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U N I V E R S I T Y

1864

Gallaudet

The year Gallaudet was founded by an act of Congress with Charter signed by President Abraham Lincoln

Nifty and engaging average class size for lively exchanges

Aplenty majors and specializations to choose from including design-your-own major

The number of U.S. presidents who have put their â&#x20AC;&#x153;John Hancockâ&#x20AC;? on our diplomas

1824

Number of students on campus for you to hang out with

8 :1 Student-tofaculty ratio

(Try beating that!)

Washington, D.C.

U N I V E R S I T Y

1864

Gallaudet

The year Gallaudet was founded by an act of Congress with Charter signed by President Abraham Lincoln

Nifty and engaging average class size for lively exchanges

Aplenty majors and specializations to choose from including design-your-own major

The number of U.S. presidents who have put their â&#x20AC;&#x153;John Hancockâ&#x20AC;? on our diplomas

1824

Number of students on campus for you to hang out with

8 :1 Student-tofaculty ratio

(Try beating that!)

Washington, D.C.

Fast Facts

A bilingual community for deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students seeking personalized education and strong career preparation Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education A Yellow Ribbon participating institution for veterans 27% minority undergraduate student body 29% first-time entering transfer students 7% international undergraduate student body with students the last five years from all 50 states and 44 countries, including from the top eight countries: Canada, China, Japan, Nigeria, India, Korea, Sweden, Saudi Arabia Preeminent resource for research and outreach related to lives of deaf and hard of hearing people worldwide, including home to: * Center for ASL/English Bilingual Education and Research * Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2) * Cochlear Implant Education Center * Deaf Library Collections and Archives

Historical Tidbits The 99-acre campus, also known as Kendall Green, is an oasis of green located in northeast Washington, D.C. On this former country estate of Amos Kendall–journalist, statesman, philanthropist, politician, U.S. Postmaster General, and business, manager for Samuel Morse–was laid the first experimental telegraph line that ran between the U.S. Capitol to Baltimore. Seventeen acres of the campus are registered with the National Register of Historic Places. The football huddle originated at Gallaudet in the 1890s. The Gallaudet team started huddling to prevent the eavesdropping of some opposing team players who knew sign language. A former gymnasium, built in 1881 and now home to the Alumni Office, housed the nation’s first indoor swimming pool that was then frequented by Congressmen.

Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2) center The Science of Learning Center on Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2) is a multi-university, multi-year, multi-million dollar interdisciplinary research center housed at Gallaudet University in the Sorenson Language and Communication Center. Funded by the National Science Foundation, its purpose is to study how learning occurs through the visual modality. Over 30 research projects, conducted at 12 universities in America, Germany, Israel, and Turkey with the support of over 45 K-12 School Partners cover a broad range of research questions and methods, including studies of cognitive processes of visual learning, the functions and structures in the brain associated with reading and signing among deaf children, the social and cultural aspects of deaf children in different types of school settings, and the role of gestures in human learning. Research results will not only inform and improve the education of deaf children, they will have broad implications for all learners. They address critical questions, such as, “What is the nature of human language?”; “How is the body employed through signs and gestures in the communication of meaning”; “What is the role of visual attention in learning?”; and “What are the best strategies for parents and teachers to engage young children visually to help them learn?”

Fast Facts

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A Panorama of experiences.

At Gallaudet, we see life through a sweeping, visual prism because it is who we are – a bilingual, liberal arts university. Through a liberal arts view, you’ll see the interconnectedness of ethics in biology. The study of light waves in physics will help you understand film production. Logic in philosophy will find its companion in computer science. An understanding of cultures will shed light on international business, and a background in communication studies will greatly enhance your ability to teach. With people changing careers an average of six times during their lifetime, your liberal arts experience will prepare you for the ever-evolving workforce, lay the groundwork for advanced degrees and professional careers, and make you a lifelong learner. You’ll stand out for life with a set of skills like creative and analytical thinking, interpersonal skills and team work – in effect, learning how to learn, creating new ideas and solutions, and paving new frontiers for the global world. An engaged mind is an educated mind. Get in on the Gallaudet experience. Stand out for life.

Academics General Studies

General Studies Curriculum

Get intellectual energy.

Our General Studies Program provides you with a two-year integrated foundational framework to build upon, strengthen, and deepen your competencies in language and communication; critical thinking; identity and culture; knowledge and inquiry; and ethics and social responsibility. These are the kind of competencies that employers seek in college graduates. The curriculum includes three foundational components: •• Freshman Foundations •• Integrated Courses •• Capstone Experience

The General Studies courses will get you charged up for your major, career, and for a lifetime.

Stand Out. "Gallaudet is a pioneer and is really moving their students into the 21st century. Only a handful of colleges/universities have an integrated program as rich and in-depth as Gallaudet’s...Yours could be a national model." Carolyn Haynes Past president, Association for Integrative Studies Professor, Miami University

Dr. Jane Dillehay

Professor, General Studies & Biology "Students observe the perspectives of different disciplines, sometimes clashing, in the integrated course I teach with an English faculty member - I'm a scientist, she's the poet. This inspires students to wrestle with their perceptions and formulate their own conclusions about environmental issues."

General Studies

Integrated Courses

Ethical Evaluations and Actions

With integrated courses, you plug into the different perspectives that force you out of your mental comfort zone and push your boundaries; you become problem solvers, leaders, and advocates for change. You’ll complete a course from each of the five learning clusters, including one service-learning course in which you give back to the local community through projects. The course samplings below may change on a semester or yearly basis. The learning clusters, however, remain the same.

Introduction to Integrated Learning

Using the broad theme of Washington, D.C. as a context for a variety of topics, students deepen their critical thinking skills while building competencies for subsequent integrated courses. •• The City as Text: Politics & Propaganda (English, graphic design) •• The City as Text: Cinema & Deaf Studies (film, deaf studies) •• The City as Text: The 7 Deadly Sins & the Environment (literature, philosophy) •• The City as Text: Museums, Memorials, & Monuments (English, graphic design) Students researched and explored a D.C. monument, memorial, or museum, then wrote and designed a 24-page tourist guidebook. Another class produced a video instead of a guidebook.

