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Your First Year at Catholic

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Prepare to Be a Cardinal. Your Journey Begins.

Prepare to discover your potential for a fulfilling life of purpose, service, and excellence. Once you arrive on campus, you'll have everything you want and need: top-tier academics, a welcoming community, student groups, athletics, and more — in the heart of the nation's capital.

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Pursue Your Academic Program & Choose Your Major

Catholic University has 12 schools and more than 130 undergraduate programs, so you'll have no shortage of academic paths and degrees to pursue. Some students know exactly what they want, while others make their decision after they arrive. Either way, you get to choose, and we're here to support you.

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"The First-Year Experience" Program

Learn more about our "First-Year Experience" Program, which includes first-year core classes for undergraduate students, service-learning activities, class-based excursions into Washington, D.C., and one-on-one academic advising.
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Getting to Know Life on Catholic's Campus

Students take advantage of our campus's ample lawn space to hang out with friends after class.
Exploring the Washington, D.C. monuments and cultural offerings is a popular activity for students in their free time.
Every day, our chapels are filled with students, faculty, and staff attending daily mass.
Students love chatting with friends in their residence halls.
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Students can select from various food options in our campus's food court.
First year students take philosophy, theology, and English class with the same group of classmates throughout the year.

Living on Campus and in D.C.

Living on campus at Catholic University means you get the best of both worlds: a small school residential community with big city opportunities. You'll find that your residence hall is key to getting the most out of your student experience. Plus, our cozy campus is the perfect place to come home to after a day out and about exploring the nation's capital.

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Living in D.C.

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Becoming Part of the Cardinal Family

Our campus strives to be truly universal. All students are welcome to explore the Catholic faith, immerse themselves in student activities, and thrive as members of our community.
Our Diverse Community

Making the Most of Your Experience

Discover all that Catholic University has to offer to enrich your student experience.

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    Student Groups & Activities

    Throughout the year, our campus is alive with events and programming for students to enjoy. With more than 100 student organizations and clubs, there’s something for everyone.

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    Athletics

    We are proud to sponsor 25 varsity programs and be a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III.

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    Study Abroad

    Catholic University’s study abroad programs offer you unlimited global connections so you can embark on an adventure that will change your life. 

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    Chapels & Mass

    Every day, the sacraments are celebrated in the many chapels throughout our beautiful campus, including daily masses and confession.

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    Service Opportunities

    You will find many opportunities to serve different communities locally, nationally, and internationally through the activities organized by Campus Ministry. 

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    Research Opportunities

    We're the oldest Catholic research university in the nation. Research is in our DNA.

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