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Celebrate Advent and Christmas with CatholicU

Celebrate Advent and Christmas with CatholicU

Advent and Christmas bring unique beauty to Catholic University’s campus. Join us for a December filled with festive events that light up the season!

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Apply Today to Become a Cardinal

Our Regular Decision and Early Decision II application deadline is Feb. 1.

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Find Your Program at CatholicU

Use our Program Finder to explore more than 130 undergraduate majors, minors, and other academic programs.

Catholic University is a national research university with more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 250+ academic programs on a residential campus in the heart of Washington, D.C. We provide a transformative experience — academically, spiritually, and socially — to prepare you for a life of meaning and purpose.

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A Vibrant Community

Find a sense of community and belonging. We offer a supportive environment for academic and personal growth on a beautiful campus in the heart of the nation's capital.
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Our graduates are sought after by top employers — and our Center for Academic and Career Success provides additional opportunities and tools you need to succeed.

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Value and Affordability

Our ranking as one of the best Catholic colleges in the U.S. is matched by our "Best Value" status in U.S. News and World Report, with scholarships, grants, and aid to support you.

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Campus Stories

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University's Advent Season Marked by Beloved Traditions

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Engineering Students Celebrated at Hard Hat Ceremony and Senior Design Poster Exhibition

ate (Teeling) Talbot, B.A. 1990, director of operations and finance for Solutions in Hometown Connections, speaks with Afghan refugees during a Welcome Workshop program in a mobile classroom

Alumni Bridge Gap in Refugee Services

Entrepreneur-in-Residence Luke Burgis speaks at the NOVITATE conference

Innovators and Thought Leaders Gather for First-Ever NOVITATE Conference

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Catholic University, Howard Join Together to Honor St. Martin De Porres

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University Community Members Take Part in Dia de Los Muertos Tradition

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Nursing Students Take Part in Beloved Blessing of Hands Ceremony

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Catholic University Heeds Pope Francis' Call for Sustainability, Caring for our Common Home

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Student Leader Finds Servant-Hearted Community at Catholic University During Respect Life Month and Beyond

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Catholic University Has Major League Week

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First-Year Students Embraced By New Family as They Move Onto University’s Campus

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Get to Know Catholic University’s Largest Class in Recent Years

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Safety and Security at Catholic University

Catholic University is taking action to address the most pressing safety and security concerns in and around our campus. Follow the latest updates and our progress on important safety initiatives through our Safety Initiatives Dashboard.

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