2015-2016 Undergraduate Viewbook (Gallaudet University)

THERE IS NO OTHER PLACE LIKE THIS IN THE WORLD.

GALLA UDET UNIVERSITY WA S H I N G T O N , D. C .

THE GALLAUDET ADVANTAGE

A comprehensive university designed for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, in a global capital. There is simply no other place like this in the world.

CONNECT with excellent professors and motivated students.

DISCOVER innovative academics and a vibrant, bilingual community.

INFLUENCE ideas, conversations— and your future.

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For more than 150 years, Gallaudet University has led advances in education of deaf and hard of hearing students and deaf rights worldwide.

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More than 95 percent of recent Gallaudet graduates are employed or in graduate school.

Join alumni who work at the White House, the Smithsonian, Lockheed Martin, BENTEK Energy, the National Institutes of Health, WorldTeach International, Wells Fargo, the CIA, the Peace Corps, Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc., Volkswagen of America, Starbucks corporate headquarters and more.

Of course, great jobs only tell part of the story.

Maybe you want to travel. Invent something. Run for political office. Start your own company. Make a difference in the lives of children.

Then you’ve found the right university. Gallaudet students, alumni and faculty are influencing attitudes, education, culture, technology and opportunities nationally and throughout the world.

And so can you.

“My best memory of Gallaudet will always be the time I competed in the Google Games and my team won first place! It was a great experience to be able to apply my coding and programming skills to demonstrate that deaf students are capable of great things.”

Timothy Yu, ’15 Fremont, California Honors Capstone, “Software Application and Mobile Optimization” B.S., Information Technology and Mathematics

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A Degree for Tomorrow

Professors Who Know You

In every major at Gallaudet, you will explore a variety of subjects, get involved with the community and explore global issues.

And our Career Center will help you find internships to apply your knowledge.

Our classes are small, and our professors are dedicated to teaching, mentoring and involving undergraduate students in their research. You will gain a professional network as well as friendships that will last far beyond your time at Gallaudet.

80 Percent of Employers Agree The majority of U.S. employers agree that “all students should acquire broad knowledge in the arts and sciences” (Association of American Colleges and Universities).

A Gallaudet education prepares in-demand professionals with excellent problem-solving and communication skills to compete effectively in the workplace.

MORE THAN 50 BACHELOR’S, MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS

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Connect with world-class professors and the resources of an international capital.

Push your mind to the limit. Work on projects and internships, here in Washington, D.C., across the nation or abroad. Explore every field you can think of—and some you may not yet know about.

Prepare to influence your future and the world.

Gallaudet draws professors in art and digital media, American Sign Language and deaf studies, business, communication studies, educational neuroscience, government, interpretation, molecular genetics and more. They have created challenging programs that are fully accessible in both ASL and English.

Because when you succeed, we succeed.

Challenge Yourself With the Honors Program Take interdisciplinary Honors classes and complete a professional-level capstone project. Gallaudet Honors Program students have published their work, presented at TEDx events, written plays, developed cross-cultural apps, and participated in research and internships from Washington, D.C., to New York City to London to Hong Kong.

See gallaudet.edu/honors-program

Honors students receive generous Gallaudet merit scholarships, renewable for up to four years.

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National Public Radio featured biology professor Caroline Miller Solomon, Ph.D., as one of the “50 Great Teachers in America.”

8:1 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO AT GALLAUDET, YOU WILL NEVER GET LOST IN THE CROWD.

A Gallaudet graduate founded Mongolia’s first early intervention program for deaf children.

That’s just one example of how Gallaudet alums are changing lives throughout the world.

Gallaudet is:

“Gallaudet’s government department provided me with a fully accessible immersion experience at a political convention, which opened my eyes to so many possibilities and put me on my current career path.”

Leah Katz-Hernandez, ’10 B.A., Government West Wing Receptionist, The White House

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The world’s largest publisher of books about and for the deaf community

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$4.7 million in funded student, faculty and staff research each year

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The leader in DeafSpace architectural design

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An extensive network of international service projects and internships

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THE ACADEMIC ADVANTAGE Pre-Law

Pre-MBA

Students who are considering law school benefit from specialized advising, LSAT preparation, pre-law writing competitions and a mock trial program.

