catalog 05-06.indd - Undergraduate Admissions - Gallaudet University

Enrollment Informationpart-time rate per credit during the fall and spring is $963 forinternational undergraduate students. These reflect the 100%tuition surcharge required by amendments to the Educationof the Deaf Act. Students from developing countries may applyfor a reduction in the percent of tuition surcharge.Unit FeeThe unit fee is required for full-time undergraduate studentsto cover the cost of student activities.Health Insurance FeeThis subject-to-change annual fee of applies only to fulltimeand residential students enrolled the full year unlessproof of adequate insurance coverage is submitted to theStudent Health Service. The annual fee is billed as a one-timecharge the fall semester for coverage August 1 and continuethrough July 31. Students enrolling in the spring semesterare billed $647.50 (for coverage from January 1 through July31).Health Service FeeThe health service fee is required for all full-time undergraduatestudents for fall and spring semesters.Additional Costs and Fees (fees are subject to change)☛Undergraduate Application Fee ($50) - Required forall undergraduate applicants and students applying forreadmission.☛ Admission Fee ($50) - Required for all studentsaccepting admission to the University. (non-refundable)☛ Registration Fee ($10) - Required for all studentsattending Gallaudet for the first time.☛ Undergraduate New Student Orientation Fee ($50) -Required for all new undergraduate students.☛Room Deposit ($150) - Required for all new studentswho intend to live on campus. Payment must be madein advance of receiving a room assignment.☛Late Registration Fee ($50) - Required for all studentswho complete registration after the official registrationdates.☛ Add/Drop Fees ($5) - Required for each add/drop transaction during the first week of classes each semester.☛ Books, Supplies, and Course Fees (vary) - Estimatedamount a student needs each semester is approximately$300-$400. Some classes charge additional fees tocover the cost of special services or class materials.☛ Parking Fee ($40) - Required each semester forstudents who register their cars to park on campus.☛ Graduation Fee ($50) - Required for all degreecandidates during the semester of graduation.Room and BoardRoomStudents are not required to live on campus. Studentsliving off campus may buy meals individually at the Universitycafeteria or snack bar, or choose from a variety of boardplans. Room arrangements are made on the basis of a roomcontract covering the academic year. Rooms are availableonly to those who also pay board for meals served in studentdining facilities. The room contract provides for a room andthe necessary furnishings. The room fee for the fall or springsemester is $2,360 and does not include the winter recess.University residence hall space is limited. For this reason,the application for housing is accepted only with the $50admission fee and the $150 room deposit. All applicationsshould be received no later than June 1 for the fall semester.New and returning students accepted after June mustreturn room applications as soon as possible and will not beguaranteed residence hall space. To be eligible for Universityhousing, students must carry at least 10 undergraduateor nine graduate credit hours. This academic load must bemaintained throughout the semester.Board PlansThree meals per day are provided seven days a week inthe University Dining Hall. Meal plans do not include springand winter recesses. Board plans are:250 Block Plan = 250 Block Meals + $50 Dining DollarsThis is the standard meal plan that offers the best value forthe dollar (approximately 15 meals per week). Students havethe opportunity to eat everyday at Cafe Bon Appetit (UniversityDining Hall) or for a meal deal or $50 in Dining Dollarsin the Rathskeller, Starbucks, or Marketplace. Blocks canbe utilized at the Cafe Bon Appetit anytime, all semester,without restriction. Total cost per semester is $1,850.220 Block Plan = 220 Block Meals + $50 Dining DollarsThis meal plan is a great value for someone looking to eatdaily with unlimited seconds along with some extra spendingmoney to use at the Rathskeller, Starbucks, or Marketplaceduring off hours. Blocks can be utilized at the Cafe BonAppetit anytime, all semester, without restriction. In addition,blocks may be used for a meal deal at the Rathskeller orMarketplace. Total cost per semester is $1,775.190 Block Plan = 190 Block Meals + $150 Dining DollarsThis plan provides the most flexibility offering approximately12 block meals per week. This plan works best forsomeone who usually goes off campus on weekends. Thisplan also offers $150 in Dining Dollars to spend in either theRathskeller, Starbucks, or Marketplace throughout the semester.Blocks can be utilized at the Cafe Bon Appetit anytime,all semester, without restriction. In addition, blocks may beused for a meal deal at the Rathskeller or Marketplace. Totalcost per semester is $1,775.150 Block Plan = 150 Block Meals + $150 Dining DollarsThis plan provides approximately 10 block meals perweek along with $150 to spend in the Rathskeller, Starbucks,or Marketplace. Blocks can be utilized at the Cafe Bon Appetitanytime, all semester, without restriction. In addition,blocks may be used for a meal deal at the Rathskeller orMarketplace. Total cost is $1,700 per semester.100 Block Plan = 100 Block Meals + $125 Dining DollarsThis plan provides approximately 7 block meals per weekalong with $125 to spend in the Rathskeller, Starbucks, orMarketplace throughout the semester. Blocks can be utilizedat the Cafe Bon Appetit anytime, all semester, withoutrestriction. In addition, blocks may be used for a meal dealat the Rathskeller or Marketplace. Total cost is $1,625 persemester.Undergraduate Tuition and Fee ScheduleFall/Spring 2005-2006 — Basic Costs per SemesterU.S. CitizensTuition $ 4,815Unit Fee 115Room 2,360Board 1,775Health Insurance Fee* 1,295TOTAL $10,41010