National Technical Institute for the Deaf

The following materials are required to complete your application to the ASL-English Interpretation program:

Application Form: Complete the RIT undergraduate application online or print, complete, and mail the downloadable PDF application. Make sure you select American Sign Language-English Interpretation as your first program choice, and pay the $50 fee at the time you submit your application.

Supplemental Information: In addition to completing the application for undergraduate admission, applicants applying to the ASL-English Interpretation program must provide the following:

1. Essay: Complete and sign the downloadable essay form. Along with the form, submit a typed essay of no more than two pages addressing the questions on the form. 
2. Letters of Recommendation: Submit two letters of recommendation. If you have ASL experience, it is advised that at least one of your recommendations is from someone who has a strong background in ASL or deafness. You can download a PDF recommendation form here.
3. Test Scores: Request that your official ACT or SAT standardized test scores be sent to RIT from the testing agency. Transfer students demonstrating academic success in college level courses may not need to submit ACT or SAT test scores.
4. Transcript(s): If you’re a high school applicant, submit your official transcript listing all four years of courses and grades. If you’re a transfer applicant, submit any official transcripts from all colleges that you have attended (even if you have only completed one class).

NOTE: The early and regular decision application deadline is firm.  A dialogue between applicant and admissions counselor is vital in ensuring completeness of application materials.  The application deadlines are for admission to ASLIE beginning Fall Quarter of each academic year only.