Registration Information
To register for the Summer Youth Camps, please use the Summer Youth Program form. International Students International students are welcome to apply for courses offered through the Summer Programs. If you are an international student planning to register for one of our upcoming courses, you will need to submit a completed VISA Information form along with your registration material. A B-1/B-2 Tourist Visa that is annotated for a short course of study allows you to visit the USA and participate in a course, workshop, or other training event while you are here. If you are interested in attending Gallaudet University to obtain a degree or certification, you must have an F-1, J-1 or permanent residency status. Due to the time constraints in processing I-20's or DS-2019's, applications from international students must be received in our office two months prior to the start of your class. Applications from international students who already have an F1, J1 or permanent residency must be received no later than three weeks prior to the start of your class. If you already have a Visa or a green card, you must submit a copy with your application. It is important to note that payment must be sent in full (international money order payable to Gallaudet University or by wire transfer) before an I-20 or DS-2019 can be processed. The Visa Waiver Program (WVP) allows citizenship of some countries (see list below) to travel to the U.S. for business or pleasure for up to 90 days without obtaining a B-1/B-2 visa stamp. You must ensure that your WVP is annotated for a short course of study if you plan on participating in a short course, workshop or training. Consortium Students Students registering for courses through the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area do so through their home institution and pay that institution’s tuition fees. Follow the REGISTRATION STEPS outlined below. All classes held on campus will be conducted in American Sign Language unless otherwise specified in the course description. Students registering for an ASL or interpreting course must also complete the ASL Questionnaire Form. REGISTRATION STEPS:
Matriculated students (Gallaudet students currently in degree programs) do not register through the Summer Programs office except if taking PST prefixed classes. Tuition and processing fees for PST courses are waived for full-time Gallaudet undergraduate and graduate students; only the processing fee is waived for part-time students. All students are responsble for lab, test, material and late fees. Gallaudet University Employees Tuition, processing, and lab fees are waived for regular full- and part-time employees of the University. Test, material and late fees are not waived and must be paid at the time of registration. A signed tuition waiver form must accompany your application or the application will not be processed. Full- or part-time temporary employees and those working for Gallaudet University on a contract basis are not entitled to a tuition waiver and are therefore responsible for all fees. IMPORTANT NOTE: All Gallaudet University Staff/Faculty attending classes on campus,
Full payment MUST accompany the completed application form. Applications without payment in full will not be processed. Check your calculations prior to submittal. Payment may be made by check, credit card (AMEX, VISA and MasterCard) or money order. If your tuition will be paid by VR or your employer, the appropriate paperwork must accompany your application. Complete instructions as to how our office is to bill the authorizing agent must also be included. Mail registration materials to: Gallaudet University Summer Programs Kendall Hall 800 Florida Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 202.448.7272 (v) 202.250.2759 (vp) 202.651.5987 (fax) Tuition Waivers (For Gallaudet faculty, staff and qualified family members) A completed tuition waiver form must accompany your application. Please be sure to obtain the appropriate signatures and review the terms and conditions carefully. Satisfactory course completion is defined as a grade of "C" or better for PST level courses, "B" or better for graduate level courses, or "pass" if under a pass/fail grading system. Unsatisfactory completion of your course will require you to reimburse the University the full amount waived. Enrollment Confirmation You will receive confirmation of your enrollment by mail approximately two weeks after your application is received. If you do not receive a confirmation letter, contact us at summer@gallaudet.edu or call (202) 448-7272. Adding or Dropping Courses To add or drop a course, complete an Add/Drop Form or submit your request in writing to summer@gallaudet.edu. Add/Drop forms can be picked up in the Hall Memorial Building, room S141. There is a $5 fee for each add or drop transaction (unless a department has made the decision to change your course). Failure to formally drop a course will result in a final grade of "F." No changes may be made after the first day of class. Withdrawing from Courses To withdraw from a course (either before or after you have arrived at Gallaudet) submit your request in writing or complete a Withdraw Form. The form can be picked up in Kendall Hall. A phone call alone is not sufficient and a student is not considered officially withdrawn until a written request has been received. Online students may send email to drop or withdraw from classes. You may withdraw from a course up until the last day of class. Email or fax your written withdrawal to: summer@gallaudet.edu or (202) 651-5987 (fax). Responsibility for following these procedures rests with the student. Failure to withdraw formally from a course will result in a final grade of "F." Course Cancellation Gallaudet University reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment. Course cancellation decisions are made three weeks before the first day of class. Please provide us with a daytime phone number or valid email address; we will contact you to make alternative course selections if your class is cancelled. We recommend that you NOT make travel arrangements until you receive confirmation regarding your course(s) and enrollment. Grades/Transcripts Grades are issued approximately three weeks after the last day of summer school. No grades will be issued to students who owe a balance. Students may obtain a transcript of their academic record from the Registrar’s Office for a nominal fee. Please contact the Registrar’s Office directly at (202) 651-5393 (tty/v) or 866-309-1774 (vp), or submit a transcript request. Semester Credit Hours The unit of semester credit is defined as university-level credit that is awarded for completion of coursework, the transfer of coursework from another accredited institution, or the evaluation of college-level prior learning. One credit hour (at least 50 minutes) reflects an amount of work represented in the intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement for these learning outcomes. A credit hour is awarded on the basis of one of three sets of criteria. To meet the credit hour requirements, additional out of class hours will be required to complete these courses. Transferring Credits While Professional Studies credits (PST) do not apply to degree programs at Gallaudet University, they may be transferable to other universities. If you wish to transfer Gallaudet credits to your home institution, it is your responsibility to obtain approval from your home school to make sure they will apply to your degree. IMPORTANT DATES: Summer Sessions: May 20 - August 16, 2013 Memorial Day: May 27, 2013 - no classes Independence Day: July 4, 2013 - no classes 2013 Fall Semester: August 26 - December 13, 2013 Printable Academic Calendar 2013-2014 |
