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Congratulations! Here’s what’s next at Gallaudet University.

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Getting to Know the Signing Ecosystem ​
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What can I expect when I enroll?

After you enroll, your first few weeks on campus will focus on getting you settled into life on campus.

Undergraduate Student Orientation
Family Orientation
International Student Orientation

Here are a few things you can expect:

  1. Move into your new dorm and meet your roommate(if applicable)
  2. Take your Bison ID photo.
  3. Get your parking pass. (if applicable).
  4. Check-in for Jumpstart program or/and Undergraduate Student Orientation.
  5. Meet your Peer Leaders (PLs).
  6. Attend the annual Welcome Home Event to meet peers, faculty, and staff as well as a special message from President Cordano.
  7. Meet your Academic Advisors and Student Success Coaches.
  8. Attend a Student Engagement Leadership (SEL) Fair to learn more about clubs and organizations to get plugged in!

Application Checklist

Check it out, check it off! You’ve earned admission to Gallaudet University and decided to become a Bison. What’s next? Find out what steps you’ll need to take to move forward in your journey, like accepting your offer and registering for orientation.
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Get to Know the Signing Ecosystem After You Enroll

Gallaudet University & Apple: A Perfect Match

Gallaudet and Apple collaborated to launch Guides for iOS 14 to provide users a curated list of interesting places to visit, find popular attractions, discover restaurants, and explore new recommendations.

The guides are a great place to get started as you begin student life in Washington, D.C.

The Signing Ecosystem

Don’t miss these specific guides to get around your new home:

GU Specific Guides
DC Guides
Deaf Business Guides
GU Neighborhood Guides
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Free Shuttle Bus Service

We have a free shuttle bus service that students, faculty, teachers, and staff can use to get to and from Union Station and the NoMA-Gallaudet University metro stop. 

See the Continuous Shuttle Schedule
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