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Room and Board

Room

First- and second-year students are required to live on campus; juniors and seniors may live off campus. Graduate students will be placed in the graduate community at Carlin Hall. Room assignments are made pending availability of the rooms. Housing contracts cover both fall and spring semesters. Students who reside on campus will be required to purchase meal plans. Room rates vary depending on the residence hall and the type of room**.

**Room: Room rates in the residence halls are for one semester (fall or spring). Variable room rate options are:

  1. Single rooms with community bathroom in Ballard North: $4,603,
  2. Standard double-occupancy rooms in Benson residence hall: $3,705,
  3. Standard double-occupancy rooms in LLRH6 and Carlin Hall: $3,946; Clerc Hall $4,104,

Note: Students with special housing accommodations approved by OSWD will follow the standard room rate of $3,831.

Room and Board Changes or Cancellations

If a student moves out of Gallaudet housing within the first five weeks during the semester, refunds will be made using the same criteria as for withdrawals. If a student moves into Gallaudet housing on or after the 6th week of the semester, charges will be made based on the number of weeks remaining in the semester.

Board Plans

Three meals per day are provided seven days a week in the University cafeteria (Cafe Bon Appetit). Meal plans do not include spring and winter recesses. However, students can use their "Dining Dollars" anytime any of the eateries are open. Board plans for Fall 2023/Spring 2024 are:

250 Block Plan = 250 Block Meals + $50 Dining Dollars

Per Semester Cost: $3,585

This is the standard meal plan that offers the best value for the dollar, approximately 15 meals per week. Students have the opportunity to eat everyday at Cafe Bon Appetit (University Dining Hall) or for a meal deal or $50 in Dining Dollars in the Rathskeller, Starbucks, or Marketplace. Blocks can be utilized at the Cafe Bon Appetit anytime, all semester, without restriction.

220 Block Plan = 220 Block Meals + $50 Dining Dollars

Per Semester Cost: $3,446

This meal plan is a great value for someone looking to eat daily with unlimited seconds along with some extra spending money to use at the Rathskeller, Starbucks, or Marketplace during off hours. Blocks can be utilized at the Cafe Bon Appetit anytime, all semester, without restriction. In addition, blocks may be used for a meal deal at the Rathskeller or Marketplace.

190 Block Plan = 190 Block Meals + $150 Dining Dollars

Per Semester Cost: $3,446

This plan provides the most flexibility offering approximately 12 block meals per week. This plan works best for someone who usually goes off campus on weekends. This plan also offers $150 in Dining Dollars to spend in either the Rathskeller, Starbucks, or Marketplace throughout the semester. Blocks can be utilized at the Cafe Bon Appetit anytime, all semester, without restriction. In addition, blocks may be used for a meal deal at the Rathskeller or Marketplace.

150 Block Plan = 150 Block Meals + $150 Dining Dollars

Per Semester Cost: $3,327

This plan provides approximately 10 block meals per week along with $150 to spend in the Rathskeller, Starbucks, or Marketplace. Blocks can be utilized at the Cafe Bon Appetit anytime, all semester, without restriction. In addition, blocks may be used for a meal deal at the Rathskeller or Marketplace.