Comparing Multicultural Perspectives

•• Business Ethics Spinmeisters & Securities Manipulations (business, philosophy) •• Global Human Rights and Social Justice (history, social work) •• Law and Public Education* (government, education) Service Learning: Students sat in on a U.S. Supreme Court case; instructed deaf high school students on how the Supreme Court has interpreted students’ right of free expression in public schools; conducted workshops for parents of deaf children on Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and No Child Left Behind; and prepared teaching packets on the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights for students majoring in Education.

* Denotes a service-learning course

The Capstone Experience – It's A WRAP! You've completed your Freshman Foundations and integrated courses. Now, pull it all together with a “wrap-up” Capstone course. With your student colleagues on a project team, you’ll work collaboratively with a local community group to solve real world problems through a project, artifact or work experience. This includes researching, planning, and implementing innovative solutions. In a current course, students work with an architecture firm and neighborhood communities on an urban development study for a Sixth Street Project near Gallaudet. Gallaudet is one of the leading 19% of colleges and universities surveyed that require Capstone projects in the General Education Program.**

•• Europe, Africa & the Diaspora (history, German studies) •• Deaf People in Society: S. African & S. Asian Experiences* (Latino studies, deaf education) •• Deaf Latino Identities (deaf studies, sociology) Service Learning: Students developed instructional materials and raised funds to support the bilingual mission of a school for the deaf in Lima, Peru.

**2009 Trends in General Education survey, Association of American Colleges and Universities

Methods of Multiple Disciplines

•• Before the Tomato: Leonardo daVinci (art, Italian studies) •• France, the French, & the Economics of Wine (economics, French studies) •• Why is Africa Struggling?* (economics, cultural studies) Service Learning: Students exchanged emails with a deaf organization in Uganda to learn the impact of HIV/AIDS among deaf Ugandans; developed an HIV prevention brochure and video; and raised monies for the organization’s HIV/AIDS fight beyond Uganda’s capital.

Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning in Context

•• Science of Disaster: BIO in Fiction (biology, English) •• What do we know about Sex & Gender (biology, literature) •• Back to Nature* (biology, English) Service Learning: Students worked with campus dining services staff on a kitchen garden; did an environment clean-up drive; and presented to high school students about Earth Day.

Daniel DiDonna

Morris Plains, NJ Major: Communication Studies "By studying the Afrocentric elements in my African-American Art course, I gained a new respect for how art is interwoven with artists’ complex identities and their histories."

Majors

While some students decide early on a major, many arrive on college campuses not knowing what major to select. On average, students throughout the U.S. change their major three times during their college career. Our academic advisors will work with you to set goals and draft an academic plan. Your early college years will be about exploring your interests before narrowing down to a major by the end of your sophomore year. Undergraduate Majors

Accounting American Sign Language Art History Biology Business Administration Chemistry •• Chemistry Technology •• Chemistry Communication Studies Computer Information Systems Computer Science Deaf Studies Digital Media Education •• Early Childhood •• Elementary •• K-12 Physical Education •• Secondary

English Family and Child Studies Child Development French Government •• General Government •• International Concentration Graphic Design History Interpretation Mathematics Philosophy Photography Physical Education •• Personal Training •• Teaching Psychology Recreation & Sports Programming Self-Directed Major Social Work

Sociology •• Sociology •• Criminology Spanish Studio Art Theatre Arts •• Educational Drama •• Production/Performance

Minors*

Athletic Coaching Dance Economics & Finance Ethics German Journalism Linguistics Religion Women’s Studies Writing

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

Emilia Chukwuma, CPA Associate Professor, Accounting

awesome opportunities At Gallaudet, you will not be a face in a colossal lecture hall. You'll know your professors and receive personalized attention in our small classes. Here are ways professors and students are teaming up for awesome hands-on learning opportunities: In the Molecular Genetics Laboratory, students work alongside accomplished deaf scientists and perform scientific experiments in the genetics of deafness with Dr. Derek Braun; in environmental science with Dr. Caroline Solomon; in molecular pharmacology with Dr. Dan Lundberg; or in molecular biology with Dr. Raymond Merritt. Students in Dr. Joseph Murray's class on Global Deaf Histories, under the aegis of Dr. Brian Greenwald's Deaf History Program, meet with international historians and scholars while at international conferences on the history of Deaf people. Government majors in Dr. Frances Marquez's classes worked as volunteers passing out campaign signs on the floor of the Democratic National Convention in Denver in 2008 the night of Senator Hilary Clinton's speech. Under the direction of Dr. Stephen Chaikind, students in the Business Department help manage a hands-on investment through the Student Managed Stock Fund. Starting with $50,000 from the University's endowment, they select stocks based on sound financial principles and then help administer this investment portfolio for the University. Gallaudet is one of a few universities in the nation that gives students this kind of real-life investing experience. Participating students in Dr. David Penna's Mock Trial class receive training in arguing cases before a judge, leading to a mock trial presided over by a real judge in a real courtroom in D.C.

In Professor Chukwuma's Income Tax Accounting class students learn tax laws and principles and then put them into practice preparing tax returns. In partnership with IRS, the students provide income tax services to individuals on campus and in the community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.

Majors

Try innovation. Design your major. Don't see your major of interest? Then come up with one that fits your goals. If you have many or specific interests and the selfdiscipline for innovation, you'll love getting creative in customizing your own major whether from scratch or by combining some of our existing majors. Our students did with these majors: •• Art Therapy •• Liberal Arts in Higher Education: An Interdisciplinary Approach •• Deaf Cultural Film & Video Productions •• Audiology & Communications

Interpretation Program Gallaudet’s award-winning interactive interpretation laboratory will prepare you for a high-demand interpreting career through hands-on training in a variety of legal, medical, business, education, and government settings. Video and audio equipment in the laboratory provide capabilities for ongoing self-evaluation through the recording and editing of complex video sequences. Additionally, you’ll be immersed on campus in the language and culture of deaf people. The ASL-English Interpretation B.A. Program (BAI) is open to hearing, hard of hearing, and deaf students.

