Academics

Newly Accepted International Students

Congratulations on your acceptance to Gallaudet University! You are beginning an exciting phase of your life, and we are pleased that you have chosen Gallaudet as your higher education institution.

You are now part of a rich and diverse student body of 200 international students representing 54 different countries. The Office of International Affairs (IA) provides information and services to international students, and works to foster international understanding on campus and in our community. Additionally, IA offers support and assistance regarding visas and other related immigration issues. We realize that attending a university in the United States may be a new and foreign experience for many of our international students. Please check this page for more information.

Current International Students

IA is responsible for helping you maintain your immigration status while you are in the United States. If you are studying at Gallaudet University in an F-1 status, you should familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations governing your immigration status. This Contact.

Student and Exchange Visitors

Current International Students

Maintaining Legal F-1 Status Business Registration F-1 Employment Information On-Campus Employment Optional Practical Training (OPT) Employment Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Social Security Number Information Reduced Course Load International Student Guidelines Travel Information Traveling - Visa I-20 Form Information Change of Address Change of Educational Level...

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Guideline Type: F-1 Status

F-1 Grace Periods, Academic Suspension

F-1 students who have been granted an authorized withdrawal by IA may remain in the U.S. for a grace period of up to 15 days following their date of withdrawal from Gallaudet, which is reported to the Department of Homeland Security's Student and Exchange Visitor...

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Guideline Type: F-1 Status

Newly Accepted International Students

Dear Newly Accepted International Students: Congratulations on your acceptance to Gallaudet University! You are now part of a rich and diverse student body of 200 international students representing 54 countries. You are beginning an exciting phase of your life, and Gallaudet is pleased that you...

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Guideline Type: F-1 Status

Contact Us

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Building 103 #101/102

(202) 250-2294

(202) 651-5150

(202) 803-7546

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

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