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Since 1864, we have been investing in and creating resources for deaf and hard of hearing children, their families, and the professionals who work with them.
Over 50 degree programs, with online and continuing education for personal and professional development.
Innovating solutions to break down barriers, and using science to prove what does and doesn’t work.
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To register for the 2021 Academic Bowl, click here. The Gallaudet University Academic Bowl was established with the goal of fostering the pursuit of academic excellence, promoting a spirit of academic competition and sportsmanship, and providing social opportunities for the development of collegiality and lifelong friendships. Every year, Gallaudet University hosts four Regional competitions for up to 80 teams of Deaf and Hard of Hearing high school students. 20 teams will then advance to the National competition held at Gallaudet every year. For the 2020-2021 school year, we will be doing virtual competitions for the entire Academic Bowl competition.
Regional Competition Dates:
East (Virtual): February 8-12, 2021
Central (Virtual): February 22-26, 2021
West (Virtual): March 8-12, 2021
National Competition: April 26-30, 2021
Admissions Requirements
Spring 2021 – Dec 12Fall 2021 – May 15