Your Journey Starts Here
Discover
Intellectually curious students from all over the world gather on our barrier-free campus to discover their academic and personal passions.
40+ areas of study. Dozens of student clubs. Unlimited self discovery – right in the heart of the nation’s capital. Start here.
Apply
Applying to college can feel overwhelming. You have forms to finish, essays to write, and dates to remember – all while you’re trying to finish high school.
Don’t fret – we’ve created a one-stop-shop with everything you need to apply to Gallaudet.
Afford
Gallaudet strives to make its world-class education accessible and affordable to every student.
Learn more about our costs to attend and the many resources your family has at its disposal to make this dream a financial reality.
Admitted Students
A diverse and inclusive community where you will create life-long bonds and memories awaits. You will grow in ways you never imagined at Gallaudet.
Check out your next steps and start planning your arrival here.
Come schedule a visit with us and discover Gallaudet for yourself!
Many Paths Lead to Gallaudet
There’s no one way to be deaf, and there’s no standard background for Gallaudet students.
We have team captains from Alabama, valedictorians from California, and CODAs from Michigan. We have third-generation legacy students from deaf families and emerging signers who were the only deaf student in their entire hometown.
And Gallaudet is right for all of them
Academic Excellence For Every Passion
Students at Gallaudet gain access to world-class bachelor’s programs that span every industry and interest.
The best part? Our 500+ deaf and hard of hearing faculty and staff members remove all communication barriers – so you can focus on what’s important: acquiring the skills you need to excel after graduation.
Core Curriculum
Gallaudet’s one-of-a-kind Core Curriculum prepares undergraduate students to become well-rounded, career-ready critical thinkers who participate and thrive at the highest levels of society.
The Core Curriculum includes both required and elective courses. The required courses provide a foundational learning experience, and the elective courses allow students the freedom to determine and follow their own interests. Together, these learning opportunities shape our students as global citizens who will positively impact the world.
Schools
Clubs and Organizations: Find Your Fit
Joining a student club is the turbo button for making fast friends on campus. (Sorry, we have Esports club on the brain!)
Unlike large universities where students have to wait their turn,
Gallaudet students can become involved in one (or two or five!) student organizations on day one.
Whether you’re into sustainability or student media – video production or journalism — student government or intramural sports — Black Student Union or Bison With Attitude — we’re confident you’ll find your fit.
Thriving in the Nation’s Capital
Gallaudet is situated in a vibrant, growing neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
Access and opportunity are right outside your door in dynamic D.C. – known as one of the world’s most deaf-friendly cities.
Across the District and the greater metropolitan area, Gallaudet students and alumni are making an indelible impact through internships and in their careers. Dozens of Gallaudet alumni are effecting policy changes to advance our deaf community in Congressional offices, advocacy organizations, and think tanks.
Browse shops and restaurants at the Union Market District, steps from campus, or explore H Street‘s deaf-friendly options like Signing Starbucks.
Experience a night out at the theater with ASL-interpreted and captioned performances available from several theatre companies in the metropolitan area.
Get involved with a national advocacy organization like the DC Office of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing, or The National Association of the Deaf.
After Gallaudet: Jobs and Networking
Our Office for Career Success connects students with Gallaudet alumni and top-choice employers across many industries in the U.S. and globally for internship and job opportunities.
Gallaudet gives you an all-access pass to learn from deaf leaders in business, technology, education, public policy, and more.
Our Office for Career Success is committed to linking you with Gallaudet alumni and top-choice employers across every industry from all over the world.
