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International Development

Minor in G M.A. in I Certificate in G IDMA Program M

The International Development Master's of Arts Degree Program (IDMA) prepares students to advocate, design, implement, monitor and evaluate social change activities in collaboration with Deaf, Deaf...

Data Science

Minor in D

Career potential in Data Science abounds as the discipline is one of the fastest-growing in the world. Sitting at the intersection of computer science, statistics, business, and now, machine learni...

Theatre and Dance

B.A. in T Minor in D Minor in T

The Gallaudet University theatre and dance department takes great responsibility in developing the next generation of deaf artists. Located in the theatre hotbed of Washington, D.C., deaf and hard ...

Sociology

B.A. in S B.A. in S Minor in S Minor in S

Sociology is the scientific discipline of focusing on the social behavior of humankind. Observing the more difficult aspects of culture, sociologists search for answers to explain how society may c...

Education

Minor in E B.A. in E B.A. in E B.A. or B M.A. in E M.A. in S M.A. in D M.A. in D Ph.D. in C Specialist (Ed.S.) M.A. in E

Our Education programs are designed to prepare students for careers as teachers, researchers, educational leaders, and international development advocates. Our faculty boasts nationally and interna...

Erisette Cruz

Erisette came here not only to embrace her disability as an integral part of her identity, but also to reinforce her sense of self as a Latinx individual, drawing inspiration from faculty members who share her background and the organizations she's involved in within her community.

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Caroline Kobek Pezzarossi, ’07

Caroline Kobek Pezzarossi, G-’07 & PhD '08, found her true identity at Gallaudet University when she went there for her graduate degrees. She is now the Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Certification, working to keep Gallaudet accredited.

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Marlena Rauber, '23

Gallaudet University is Marlena’s third college; she didn’t go to Gallaudet first because she thought it would be better to go to a hearing college. Instead, it only made her want something more.

She will finally graduate with the degree she always meant to do. Not only that, Marlena also found her home here.

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Darrius Doe, '18

Alumni Darrius Doe returns to campus after graduation as a staff member, reflecting on his formative years that brought him full circle to Gallaudet.

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Melissa Yingst, '00

Melissa talks about how she went from being a student and hosting the "What's Up, Gallaudet" show to having a successful career and her own online show.

All of this began at Gallaudet, where she learned to love the media, tell stories, and get involved with the deaf and signing communities.

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33% of new undergraduate students come from mainstream high school programs.

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33% of new undergraduate students come from mainstream high school programs.

33% of incoming undergraduate students are new and emerging signers.

33% of new undergraduate students come from schools for deaf students.

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incoming students are new signers.

33% of new undergraduate students come from mainstream high school programs.

33% of incoming undergraduate students are new and emerging signers.

33% of new undergraduate students come from schools for deaf students.

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of our graduate students are either deaf and hard of hearing or hearing.

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56% of fall 2021 undergraduate enrolling class were students of color.

54% of new faculty hires are BIPOC.

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Our community of more than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students and 23,000 alumni represent 50 states and territories and 100 nations.

97%

of undergraduate students who graduated are either employed or furthering their education.

90%

of undergraduate students received some type of financial aid.

81%

of undergraduate students land internships during college.

67%

of undergraduate students leave with less debt compared to other schools.

58%

less tuition and fees than the national average U.S. university for undergraduate students.

50%

of incoming merit scholarships awarded to undergraduate BIPOC students.

99%

of graduate school alumni are either employed or furthering education.

78%

of graduate school alumni work in fields that support and advance deaf community.

68%

graduate students earned tuition assistance from their program.

97%

of undergraduate students who graduated are either employed or furthering their education.

90%

of undergraduate students received some type of financial aid.

81%

of undergraduate students land internships during college.

67%

of undergraduate students leave with less debt compared to other schools.

58%

less tuition and fees than the national average U.S. university for undergraduate students.

50%

of incoming merit scholarships awarded to undergraduate BIPOC students.

99%

of graduate school alumni are either employed or furthering education.

78%

of graduate school alumni work in fields that support and advance deaf community.

68%

graduate students earned tuition assistance from their program.

97%

of undergraduate students who graduated are either employed or furthering their education.

90%

of undergraduate students received some type of financial aid.

81%

of undergraduate students land internships during college.

67%

of undergraduate students leave with less debt compared to other schools.

58%

less tuition and fees than the national average U.S. university for undergraduate students.

50%

of incoming merit scholarships awarded to undergraduate BIPOC students.

Gallaudet University is among the nation’s “Best Value Schools” according to U.S. News and World Report.

No matter where you are in your higher education journey, we will help you find your best fit and accomplish your dreams.

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New and Emerging Signers

From mastering the basics to reaching fluency, Gallaudet is the perfect place to learn ASL.

Research and Innovation

Be a part of groundbreaking research and innovation with a worldwide impact.

New and Emerging Signers

From mastering the basics to reaching fluency, Gallaudet is the perfect place to learn ASL.

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August 3, 2023

New advances in global learning made by MOU between Gallaudet and National University Corporation Tsukuba University of Technology, Japan

August 3, 2023

Gallaudet experts discuss accessibility and inclusivity at workshop hosted by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine

August 3, 2023

Innovative project at Planet Word brings Gallaudet’s sign language research to museum visitors

August 3, 2023

Student researchers make discoveries and connections on campus this summer

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Men's Soccer vs. Montgomery College

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Women's Soccer vs. Notre Dame (Md.)

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Access & Change

Aug 19, 2022

Philosophy professor Teresa Blankmeyer Burke writes on interpreting

Dr. Teresa Blankmeyer Burke, professor of philosophy and faculty administrator…

Announcement

Jul 14, 2023

Six former student-athletes and one administrator to be enshrined into the Gallaudet University Athletics Hall of Fame

Read more on the Gallaudet Athletics website.

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Aug 19, 2022

Around the conference circuit

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Congratulations GTS Class of 2023!

Gallaudet Technology Services is proud to celebrate the hard work…

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