"One of my self-directed major faculty, Dr. Cristina Berdichevsky, being from Argentina and actively involved in deaf advocacy in Latin America, was the driving force in my interest to become a deaf advocate for developing countries. Because of her, I spent three months last summer working in the Costa Rica government’s Office of Human Rights. I appreciate that many of the Gallaudet faculty have worldwide connections. “

Alumni Reflections I came into Art History class worried that I would not do well because secretly, I hated history. However, over the course of the class, I fell in love with Art History and I have to thank my professor, Dr. Glass, for introducing me to the wonders of art and to my career! Tabitha Jacques, Class of 2006 Public speaking, I'm telling you... deaf, hearing, Ivy League school or not, folks do not know how to give a presentation. My teacher has given me the greatest gift of all - the knowledge and skill to give the best presentation regardless of where I am. Christina Dunams, Class of 2002

Leala Holcomb

Fremont, CA Self-directed major: International Education & Development

Dr. David Snyder

Professor, Chemistry and Physics

Students in Dr. Snyder's physics classes work as a team to build robots and enter them into collegiate competitions. In past competitions students built underwater remotely operated vehicles which are used to explore dangerous or inaccessible environments.

Honors Program

Honors Study Abroad Do more. See more. Go beyond. Honors is about exploring boundaries, making connections, and expanding your world. Delve into new ideas and perspectives. Collaborate with scholars in research. Join Honors Study Abroad in Costa Rica and experience environmental research, international development, and cross-cultural communication. Nationwide, Honors graduates progress more quickly and highly in their careers. While at Gallaudet, you have three opportunities to go beyond with: •• General Studies Honors Track: Costa Rica Case Study •• Undergraduate Research •• University Honors

General Studies Honors Track: Costa Rica Case Study Make a difference. For yourself and your Costa Rican global neighbors. Going beyond means opting for the coordinated track of five Honors-level General Studies (GS) courses with Costa Rica as a case study. In addition to studying issues such as globalization, international social justice, biodiversity, and human rights, you'll learn Spanish and LESCO (Costa Rican sign language), fundraising, and program planning.

You'll then complete your GS Capstone and a summer internship in Costa Rica with the implementation of an after-school program and an overnight camping experience for Costa Rican youth. Employers highly value graduates with the global knowledge, hands-on experience, and language skills that Honors students in this track acquire.

Undergraduate Research In the Undergraduate Research Program, Honors students are paired with participating faculty members and their research projects. Students work with faculty from the departments of linguistics, social work, psychology, education, biology, and the National Science Foundation-funded Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2) Center to wrestle with difficult issues, like inventing ASL pseudosigns and creating DNA agarose gels, and achieve outcomes to be incorporated into a published research document.

University Honors Reap maximum rewards from your college investment with a University Capstone Honors. The distinction of graduating with University Honors goes to Honors students who complete nine credits of major level

courses with Honors Options and a six-credit Capstone (a thesis or a project). The Capstone involves the contribution of new knowledge or understanding to a field and requires quality research skills and intensive critical thinking and writing skills appropriate to the project and the disciplines involved. While doing your Capstone, you’ll show novel perspectives through your thesis work and enjoy a close relationship with your self-selected faculty director. Such work may be submitted for professional publication or for further expansion following graduation. A Capstone prepares you for acceptance to top-choice graduate schools and for graduate and professional research work.

2009 capstone projects Erica Wilkins

Union City, CA Biology, B.S. University Honors University Capstone Thesis: "A Study of the Surfacing and Diving Behavior of the Sea Turtle, Eretmochelys Imbricata" Faculty Committee: Dr. Carrie Solomon, Dr. Kathleen Arnos, and Dr. Charlene Sorensen

Jeanine Wiesblatt

Rockwood, Ontario Deaf Studies & Communication Studies, B.A., University Honors University Capstone Thesis: "Awakening the Gender Mutism in Deaf Bisonettes Herstory" Faculty Committee: Dr. Arlene Kelly, Dr. Lillie Ransom, and Dr. Barbara Earth

Ingrid Benyaminowich Kew Gardens, NY Deaf Studies, B.A. University Honors

University Capstone Thesis: "Turn Taking Strategies Used by Hard of Hearing Students" Faculty Committee: Dr. Gene Mirus, Dr. Kristin Mulrooney and Teresa Blankmeyer Burke

Erica Wilkins

Jeanine Wiesblatt

Ingrid Benyaminowich

Honors Research

Marine Biology Undergraduate Research "Dr. Solomon and I watched how fast a toxic cyanobacterial species called microcystis would grow when fed three different nitrogencontaining compounds. Algae are the foundation of the food chain and can influence our planet's climate. That is why marine biologists have been studying harmful algal blooms (HABs) which are massive outbreaks of algae that may suddenly occur in bodies of water.

Psycholinguistics of ASL Undergraduate Research "We attempted to determine the differences in sign perception along the deaf-hearing continuum and discover the aspects of a signâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in terms of modality and the involvement of the joints of the arms and hands, for exampleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that contribute to these differences." Student: Ian DeAndrea-Lazarus Psychology major, chemistry minor "Learning how to conduct research alongside a faculty member incorporates several skills like reading the literature with a critical eye, formulating hypotheses, developing rigorous methodology, and analyzing and interpreting data. These skills will be useful long after college, no matter what career choice the student makes." Mentor: Gaurav Mathur, PhD Assistant Professor, Linguistics

The chances are very unlikely that I will find elsewhere a deaf professor like Dr. Solomon who signs and is also very knowledgeable in marine biology." Student: Kyle Dacus Transfer, biology major "Kyle benefited from learning that lab work can be unpredictable and you cannot plan ahead since the results of one experiment determine your move to the next step." Mentor: Caroline Solomon, PhD Associate Professor, Biology

Study Abroad

Get in and go global.

Gallaudet's goal is to have 100% of all eligible undergraduates complete at least one study abroad experience before graduation. Students who study abroad are more culturally aware of other societies, are more likely to complete their degrees, and have an edge in the job market after graduation. Through an employer's eyes, a student who has studied abroad is self-motivated, independent, willing to embrace challenges, and able to cope with diverse problems and situations.

Stand Out. Only at Gallaudet will you be able to study abroad your first year with all travel expenses paid by us and have a fullyâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;accessible group experience with your peers. Communicate directly with friends about the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture, customs, and food. The life-changing trip will expand your global perspective and intercultural understanding.

Dana Harman

Oklahoma City, OK Transfer, Honors student "After experiencing the First Year Study Tour, I've decided to continue my studies abroad by signing up for the Honors Costa Rica track where we will do our General Studies Capstone working with a school for the deaf in Costa Rica."

