Academics

Welcome to Gallaudet University! All international students with an F-1 or a J-1 visa are required to attend the International Student Orientation. The orientation includes the following workshops: SEVIS, on-campus and off-campus employment, immigration regulations, and cross-cultural discussion.

Please see the link below International Student Orientation FALL 2022

Please see the link below for more information on students, professors and staff are welcome to campus, whether your first day is for an athletic pre-season, a pre-orientation program or Undergraduate Student Orientation.
Link:   https://gallaudet.edu/student-success/orientation-programs/new-student-orientation/

The International Student Orientation takes place in the week before the start of the Fall semesters; please plan to be on campus one full week before the start of classes in order to attend orientation.

Please bring the following items to Orientation:

F-1 Card Holders J-1 Card Holders
Passport Passport
Visa (except for Canadian or Bermudian citizens) Visa (except for Canadian or Bermudian citizens)
I-94 Card I-94 Card
I-20 Form DS-2019 Form
Any official financial support paperwork (i.e. Fulbright Scholarship or Government Support) Any official financial support paper work (i.e. Fulbright Scholarship or Government Support)
If applicable, any dependent’s immigration documents (spouse/child) If applicable, any dependent’s immigration documents (spouse/child)
Any other official immigration documents Proof of health insurance
Any other official immigration documents

Contact Us

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Building 103 #101/102

(202) 250-2294

(202) 651-5150

Monday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am-5:00 pm

Select what best describes your relationship to Gallaudet University so we can effectively route your email.
By submitting this form, I opt in to receive select information and deaf resources from Gallaudet University via email.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.