Campus Overview
The Catholic University of America was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia in 1887. Its original incorporation was supplemented and amended by an Act of Congress in 1928.
Main Campus
The campus is located in the northeast quadrant of Washington with a main entrance at Michigan Avenue and Fourth Street, N.E. There is a new pedestrian walkway to access campus from the Brookland/Catholic University Metro stop. University offices are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except on holidays as noted in the Academic Calendar. The university telephone number is 202-319-5000, and its website is www.catholic.edu.
Other Locations
Virginia
A satellite instructional center is located at 2050 Ballenger Avenue, Suite 200, in Alexandria, Virginia, a short walk from the King Street Metro stop. The main telephone number is 202-319-4406, and its website is www.catholic.edu/alexandria. The Alexandria facilities follow the same operating days and hours as the main campus University offices.
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia has certified the Catholic University of America to operate in Virginia at 2050 Ballenger Ave. #200, Alexandria VA 22314. Approved programs include the M.S. in Engineering Management in the School of Engineering; the Master of Science in Management offered by the Busch School of Business; and the certificate in Paralegal Studies, the Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies, the Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies, and noncredit programs in computer skills, computer security, data analysis, human resources, project management, financial planning, and supply chain management from the Metropolitan School of Professional Studies.
The Higher Education Licensure Commission (1050 First St. NE, Washington, DC 20002; (202) 727-6436) has authorized Catholic University to offer courses or degree, diploma, or certificate programs at the level for which credit is being awarded for those courses or programs in Virginia.
Each course, or degree, diploma or certificate program offered in Virginia has been approved through the university’s governance process. All coursework offered in Virginia may be applied, as appropriate, to programs offered at the university’s primary campus in the District of Columbia.
Under Virginia law, students must complete a minimum of 30% of course work at Catholic University to be granted a degree from the University, although University or School policy may set a higher minimum.
Under Virginia law, students may earn no more than 30% of the credit toward a degree from work or life experience credit. At Catholic University, such credits are granted only in the Metropolitan School of Professional Studies, and it sets a lower maximum.
Catholic University does not guarantee that its courses, diplomas, certificate or degrees will be accepted for transfer by any other institution.
The university provides a credentialed and course qualified academic advisor for each program of study. A student will be informed of their advisor at the time of admission. A student who contacts their advisor by any method will receive a response within a reasonable time.
Faculty hold office hours for students at designated times outside a course's regularly scheduled class hours or by appointment.
Faculty will promote interaction between students and faculty or among students through means such as in-class and online discussions, breakout sessions, group projects, and informal activities outside the classroom. All instructional courses for degree credit require a minimum of 15 contact hours for each semester credit hour and an expectation for additional assignments beyond scheduled instructional activities.
Complaints about Catholic University’s program in Virginia can be made using the Catholic University Internal Grievance Process below. Once the internal grievance process has been exhausted, students may contact the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia by writing to or calling at the contact information below. No student will be retaliated against for filing a complaint.
State Council of Higher Education in Virginia
101 N. 14th St., James Monroe Bldg.
Richmond, VA 23219
Tel: (804) 225-2600
Arizona
The University also operates an experimental undergraduate program in Tucson, Arizona, with offices on the campus of Pima Community College at 1255 North Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85709. The main telephone number is 520-409-6413, and its website is www.catholic.edu/tucson. The Tucson facilities follow the same operating days and hours as the main campus University offices.
The University is currently licensed to teach courses and grant regular degrees in Arizona, per approval from the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.
Announcements Overview
These Announcements provide the basic information about the graduate programs and academic policies of The Catholic University of America. Additional information is published in the Student Handbook. It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures contained in these Announcements and in the Community Standards Guide.
The university reserves the right to establish and revise requirements for graduation and degrees, curricula, schedules, charges for tuition and other fees, and all regulations affecting students, whether incoming or previously enrolled. Inquiries and applications for admission for graduate study should be directed to: The Office of Graduate Admissions, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064 (202-319-5057). Additional information and applications for admission are available here.
The Catholic University of America is committed to the belief that "with respect to the fundamental rights of the person, every type of discrimination, whether social or cultural, whether based on sex, race, color, social condition, language, or religion, is to be overcome and eradicated as contrary to God's intent" (Vatican Council II, Gaudium et spes, No. 29). Accordingly, it is the policy of the university to comply fully with provisions of federal and local laws and regulations where applicable, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of criteria specified in those laws and regulations in educational programs and activities, including admission thereto, and in employment. The Catholic University of America admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the university. It does not discriminate against students or applicants for admission, or employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or on the basis of sex, age, or disability, in the administration of its educational or admissions policies or in any aspect of its operations.
Inquiries may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Officer at 202-319-5598 or by e-mail at HR-EEO@cua.edu.
Catholic University Internal Grievance Process
Most external grievance processes require that the student first exhaust internal processes. If a student believes he/she has a complaint regarding financial aid, a complaint should be filed with Hasanna Tyus, Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management at tyus@cua.edu. If the complaint is about Undergraduate Academics, the person to contact is Dr. Lynn Mayer, Vice Provost for Teaching and Dean of Undergraduate Studies, at mayer@cua.edu. A complaint about Graduate Academics should be directed to J. Steven Brown, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Administration and Dean Of Graduate Studies at brownjs@cua.edu.
Please note that no student will be subject to unfair actions as a result of his/her initiation of a complaint proceeding. For more information please see the CUA Non-Retaliation Policy.