Gallaudet University

Gallaudet University is the world leader in liberal education and career development for deaf and hard of hearing students. It enjoys an international reputation for its programs and for the quality of the research it conducts on the history, language, culture, and other topics related to deaf people.

Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.