About The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America, founded in 1887 by the U.S. Catholic bishops with the support of Pope Leo XIII, is the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States. Established as a graduate research center, the University began offering undergraduate education in 1904 and today is home to 13 schools and 21 research facilities. Catholic University is the only American university with ecclesiastical faculties granting canonical degrees in three disciplines.
The University's verdant 180-acre campus, located just north of Capitol Hill, allows students easy access to the wide range of educational, cultural and political opportunities that Washington, D.C. has to offer.
Mission
The University's mission statement, aims and goals.
Visiting Campus and D.C.
How to get to CUA, including online and printable campus maps and a virtual tour of campus.
Event Calendar
What's going on at CUA, and interactive online calendar.
Administration and Governance
Information on the University?s board of trustees, president and senior staff, with links to administrative websites.
Offices and Services
Official websites and online resources for students, parents, faculty, staff and alumni.
Faculty Experts
A searchable database CUA faculty and their topics of expertise.
News Releases
A comprehensive list of news and press releases from CUA.
Photo and Video Gallery
See visual highlights from recent events at CUA.
University Facts
Overview and brief history of Catholic University, with related links to more University facts.