Study Abroad

First Year Study Tour (FYST)

Beyond the First Year

Begin your global journey during spring break with other first year students on a one-week study tour. In 2009, 73 new students along with faculty and staff traveled to Costa Rica to deliver TTYs to the deaf community, visit schools for the deaf, learn Costa Rican culture, and make new friends.

Continue your globetrotting with additional study abroad experiences in China, Germany, Italy, France, Argentina, Cameroon, India, and other countries across the globe. The Study Abroad Program includes international study, internships, service learning, and research projects.

The freshmen class vice-president, Monica Keller, remarked that the FYST experience was unexplainable. "I know when I graduate from Gallaudet, this trip will be one of the top five favorite memories of my college years."

Students who were part of a summer study abroad to China worked at a school for the deaf in Jiujiang painting classrooms, installing a basketball court, and making building repairs. They also visited Tiananmen Square, the Great Wall, and the Terra Cotta Warriors, and hiked in the Lushan and Huashan mountains.

"Thanks to the FYST to Costa Rica and then the Study Abroad to China, I have grown enormously as a person after seeing cultures much different than mine. Because of these opportunities, I am now much more prepared to tackle my future aspirations as a psychologist."

Alumni Reflections One of my favorite memories was studying abroad in Paris, France for a month. It really opened my eyes to the world that was around me and gave me a better perspective about life. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I had at Gallaudet. Floyd Jackson, Class of 1996 and Graduate Class of 2003 I enjoyed my Italian Studies class, but it was when Professor Ian Sutherland took us to Italy for three weeks that we were truly exposed to Italian art and architecture. I was blessed to have a brilliant professor and guide. Because of the trip, my observation and analytical skills greatly improved. Tabitha Jacques, Class of 2006

Donna Guardino Pine Brook, NJ Major: Psychology

Dr. Barbara White

Professor of Social Work Co-director of FYST Distinguished Faculty of the Year

Dr. White provides leadership to the FYST and contributed to the implementation of the Honors International Social Justice Track. The final course in this track is an internship in Costa Rica, designing an after school program for deaf youth.

Internships Get experience in a career field.

Applying knowledge from your major to a real world internship helps you develop marketable skills and taps you into a network of professionals. You can even do an internship to sample various fields before choosing your major. The insight you gain in the typical workday may assist you in your major selection. A variety of internships will diversify your background and beef up your resume.

Stand Out. 73% of all seniors complete at least one internship prior to graduation, much higher than the national average of 52%.

Travis Dougherty

Major: Communication Studies Site: Late Show with David Letterman New York, NY

Dr. Helen Thumann

Director of Undergraduate Programs Associate Professor of Education

Dr. Thumann has built relationships with faculty at prestigious schools in the Washington, D.C. area including placing student teachers at Sidwell Friends School where President Obama's children attend. She is also developing partnerships with charter schools in the D.C. area where she is setting up pilot programs for undergraduates to teach ASL after school.

Internships

Joanna Jimenez Major: Graphic Design Site: Booz Allen Hamilton Herndon, VA

Career Center Start building your career your first year in college by staying abreast of the variety of services and programs available to you from the Career Center. Whether you are deciding on a major, exploring occupations, searching for jobs and internships, or preparing for graduate school, the Career Center will assist you in every stage of your career development. Learn about these services and programs: •• Bison CareerLink, an online recruiting and resume system, which includes on-campus student employment, job listings, and Alumni Career Network •• Individual Career Consulting •• Workshops, Panel Discussions and Seminars •• Mock Interview Program •• Internship Orientation •• Internship and Job Fair •• Career Library •• General Studies Career Development Certificate •• On-Campus Recruiting Program •• Mentoring Day Events

Below is a sample listing of employers who have recruited our students for internships and professional job opportunities: •• Booz Allen Hamilton •• Canadian Cultural Society for the Deaf •• Defense Threat Reduction Agency •• Environmental Protection Agency •• Hospital for Sick Children •• Imagination Stage •• Metropolitan Police Department •• Mount Sinai Hospital •• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) •• National Deaf Academy •• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) •• Outward Bound Wilderness •• Sidwell Friends School •• Smithsonian Institution •• U.S. Coast Guard •• U.S. Department of Treasury •• Washington National Zoo •• World Bank

Alumni Reflections Gallaudet helped me get a full-time summer internship with my U.S. Senator—an experience that transformed my life and set me down the path where I am. I'll always be grateful for this opportunity. Kelby Brick, JD, Class of 1994 When I was a student at Gallaudet, I interned with Verizon, a telecommunications company, in New York for two summers. The Career Center wanted to make sure I had a good start and provided awareness training to my employer. I still remember my first day feeling nervous and excited. Looking back, the internship experience at Verizon gave me a better understanding of the corporate world and helped open doors to other opportunities. Seth Bravin, Class of 1996

Highlights for 2008-2009 •• Booz Allen Hamilton and NASA Mentoring Days—Forty students participated in two separate Mentoring Day events sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. •• Workshops and Events—Over 200 students attended the Dress to Impress Contest, panel discussions on networking, and workshops on resume writing, networking, and interviewing.

•• Internship and Job Fair—More than 90 employers from around the country came to the Internship and Job Fairs in October and February. •• Workforce Recruitment Program—More than fifteen students accepted positions with federal agencies and corporations through the Workforce Recruitment Program. The Career Center provides coaching and practice interviews for this competitive program.

Chris Valle

Vallejo, CA Biology, B.S. Internship site: Department of Microbiology University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Doing an internship exposed me to the many fields within biology from which to choose. My advice to future biology majors is to do more than one internship during your collegiate years. This will help you narrow down your focus to the area of your greatest interest.

