Gallaudet University, the only institute of its kind, is a Liberal Arts University specifically for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People. The university offers admissions to graduate and post-graduate programs for all candidates seeking to study in USA but the undergraduate programs are only reserved for applicants with special needs. Students get the option of choosing from more than 40 major and minor bachelor's degrees in 10 departments and over 25 postgraduate programs.
Popular programs at the institute include Art and Digital Media, American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, Business, Educational Neuroscience, among others. Gallaudet University admissions are really selective, with an acceptance rate of only 57.1%. Those who aspire to be admitted here must have an average SAT score between 790-1080 and an ACT score between 15-20.
- International Students belonging to Developing Countries get certain relaxation in Fees.
- Hearing applicants need to give American Sign Language Test.
- No minimum TOEFL/IELTS score is required.
- Students can apply for 2 graduate programs at once.
- International applicants need to give either SAT or ACT. The university accepts both the scores but prefers ACT.
- Application deadlines of some courses are fixed and some are on a rolling basis.
- No scholarship is provided during the first year. Students may get a scholarship after that.
Highlights
| Application Portal | Online Application Form |
| Application Fee | Undergraduate: 50 USD Graduate: 75 USD ISSP: 100 USD |
| Academic Calendar | Fall, spring |
| Intake Season | Fall, Spring |
| Financial Aid | Scholarship is provided after first year |
| Acceptance Rate | 57% |
| ACT Composite | 15-20 |
| ACT English | 12-18 |
| ACT Math | 15-20 |
| SAT Math | 402-530 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 390-548 |
Gallaudet University Admission Deadlines
Applicants must submit applications well in advance as early applications are preferred and encouraged. Deadlines may vary according to the graduate program. Applicants must check specific program deadlines.
Undergraduate program deadline
| Spring admission deadline | November 15 |
| Fall admission (priority deadline) | February 15 |
Graduate program deadline
| Admission deadline | December 31 |
Gallaudet University International Admissions
International students who want to seek admissions at Gallaudet University can follow the below-mentioned application process:
Application Portal: Students can apply via the Online Application Form.
Application Fee: 50 USD for undergraduate students and 75 USD for graduate students.
Basic Admission Requirements:
- English Proficiency Test Scores (TOEFL/IELTS).
- Standardized test scores (ACT/SAT).
- Financial certification to prove that you have enough funds to cover all the costs for at least one year. These costs include tuition fees and other living expenses.
- Academic record or transcripts. If the transcripts are not in English then it should be translated in English and evaluated by one of the agencies: AACRAO International Education Services ( fee: 190 USD), World Education Services (fee: 160 USD).
- An essay on the topic provided in the online application
- Audiogram test is required by the University (deaf or hard to hear students).
- Copy of passport as ID proof
For any queries contact, email: international@gallaudet.edu.
English Proficiency Test Scores
International applicants need to have TOEFL or IELTS scores. There is no minimum required score set by the university. Deaf applicants need to send a certified copy of the audiogram to University to get waived from the auditory section of TOEFL.
Student Visa Requirements
International students will require an appropriate visa, F-1 or J-1 visa to study in the US for the offline programs at the Gallaudet University.
Documents required:
- Admission letter of Gallaudet University
- Passport
- I-20 Form
- SEVIS Receipt
- Certificate of finance form
- Passport size picture (37mm×37mm)
- Cash equivalent to 160 USD
All the documents along with the OF-156 form must be submitted to the consular officer at the nearest U.S Embassy. Then there will be an interview which the applicant needs to clear. If the applicant clears the interview, he/she will receive a single or multiple entry visa.
Gallaudet University Undergraduate Admissions
International applicants who want to apply at Gallaudet University can follow the below-mentioned application details:
Application Portal: Students can apply via the Online Application Form.
Application Fee: 50 USD
Documents Required:
- Submit the completed application.
- Standardized test scores(ACT/SAT). Although University accepts both scores, students are encouraged to take the ACT. For English and general studies classes, the ACT Writing is considered.
- Copy of transcripts from high school.
- One essay was originally written by the candidate
- one video American Sign Language essay.
- Photo ID proof.
- An audiogram test ( for deaf or hard of hearing applicants).
- A letter of recommendation.
- Certificate of finances form and sponsor's affidavit. These forms must be submitted to RSIA before June 30 for fall admissions and before November 30 for spring admissions.
The applicant doesn't require to have a specific level of ASL knowledge before admission, rather they are encouraged to participate in the Summer Jumpstart program or to take ASL online classes.
ISSP (International Special Student Program) Admissions
International hearing applicants may apply as non-degree seeking students through the ISSP. The program is for up to one year. The program is at the undergraduate level.
Application portal: Students can apply via the online application form.
Application deadline:
- April 1 for the Fall semester.
- October 1 for the Spring semester.
Application fee: 100 USD.
Mode of payment: credit card
Documents required:
- Photo ID proof: passport identification page, I-20 or DS-2019 form, visa stamp in passport, I-94 Card
- Secondary school or Diploma transcripts in the English language.
- English proficiency language test scores: ACT for undergraduate, TOEFL/IELTS for graduate.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- There will be three questions in the application about the statement of goals, Candidate needs to answer them.
- Financial certification
ISSP students are not eligible for any kind of scholarship. For more information about the International Special Student Program, and for any query, contact:
Lawrence Musa, Coordinator of Immigration Compliance and International Procedures, International Affairs
intlsupport@gallaudet.edu
(202)651-5150 (Voice)
(202) 651-5746 (Fax)
(202) 268-6835 (Videophone) -- Mr. Torres; (202) 250-2366 (Videophone) -- Mr. Musa
Gallaudet University Graduate Admissions
Application Portal: Students can apply via the online application.
Application fee: 75 USD
Minimum Requirements:
- Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree or the highest level training available in their country with a GPA of 3.0.
- Transcripts from the previously attended institutions.
- English Proficiency Test scores (TOEFL/IELTS).
- Statement of goals, letters of recommendation.
Most programs require the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview.
Popular Courses at Gallaudet University
Following are some popular courses at Gallaudet University with there specific requirements
| Course | Letter of Recommendation | Other requirements |
|---|---|---|
| M.A in Sign Language Education | Three | Video interview with the screening committee |
| M.A in Linguistics | Three | English sample (at least 10 pages), ASL sample |
| Ph.D. in clinical psychology | Three | GRE score, resume, writing sample, narrative summaries |
| M.A. in clinical mental health counseling | Three with one addressing sign language skills | Short essay answering four questions (1, 2 in English and 3,4 in ASL), Interview |
| M.A. in international development | Three | Basic understanding of economics, videotaped response in ASL of the two questions asked, interview |
For various programs, applicants may need to clear an interview to get admission. Some programs may require writing samples or videotaped answers to the given questions. Priority is given to deaf or hard to hearing applicants.knowledge of American Sign Language is required. Most programs will require an ASL test score. Graduate applicants need to have a TOEFL or IELTS score in addition to ACT/SAT.
Students may apply for scholarships after completing one year of education at Gallaudet University. International applicants should apply four to six weeks before the beginning of the semester. For priority admissions candidates must submit their applications as soon as possible.
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