Your First Year at Catholic

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.

Student practicing for a Catholic University lacrosse game.

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.

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

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.
Athletics

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

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

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

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