Internships

Hector Reynoso

Major: Business Administration Site: FDIC, Washington, DC

In the summer of 2009, more than 200 students participated in internships and teaching experiences throughout the United States and 20 students completed internships abroad. Where do you see yourself? U. S. Internship Sites

Garri Azrelyant Major: Accounting Site: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD Jon Berscheit Major: Sociology Site: Healing Hands Ranch Deaf Prison Ministries Network Willis, TX Daniel Biland Major: Theatre Arts Site: C & R DĂŠcorArts LTD New York City, NY David Chilow Major: Computer Information Systems Site: Library of Congress Washington, DC Jesse Fuller Major: Chemistry Site: Duke University Durham, NC

Sergei Giterman Major: Business Administration Site: Greater Goods Washington, DC

Travis Hayes Major: Accounting Site: Defense Logistics Agency Ft. Belvoir, VA

Mark Graves Major: Business Administration Site: Air Force Washington, DC

Colin Hill Major: Chemistry & Biology Site: Miller School of Medicine University of Miami Miami, FL

Cynthia Hamilton Major: Business Administration Site: Federal Law Enforcement Glynco, GA Leila Hanaumi Major: English Site: USA Deaf Sports Federation Lexington, KY Scott Hansen Major: Mathematics Site: Cornerstone Management Portland, OR

April Jackson Major: Business Administration Minor: Theatre Arts Site: Imagination Stage Bethesda, MD Brittany Johnson Major: Social Work Site: Samaritan House of Atlanta Atlanta, GA Amanda Jones Major: Accounting Site: Library of Congress Washington, DC

Amanda Krieger Major: Psychology Site: The Linguistic & Assistive Technologies Lab New York, NY John Lee Major: Computer Science Site: Department of Defense Falls Church, VA Roy Lotz Major: Psychology Site: Walden School Framingham, MA Matthew Meleski Major: Chemistry Site: Kresge Hearing Research Institute Ann Arbor, MI Masa Nakama Major: Psychology Site: School for the Deaf Pago Pago, American Samoa

Joseph Lewis

Major: Government Site: Office of Senator Tom Harkin (D - Ia) Washington, DC

"I had a front seat view of the public policy process at work with the mingling of constituents, lobbyists, and elected representatives. My internship was not only an experience but an empowerment that made me more immersed in public service."

Internships

Bader Alomary

Self-Directed Major: Education and Linguistics Site: Merrill Lynch, Columbia, MD

Gabriel Pasman Major: Graphic Design Site: Booz Allen Hamilton McLean, VA

Amanda Sortwell Major: Family & Child Studies Site: Lori Ann Infant Program Fresno, CA

Sonali Patel Major: Biology Site: Chemistry Department James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA

Suzanne Warwick Major: History & Communication Studies Frederick Douglass Museum Washington, DC

Kerrie Peterson Major: Psychology Site: Food Safety and Inspection Service U.S. Department of Agriculture Washington, DC Tova Pitler Major: Recreation & Sports Programming Site: Woonsocket Head Start Day Care Woonsocket, RI

Internships Abroad

Carl Borsotti Major: Education & Math Site: Teparat School for the Deaf Teparat, Thailand Shanna Grossinger Major: History Site: University of Wellington Wellington, New Zealand

Brittany Smith Major: Biology Site: Dry Tortugas National Park Florida

Jacob Ineri Self-directed major: International Education Site: Global Deaf Connections Kenya, Africa Justin Jackerson Major: ASL Site: Teparat School for the Deaf Teparat, Thailand Bregitt Jimenez Major: Communication Studies Site: Deaf Culture Centre Toronto, Ontario Sigridur Jonsson Major: Communication Studies Site: Ente Nazionale Sordi Onlos Pideonte, Italy Shmuel Khorsandi Major: Psychology Site: Choboui School for the Deaf Saensuk Meung, Thailand

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Yazmin Marin Major: Social Work and Spanish Site: Movimiento Sordos De Mendoza Mendoza, Argentina Kunihiro Okazaki Major: Communication Studies Site: Danish Deaf Youth Association Copenhagen, Denmark Elizabeth Steyer Major: Government & French Site: Mendoza Deaf Association and Argentina Deaf, Buenos Aires, Argentina Poloko Qobose Major: Recreation & Sports Programming Site: Botswana National Olympic Committee Gaborone, Botswana David Torres Major: Spanish & Communication Studies Site: Anascor, San Jose, Costa Rica Warren Trofimenkoff Major: Communication Studies Site: Deaf Japan, Inc., Osaka, Japan

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Anthony Baskin

Major: Computer Information Systems Site: Department of the Navy, The Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Major: Biology Site: Department of Otolaryngology Stanford University Stanford, CA

Athletics GET MOVING.

Compete at the NCAA Division III level and as a member of the North Eastern Athletic Conference. If competitive sports are not for you, participate in an intramural program or stay in shape by using the facilities in the Field House. You will find a weight room, swimming pool, dance studio, racquetball courts, and a rock climbing wall. Outside facilities include tennis courts, track, football and baseball fields.

Stand Out. The rigorous self-discipline that our studentathletes exert on the athletic field spills over to their academic studies. A large percentage of Gallaudet student-athletes make the Dean's List each semester.

Amanda Krieger

Carmel, IN Major: Psychology

"The cool thing about our coach is that he communicates directly with our team. We are a close-knit team, like a family, and our coach is like a second father to me."

Athletics

Intramural Sports

Bison Sports zz Baseball zz Basketball (m,w) zz Cheerleading (m/w)* zz Cross Country (m/w) zz Football** zz Soccer (m,w) zz Softball

zz Swimming (m,w) zz Track & Field (m,w) zz Volleyball (w) zz Wrestling * * club status **Eastern Collegiate Football Conference

zz Flag footballâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 7x7 (m,w) zz Volleyball (m,w) zz Indoor soccer (m,w) zz Wall dodgeball (m,w) zz Wallyball (co-ed) zz Badminton (m,w) zz Basketball (m,w) zz Bocce (co-ed) zz Flag footballâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;4x4 (m,w) zz Team handball (m,w) zz Weightlifting (m,w) zz Wrestling (individual) zz Whiffleball (co-ed) zz Chess (individual) zz Ping pong (individual) zz Outdoor soccer (m, w) zz Racquetball (m,w)

Alumni Reflections Gallaudet instilled a commitment to hard work and integrity in its student-athletes which is something that I carry with me today on and off court. Ronda Jo Miller, Class of 2002 Three-time women's basketball All-American Playing baseball, basketball, and soccer at Gallaudet helped me appreciate the value of hard work, teamwork, and camaraderie which are essential to the success of every management team and working group I belong to. James E. Tucker, Class of 1981

Curtis Pride

Baseball Head Coach 11-year Major League Baseball player

"Serving as the head baseball coach is for me a second dream come true. It affords me the opportunity to use my professional baseball experience to both teach and inspire deaf studentathletes and remind them that with hard work and dedication, no dream is impossible to achieve."

