Student Affairs

Welcome to Student Affairs! Departments within Student Affairs contribute to the personal development and student learning of Gallaudet students through an array of high quality and comprehensive services and learning opportunities in a supportive campus environment.

By complementing the academic mission of the University, Student Affairs assists with the integration of the curriculum and co-curriculum.

Student Affairs recognizes that a majority of student hours are spent outside of the classroom. Therefore, this division contributes to the personal development and academic growth of our students through an array of high quality and comprehensive learning opportunities in a supportive campus environment.

Student Affairs consists of several internal units, which work in a collaborative effort to better serve our students. All programs and services are student-centered and provide a bridge to the academic programs of the University. These units include:

Athletics and Intramural Programs:
Athletics and Intramural Programs provides an equal opportunity for both male and female student-athletes of good character and acceptable academic standing to compete in organized intercollegiate athletics while pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Athletics staff and coaches also help to provide an opportunity for each student-athlete to develop as a total person by enabling involvement in more areas of student life. More importantly, the athletic programs and activities provide the necessary tools that will aid Gallaudet
student-athletes after graduation.

Residence Life and Housing:
Residence Life provides a safe and welcoming environment for all students to come together in the pursuit of academic excellence. Realizing the difficult transition to college living, the Residence Life office strives to provide monthly dorm program events that help to ease the many issues faced by students. Programs also provide opportunities for students to foster skills that contribute to living successfully in a pluralistic environment; cultivate the development of character, civility, and community; and develop an understanding of the interrelationships that support a productive and meaningful life.

Community Liaison:
The Community Liaison is committed to promoting good relationships between offcampus students and members of the local community; assisting commuting students, who live independently of the University, to be good neighbors; providing educational programming, resource development, and encouraging collaboration with community organizations and local police units.

Office of Campus Ministries:
Realizing the importance of spiritual development as a part of the overall student development philosophy, Student Affairs supports a group of volunteer religious workers offering regular religious services; counseling on religious matters; special discussion groups; student service projects in the community; internship opportunities; and social activities. Currently, the following faiths or denominations are represented: Assemblies of God, Baptist, Episcopal, Catholic, United Methodist, Jewish, Seventh Day Adventist, Lutheran, and Latter Day Saints.