Summer Residency Program General Information

Lodging

The housing on campus is an option for students who enroll Summer Residency Program (SRP).  The check-in day is the Sunday before your first day of class, and the check-out day is the Saturday after your last day of class.   The cost of all sessions includes a one-time linen fee. 

An alternative to residence hall accommodations is the Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University. They can be reached at (202) 651-6000 or you can make reservations online.

Meals

Meal plans are included in the housing fees.  The meal plans include 3 meals a day, Mondays through Fridays, and two meals a day on Saturdays and Sundays.

HOUSING and MEAL PLAN COST

*Cost for multiple sessons include the extra’s night stay between sessions. 

Age Limit

Students must be 18 or older by start of the first day of class. 

Student ID Cards

Student Identification Cards (Students registering for PST prefixed classes only)

Identification cards are $15 and are issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) located on the ground floor of Carlin Hall. Your identification card should be carried with you at all times while on campus. ID cards not only assist in maintaining security, but they also enable you to take advantage of many services and facilities on campus.

Transportation

The Washington, DC area is served by three different airports. Some airlines may offer better prices into one airport than another. You may also find direct flights from one airport and not from another. Here is a summary of some of the differences of each airport.

Washington National Airport (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, commonly known as National Airport, is located in Arlington County, Virginia and is the closest airport to downtown Washington, DC. National Airport is the most convenient of the area airports for visitors staying in the heart of the city and residents who live in the downtown area. The airport is accessible by Metro. Take a subway from DCA to Union Station or NoMa/Gallaudet U Metro Station. During rush hour, National Airport can be difficult to get to, especially from the suburbs of Maryland and Virginia. A short runway limits the size of the aircraft that fly in and out of Washington (the largest is a 767), so the airport only offers domestic flights and a few flights to Canada and the Caribbean.

Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Dulles International Airport is located 26 miles from Washington, DC in Chantilly, Virginia. The airport is about a 40-minute drive from downtown Washington, DC in non-rush hour traffic. The Dulles Airport Access Road makes the airport easy to get to once you get off of I-495. There are plenty of shuttles and taxis to transport visitors around the region. Since Washington, DC traffic is often congested, you should plan ahead and avoid flight times near rush hour. Dulles is the first airport in the country to debut a system that automatically calculates wait times at the security checkpoints and displays them in real time. Since both mezzanines are connected beyond security, passengers have the option to select the line with the shorter wait.

Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, commonly known as BWI Airport, is located south of Baltimore. From the DC area, travel north on I-95 toward Baltimore to I-195. Take I-195 East (exit 47 off of I-95) toward BWI Airport. Follow the signs to the terminal. Southwest Airlines recently built a new terminal here and offers lots of flights at lower prices than some of its competitors. The MARC and Amtrak train station is nearby offering train service to Union Station in Washington, DC from BWI Airport.

Campus Parking

All vehicles on campus must be registered with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and display a parking permit at all times. Parking for regularly-employed faculty and staff and full- or part-time students is allocated in zones designated as faculty/staff parking or student parking. Parking for handicapped individuals is designated in assigned areas. Zone parking is in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Part-time Professional Studies students who will be parking on campus can obtain a parking permit for the semester for $10 and $20 for for the summer. Please bring your completed application and payment to DPS located on the ground floor of Carlin Hall. You can familiarize yourself with the campus’ parking and traffic regulations here.

The University assumes no liability for loss of or damage to personal vehicles and items left within them or for personal injuries that may result from the use of a vehicle on campus.

Security

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is located on the ground floor of Carlin Hall. DPS staff is on duty 24 hours a day and available for assistance and emergencies

Shuttle Service

The Department of Transportation provides shuttle service to the NoMA-Gallaudet U Station and Union Station to faculty, staff, students and visitors of the Gallaudet University community. You may check the shuttle service website: gallaudet.edu/operations/campus-services/shuttle/

Bison Shop

The Bison Shop Bookstore is located in the Student Union Building (SUB). Regular hours are Monday – Friday, from 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Personal checks and credit cards are accepted. A valid driver’s license and a Gallaudet University ID must be presented when paying with a personal check.

Library

The Library at the Merrill Learning Center (MLC) is currently closed for renovation.  The library is temporarily locataed in Student Academic Center (SAC).  Gallaudet’s library maintains one of the most comprehensive collections on the subject of deafness in the world.  Your Gallaudet University temporary ID card gives you library privilege.

University Closures

Decisions about a change in the University’s operating schedule take into consideration Gallaudet’s responsibilities to the students and others we serve, as well as weather reports and information about road conditions on and off campus. The decision to delay opening or to close the University due to inclement weather is first announced on the Gallaudet website. An announcement is then placed on the University’s main and weather recording lines 202.651.5000 (TTY/V) and 202.250-7000 (VP). Gallaudet’s Department of Public Safety will also begin calling local television and radio stations, but keep in mind that there is usually a delay before the information is added to area broadcasts.

University Liability

The University is not responsible for loss or damage to student property or harm to students. If you suffer a loss, please notify the Department of Public Safety.