Nestled just north of Capitol Hill sits Catholic University. Our campus is a world within a world. It is located in a powerful and historic city, but is also home to 176 acres of lush green landscapes and cherry blossom trees.
We know many of you are currently unable to travel to our beautiful campus for a visit. As you continue your college search, we want to make sure you are able to learn more about Catholic University while staying close to home. On this page, you can sign up for one of our virtual information sessions, take a virtual tour, meet your admission counselor, and get a better sense of what our campus is really like.
Your Catholic University journey starts here.
Join Mark Ciolli (Dean of Undergraduate Admission) and Mindy Schaffer (Executive Director of Student Financial Assistance) to learn about our freshman application process, scholarship opportunities, and student financial assistance.
Our virtual tour lets you see what it's like to walk across campus, tour a residence hall room, and more.
Launch ExperienceOur YouTube channel features more content that will help you get familiar with CatholicU. Hear from the dean of the program you're interested in. Find out more about clubs you're interested in joining. And learn what it's really like to live and learn at CatholicU.
Major: Architecture (minor in Sustainability)
"Events like the days of service, Spring Break Habitat trips, and summer immersion trips through Catholic all show who we are as Cardinals: a community which will give up what we have to serve others."
Major: Media and Communication Studies
"Because our department is small I’ve had great attention from all of my professors, who have helped me develop my specific interests within the major.”
Major: Marketing
"I really thank Catholic University for opening doors for me. I don't know how I would have gotten [this] experience otherwise."
Major: Music
"The academics here are good, and I like the warm, welcoming atmosphere.”
Major: Biochemistry
"When I’m not doing homework I’m walking around campus and listening to music. I like to walk by Aquinas Hall because it’s just so pretty and peaceful."
Major: Electrical Engineering
"“I applied to a lot of different colleges, big and small, but my dad said, ‘If you go to some of these other big schools you’ll be a number. But if you go to Catholic University, the profs will get to know you.’ He was right."
The atrium in the Edward J. Pryzbyla Center offers comfy chairs with a great view for studying.
Our 176 acres are beautifully landscaped. In the spring, flowers bloom all over campus.
Murphy's is our on-campus pub. Meet up with friends for a meal while you watch the game.
The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art hosts several performances (such as 9 to 5, seen here) and exhibits every year. Students from various majors participate in staged productions, musical ensembles, and artistic displays through the school or student organizations.
In the spring, cherry blossoms bloom across campus. The courtyard of Ward Hall looks like it's covered in pink snow.
The Crough Center for Architectural Studies is home to the School of Architecture and Planning. The building is conceived as a small city with "streets" filled with students and their work, a "piazza" for special exhibits and a "town hall" for lectures and meetings.
Carlini Field is home to our soccer and lacrosse teams. It officially opened on March 20, 2019, when our 16th-ranked women's lacrosse team beat No. 2 Franklin & Marshall in overtime, 10-9.
Caldwell Chapel (dedicated in 1888 as St. Paul's Chapel) is located in Caldwell Hall and is the original chapel of the University. At CatholicU, you will find Sunday and weekday Masses, adoration, special university liturgies, and many other opportunities to honor God through worship.
Many first-year students live in Centennial Village, or CV as its known, home to seven residence halls. CV provides gathering space for community-based activities and programs. Conte Circle sits at the center of the CV neighborhood and includes a multi-use sport court and a grassy space for many outdoor activities and socializing.