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Gallaudet welcomes transfer students from all backgrounds.

Whether you are a new, emerging, or fluent signer, you’ll receive a comprehensive academic experience without any compromises to communication. 

Direct Communication

Interact with peers and professors with 24/7 access. Our courses are accessible through American Sign Language (ASL), Communication Access Real – Time Translation (CART), and interpreters.

Affordability

Gallaudet prides itself on accessibility in all forms – including financial. Finish your degree while paying 58% less than the national average. 

Excellent Transfer Services

Our support specialists will help you understand which of your academic credits transfer and co-build a roadmap to finish your degree. 

Gallaudet offers a truly unique student experience – unlike anywhere else in the world.

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Transfer Applicants

Choose Gallaudet University, and get ready to accelerate your future and influence the world!

You will be considered a transfer student if you have enrolled at a college/university before applying.

If you have a Bachelor’s degree from another college/university and are new to Gallaudet, you will be considered a Second Degree student.

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Required application materials

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Complete an online application, including the $50 application fee

A short essay, 250-500 words long

A letter of recommendation from a current or former teacher

Provide unofficial high school and college transcripts from each institution (if applicable)

ACT, SAT scores (The testing requirement may be waived if you show evidence of having completed 12 hours of college-level English and Mathematics or a total of 30 hours of college credit.)

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Application Deadlines

Rolling Admission for First Time Student Applicants

Applications
Deadline
Application Fee Waiver deadline
Dec 1

Transcript Submission Deadline (Spring)

Dec 1

National Decision Day

May 1

Honors Priority deadline

Feb 15

Transcript Submission Deadline (Fall)

Aug 1

Transferring to Gallaudet is Easy

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions works closely with the Transfer Credit Coordinator in the University Registrar’s Office to ensure your transfer experience is seamless.

If interested in transferring:

Reach out to your Admissions Counselor.

Review Transfer Application Requirements and Policy.

Learn about the Transfer Credit Evaluation Process.

Check your Course Equivalencies for yourself.

Apply!

Please visit the Transfer Credits website for more information about transferring your credits to Gallaudet, course equivalencies, and more. If you wish to contact our Transfer Specialist, please email us.

Expedited Transfers

We have simplified the process, with agreements and memorandums of understanding in place with numerous colleges to expedite your transfer. Contact us to learn more.

Agreements with

John A. Logan College

Austin Community College

Kapi'olani Community College

Northern Essex Community College

Ohlone College

Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf of Howard College

Memorandums of Understanding with

Austin Community College

Central Piedmont Community College

Florida State College

Front Range Community College

John A. Logan College

Lansing Community College

Northern Virginia Community College

Ohlone College

Tidewater Community College

Western Piedmont Community College

A full academic experience with zero compromises.​

8:1 Student Faculty Ratio

With small class sizes and dedicated professors ready to meet you wherever you’re at, you will receive a personalized and enhanced education.

Gallaudet is 58% less expensive than average U.S. universities, and our students leave with 67% less debt. Why? Because Gallaudet believes education should be accessible to all.

1/3

of our students are transfers from other colleges and universities.

1/3

of our students come from mainstream high school programs.

1/3

of our students come from high schools for the deaf.
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