ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interpreter Education Projects
LaGuardia Community College
31-10 Thomson Ave.
 Room: C-203
Long Island City, NY 11101

(718) 482-5313-Voice
(718) 482-5315-VP
IP: 199.219.146.174
(718) 609-2069-Fax

agraham@lagcc.cuny.edu

ADMISSION AND APPLICATION

Students are admitted to the program every Fall trimester, after an application and screening process from the previous Spring and Summer.   THE ADMISSION PROCESS INVOLVES: This PRE-SCREENING APPLICATION (form, essay, recommendation "letters", and videotape). $35.00 Application fee due with application.  Only selected pre-screening Applicants will become Candidates for ADMISSION SCREENING (on-site reading/written response and live panel interview).  $35.00 Screening fee due at time of Screening. NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS OF ADMISSION SCREENING (acceptance into program or other recommendations).   The program is seeking candidates who are actively involved in the Deaf community and can demonstrate fluency in both ASL and English as well as strong interpersonal skills and an aptitude for learning processed interpretation. The program does not require prior interpreting experience or prior study in interpretation. Educational background (an AA degree, 2 years of college credits or equivalent) and potential success in an upper division academic environment are key factors. The program welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Please note, Tuition Assistance is available to students accepted into the program.

Application  Microsoft Word Version Application  PDF Version Application are accepted in the Spring only