Our nationally accredited business and accounting programs offer specialized advising, GMAT preparation and internships to prepare students to start their business careers or enter graduate school.

Pre-Medicine We prepare students for medical school, pharmacy school and other health-related careers through specialized advising, MCAT preparation, and internships and research with faculty mentors.

“I wanted an academic experience that would lead me to a career that was dynamic, challenging and stimulating. Gallaudet’s pre-law program exceeds all these expectations.

I’ve learned how to look at situations from numerous perspectives, gained a significant understanding of law, expanded my logical reasoning and critical thinking skills, and acquired a newfound appreciation for politics.”

Mary Harman Edmond, Oklahoma Current Student, Government and Business Administration Major Student Body Government President

“I started considering medicine as a profession during my first and second years at Gallaudet. The Medical College Admission Test required me to have a broad base of scientific knowledge, which I received at Gallaudet.”

Colin Hill, ’12 B.S., Chemistry Medical Student, University of Virginia Medical School

It’s estimated that more than 400,000 jobs will become available as professionals in the risk management and insurance fields retire. Gallaudet recently established the Maguire Academy of Risk Management and Insurance to develop an undergraduate concentration in this field and ensure that every student in the program has opportunities for internships and career placement.

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We are also creating an entrepreneurship concentration inspired by the ABC reality series “Shark Tank.”

Preparing you for jobs and careers

Programs for Hearing Students Nowhere else but Gallaudet will you find a full immersion, bilingual ASL and English college experience. Every year, we accept a select group of hearing first-year and transfer students to our bachelor’s degree programs. You may enter any major through the Hearing Undergraduate (HUG) program or complete additional requirements to apply specifically to the Bachelor of Arts in Interpretation (BAI) program.

Interpretation Major We offer the world’s only B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Interpretation in an American Sign Language-immersive environment.

“I am working to become a nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter, and Gallaudet is without question the best place.

It is the most prestigious school as well as the mecca for equal access in the deaf community globally. The BAI program is highly interactive and challenging, and is preparing me extremely well.”

Nguyet (Lola) Phan Washington, D.C. Current Student, Interpretation Major

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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Research With International Impact Dr. Christian Vogler is developing open source mobile and desktop applications that will allow text, voice and high quality video calling. Students are working with Dr. Dirksen Bauman to develop a leading-edge online American Sign Language resource. Dr. Laura-Ann Petitto is conducting groundbreaking research in bilingual learning and educational neuroscience.

They and other faculty bring exceptional undergraduate research opportunities to Gallaudet.

Use leading-edge technology often reserved for graduate students at other universities. Earn a scholarship supported by the National Science Foundation or other major grantors. Collaborate in research that will make a difference in your career and in the world.

Looking Into the Human Brain What is the impact of learning two languages on the developing brain? What are the optimal programs for teaching a young bilingual child to read?

Discoveries in our Brain and Language Laboratory for Neuroimaging (BL2) are answering these and other questions. The team uses one of the world’s most advanced brain imaging systems, functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS), as well as state-of-the-art child observation studios. Undergraduate student interns can become certified in operating fNIRS—and help advance knowledge that will improve deaf education around the world.

Lab director Dr. Laura-Ann Petitto, an internationally renowned cognitive neuroscientist, has lectured throughout the world and been interviewed by national and international media on her research and discoveries about language learning in the human brain.

At Gallaudet, we believe there should be more deaf and hard of hearing professionals in science, technology and mathematics. That’s why we offer undergraduate scholarships, internships and research opportunities in molecular genetics, bioinformatics, nanotechnology and ecology.

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GAIN A COMPETITIVE EDGE WITH GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES At Gallaudet, you can take courses, complete internships or engage in service or research projects around the globe. Recent sites include India, France, Italy, Japan, Laos, Norway and South Africa.

