Gallaudet UniversityMove-In Guide
Washington, Washington, D.C.
🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1864🔗 gallaudet.edu
Gallaudet University is a private, federally chartered university in Washington, DC, whose programs and services are designed for deaf and hard of hearing students and use American Sign Language and written English. First- and second-year students must live on campus, and first-years live in Ballard North.
Enrollment
1,354
Total Students
Freshman Class
200
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 25, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
58%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
All residence halls open at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug 25 for new students (Arrival Day). New Student Orientation follows on Aug 26-28 and returning students move in Aug 29.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (1)
Reserved for first-year students
Ballard North
First-year only
Residence halls (4)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Ballard West
Carlin Hall
Suite · Coed
Clerc Hall
Suite · Coed
LLRH6
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
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Dates last checked October 2026.