American Sign Language
American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language and the most commonly used sign language in Canada and the USA.
Through active participation, students learn to communicate in ASL and about Deaf culture. In the introductory courses, you will develop your ability to understand and use ASL fingerspelling, simple affirmative and interrogative statements, and basic signs to use in everyday situations. In the intermediate-to-advanced courses, students learn more complex concepts, narrative structures, and registers.
If you do not have experience with ASL, please register for ASL 101. No placement test is required.
If you have experience with ASL or have questions about ASL courses, please email ASL Coordinator Nina Winiarczyk (opens in new window) .
ASL Courses
ASL 101 - Introductory American Sign Language I
ASL 201 - Introductory American Sign Language II
ASL 301 - Intermediate American Sign Language I
ASL 306 - ASL for Healthcare Professionals (launching in 2026/2027)
ASL 401 - Intermediate American Sign Language II
ASL 501 - Advanced American Sign Language I
ASL 601 - Advanced American Sign Language II
Our course offerings are for undergraduate students. Continuing education student may take ASL courses through The Chang School of Continuing Education.
Meet Your ASL Instructors
ASL Tutoring
Tutoring is available October-November 2025 with Zaira!
Available to all ASL and CASL students.
- The tutor can clarify signs you may not understand and review course content with you. The tutor does not translate lessons from ASL to English, provide feedback on assessments or contact your instructor on your behalf. Contact your instructor directly for course questions. See your ASL course D2L for additional details.
- Book a session with Zaira (external link) .
- You may email the ASL tutor with questions related to tutoring sessions.