Norway

Finland Sweden Netherlands United Kingdom Belgium Germany Switzerland France Slovenia Italy Bulgaria Spain Greece

Canada

Mexico

Jamaica Puerto Rico Guatemala Belize Costa Rica Panama

Mali

Nigeria

Liberia

Togo Ghana Cameroon Kenya

Tanzania

Argentina Chile

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Zanzibar

Brazil

Peru

South Africa

Global Internship Sites Study Abroad Sites

“In Guam, I learned the ability to positively impact someone’s life. This internship played a key role in setting me on the right path for a career in international education.”

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Andrew Morrill Current Student, International Studies and History Major Internship: Oasis Empowerment Center, Guam

Japan

Nepal

China

India Laos

South Korea Vietnam

Thailand Malaysia

Philippines Guam Marshall Islands

American Samoa

“It is truly a pleasure to have Gallaudet interns come and serve alongside me on my home island. This experience is more than an internship. It is an opportunity to work with and for our island’s sign language community.

More importantly, it is an opportunity to be a global citizen and servant-leader.”

Heather Zimmerman, M.A., ’13 Ph.D. Candidate, Critical Studies in the Education of Deaf Learners Director and Founder, Månha Project, Oasis Empowerment Center, Guam

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Recent Internships—A Few Examples

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Around Washington, D.C.

Around the United States

Around the World

Defense Intelligence Agency Federal Bureau of Investigation John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Merrill Lynch National Institutes of Health National Zoo Octagon Sports Management U.S. Congress U.S. Department of Justice Volkswagen of America

American School for the Deaf— West Hartford, Conn.

AmeriCorps Aspen Camp—Aspen, Colo.

A.W. Research Laboratories— Brainerd, Minn.

Deaf West Theatre—North Hollywood, Calif.

Duke University—Durham, N.C. Lexington Animal Hospital—Clark, N.J. Microsoft Corporation—Redmond, Wash.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Ross-Jones Law Office—Edmond, Okla.

University of California, San Diego Medical Center, Moores Cancer Center

London, England—Deafinitely Theatre Fiji Islands—UNICEF Paris, France—Institute National de Jeunes Sourds East Hagåtña, Guam—Oasis Empowerment Center Rome, Italy—Deaf Blind Children’s Agency Osak-Shi, Japan—Deaf Japan

The Career Advantage.

More than 80 percent of full-time Gallaudet students participate in at least one internship prior to graduation.

Almost all of our bachelor’s degree programs require internships. All have an extensive network of established sites and work with the Career Center to develop even more opportunities.

See gallaudet.edu/career-center

“Through my internship at the Small Business Administration, I learned that it is a great place to be because we all share the same goal: improving accessibility and paving a better path to success.

If you have plenty of ideas and are able to work independently, SBA is the right place for you.”

Jarvis Grindstaff, ’14 Frederick, Maryland B.S., Business Administration and Information Technology Economic Development Specialist, SBA Office of Field Operations

“My internship as an educational advocate at the National Association of the Deaf allowed me to do research, think about what I wanted to do career-wise, gain experience in real settings and be part of something important. At Gallaudet, I was able to become more involved in class discussions and show my leadership skills.

I discovered potential in myself that I didn’t know I had.”

Kylei Brooks, ’15 Olathe, Kansas Internship: National Association of the Deaf B.A., Psychology

Employers of Recent Graduates—A Partial List Aqua Hands, LLC Austin Community College Booz Allen Hamilton Discovery Communications Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Communications Commission Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center Green Biologics Human Rights Campaign IBM Imagination Stage

InterpretingPlus Israel Experience Educational Tourism Services Kennedy Krieger Institute Lockheed Martin Louisiana School for the Deaf Merrill Lynch National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Institutes of Health Naval Air Systems Command Peace Corps St. Alexius Medical Center

Sorenson Communications Sotheby’s Institute of Art Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc. Texas School for the Deaf U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Congress U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Defense U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Volkswagen of America The White House

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DISCOVER THE ADVANTAGES OF A BILINGUAL ENVIRONMENT Research shows that a bilingual approach enhances learning as compared to learning only one language.

