Tips for Deaf Students: Planning Your College Visits

Jul 15, 2022

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Sarah is a light complected woman with short brown hair, she is wearing a gray t-shirt with flowers on it and brown pants. She is standing outside in a courtyard next to a tall tan building with white pillars, and next to various foliage.

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Visiting colleges can help you make smart decisions about where to apply and attend.

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The screen fades into blue, Sarah reappears in the courtyard next to a tan building and outside seating.

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You may need to schedule an interpreter. If you schedule a tour online, schools often have a comment box where you can explain your access needs for the tour.

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The screen fades blue and Sarah reappears.

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During the visit, try to figure out if the campus is deaf-friendly. Ask questions like:

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What kind of support for deaf students is there on campus?

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The screen fades blue, Sarah reappears, walking through the building breezeway

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How do deaf students get involved in campus activities?

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The screen fades blue, Sarah reappears in front of a building and railing

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 Can I contact deaf students who attend this college?

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The screen fades blue, Sarah reappears in front of a tall building with windows and surrounded by various foliage.

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You should also look for tutoring and support services and clubs or organizations for disabled students.

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The screen fades blue and Sarah reappears in a courtyard in front of a tan building and outside seating

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Visiting colleges is a great way to learn more about different schools.

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The screen fades blue, white, and green. With a white box in the middle with purple text, “Tips for Deaf Students” and a purple box directly under it with white text, “Planning Your College Visits”

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