When to Apply
Gallaudet University offers applicants a variety of opportunities to apply to the University based on student classification. The Admissions Deadline Chart outlines when applications should be submitted.
All requested housing and financial aid are awarded on first come, first served basis to admitted students. Financial Aid is awarded to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, who are seeking for a degree from Gallaudet University. Applicants will be notified of admissions decisions after all application documents have been received and reviewed. To apply, click Apply Now.
| Application Status |
Entry Term |
Fee |
Due Date |
| Freshman/Transfer Student |
Fall Semester |
$50 |
Applications received on a rolling basis |
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Spring Semester |
$50 |
Applications received on a rolling basis |
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| Freshman not meeting the minimum admission requirements |
Fall Semester |
$50 |
June 30 |
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Spring Semester |
$50 |
November 30 |
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| Visiting/Exchange Student |
Fall Semester |
$50 |
Applications received on a rolling basis |
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Spring Semester |
$50 |
Applications received on a rolling basis |
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| Special Student/Online Special Student |
Fall Semester |
$50 |
Applications received on a rolling basis |
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Spring Semester |
$50 |
Applications received on a rolling basis |
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| Second Degree Student Obtained first degree from another college/university, never attended Gallaudet, and is seeking a second degree at Gallaudet. |
Fall Semester |
$50 |
Applications received on a rolling basis |
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Spring Semester |
$50 |
Applications received on a rolling basis |
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| International Student |
Fall Semester Application and Certification of Finance form with financial documents |
$50 |
June 1 |
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Spring Semester Application and Certification of Finance form with financial documents |
$50 |
November 1 |
| Application Status |
Entry Term |
Fee |
Due Date |
| English Language Institute (ELI) Students applying for admission to the University |
Fall Semester |
Waived |
After ACT and placement testing in May and Admissions Review Committee's decision |
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Spring Semester |
Waived |
After test in December and Admissions Review Committee's decision |
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| Hearing Undergraduate Student |
Application for Fall Semester Only |
$50 |
First-in, first-served basis |
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| Bachelor of Arts in Interpretation Student |
Application for Fall Semester Only (unless there are remaining slots available) |
$50 |
Priority Deadline February 1 |
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| Online Degree Completion Program |
Fall Semester |
$50 |
July 1st |
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| Readmit Student (US Citizen) Completed at least one full semester at Gallaudet University, and left the University in good academic standing. |
Fall Semester |
$50 |
August 1 |
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Spring Semester |
$50 |
December 1 |
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Summer Session |
$50 |
May 1 |
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| Readmit Student (US Citizen) seeking Second Degree Earned first degree at Gallaudet University, and seeking second degree at Gallaudet. |
Fall Semester |
$50 |
August 1 |
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Spring Semester |
$50 |
December 1 |
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Summer Session |
$50 |
May 1 |
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| Readmit Student (International) Completed at least one full semester at Gallaudet University, and left the University in good academic standing. |
Fall Semester Application and Certification of Finance form with financial documents |
$50 |
June 1 |
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Spring Semester Application and Certification of Finance form with financial documents |
$50 |
November 1 |
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Summer Session Application and Certification of Finance form with financial documents |
$50 |
April 1 |
| Application Status |
Entry Term |
Fee |
Due Date |
| Readmit Student (International) seeking Second Degree Earned first degree at Gallaudet University, and seeking second degree at Gallaudet.. |
Fall Semester |
$50 |
June 1 |
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Spring Semester |
$50 |
November 1 |
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Summer Session |
$50 |
April 1 |
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| Readmit Student Academic Suspension or Academic Dismissal |
Fall Semester |
$50 |
May 1 |
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Spring Semester |
$50 |
December 1 |
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| Disciplinary Suspension |
Fall Semester |
$50 |
May 1 |
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Spring Semester |
$50 |
December 1 |