WE BRING STUDENTS TOGETHER FROM AROUND THE GLOBE.
INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Imagine a Degree That Takes You Around the World. Gallaudet regularly offers international study experiences to its students, faculty and staff, leaving a mark on the places they visit as much as on themselves. A Gallaudet delegation rang in the New Year in Delhi, India, and students toured the subcontinent from the Taj Mahal to Gandhi’s memorial, stopping to meet with leaders and scholars with an interest in both American and Indian deaf communities and signed languages. Other recent study tours and internship sites have included China, France, Italy, Japan, Laos, Norway and South Africa.
More than 21,000 alumni making a difference throughout the world
98 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED AT GALLAUDET SINCE 1864
Internationally known faculty in •
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Deaf Studies
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Educational Neuroscience
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Interpretation
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Linguistics
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Psychology
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India
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Argentina
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Cameroon
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Brazil
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Kenya
Undergraduate Programs An undergraduate education at Gallaudet features a unique mix of interdisciplinary courses, study abroad and internship opportunities. Here, high academic expectations are paired with direct access and support services specifically designed to make sure you make the most of your own liberal arts experience and prepare for the workforce or postgraduate education.
Undergraduate Majors and Minors Accounting, B.S. American Sign Language, B.A. Art and Media Design, B.A. Art History Minor Athletic Coaching Minor Biology, B.A. and B.S. Business Administration, B.S. Chemistry, B.A. and B.S. Communications Studies, B.A. Dance Minor Deaf Studies, B.A. Digital Media Minor Education, B.A., B.S. and 5-year B.A./M.A. Option English, B.A. Ethics Minor Family Studies Minor Government, B.A. Graphic Design Minor History, B.A.
Information Technology, B.S. International Studies, B.A. Interpretation, B.A. Linguistics Minor Mathematics, B.A. and B.S. Philosophy, B.A. Photography Minor Physical Education and Recreation, B.S. Psychology, B.A. Recreation and Sports Programming, B.A. Self-Directed Major Social Work, B.A. and 5-year B.A./ M.S.W. Option Sociology, B.A. Spanish, B.A. Studio Art Minor Theatre Arts, B.A. Writing Minor
Many of the majors listed above are also offered as minors.
Graduate Degree Programs Audiology, Au.D. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A. Clinical Psychology, Ph.D. Deaf Education, Ph.D., Ed.S., M.A. Deaf Studies, M.A. Educational Neuroscience, Ph.D. Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences, Ph.D. and M.S. International Development, M.A.
Interpretation, Ph.D. and M.A. Linguistics, Ph.D. and M.A. Public Administration, M.P.A. School Counseling, M.A. School Psychology, Psy.S. Sign Language Education, M.A. Social Work, M.S.W. Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.
“I ARRIVED FROM SRI LANKA THINKING DEAF PEOPL
English Language Institute
Want to attend Gallaudet but need help developing your American Sign Language and English skills? The English Language Institute (ELI) is the place to help you prepare for college! ELI’s Mission
Program Description
The mission of Gallaudet University’s English Language Institute (ELI) is to provide an intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) program for American and international deaf and hard of hearing students. Bilingual instruction in both American Sign Language and written English provides a multicultural environment for ELI students to achieve academic, professional and personal language goals.
Students come to the ELI program in order to develop the English literacy skills needed to prepare for college. This is a pre-college program that does not offer college credit.
Eligibility You may apply to the ELI if you are deaf or hard of hearing, 17 years old or older, and have completed a secondary school program. Hearing students who wish to work with deaf and hard of hearing people in a deafness-related field are welcome to apply. Scores on the TOEFL or any other examination are not required for admission to the ELI. Accepted students will attend the ELI’s New Student Orientation and take placement tests to gauge proficiency levels and determine placement at appropriate class levels. Qualifying examinations are given to students at the end of each semester. Upon reaching an acceptable level of proficiency in English, you can apply to enter Gallaudet University as an undergraduate student.
In addition to English, other subjects are provided as needed. These include American Sign Language, basic mathematics and cross-cultural studies. At the end of each semester, students have the option of taking a college entrance examination known as the ACT. If a student achieves the required score, then he or she can apply for admission to the undergraduate program at Gallaudet University. Students without the necessary American Sign Language skills will be offered ASL classes as part of the curriculum. Our goal is to encourage ELI students to communicate directly and freely with their instructors.
