Georgetown University enjoys the status of being the oldest catholic University in the United States with its main campus located in Washington DC. The university runs 4 undergraduate schools, three professional and graduate schools and many specialized institutes. Over 180 programs are offered by various schools and colleges of the university.

The institutes of the university include the Georgetown College, School of Nursing and Health Studies, Walsh School of Foreign Service, McDonough School of Business, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Medicine, School of Continuing Studies and Law Center.

A range of academic programs can be found at various campuses of the Georgetown University. Some of the popular education programs include biomedical and health sciences, business and economics, languages and linguistics, literature and cultural studies, law and politics, social sciences, science, mathematics and technology, philosophy, religious studies and visual and performing arts.

The university also facilitates international studying by offering overseas study opportunities to its students. The international students too are welcomed by the university to join any of the programs available with it. More than 18,000 applications are received by the university from the students interested in taking admission to one of the programs. Around 3,300 students are admitted to various programs per year.

A restrictive Early Action admissions procedure is followed by the university. SAT scores are considered by the university, though the written part of SAT is not considered for the admission to the university. Financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships is available for the students taking admission with the university.

Gallaudet University at Washington D.C was founded in 1856 by Edward Miner Gallaudet as the Kendall school for blind and deaf students. It is a co educational school formed with federal support. Lately catering to hearing impaired the school changed its name in 1956 to Gallaudet University and in 1986 attained the University status.

Today it is the only liberal arts college for hard of hearing and deaf students in the world. With experience of more than 100 years, it boasts a long rich history in the deaf community and has the achievement of producing many leaders out of hard of hearing and deaf community. The world only university of deaf is the only place in the world where deaf people can communicate with each other effortlessly. The word disabled doesn't exist here.

Basic information

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All about the university

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History

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Today, Gallaudet plays a crucial vital role in the lives of hard of hearing and deaf people everywhere. For these people its lot more than a place of learning and education. The campus of the university has conference center, different departments, meeting rooms, eating facilities and hotel rooms to cater to the needs of hearing impaired attendees.

The elementary school also provides tuition free education clubbed with medical, diagnosis and social services for the deaf children. On the other hand secondary school offers curriculum development, continuing education, training in physical disabilities for professionals and sign language programs.

Gallaudet University has completely translated the lives of its deaf students and headed them towards vibrant future. No wonder it is simply regarded as the heart of the deaf community.

Review

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