The Catholic University of America

The Catholic University of America is on a 176-acre campus in the urban setting of Washington, DC, not far from Washington DC.

The Catholic University of America Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for The Catholic University of America students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? The Catholic University of America has fraternities and sororities.

The Catholic University of America has several thriving College Republicans. In fact, more students participate in the College Republicans than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at The Catholic University of America include Habitat for Humanity, Student Nurse's Association, Cardinals for Life and College Democrats.

The Catholic University of America students' favorite campus events are Luaupalooza, Fall Fiesta and Late Night Breakfast.

Does The Catholic University of America Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at The Catholic University of America.

The Catholic University of America offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most The Catholic University of America students live off campus. In 2022, 22.5% of undergrads at The Catholic University of America lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 77.5% of students lived off-campus or commuted to The Catholic University of America. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

The Catholic University of America does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

The Catholic University of America Athletics

At The Catholic University of America there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at The Catholic University of America:

Safety at The Catholic University of America

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

The Catholic University of America is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The The Catholic University of America campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

The Catholic University of America offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, The Catholic University of America has controlled access of academic buildings.

Plan a Visit to The Catholic University of America

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit The Catholic University of America, take Interstate 495 to Washington, DC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Reagan National airport.

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