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Interpretation Admissions
Employers value our world-class interpretation programs
Explore all of our interpretation degrees below.
Bachelors in Interpretation
M.A. in Interpretation: Interpreting Research
M.A. in Interpretation: Combined Interpreting Practice and Research
Ph.D. in Translation and Interpreting Studies
Become a Certified Deaf Interpreter
Bachelors of Art In Interpreting (BAI)
Masters of Art In Interpretation (MAI)
Ph.D. in Translation and Interpreting Studies
Bachelors of Art In Interpreting (BAI)
Bachelors of Art In Interpreting (BAI)
Our BAI program is in a four-year format and consists of
36 credits in the major, including coursework, fieldwork, and field internship.
Students will take supporting courses in ASL and deaf
studies, biology, business, communication studies, linguistics, and psychology. In either a full or
part-time program structure.
You’ve Got Options
Whether you want to complete your degree in two, three,
or four years we’ve got you covered.
Two-Year
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Four-Year
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At Gallaudet, we have articulation agreements with other
colleges, and some interpretation courses are transferable to the Gallaudet BAI program. We have
this agreement with the following colleges:
Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, North Carolina
Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
Front Range Community College, Westminster, Colorado
Ohlone College, Fremont, California
John A. Logan College, Carterville, Illinois
Northern Virginia Community College, Springfield, Virginia
Western Piedmont Community College, Morganton, North Carolina
To become a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI)
Prospective deaf and hard of hearing students must be
accepted through Undergraduate Admissions to apply for the CDI/BAI program. The BAI program will
prepare deaf and hard of hearing students with the skills necessary to become Certified Deaf
Interpreters (CDI).
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Masters of Art In Interpretation (MAI)
Masters of Art In Interpretation (MAI)
Our MAI programs utilize an interdisciplinary approach to interpretation, accompanied
by a state-of-the-art interpreting laboratory and extensive fieldwork, focusing on both interactive and
monologic approaches to interpreting with an increased emphasis on theory and research.
Experienced full-time faculty members with national and international reputations teach and advise
students in the program. The M.A. program offers two concentrations.
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program
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Ph.D. in Translation and Interpreting Studies
Ph.D. in Translation and Interpreting Studies
We offer a Ph.D. degree in Translation and Interpreting
Studies designed to prepare future interpreter educators and researchers. The program emphasizes
research and requires the completion of a dissertation.
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Interpretation Application Checklist
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Choose Gallaudet University for your undergraduate education, and get ready to accelerate your future and influence the world!
Required application materials
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Complete an online application, including the $50 application fee * (you may be eligible for an application fee waiver, be sure to ask!)
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after October 1 if applicable
A short essay, 250-500 words long
A letter of recommendation from an academic teacher who teaches a core subject such as English, mathematics, science, or social studies
Unofficial high school and college transcripts (if applicable)**
ACT, SAT, or TOEFL scores (or alternative testing***). Gallaudet utilizes superscores for both the ACT and SAT to award merit scholarships in addition to utilizing them for admissions consideration. Learn how you can take the ACT exam on campus.
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* Waived if you submit by December 1, attend an Open House event or campus visit- whether virtual or in-person, attend a virtual Gallaudet event, or have ever participated in any of our Gallaudet University Youth Programs
** Please note you will still be considered a first-time freshman if you have earned college credits during high school via dual enrollment or advanced placement.
*** Due to the pandemic, you may sign up for the Degrees of Reading Power or the Math College Readiness assessments instead of ACT or SAT scores. Sign up for the assessments through the application portal after you submit your application. International applicants should submit TOFEL scores.
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Choose Gallaudet University for your graduate education, and get ready to accelerate your future and influence the world!
The following information is for U.S. Graduate School Applicants.
Graduate Applicants* Checklist
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Identify your program(s) and learn its specific application requirements. Complete an online application, including the $75 application fee*
A minimum 3.0-grade point average (on a four-point scale) in all previous undergraduate and graduate studies. (Occasionally, applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be admitted conditionally upon the department’s recommendation.)
