Gallaudet UniversityFacts & Information

Gallaudet University, founded in 1864, is a private, liberal arts university for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. It is a private multipurpose educational institution and resource center with a full range of academic research and public services. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Communication, Education and Human Services, and Management. The university extends its activities to a worldwide audience through a network of regional centers, international agreements and public service and advocacy efforts. The best-known names in the field, top researchers and the world''s most complete collection of materials relating to hearing loss, deaf culture and deaf people are all at Gallaudet. Its 93-acre campus is located in northeast Washington, DC.