
    You are encouraged to live on campus. This gives you the opportunity to meet and socialize with students from around the world as well as become familiar with American culture, customs, and people. The majority of Gallaudet students live in one of the six residence halls on campus. If you are accepted to the University, you will receive an admissions acceptance packet including a housing application that must be submitted along with the required $200 security deposit.
    
    

16. Do Canadian students need a passport to enter the U.S.?
    Yes, beginning January 2007, all Canadian citizens wishing to enter the U.S. will be required to show their passport.
    
    

17. If I am accepted to the university do I need to know American Sign Language before arriving on campus?
    You do not need to know American Sign Language before arriving on campus, but you will be required to participate in the Jump Start program along with students who do not know sign language. The intensive five week program will include American Sign Language classes.
    
    

18. Are there scholarships available for international students?
    Scholarships available to international students are limited. Visit http://www.gallaudet.edu/scholarships.xml to look into scholarship options. You are strongly encouraged to look into government or private/public organizations or agencies for funding assistance.
    
    

Application Checklist

Please note that application received without one of the following items below will not be processed until this office receives all of your application items.

1. Complete and sign your portion of the international application.
2. Mail the non-refundable $50 application fee directly to us.
3. Two Application Essays.
4. High School Transcript (Secondary school transcript and/or upper secondary school transcript) or University Transcript(s) for Transfer Applicant only. Transfer students must send your official transcript(s). Your transcripts will be reviewed, and you will be notified if any tests are necessary. NOTE: Transcript(s) must be translated by a certified translator.
5. Provide evidence of financial support with financial support documents. If you are a permanent resident (green card holder), you do not need to fill out the Certificate of Finances and Sponsor's Affidavit forms. Instead, make a photocopy of your permanent resident card (both sides) and send it or fax to the Office of Admissions at (202)651-5744.
6. Two Recommendation Letters (from qualified academic professionals such as teachers, counselors, or headmasters)
7. Standardized Test Report - choose one of the following tests: American College Test (ACT) Institutional Code is 0662. Website: www.actstudent.org SAT Institutional Code is 5240. Website: www.sat.org or www.collegeboard.com For students who do not live near an ACT or SAT testing center: contact the international admissions counselor at international@gallaudet.edu
8. Audiogram (must be completed by a physician or an audiologist)

Please make a photocopy of your application form, documents, and essays for your records.

Undergraduate Admissions
Tabitha Jacques
Office of Admissions
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202)651-5744(fax)
Email: international@gallaudet.edu
or visit us on FACEBOOK

Graduate Admissions
Wednesday Luria
Coordinator, Prospective Graduate Student Services
Kendall Hall, 1st Floor
(202) 651-5647
graduate.school@gallaudet.edu
wednesday.luria@gallaudet.edu
or visit us on FACEBOOK

Center for International Programs and Services
English Language Institute
International Student Services
Global Education and Scholar Services
International Outreach
Contact Information:
Director: Dr. Asiah Mason Hall Memorial Building (HMB) E253
VP : 202-250-2606
Voice: 202-651-5721
Fax: 202-448-6954
Email: cips@gallaudet.edu