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Explore Student Life at CatholicU

Our campus life offers student group activities, performing arts, sporting events, lectures, service days, retreats, dances, game nights, concerts, and more.

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Visit Our Campus

Visit Catholic University's beautiful park-like campus for an information session and campus tour, then explore all that our nation's capital has to offer.

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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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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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Biology Professor Venigalla Rao Makes Breakthrough on Gene Therapy Research

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The Next Indiana Jones Could Come From Catholic University, Not Hollywood

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Catholic University Honors the 50th Anniversary of the Partnership Program with Event, New Documentary

From left to right: Angola Charge d’Affaires Fernando M’Bachi, University Vice Provost for Global Strategies Duilia de Mello, Brazil Charge d’Affaires Bernardo Paranhos Velloso, Cape Verde Ambassador José Luis Livramento, Mozambique Minister-Counselor Lucia Cherinda, Director of the Oliveira Lima Library and of the Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies Livia Lopes, Portugal Ambassador Francisco Duarte Lopes, University Provost Aaron Dominguez, East Timor Charge d’Affaires Antonito de Araujo

University, Foreign Diplomats Celebrate Cultural Exchange on World Portuguese Language Day

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Symphony Orchestra Performs at Kennedy Center for Climate Conscious Concert

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Faith in Action: Senior Student Finds Fulfillment in Servant Leadership

hysics doctoral candidate Stela Ishitani Silva smiles at the camera as she conducts research at her desk.

Physics Student Blasts Off to NASA to Discover New Worlds

Chinese language learning students perform a popular Taiwanese dance at the Chinese Cultural Showcase hosted by The Catholic University of America Asian Studies

Director Reflects on First Year With Asian Studies Program

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Computer Science Major Finds Support Through Student Organizations

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Student Breaks Track and Field Records While Pursuing Nursing Career

Conway School of Nursing Dean Marie Nolan

A Q and A With Dean Nolan on the Success of The Conway School of Nursing

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Student Entrepreneur Flourishes Through Business Programs, Mentorship

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Video: Looking Back at Emotional Moments of Commencement

The 2023 Commencement ceremonies at The Catholic University of America May 13 were unforgettable. From the moving words of Arthur Brooks, to graduates sharing their remarkable journeys, there were tears and smiles throughout the day. 

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