The Bilingual Advantage Everything is fully accessible.

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Extensive student-faculty collaboration, with direct communication in both American Sign Language and English

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Full access to campus activities, clubs and athletics

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Classroom technology to optimize learning for all

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English Language Institute for international students whose first written language is not English

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Communication access support provided for new signers, including a summer immersion program, interpreters and real-time captioning

Picture this: You walk into the student center and know that you can sit with anyone, even complete strangers, and start up a conversation.

You can easily join a study group or a sports team, get advice from any professor or staff member and keep up with everything that’s happening on campus.

With a bilingual American Sign Language and English environment, you will have direct access to everything and everyone at Gallaudet—including our extensive national and international connections for research, internships and careers.

What can a barrier-free environment mean to you? See gallaudet.edu

Support for New Signers To ensure an accessible environment for students who are emerging signers, Gallaudet provides services so that you won’t miss a thing.

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JumpStart ASL is a summer immersion experience that includes a crash course in ASL and the opportunity to get to know the campus ahead of time.

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Gallaudet Interpreting Service conducts American Sign Language and English interpretation in the classroom and at campus events. Last year, GIS provided thousands of hours of interpreting service on campus.

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Real-time captioning services are offered as needed in the classroom and at campus events.

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“While I do have a cochlear implant, I am still deaf. Access to language is the key. It doesn’t have to be an ‘either-or’ decision.

I attended JumpStart ASL the summer before my first semester.

Learning an entirely new language is a challenge, but I knew I could get there. I made new friends and they became my support system. Meeting friends over lunch and in class made my ASL skills improve quickly.

During my first semester there were interpreters and real-time captioning available. My academic performance improved along with my ASL fluency. It was great having ongoing support from the JumpStart ASL staff.”

Alyssa Gleason Bennett, ’15 Springfield, Virginia B.A., Deaf Studies Gallaudet University, Master’s Program in Sign Language Education

“Classes here are unlike any I’ve ever experienced. I grew up oral and sign language was foreign to me. Here at Gallaudet, ASL is our pride and joy and it’s everywhere—especially in the classrooms. This is a visual university, so it is essential that everyone is able to see one another. The professors encourage active learning—making lectures more engaging and pushing students to become leaders inside and outside the classroom.”

Taja Brown Lexington, Kentucky Current Student, Business Administration and Psychology Major

If you are deaf or hard of hearing and don’t know American Sign Language, you will learn with faculty, staff and peer support. Ask about JumpStart, our five-week summer immersion program that helps first-year students learn basic ASL skills and become comfortable on campus.

You will be amazed at how much more you can learn and do in two languages!

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Connect with inspiring students from throughout the United States and around the world.

There’s an excitement at Gallaudet that comes from so many people ready to share their diverse backgrounds and open their eyes to new possibilities.

With more than 1,000 undergraduates and direct communication in at least two languages, you will feel welcome and ready to get involved immediately. Play varsity or intramural soccer. Join the Gallaudet Dance Company, ThinkBiz or Sisters of Color. Collaborate on a project with a professor or have lunch together. Hop on the Metro with some friends and explore the nation’s capital.

Whether you are new to American Sign Language or English, or fluent in both, you will learn and do more than you may ever have imagined.

“Gallaudet provided me with opportunities I didn’t know existed. Working for the student newspaper as a writer for four years and as editor-in-chief in my senior year was the experience of a lifetime. It furthered my interest in a career in publishing.”

Kayla Head, ’15 Woodbury, Tennessee Editor-in-Chief, The Buff and Blue B.A., English and Communication Studies Master’s Student, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Our different perspectives make us stronger.

Join students from across the United States and more than 25 countries.

As a world leader in education, research and advocacy for people who are deaf and hard of hearing, Gallaudet gathers a global community. Many different signed and spoken languages are represented on campus.

Diverse in Many Ways More than 40 percent of our undergraduate students and nearly 25 percent of our faculty identify themselves as part of a traditionally underrepresented group in higher education. Simply put, all students are welcomed and supported in our campus community.

For Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing Students We offer support for new signers, students with and without cochlear implants, and international students who are learning English. Our undergraduate students come from many academic backgrounds, including mainstream programs and schools for deaf and hard of hearing students.

Each spring, UnityFest highlights the different cultures on campus, and the community celebrates LGBTQA graduates with a Lavender Graduation.

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Fostering self-awareness, intellectual curiosity and cultural knowledge

“Gallaudet is such a beautiful and friendly community. I will always remember my years here as full of meeting new people and learning about Deaf Culture and deaf education.”

“Gallaudet gave me freedom in an environment where communication flows freely and easily.

I learned ASL there, and I am now more confident to go out and accomplish my dreams.

I am a completely different person because of Gallaudet.”

Chaminda Hewapathirana, ’15 Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka B.A., Self-Directed Major in Early Childhood Education

Natalie Delgado, ’13 B.A., Psychology M.S., Lamar University Teacher, Dallas Independent School District

Chaminda plans to pursue a master’s degree in education and return to his native Sri Lanka to fulfill his dreams of improving early childhood deaf education in that country.

Representatives from the Embassy of Ecuador came to campus when Natalie presented her Honors Capstone project, “The Unheard Needs of the Deaf in Ecuador.”

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GET READY TO WIN! Whether you join one of Gallaudet’s NCAA Division III sports teams or simply cheer them on, you’ll feel the pride that Bison athletics brings to campus.

Rock the Field House at a home basketball game.

Join in the Bison Song. Help take your team to the NCAA volleyball tournament. See highlights of Bison football on television. Or reach for your personal best on an intramural team or in our fitness complex.

Student-athletes have a distinct advantage at Gallaudet, from top-quality coaches and support staff to state-of-the-art training facilities that are deaf-friendly with full visual access.

See gallaudetathletics.com

Scan here for Bison athletic schedules, scores and news.

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Varsity Sports Teams

NCAA Division III Athletics

North Eastern Athletic Conference unless noted

A sampling of recent Bison Athletics highlights:

Baseball M Basketball M W Cheerleading * M W Cross Country M W Football+ M Soccer M W Softball

W Swimming M W Track and Field M W Volleyball

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Women’s volleyball won their fifth straight North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) championship and advanced to the NCAA Division III national tournament for a fifth consecutive year.

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Men’s basketball set a school record for season wins (18) and conference wins (14). Coach Brendan Stern earned NEAC Coach of the Year honors and 18 student-athletes earned All-NEAC honors.

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Baseball coach Curtis Pride led Team USA to a gold medal in the World Physically Challenged Tournament in Japan.

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Three-sport star Elena Ciccarelli (basketball, soccer, softball) was nominated for 2015 NCAA Woman of the Year and featured in Sports Illustrated’s “Faces in the Crowd.”

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Student-athletes also excel in the classroom, with 61 named to the 2014-15 North Eastern Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete list, which requires a 3.4 GPA or better, and four named to the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference All-Academic Team.

* Club Status + Eastern Collegiate Football Conference

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FEEL THE ENERGY!

Clubs for Everyone From Entrepreneurs to Environmentalists •

Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honor Society

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Alpha Sigma Pi Fraternity

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Alpha Sigma Theta Sorority

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Asian Pacific Islander Association

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Bison TV

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Black Student Union

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Buff and Blue Crew

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The Buff and Blue Student Newspaper

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Delta Epsilon Sorority

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Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity

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Delta Zeta Sorority

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English Language Institute Student Organization

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Gallaudet Chess Club

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Gallaudet Dance Company

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Green Grow

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International Student Club

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Kappa Gamma Fraternity

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Kappa Sigma Fraternity

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No Barrier Zen Club

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Phi Kappa Zeta Sorority

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Rainbow Society

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Sisters of Color

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Student Body Government

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ThinkBiz

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Tower Clock Yearbook

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Have you watched “Switched at Birth,” “Glee” or “America’s Next Top Model”? Then you’ve seen Gallaudet students and alumni!

ART AND ANIMATION The newest addition to campus is Pigmental Studios, an international firm that is moving its headquarters to Gallaudet in a partnership that will include course offerings and internships for students.

