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Information for
Hearing Undergraduate Students and the Bachelor of Arts in Interpretation Program
How to Apply The BAI program accepts hearing and deaf students. The application to the program includes:
BAI online application Application fee of $50 (non-refundable) Three essays—two essays must be in writing and one essay
must be a two-to-three minute video in American Sign Language Two letters of recommendation Official high school and/or college transcript (Applicants who have earned 30 or more college credits do not need to submit high school transcripts.) ACT or SAT scores (Applicants who have earned 12 or more college credits in English and/or mathematics do not need to submit ACT/SAT scores.) After your application is preapproved for eligibility to the BAI program, you will be issued an invitation for:
ASLPI Screening—a score of 3 or higher is required for
consideration for admittance to the BAI program Reviewing and responding to a BAI Language Proficiency DVD. This will be mailed to you by the Office of Admissions, and instructions will be included. Upload your video response to YouTube, Dropbox, or another online media storage system as an unlisted or private video. Then send the URL for your video response to baiadmissions@gallaudet. edu. Please do not send the URL to the Office of Admissions.
After the application process is complete, your file will be reviewed and a decision will be made by the Department of Interpretation. The Office of Admissions will notify you of your admission status within two weeks after a decision is rendered to that office.
Transfer Students
At your earliest convenience, please submit an official transcript from your current institution to the Office of Admissions to be evaluated for transfer credits. The Transfer Credit Specialist in the University’s Office of the Registrar will notify you about the number of transfer credits Gallaudet will accept.
Choice of Major
You can change your major to any of the other majors offered at Gallaudet. However, you must withdraw from the BAI program and re-apply to Gallaudet as a Hearing Undergraduate (HUG) applicant. You may also double major in BAI and another major.
Bachelor of Arts in Interpretation Gallaudet University is the only university in the world that offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in American Sign Language-English interpretation. Students live, study, and interact with deaf and hard of hearing people from the United States and abroad. The unique cultural immersion is just one of our strengths. Our awardwinning interactive interpretation laboratory will prepare you for a high-demand career through hands-on training in a variety of medical, business, education, and government settings. The Bachelor of Arts in Interpretation (BAI) program comprises a comprehensive, sequenced, and integrated series of courses and experiences
designed to provide you with knowledge, fieldwork, techniques, and interpreting skills in interactive interpreting. Program requirements consist of 42 major credits, including coursework, fieldwork, and field internship. Supporting courses include those in ASL and deaf studies, biology, and linguistics. Part-time study is also available. For more information about the BAI program, visit interpretation.gallaudet.edu. Hearing and deaf prospective students need to complete the online BAI application to apply to the program. To learn more about undergraduate admissions, visit admissions.gallaudet.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions 1. How long will it take for me to graduate from the BAI program? For students with no transfer credits, the BAI degree plan generally takes four years to complete. For students with transfer credits, the BAI degree plan depends on the number of credits transferred.
2. Who will be my program advisor?
When you arrive for New Student Orientation, you will meet with a representative from the Academic Advising Office who will work with you on the General Studies curriculum. You will also be assigned a faculty advisor in the Department of Interpretation. When your General Studies Requirements are completed, you will work only with the department faculty.
3. Can I have a double major?
Yes, you can have a double major or you can have a minor in addition to your BAI major.
4. Can I visit the campus and meet with
someone to discuss the BAI program? Yes. We encourage you to attend an Open House and inform the Visitors Coordinator in the Office of Admissions ahead of time that you would like to meet with faculty from the Department of Interpretation. If you cannot attend an Open House but would like to visit another day, you can contact the Visitors Coordinator at visitors.center@gallaudet.edu to request an appointment.
5. Can I enroll in the BAI program part-time?
Yes, you may enroll part time in the program.
6. Where can I get more information?
Go to admissions.gallaudet.edu to learn about admission to the University. For more information about the BAI program, click on “Hearing Students.�
Hearing Undergraduate Program Admission to Gallaudet University’s Hearing Undergraduate (HUG) program is open to a limited, select group of hearing undergraduate students. This program is for hearing students who know American Sign Language and want to work with deaf people or in the deaf community.
How to Apply A completed application to the HUG program consists of:
HUG online application Application fee of $50 (non-refundable) Two essays—one must be submitted in writing
and one must be submitted as a two-to-three minute video in American Sign Language Two letters of recommendation Official high school and/or college transcript (Applicants who have earned 30 or more college credits do not need to submit high school transcripts.) ACT or SAT scores (Applicants who have earned 12 or more college credits in English and/or mathematics do not need to submit ACT/SAT scores.)
Live alongside deaf and hard of hearing classmates and immerse yourself in a bilingual learning experience like no other. To learn more about undergraduate admissions, visit admissions.gallaudet.edu.
After your application is preapproved for eligibility for the HUG program, you will be issued an invitation for:
American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) screening—a score of 2 or higher is required for consideration for admission to the HUG program Interview with the Office of Admissions—a 30-minute interview can be conducted in person or via videophone or Skype
After the application process is completed, your file will be reviewed and a decision will be made by the Office of Admissions. You will be notified of your admission status within two weeks.
Transfer Students
At your earliest convenience, please submit an official transcript from your current institution to the Office of Admissions to be evaluated for transfer credits. The Transfer Credit Specialist in the University’s Office of the Registrar will notify you about the number of transfer credits Gallaudet will accept.
Choice of Major
Once you are accepted to the HUG program, you may change your major. However, if you wish to enter the Bachelor of Arts in Interpretation (BAI) program, you must apply directly to the program.
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