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Gallaudet University combines a high quality academic environment with barrier-free communication access for deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students in its undergraduate, graduate, and professional outreach programs.  Support from those who share in this vision is crucial to our success.

Explore our website to learn about all of the exciting opportunities at Gallaudet University and we invite you to visit our beautiful and historic campus in person!

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Just for Parents and Families

Gallaudet University recognizes the important role our students' parents and families play in their success as students and future leaders. Sending your son or daughter off to college is a significant milestone in the life of a family and the transition requires adjustment for everyone.

Parents and Families e-newsletter
Keep up with what's going on at Gallaudet by subscribing to the newsletter!

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To subscribe send an email to Rhea Kennedy at public.relations@gallaudet.edu with SUBSCRIBE: FAMILY NEWSLETTER in the subject line. Include your name, your student's name and your email address in the email.

To unsubscribe send an email to Rhea Kennedy at public.relations@gallaudet.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE: FAMILY NEWSLETTER in the subject line. Include your name and your email address in the email.

Here are some other resources and information that may be useful.

• Family Orientation Program
• Tips for Surviving the First Year
• Confidentiality of Student Records
• Paying Student Accounts
• Treats from Home