LE COULD NOT ATTEND UNIVERSITY, AND NOW GALLAUDE
Rosy Kapoor
Toronto, Canada, Current Student, International Studies Major
Rosy Kapoor spent the summer of 2015 interning at the District of Columbia’s Office of Human Rights (OHR). Rosy sees her future working with deaf children in countries where human rights and disability access are lacking.
Daqian Dang, ’13 Shanghai, China, Graduate Student
Daqian Dang’s passion for mathematics and a desire for a fully accessible collegiate experience brought him halfway around the world to Washington, D.C., to enroll at Gallaudet. His long-term goal is to return to China and use his knowledge in statistics to advocate for services such as videophones, interpreting and scholarships for the Chinese deaf community. “Providing data and statistics for our needs will help buttress our request for essential services and increase accessibility for deaf people in China.”
Ololade Olassanoye
Oneo State, Nigeria, Current Student, Business Administration Major
Ololade Olassanoye came from Oneo State, Nigeria, because “Gallaudet is the best place for me.” Ololade joined the Keeping The Promise program, which emphasizes inclusion and success. “I feel that I am a valued member of the Gallaudet community. I am so excited with my growth and potential.” Ololade, a business administration major, served as treasurer of the English Language Institute Student Organization and was a resident assistant.
ET FEELS LIKE A SECOND HOME.”
—Chaminda Hewapathirana, ’15 B.A., Self-directed major in Early Childhood Deaf Education Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka
“I PICKED INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AS MY MAJOR BECAUSE THAT’S MY PASSION. IT IS MY DREAM TO TRAVEL TO OTHER COUNTRIES THAT DON’T HAVE HUMAN RIGHTS OR ACCESSIBILITY RIGHTS FOR DISABLED PEOPLE. I’D LIKE TO HELP REMOVE BARRIERS. I WANT TO TEACH CHILDREN SO THAT THEY, LIKE ME, CAN HAVE ACCESS TO A GOOD EDUCATION.” —Rosy Kapoor Current Student International Studies Major Toronto, Canada
General Studies Program
A Barrier-free Campus
Gallaudet’s General Studies Requirements (GSR) are planned with the university’s liberal arts and sciences philosophy in mind. During your first year, you will complete a cluster of four first-year foundation courses that comprise the basis of the critical thinking, reasoning, language and communication skills that you’ll use for the rest of your collegiate career and beyond.
Central to the university’s mission is direct, visual access to communication with fellow classmates, faculty, and staff.
After the first year, take integrated courses that challenge you. Faculty members develop interdisciplinary courses around a central topic that allow you to connect skills and knowledge from multiple fields. Finally, cultivate your scholarly skills in a capstone course, where you team up with classmates to tackle a real-life problem through a project or work experience.
The Gallaudet University Library is a member of the Washington Research Library Consortium. Students, faculty and staff have free access to print and electronic resources at other area universities. The Office for Students With Disabilities (OSWD) advocates for student autonomy through the provision of reasonable accommodations, academic support groups and selfadvocacy training. eLearning provides Internet support and training and manages centralized computer labs. You can also walk into the eLearning Lab for on-the-spot computer help and participate in computer-based training sessions. Gallaudet Interpreting Service provides ASL and spoken English interpreting and captioning services that support educational needs in the classroom and at campus events. Tutorial and Instructional Programs provides a safe and open learning environment for students who request tutorial assistance. International Affairs is Gallaudet University’s source for all things international. Apply for an overseas internship or go on an international study tour.
International Student Application Checklist
English Proficiency
o Completed online application
All international undergraduate applicants must demonstrate a satisfactory level of English proficiency to be admitted to the university. Applicants should take the ACT or SAT and have their scores sent to the university. Refer to www.actstudent.org/regist/outside.html for the nearest testing center. If one cannot be found, the international admissions counselor can assist. Email the counselor at international@gallaudet.edu.
o Secondary school transcripts, including any external examinations o Two letters of recommendation o ACT/SAT test scores o $50 application fee (U.S. funds) o College transcript(s), if applicable o Two essays (found in application) o Audiogram o Certification of Finances form
Note: All original documents submitted with applications that are not in English must be accompanied by certified English translations. See the World Education Services site (www.wes.org) for translation services.
o Sponsor’s Affidavit of Support form o F-1 Transfer Request Form (if transferring from a college in the U.S.) o Copy of passport
Application Deadlines International applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure a smooth admissions process. All completed applications and all official documents must be submitted by the following dates so that an admissions decision can be made and immigration paperwork can be processed:
July 1
November 1
for the Fall semester (begins in August of each year)
for the Spring semester (begins in January of each year)
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