AN INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS Creativity, inspiration and talent abound in the thriving arts community at Gallaudet.

Perform at the White House or around the world with our renowned dance company.

Work on a world-premiere performance or with a digital animation firm headquartered right on campus! Produce a TV series for Bison TV. The energy on campus never stops!

THEATER Award-winning alumni, students and other theater professionals earn national media attention for Gallaudet productions, such as the 2014 world premiere of “Visible Language.”

Two alumni and a current student recently performed in “Spring Awakening” in Los Angeles, with one alumna continuing in the Broadway production in the lead female role.

DANCE For more than 60 years, the Gallaudet Dance Company has gathered international audiences for its performances, which use a range of styles built on a foundation of American Sign Language.

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Living on campus — everything is here for you.

First- and second-year students at Gallaudet all live on campus, and many juniors and seniors choose to live on campus as well.

First-year students live in Benson Hall, where it’s easy to make friends and connect with peer mentors and other support staff. We will make sure you feel right at home at Gallaudet through get-to-know-you activities and Freshman Foundation courses.

After that, you could select a bright, open residence hall built entirely using DeafSpace architectural design elements. Or you could choose to live on “Faculty Row,” three U.S. National Historic Register homes with full kitchens and faculty-in-residence.

What is DeafSpace?

DeafSpace elements foster community and visual interaction through lighting, visual sight lines and wide pathways to make signing easy.

Gallaudet students were instrumental in deciding how our new, $16 million Living and Learning Residence Hall should be designed.

All public spaces in our other residence halls were also recently renovated based on this input.

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OUR 99-ACRE, HISTORIC CAMPUS INCLUDES AN INDOOR POOL, A ROCK-CLIMBING WALL, AN ARTS CENTER AND A STUDENT CENTER FOR MOVIE NIGHTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.

Events Enjoy activities for every season, cultural celebrations, Homecoming and other annual events. Gallaudet also brings international and national speakers and performances to campus, not to mention plenty of sports to watch and play. And there’s always something planned in the residence halls.

Dining Options From coffee to burgers to made-from-scratch meals using local ingredients, we offer a wide range of convenient dining options on campus.

Or head across the street to Union Market for more choices.

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THE WASHINGTON, D.C., ADVANTAGE From international internships to cultural events and restaurants, attending college in the nation’s capital is an incredible experience.

Careers The White House and U.S. Capitol are not just sightseeing destinations; they provide numerous internship placements for our students, as do businesses and organizations throughout the District.

Gallaudet helps dozens of students and alumni each year obtain internships or full-time jobs through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Workforce Recruitment Program, which connects federal sector employers with highly motivated students.

Educational Opportunities Take classes at The George Washington University, Georgetown University or the University of Maryland: we’ve joined with 13 other universities to share resources in the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area.

Excitement Watch the Washington Nationals Major League Baseball team hit home runs. Enjoy a jog around the Tidal Basin, international festivals, world-renowned Smithsonian museums, and exceptional theatre and dance troupes. Experience dining on the Potomac waterfront or the shopping along Georgetown’s cobblestone streets. And don’t forget to sneak a peek at Wilma the bison at the National Zoo!

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WASHINGTON, D.C., IS CONSISTENTLY RANKED THE #1 MOST EDUCATED METROPOLITAN AREA IN THE U.S., ACCORDING TO THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTE.

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Washington, D.C., is home to a large, vibrant community of deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

As a student in this exciting city, you can enjoy: • Deaf Night Out, Deaf Night Life and ASL Trivia events that allow students to network with deaf professionals • Captioned videos and movies and ASL-interpreted tours at Smithsonian Institution museums • ASL-interpreted and captioned shows and deaf performances at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts • ASL-interpreted rock concerts at the Verizon Center • Closed and open-captioned movie showings at area theaters all day and all night • ASL-interpreted or captioned stage performances at theaters around the city • Captioning at Washington Redskins football games and Washington Nationals baseball games • ASL “Open Mic” night at hotspot Busboys & Poets 30 | Gallaudet University

OUR NEIGHBORHOOD Gallaudet has helped revitalize the Sixth Street corridor adjacent to campus. Union Market is a great place to go for dining and shopping. Plus, you can gain hands-on experience working on projects with local developers and businesses.

