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Procedures Prior to Registration

There are some requirements that are to be met prior to course registration. Students are required to submit their Health History, complete onboarding tasks in Workday, meet with their Academic Advisor(s) and have a clear balance or financial agreement before they can begin the Course Registration process.

Health History

Before enrolling, all Gallaudet University students must submit their Health History to Student Health Services (SHS) through the Patient Portal. Students cannot register for classes until the required form(s) have been submitted and approved as providing the requirement proof of immunizations. Student Health Services (SHS) does not provide immunization services, and students will be referred to an off-campus clinic that provides immunizations at the student's expense.

Gallaudet University follows the District of Columbia Immunization Law 38-502 and requires immunizations on all students under 26 years of age.

  • Polio Vaccine (required if you are under the age of 18)
  • 3 Hepatitis B vaccines or documentation of completed series by a healthcare provider
  • 2 MMR vaccines (measles, mumps, rubella) 30 days apart
  • 2 Varicella vaccines (chickenpox) 30 days apart or proof from a healthcare provider of having the disease
  • 1 Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis Vaccine (Tdap) every 10 years
  • 1 Meningitis dose after 16th birthday

Recommended immunizations:

  • Flu (influenza)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
  • Hepatitis A

Students that are 26 years of age and older are not required to submit proof of immunization status. However, they are required to submit the SHS Health Form to Student Health Services.

Academic Advising

Students should meet with their academic advisor prior to registering for courses. Students can find the name of their advisor when they login to Workday, or by consulting their academic department or appropriate advising office.

  • Undergraduate Students with Declared Majors:

    Consult your faculty advisor in the academic department.

  • Undergraduate Students with Undeclared Majors and Special Students:

    Consult the Academic Advising Office.

  • Graduate Students:

    Consult your faculty advisor in the academic department.

  • Graduate Special Students:

    Consult the Associate Dean, Graduate School

Onboarding

Per Gallaudet University's policy, the account balance must be paid in full each semester at posted dates before the student can register for courses and enroll for the next semester or obtain their diploma and transcript upon graduation. Student may still register for the next semester if they have made arrangements with the Student Finance Services and signed a Promissory note. Gallaudet University does not offer deferral or payment installment plans. Students have full access to their student financial account via Workday.