Casita offers a wide variety of off-campus Gallaudet University accommodation. Casita also provides multiple Washington, D.C. student halls that are near the university. There is a wide range of en-suite rooms, studios, and single, twin, and double rooms offered by Casita for students to choose from according to their needs and budgets. These accommodation options come with an array of amenities and features, including all-inclusive utility bills, high-speed Wi-Fi, 24/7 security, and laundry facilities.
Why Study at Gallaudet University?
Gallaudet University is a private, federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C., founded for the education of the deaf and hard-of-hearing. The university was founded in 1864 as a grammar school for both deaf and blind children. Gallaudet University has been the educational, political, social, and economic engine of the deaf and signing communities on a national and global scale for more than 150 years. The university’s main mission is to ensure the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals through American Sign Language (ASL) and English.
Students at Gallaudet University enjoy their time there because the university 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. The university gives the students so much experience that they can add it to their portfolios. They also qualify students pursuing careers related to deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Gallaudet University provides its graduates with the knowledge and practical skills required for personal and professional success in rapidly changing local and global communities.
Gallaudet University admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 62%. Despite the selective acceptance rate, the university is worth it, as Gallaudet University consistently ranks among the nation's top colleges. It is also the only liberal arts college in the world exclusively devoted to deaf students.
Departments and Divisions
Gallaudet University offers a variety of programmes, courses, and degrees for its students to choose from. The main aim of these programmes is to help you develop a capacity for critical thinking and enhance your communication, presentation, and collaboration skills. Gallaudet University provides degrees in more than 60 areas of study. The university offers 30 bachelor's degrees, 23 master’s degrees, and eight doctoral degrees. The university’s colleges and schools are as follows:
Arts and Humanities
Civic Leadership, Business, and Social Change
Human Services and Sciences
Language, Education, and Culture
Science, Technology, Accessibility, Mathematics, and Public Health
Facilities and Resources
Gallaudet University is known for its numerous facilities and the resources it provides for its students: academic advising, a bookstore, an accessibility centre, and an English language institute.
Academic Advising
Academic advising supports students in their transition into college by creating educational plans consistent with their academic, career, and personal goals. They guide students in exploring their values, interests, personalities, and skills. They also communicate regularly with students and provide accurate information regarding policies and procedures. While continually assisting students in understanding the relationship between university education, career success, and lifelong learning, they are helping them become their best selves.
Bookstore
The Bison Shop Bookstore maintains and provides textbooks and campus and academic supplies to promote the educational and economic welfare of the university’s students, faculty, staff, and visitors. There is also a wide variety of deaf-related books, supplies, unique deaf-related gift novelties, and general merchandise.
Accessibility Centre
Gallaudet University is committed to meeting the needs of every student. The accessibility resource centre manages these needs and ensures every student has their desired needs fulfilled.
Gallaudet University Student Accommodation
Gallaudet University offers student accommodation and halls of residence to its students. All the halls of residence feature several amenities and features to facilitate the students’ stay, including air conditioners, heating, a microwave, a TV, and free laundry facilities.
Nearby Universities
Several universities and colleges are located in the area surrounding Gallaudet University. These institutions include Strayer University, Howard University, and the University of Maryland.