Student Life

Get involved.

Embrace the full college experience. Learning opportunities continue outside the classroom in the dorms, campus organizations, and through paraprofessional jobs. Cultivate your leadership skills, explore your strengths and talents, and make a positive difference in the community.

Stand Out.

Teresa Burke

Faculty-in-Residence Instructor, Philosophy & Religion

"I have the opportunity to get to know students outside of class - we talk about everything from possible jobs after graduation, to favorite places to travel, to where to go to graduate school. Their zest for life and enthusiasm to learn is contagious!"

You can be a reporter for the Buff and Blue, an officer in the Student Body Government, a star on the sports field, or a resident advisor in your dorm - all in a visual environment without barriers.

Student Life

Over 70% of students opt to live on campus. Living on campus provides more social and learning opportunities; flexible study schedules; and convenient access to the library, computer labs, and Washington, D.C. The residence hall staff work together with residents to provide a sense of community

through educational programs and living arrangements. Even faculty live in the residence halls. The Faculty-in-Residence Program allows faculty and students to interact more extensively outside the classroom and carry on discussions about a variety of academic and social topics in an informal setting.

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Asian-Pacific Association Bison TV Production Black Deaf Student Union Buff and Blue Student Newspaperâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one of the oldest and continuously running college newspapers in the country Campus Crusade for Christ Class organizations Deaf Capoeira Deaf Muslim Student Association English Language Institute Student Organization Fraternities and Sororities Gallaudet Dance Company Gallaudet Deaf-Blind Union

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Genesis & Science Organization Graduate Student Association Green Gallaudet Greek Presidents Council International Student Club Keeping the Promise (for Black Males and Latino Students) Latino Student Union Latterâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Day Saints Student Association Multicultural Student Programs Rainbow Society The Sisterhood Organization Student Body Government Tower Clock Yearbook Vibrant Steppers

Alumni Reflections Gallaudet allowed me to become involved in its myriad of extracurricular activities that built my leadership and interpersonal skills which are necessary today in working with my colleagues successfully. Greg Hlibok, JD, Class of 1990 I remember working through the night at the Buff and Blue to get the next day's paper done and sent to the printers. Those nights were fueled by laughter and prodigious amounts of pizza and soda. The task of reporting news, gathering stories, editing, and putting out a newspaper ...was almost like a crucible in many ways. Neil McDevitt, Class of 1996

Tony Tatum

Gardendale, AL Major: Communication Studies, Recreation & Sports Programming "During my freshmen year I joined Keeping the Promise program for black men. It has been a confidence booster for me and given me a sense of direction. Now it's time for me to give back and be a mentor to new students in the program."

Washington, D.C.

GET OUT ON THE TOWN.

The city bustles with the power of democracy in action by day and at night with the quiet, elegant glow of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s steeped history. Museums and memorials dot the city and turn the capital into one big interactive classroom for history, government, science, culture and the arts.

Stand Out. This town attracts the best and brightest. We rank number one in the nation for proportion of high-tech jobs and professionals with advanced degrees.*

* Businessweek.com, 2/09

Dr. Frances Marquez Assistant Professor, Government

Dr. Marquez brings a wealth of campaign experience to the classroom, after having campaigned at the local, state and national levels. She encourages student participation in the political process by accompanying them to political conventions and seminars, and manages student congressional internships.

Washington, D.C.

Alumni Reflections D.C. as a College Town With 15 universities in metro D.C. and the nation’s second highest per capita of college students, it’s no surprise that D.C. ranks 4th in the nation after New York City, San Francisco, and Boston as the best place for college study, taking into consideration academic environment, quality of life, and professional opportunities.*

Through the Consortium Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, you can cross-register for classes at the other 14 local universities. Capitalize on the resources of the consortium libraries or do your research at the nearby Library of Congress, the world’s greatest information repository. *The Washington Post, 9/8/09

Top Sites to See and do in D.C. 1. Tour the three houses of government – the Capitol, the White House, and the Supreme Court. 2. Visit all 19 of the Smithsonian museums and galleries. 3. Take a walking tour of the monuments by moonlight. 4. Make a covert visit to the International Spy Museum. 5. Ride a bike along the C & O Canal.

6. See an interpreted performance at the Kennedy Center. 7. Take a hike at Great Falls Park. 8. Waltz through Georgetown's historic waterfront. 9. Visit the pandas at the National Zoo. 10. Cheer for the Nationals baseball team, the Wizards or Mystics basketball teams, the Capitals hockey team, or the Redskins football team.

The Abraham Lincoln Memorial statue's famous sculptor, Daniel Chester French, also sculpted the Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Alice Cogswell statue . The statue on campus depicts Thomas Gallaudet, America's first teacher of deaf children, demonstrating the manual alphabet 'A' to Alice, his first deaf pupil.

Rachel Benedict Germantown, MD Major: Biology

“Washington, D.C. is a great city with plenty of things to do. Because of my interest in biology, one of my favorite places is the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History on the Mall.”

I did not spend my time glued to Gallaudet. I made many trips to museums, galleries, and historical sites in D.C., most of which are free. Melanie McKay Cody, Class of 1988

Many of my favorite memories revolve around the deep and lasting friendships that I've made. I remember going rollerblading early in the morning through the streets of Washington, D.C. and marveling at the Capitol, the Washington Monument, the White House, and especially the Lincoln Memorial at a time when no one was around except for us and the Park Police. Neil McDevitt, Class of 1996

After Gallaudet

Get your career started.

March out of college with your degree and skills that employers want - skills you'll get through our innovative curriculum, study abroad, internships, and extra curricular activities. With 53 Alumni Association chapters plus a vast network of 15,000 alumni worldwide, you'll stay connected to your alma mater.

Stand Out. 92% of the Class of 2007 were either employed or continuing their postbaccalaureate education during the year after graduation.

Sisakoth Chhun

Tyler DeShaw

Vyron Kinson

Andrew Zernovoj

Hometown: Harrisburg, PA Major: Math & Secondary Ed. Graduate School Gallaudet University

Hometown: Seattle, WA Major: English & Secondary Ed. Graduate School Boston University

Hometown: Albany, GA Major: Social Work Employer: Deaf Service Center Glenside, PA

Hometown: Emerald Hills, CA Major: Accounting/Business Adm. Employer: Booz Allen Hamilton z McLean, VA

Alumni

Christina Dunams

Psychology, B.A. Social Worker "47" The American Sign Language and English Secondary School, New York, NY

"I left with lifelong friends from all over, more mature and confident in myself and with a soft spot for Gallaudet which will always be special to me."

