Academic Affairs

Academic excellence for all

We lead the academic vision and mission at Gallaudet University. Our office is committed to providing a world-class education and research experience for all of our students. We strive to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that empowers each student to reach their full potential.

In addition to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence in all aspects of our work, we are dedicated to advancing academic excellence and innovation at every level. We oversee the development and implementation of academic programs and policies, and are proud to offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across five schools.

As a member of the Gallaudet community, you can expect our full support in achieving your academic and professional goals. Our office works closely with faculty, staff, and students to ensure that all of our programs and initiatives align with our values and goals. We look forward to working with you and supporting you on your journey.

Academic Calendar

Dean of the Faculty

Center for Teaching and Learning

The Gallaudet Path

Schools

Arts and Humanities

Civic Leadership, Business and Social Change

Human Services and Sciences

Language, Education, and Culture

Science, Technology, Accessibility, Mathematics, and Public Health

Departments

Academic & Career Success

Center for Continuing Education

Dean of the Faculty

Education Abroad and International Fellowships

Graduate Admissions

Graduate School

Institutional Research and Effectiveness

National Deaf Life Museum

Office of International Affairs

Office of Research

University Library

Center for Black Deaf Studies (CBDS)

Center for Democracy in Deaf America (CDDA)

Faculty Governance

Gallaudet in Nigeria-Africa (GAIN)

Programs

Center for Teaching and Learning

Commencement – Your Guide to Graduation

Support

Honorary Degrees

Every year, honorary degrees are presented at Commencement to individuals selected by the Faculty Committee on Honorary Degrees and approved by the Gallaudet University Board of Trustees. In awarding honorary degrees, the University seeks to recognize deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing individuals for exemplary...

Award Recipients

Gallaudet University annually awards the following honors and recognitions under the Academic Affairs Unit (among others): Distinguished Faculty Award: recognizes an individual on the faculty who exemplifies the stature of the entire university faculty. Honorary Degree Award: recognizes extraordinary contributions to a specific field or to...

Common Time Committee

Promoting, monitoring, and assessing Common Time programs Reporting about Common Time to the Provost and AAMT Considering and proposing changes to the Common Time program to the Provost and AAMT This Committee has the following authority: Approves which Common Time event will be offered on...

The Gallaudet Path

Gallaudet University’s world-renowned history in higher education for deaf and hard of hearing people stretches back 159 years. Ever since its founding, this unique institution has been at the center of advances in deaf research as well as the deaf community's struggles to claim their...