Gallaudet University
800 Florida Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002

Founded in 1864, Gallaudet University is the world leader in liberal education and career development for deaf and hard of hearing undergraduate students. This Washington, DC, college is the world's only university in which all programs and services are designed to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing students.

Deaf and hard of hearing undergraduate students can choose from more than 40 majors leading to a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree. Undergraduate students also have the option of designing their own majors. In these self-directed majors, students select classes at Gallaudet University or take courses offered at more than a dozen other institutions of higher learning that are members of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area.

Graduate programs are open to deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students, and include a master of arts or a master of science degree, specialist degree, certificates, and doctoral degrees in a variety of fields involving professional service provision to deaf and hard of hearing people.

Gallaudet University offers educational programs to deaf and hard of hearing students at all learning levels: the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School (KDES) serves infants and their parents and continues service through the eighth grade; the Model Secondary School for the Deaf (MSSD) offers programs for students in grades nine through 12.

Gallaudet University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The University's professional preparation programs are accredited by their respective nationally recognized professional associations.

Quick Facts:

  • Founded by an Act of Congress, Gallaudet University's charter was signed by President Abraham Lincoln.

  • Nearly 90% of Gallaudet University courses have an online component.

  • Gallaudet University served more than 50,000 individuals annually through conferences, sign language classes, the Office of International Programs and Services, World Deaf Leadership Program, and its regional centers.

  • International students comprise about 7% of the student body.

  • Gallaudet University promotes an atmosphere in which English and American Sign Language coexist.

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