Events

University Wide Events

Welcome to Gallaudet University, the world’s only bilingual University for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled students and more in the world. As the world’s only university designed for deaf and hard of hearing students ++, Gallaudet attracts students and visitors from throughout the United States and worldwide. Gallaudet hosts a variety of university-wide events you can join either virtually or in person for our campus community involving students, staff, faculty, and occasionally alumni! University-wide events are collaborative events organized by a variety of departments on campus and on this page, you will find all information about university-wide events such as:

Start your future at Gallaudet, take a virtual or physical tour and enroll or apply today! University-wide events are overseen by University Communications and for further inquiry, you can reach: University.Communications@gallaudet.edu

Welcome Home Address

We welcome our Bison to the new school year with an inspiring address from President Roberta J. Cordano and a campus festival.

Homecoming

Our beloved Bison alumni return to campus to show their school spirit with the current students, faculty and staff as they cheer on their athletes. Class reunions are the highlight for our alumni.

State of the University

The university’s latest innovative progress and are presented by President Roberta J. Cordano each spring.

Bison Tank

The Bison Tank Business Competition for students is hosted by the Gallaudet Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute (GIEI). Come and watch how creative and entrepreneurial our students are!

Commencement

Gallaudet University’s Commencement ceremony is hosted in May for our students, staff, faculty, families, and friends to get together to celebrate our graduating students’ academic achievements.

Charter Day

Charter Day is held every year in April to celebrate our university’s birthday; President Lincoln signed Gallaudet University’s charter in 1864.

University Wide Events