Tyra McConnell

Greg Hlibok

Jia Zhang

James Tucker

Jonathan Barnes

Marilyn Smith

Chemistry, B.A. Counterfeit Specialist U.S. Secret Service Cooper City, FL

Psychology, B.A. Deaf Education, M.A. Superintendent Maryland School for the Deaf Frederick, MD

Robert Zuber

Business Administration, B.S. Division Chief, Enterprise Lifecycle Services Defense Intelligence Agency Washington, DC

Government, B.A. Hofstra Law School, J.D. Senior Attorney Federal Communications Commission Washington, DC

Computer Science, B.S. Software Engineer Lockheed Martin Chantilly, VA

Jenny Lam

Elementary Education, B.A. Deaf Education, M.A. College Instructor Chinese University of Hong Kong

Andrew Phillips

Government, B.A. Law student University of California Hastings College of Law San Francisco, CA

"I know that I could have received no better preparation for law school at any other four-year college or university. Law school is all about rhetoric, critical thinking and presenting arguments. At Gallaudet, I enjoyed the freedom of engagement in conversation and sharing ideas with peers in American Sign Language when discussing and critiquing what we learned from lectures and readings of texts in English. This has proved especially helpful in law school where I am expected to argue different sides and analyze facts critically. I have to credit Gallaudet with giving me the skills to thrive in law school and especially for winning the Best Oral Advocate Award in my Moot Court class."

Computer Information Systems, B.S. IT Asset Management Specialist U.S. Forest Service Albuquerque, NM

English, B.A. Counseling, M.A. Founder, Executive Director Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services Seattle, WA

After Gallaudet

s t s r i F e v Fi rs e z a l b l i a r T i n Alum Reverend Min Seo Park

The Honorable Gary Malkowski

Karen Alkoby, Ph.D.

Robert Davila, Ph.D.

Philosophy, Mathematics, B.A. M.A., St. John's University

Social Work, Psychology, B.A. School Counseling, M.A.

Psychology, B.A. M.A., & Ph.D., DePaul University

Education, B.A. M.A., Hunter College Ph.D., Syracuse University

In 2007, the Catholic Church officially ordained Min Seo Park, the first deaf priest in Asia. Father Park serves deaf parishioners in Seoul and was one of five people honored in 2009 by the South Korean government for his work in the community.

Gary Malkowski was the first culturally deaf politician elected to high office when he was voted into the Provincial Parliament in Canada in 1990. He introduced a bill recognizing and accepting ASL and LSQ (French Sign Language) as languages. In 1994, his private member bill led to the implementation of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act of 2005.

In 2009, Dr. Karen Alkoby became the nation's first deaf woman to earn a Ph.D. in computer science. Her dissertation, â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Analytic Model of Handshape Similarity in ASL,â&#x20AC;? focused on the lack of standardization in ASL handshapes. She used computer models to set up a relationship between human perspective and 3-D data.

In 1989, Dr. Robert Davila became the first deaf person to serve as assistant secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services in the Department of Education, appointed to this office by President George H.W. Bush.

The Honorable Wilma Newhoudt-Druchen Social Work, B.A. and M.S.W. South African Parliament, Cape Town, South Africa In 1999, Wilma Newhoudt-Druchen became the first deaf person to be elected to the South African Parliament and was later re-elected in 2004. In Parliament, she serves as chairperson of the Joint Monitoring Committee on the Improvement of Quality of Life and Status of Children, Youth, and Disabled Persons. Under her leadership, this committee recommended that the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities be ratified, which subsequently was accepted by the full Parliament.

Alumni

Larry Gray

Deaf Studies, B.A. ASL Instructor, Department of Psychology Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD

"Professors in ASL & Deaf Studies, Linguistics, Sociology, and Spanish took an interest in my life and my upcoming professional career. This alone boosted my self-confidence. Now, I teach ASL to students. If any of them express an interest in majoring in ASL or interpreting, I take them under my wing."

Melanie McKay-Cody

Hideo Hayakawa Mathematics & Computer Science, B.S. Information Technology Solutions Kajima Corporation Tokyo, Japan

Seth Bravin

Art History, History, B.A. M.A., University of Arizona Assistant Professor, ASL & Interpreting Researcher, North American Indian Sign Language William Woods University Fulton, MO

Sophia Qian

Japhet Moyo

Susan Vargo Smith

Accounting, B.S. Accountant NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD

Floyd Jackson

Recreation & Leisure Studies, B.S. Leisure Service Adm., M.S. Rehabilitation Therapist Patton State Hospital San Bernardino, CA

Computer Information Systems, B.S. Systems Analyst Ministry of Communications Science & Technology Gaborone, Botswana, Africa

Tate Tullier

Photography, B.A. Professional Photographer Baton Rouge, LA

Trudy Suggs

Government, Communication Arts Owner, T.S. Writing Services, LLC Faribault, MN

"Classes I took in my majors were full of thought-provoking moments. The quality of students, combined with the professors' wisdom and knowledge created for never-ending discussions that have had lasting impressions upon me. I also really loved many of my communication courses, because I learned so much about how humans interact, think and function. The professors I had for my major courses were incredibly wise, talented and patient. The ability to work with different personalities and approaches throughout college carries over into the business world. Then, of course, the academic expectations from teachers and classmates were stellar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I had to pull my weight in so many ways, and this really helped shape my work style and commitment that I pride myself on today."

Business Administration & Economics/Finance, B.S. M.B.A., Cornell University Financial Planner Global Public Sector, IBM Bethesda, MD

Biology, B.S. Biologist National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD

Invest in Yourself Senior Year: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, college graduates earn almost twice as much during their working years as those with a high school degree. A college degree will qualify you for many jobs that are not afforded to high school graduates, and career promotions and advancements occur to those with more education. Over a lifetime, a college degree is generally worth nearly a million dollars.

