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We offer plenty of options for a vibrant residential college experience in the heart of the nation's capital. Connect with other passionate students, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and build lifelong friendships — all while pursuing your academic degree. Campus life offers something for everyone: student groups, performing arts, sporting events, lectures, fundraisers, service days, fairs, retreats, dances, game nights, concerts, and more.
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More than 100 student organizations offer something for everyone. If politics is your thing, you can join the College Democrats or the College Republicans. You might want to complement your academic interests through organizations such as the Spanish Club or the Chemistry Club. Performers will be interested in CenterStage Theatre Company or Redline A Cappella. If you are looking to serve there are plenty of options, including Best Buddies and Homeless Food Runs.
Service and faith are at the heart of our mission, and we welcome students of all religious backgrounds. The Office of Campus Ministry sponsors service opportunities and programs and events. We offer daily service opportunities in the D.C. community, and domestic and international mission trips.
Our campus is the largest and greenest in Washington, D.C. You’ll find places to study under a tree, basketball courts for pick-up games, wide-open lawns for games of Frisbee, newly renovated, energy-efficient buildings with historic character, and residence halls that offer a variety of living options. The campus is part of the charming Brookland neighborhood. We’re in our own small college town with restaurants, artist studios, new apartments, and a farmers market right nearby.
The Center for Academic and Career Success and our active alumni network are dedicated to helping you secure coveted jobs and internships, many of them a short Metro ride away in downtown D.C.
Become a Cardinal and take flight at Catholic University.
Your time here is about defining yourself, cultivating compassion for others, embracing your role in a community, and discovering you are ready for what comes next. Learn why our students love Catholic University. And why you will too.
Form lifelong bonds, create lasting memories, and take hold of life’s defining moments as you get involved in the close community formed at Catholic University.
Our trained advisors are ready to help you get on track toward your career goals from the first day you set foot on campus.
You will encounter many opportunities to grow deeper in faith and friendship through Campus Ministry. Discover your passions and gifts, then use them to serve those in need.
Catholic University gives you the best of both worlds — the beauty of our 176-acre parklike campus, and the excitement of living in a truly global city.
Our goal is to see you reach yours, and we go to great lengths to help you overcome any challenge and realize every dream.
As one of the nation’s premier Division III athletic institutions, we attract student-athletes who make academics a top priority and value the opportunity to enrich that experience by competing in intercollegiate sports.
Our campus and students are featured in the latest episode of “The College Tour” TV Series on Amazon Prime. Hear what our students love about the University.
Watch all the Tour Videos