One written essay and one video essay in American Sign Language
A letter of recommendation from an academic teacher who teaches a core subject such as English, mathematics, or social studies
Official transcripts from all the undergraduate and graduate schools you’ve attended to
General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE);
Miller Analogies Test (MAT); or
National Teachers Examination (NTE) (if applicable); or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)* (if applicable)
Provide your references and goal statement2 for each program you apply to
Take American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) if required
*$75 application fee can be waived for attending a Graduate event such as Open House or if you are applying for the next academic year on or before December 31
Testing
The standardized testing requirements for your chosen degree program are in the Graduate School Catalog, such as the GRE and MAT. The Office for Career Education & Professional Development offers the MAT every month and the GRE every six months.
All test scores must be sent to the graduate admissions office, along with Gallaudet’s code: R5240, directly from the testing center you use. Gallaudet usually receives results within six to eight weeks. For further information concerning testing, contact the test providers listed below:
Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
All test scores must be sent to the graduate admissions office directly from the testing center you use. Give them Gallaudet’s institutional code: R5240. The results are generally sent to Gallaudet within six to eight weeks.
Goal Statement
Most programs require a goal statement, which should prove that your past achievements will enable you to succeed in your graduate program(s). After your completed goal statement is uploaded with the application, it will be reviewed by the faculty selection committee.
Dual Degree Graduate Application Requirements
You can apply for two graduate programs. Just submit an application for each program following their respective application instructions.
If you are already a student in one program and would like to add another program of study, you may do so. But you still need to apply for the additional program by following that program’s application requirements. You must submit a letter from the chair of your current program indicating you are in good academic standing and are approved to add another program of study.
Regardless of how you apply for additional programs, you can use the same supporting materials, such as references and test scores.
* International applications need to take the TOEFL or IELTS and have the testing center send the scores directly to Gallaudet; the ETS institutional code is 5240.
Special applicants
Graduate special students are U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have earned a bachelor’s degree and wish to take graduate courses without pursuing a program that leads to an advanced degree. Anyone wishing to register for a graduate class must apply and be accepted for graduate special student status.
New graduate special students are accepted year-round! Graduate special students must satisfy course prerequisites and obtain permission before completing course registration. Enrollment in certain graduate courses is limited to degree-seeking students.
Transitioning to a degree or certificate program
Admission as a visiting graduate student neither implies nor guarantees subsequent admission to any other program at Gallaudet University. Interested students should check with the graduate program coordinator/director to determine whether courses taken as a visiting graduate student will be accepted for another program and learn about limits on the credits applied to a degree program.
Veteran applicants
Gallaudet University is committed to America’s veterans and is authorized to accept veterans under the GI Bill, including those in the
Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program
, a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Yellow Ribbon Program is available to veterans who have sustained “a service-connected disability.”
In addition to accepting veterans supported by the general GI Bill, Gallaudet will support up to 25 eligible veterans during an academic year for any graduate program for an amount of up to $2,175.00 (full-time graduate status) in tuition expenses, as stipulated under the Yellow Ribbon Agreement. Gallaudet is on the VA’s Approved Education Programs website as an institution participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Application policy/procedures
Determine your eligibility for the
Yellow Ribbon Program
through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon Program Information website and obtain appropriate authorization from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
If you are eligible, apply for educational benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Complete the application form on the Graduate Admissions website.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) form. Gallaudet’s School code is 001443.
Accepted applicants and enrolled students should download an Enrollment Verification form and get a signature from the Registrar’s Office showing that they are enrolled as students.
Contact us if you have further questions about our veterans’ services.
Additional information about the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program, as well as the VA’s other educational benefit programs, can be obtained by visiting the VA’s website or by calling 1(888) GIBILL-1 or 1 (888) 442-4551.
Masters In Interpretation (MAI) and Ph.D. in Translation and Interpreting Studies Applicants
As a demonstration of its commitment to graduate education, we offer financial support for students to offset the cost of graduate studies. This support is awarded as a tuition scholarship or assistantship; it can cover partial or full tuition. Learn more about it here.
All enrolled students will receive an educational device free of charge.
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Choose Gallaudet University for your graduate education, and get ready to accelerate your future and influence the world!
The following information is for U.S. Graduate School Applicants.
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