The hip Atlas District and NoMa neighborhoods near Gallaudet also feature culturally diverse restaurants with servers who know American Sign Language. Or you can use Capital Bikeshare, Zipcar or our free Metro shuttle to connect anywhere in the District right from campus.

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#1 BEST VALUE SCHOOL AMONG 2014 NORTH REGION

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UNIVERSITIES — U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

Affordability and Value

Financial Aid

What is VR?

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Our financial aid advisors will help you compile a package that best fits your individual needs. They’ll provide advice on scholarships, working with Vocational Rehabilitation and applying for federal grants and loans.

It may help you pay for college.

Gallaudet students graduate with very low debt, nearly two-thirds less than the national average.

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90 percent of students receive financial aid and scholarships.

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An Honors student can receive up to $80,000 total in merit scholarships over four years.

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Tuition and fees are 38 percent lower than the U.S. national average for public out-of-state tuition.

See gallaudet.edu/financial-aid

Students who are deaf or hard of hearing may qualify for financial assistance from their state’s Vocational Rehabilitation agency. If your local agency determines that you are eligible, you may receive help with tuition, books and other items.

See gallaudet.edu/VRagencies

More than 95 percent of recent Gallaudet graduates are employed or in graduate school.

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THE WORLD’S ONLY UNIVERSITY DESIGNED FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS. GET READY. 1. Visit

2. Apply

3. Afford

The only way to truly experience the Gallaudet Advantage is to visit.

Attend an Open House or email us at visitors.center@gallaudet.edu to arrange a private tour of campus. Let us know if you will need interpreters or other services.

Applying to Gallaudet is easy!

If you wish to be considered for need-based scholarships and grants, you must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Meet with students, faculty, athletic coaches, academic advisors and financial aid staff who can answer all of your questions.

You can also take the ACT on campus in a fully accessible environment.

Complete your application at gallaudet.edu/admissions You will need: • $50 application fee • ACT/SAT scores • Two letters of recommendation • Two essays • Audiogram • High school and/or college transcript The $50 fee is waived for students who apply

by December 1, attend an Open House or participate in one of our youth programs.

Email admissions.office@ gallaudet.edu if you have questions.

Complete the FAFSA online at fafsa.gov as soon as possible after January 1 for the upcoming academic year. Gallaudet’s school code is 001443.

Once you have been admitted, complete the IFAA (Institutional Financial Aid Application) by June 1. This determines your eligibility for additional endowed scholarship assistance.

All applicants for admission are automatically considered for merit scholarships.

Email financial.aid@ gallaudet.edu if you have questions.

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From our Capitol Hill interns To our alumni in science and technology To our winning NCAA Division III sports teams To our world premiere theater productions To our international impact:

Gallaudet Pride.

Open House Dates Fall 2015 October 19 November 9

Spring 2016 March 7 April 4

Register at gallaudet.edu/admissions

ACT Testing on Campus Fall 2015 November 8

Spring 2016 March 6 April 3

Register at gallaudet.edu/test-center

Application Priority Deadlines for Fall 2016 February 15, 2016, for applicants who want to be considered for Honors Program scholarships April 1, 2016, for Bachelor of Arts in Interpretation applicants

July 1, 2016, for international applicants (Fall admission) November 1, 2016, for international applicants (Spring admission)

All other applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year and are automatically considered for merit scholarships. The priority filing date for need-based and other financial aid forms (FAFSA and IFAA) is June 1.

Apply at gallaudet.edu/admissions

Gallaudet University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity educational institution.

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Majors and Minors Our Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree options include new, in-demand programs as well as internships in business, information technology and molecular genetics. We also offer pre-business, pre-law and pre-medicine programs.

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. Communication 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 Sport Programming Minor 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

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.

Many of the majors listed above are also offered as minors.

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