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When your bold dreams are powered by the confidence of belonging, there are no limits!
At Gallaudet, you’re not just a student– you’re a FUTURE LEADER in the making.
With exceptional opportunities to learn, research, and express themselves, Gallaudet truly is a place for people of all backgrounds to flourish.
A person with short black hair, thin black beard, waking up, going through motions to get ready for the day. Then the person is walking on campus with friends, greeting other people as the person walks by with smiles on their face. Entering into a building lobby, there are other people standing around signing about Gallaudet University. Then, it fades out to two people waiting for a drink at Starbucks lobby in a building. Switches out to a classroom and study area where groups of students are at a table learning and collaborating, giving each other high fives. Slides from the cafeteria showing people sitting at a table with smiles on their faces, eating to outside showing people playing disc golf. Then shows people gathering around in a dorm room playing cards and laughing. The same person from the beginning is shown laying down on a bed. Then the same person is shown waking up with arms and head on the table, rubbing eyes. As the person wakes up, they open laptop with words “Dream Bold, Thrive Here” showing on screen. The words “we are here for it” appear next, then the pink call to action button “apply” is shown.
Where you belong
At Gallaudet, we believe education is enriched by the unique perspectives and lived experiences of every student. We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging, connection, and engagement. Creating meaningful opportunities for students to thrive—both academically and personally—is at the heart of everything we do.

Melissa Yingst, ’00
All of this began at Gallaudet, where she learned to love the media, tell stories, and get involved with the deaf and signing communities.
Bison Stories
I am very thankful to have been a part of Gallaudet University’s MPA program. The faculty were ve...
Jessica Fein, G-’21
The faculty and staff at Gallaudet University truly believe in you and the curriculum is designed...
Sabina Shysh, G-’21
Budget Analyst at U.S. Se...
The knowledge I gained at Gallaudet turned my career around. The skills and confidence I received...
James Caverly, ’11
Actor, Director, and Play...
[Gallaudet’s Social Work] classes gave me the hands-on experience I needed to feel confident in m...
Jasmene Fuller, ’25
I never realized how many opportunities were available in Risk Management and Insurance until I j...
Sarah Bakos-Killian, ’19
Associate Property Broker
My experience studying Public Health at Gallaudet University has been transformative. I have deve...
Fatimah Abdul-Rahim, ’22
The [PER] program provided a perfect balance of fun, fitness, and skill-building activities that ...
Jomar Figueroa, ’21
High School Athletics Coo...
This exposure has enhanced my ability to understand and engage with individuals from diverse back...
Ana Daku, ’17 &...
Team Leader, Commuter Pro...
During my senior year I worked on the NTRU cryptosystem for my senior capstone, which was really ...
Bailey Moers, ’19
High School Math Teacher
I had the privilege of participating in PNC Bank’s inaugural virtual summer internship program. T...
Joseline Garcia, ’21
UX Designer and Founder ...
My career requires understanding research methodologies, shaping critical analyses, and connectin...
Drew Robarge, ’07
Museum Specialist
While earning her degree in government and serving as student government president, Jehanne McCul...
Jehanne McCullough, ’18
Attorney Adviser at U.S. ...
I loved my time at Gallaudet because I loved learning. That love really served me well in Hollywo...
Shoshannah Stern, ’04
Actress, Producer, Direct...
As an undergraduate in Deaf Studies, my studies deepened my understanding of Deaf culture, histor...
Molly Headrick, ’24, G-’26
Research Assistant, Natio...
My experience as a student pursuing a minor in Data Science was eye-opening and truly wonderful. ...
Emelia Beldon, ’22
Associate Data Visualizat...
During my time [at Gallaudet], I had the privilege of learning from outstanding ASL professors wh...
Franklin Jones, Jr., ’17...
Faculty Lecturer, Boston ...
From mastering design principles to shaping digital narratives, I developed the skills to build a...
Bilal Chinoy, ’07
Creative Director, Univer...
Working with sea turtles made waking up early before sunrise completely worth it. Witnessing such...
Maria Serra Perada
Undergraduate Student
I participated in a collaborative internship program between Gallaudet and the University of Pitt...
Andrew Crawford
Undergraduate Student
At Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, I worked on a project studying p...
Melody Kabbai
Undergraduate Student
The internship strengthened my research and data skills and showed me how Deaf-centered design im...
Enza Visco
Undergraduate Student
The top three things I learned from my internship with Philadelphia Insurance Companies were how ...
Joe Conard
Undergraduate Student
I designed and ran campaigns, managed editorial calendars, created and shared content, worked on ...
ZaniBelle Hoglind
Undergraduate Student
Last summer, I spent a month in Malta, a small island country off the coast of Italy, conducting ...
Macy DeGraw
Undergraduate Student
Some people think Gallaudet is only a deaf school but that’s not at all the case. Everyone benefi...
Cas Mastropaolo, ’24
Coach
Our psychology students gain research experience, critical and analytical thinking skills, and a ...
Dr. Daniel Koo, G-’97
School Director, Human Se...
It’s such an awesome idea to bring students together at JumpStart who know little or no ASL at al...
Stephanie Weiss, ’14, G-’16
American Sign Language/Sp...
Here, students learn how to build their brand and promote their careers as artists and designers....
Manuel “Mava” Vazquez, ’06
Associate Professor - Art...
The Linguistics program has been tremendously beneficial for my professional development. Attenti...
Daniel Maier, ’10 &...
Literacy Specialist
My professors taught me to constantly seek to improve myself and my skills, and never accept seco...
Missie Mills, G-’09
Senior Interpreting Admin...
I received enormous support from GU faculty and staff during my time on campus. In addition to th...
Afomeya Mekonnen, ’16
Pharmacist
Gallaudet was a wonderful place to begin my mathematical career. My foundational knowledge was so...
Dr. Christopher Hayes, ’12
Assistant Professor of Ma...
President Biden appointed Gallaudet alumna Leah Katz-Hernandez as the first-ever deaf person to s...
Leah Katz-Hernandez, ’10
Senior Social Impact Mana...
If your dream is to advocate for the deaf community – to impact change on a public policy level –...
Sean Maiwald, ’16
Lecturer in Public Admini...
Having great MPA professors with extensive experience in the 21st century world opened my mind. I...
Min Woo Lee
Master of Public Administ...
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From learning the basics to reaching fluency, Gallaudet is the perfect place to learn ASL.
Explore 40 undergraduate majors and minors across five schools and challenging graduate programs and online degree offerings.
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