Average Earnings by Education

For early or estimated financial aid eligibility information, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) financial aid estimator through the FAFSA4caster at www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov before January. After January, apply for Federal Student Aid PIN at www.pin.ed.gov and fill out the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Watch for an email from the U.S. Department of Education and then review your Student Aid Report (SAR) online. This email should arrive between two to four weeks after filling out the FAFSA. Fill out Gallaudet's Institutional Financial Aid Application (IFAA). Priority Deadlines: July 1 for Fall enrollment; January 16th for Spring enrollment Check with the Financial Aid Office to be sure they received your FAFSA and IFAA. Apply for private scholarship and grant programs in the fall.

Financial Aid Sources If you are serious about learning, we are serious about helping you find the right financial assistance. Tuition and fees at Gallaudet are 15 % lower than the national average for public four-year institutions. 80% of all undergraduates receive some type of financial aid. Once you fill out financial paperwork, our Financial Aid Office will work on your behalf to determine the amount and type of financial assistance you need and are eligible for. We’ll tailor a financial plan that works with your unique situation.

Merit-Based Scholarships

Gallaudet’s Merit-Based Scholarships are open to all deaf and hard of hearing students whose scholastic and personal achievements are exemplary. These scholarships can be from full tuition and room and board to half tuition for up to four years of study. Apply early as these scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. All newly admitted students are automatically considered for these scholarships.

Vocational Rehabilitation

Most students on campus receive some type of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) support. For a listing of VR agencies in your state, visit http://admissions. gallaudet.edu/vragencies

Types of Federal Financial Aid

Advanced Degree

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

High School Dropout

The Financial Aid Process Checklist Junior Year:

Investigate scholarship and grant opportunities. Be careful of scholarship scams by reviewing information at www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams. Apply for private scholarship and grant programs in the spring. Begin application process with your state Vocational Rehabilitation agency. If you want to become familiar with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process, fill out the FAFSA financial aid estimator through the FAFSA4caster at www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov.

Grants are federal monies that you do not have to repay. Federal grants include: •• Federal Pell Grant •• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) •• Academic Competitiveness Grant Program •• National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant Program Federal Work-Study (FWS) allows you to earn money working on campus during the fall and spring semesters. Federal Loans are monies that are required to be paid back with interest after graduation or withdrawal from college. The primary loans offered are: •• Federal Perkins Loans •• Federal Stafford Loans •• Federal PLUS Loans

Other Financial Resources

•• On-campus employment not covered by Federal Work Study •• Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance •• Private loan programs that you must repay

For more information on financial aid sources visit financialaid.gallaudet.edu

Campus Map 1. Thomas H. Gallaudet & Alice Cogswell Statue 2. College Hall 3. Chapel Hall 4. Edward Miner Gallaudet Statue 5. Fowler Hall 6. Dawes House 7. Kendall Hall 8. Elstad Auditorium 9. Field House 10. Ely Center 11. Foster Auditorium 12. I. King Jordan Student Academic Center 13. Hotchkiss Field 14. Sorenson Language and Communication Center 15. Hoy Field 16. Benson Hall 17. Clerc Hall 18. Carlin Hall 19. Plaza Dining Hall 20. Central Receiving 21. Peter J. Fine Health Center 22. Ballard North 23. Ballard West

24. Hall Memorial Building E Emergency Call Box 25. Merrill Learning Center G Gate 26. Washburn Arts Building 27. Kellogg Conference Hotel 28. Peet Hall 29. EMG Memorial Building 30. Peikoff Alumni House 31. Denison House 32. Fay House 33. Ballard House 34. Edward Miner Gallaudet Residence 35. 6th St Parking Garage

Student Services and Programs Boost your personal and career goals with these services and programs to help you succeed in college. Academic Advising Office Works with you to map out your college course of study Campus Ministries Delivers moral and spiritual guidance Career Center Gets you started on your career exploration and development through job search and placement First Year Experience Fosters transition to college and academic success Hearing and Speech Center Maps your cochlear implant, tests your hearing aid and evaluates your speech-language Health and Wellness Programs Prepares you to make informed health and lifestyle choices International Programs and Services Includes the English Language Institute, global education and scholar services, international outreach, and international student services Keeping the Promise Provides support for deaf and hard of hearing black males and Latino students Mental Health Center Looks after your emotional health with assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and prevention programs Mentoring Program Pairs you with faculty or staff member to give you friendly advice from the sidelines Multicultural Student Programs Promotes awareness and equality for students of diverse cultural, linguistic, racial/ethnic and sexual orientation backgrounds Office of Students with Disabilities Advocates equal access and opportunities to curricular and extra-curricular activities for students with disabilites PLUS Program (Performance Learning for Undergraduate Students) Equips you with ASL and academic success tools

Getting Around The Gallaudet campus is in the heart of Washington, D.C., in close proximity to well-known landmarks, Union Station, and Metro stops. Our Gallaudet shuttle bus provides easy access to Metro stops taking you to museums, ethnic restaurants and neighborhoods, sporting and nightlife events, shopping malls, and parks.

Technology â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Academic Technology & Information Technology Services Takes care of all your computer and computing needs Tutorial & Instructional Programs Gives you a leg up with tutoring services, study table, and reading, writing, and ASL labs

Summer Programs JumpStart: Academic Success Prepares you for college coursework and academic expectations JumpStart: New Signers Program Immerses you in American Sign Language and deaf culture

Get in on the sights of the campus. Visit us during one of our Open Houses in the fall or spring. Tour the campus with other deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing high school students and sit in on classes, ask questions during a student panel, and meet faculty, staff, and students. While on campus, take the ACT test in a fully accessible environment. The test will be administered by a certified ACT testing representative within the English Language Institute. Additional dates for testing on campus are also available. Can’t visit during an Open House? No problem! Our visitors coordinator will schedule an individualized visit for you and your family. For more information on visiting Gallaudet or taking the ACT on campus, email the admissions undergraduate visitors coordinator at ugstudentvisits@gallaudet.edu or visit our website.

Apply! Complete your application online by December 15 to waive your application fee. Early applicants with specified academic criteria have the best opportunity for merit-based scholarships, ranging from full tuition and room and board to half tuition, along with other financial aid awards. Once we receive all the required application materials, we’ll review them and notify you of your acceptance status within two weeks. Fill out an online application on our website at admissions.gallaudet.edu.

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