Mission Statement

The School of Arts and Sciences of The Catholic University of America:

Performs a central role in the larger mission of CUA as the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, and stands within the Catholic intellectual tradition in direct succession to the heritage of Catholic universities
Enriches educational and research opportunities, enhances cultural life, and engages public discourse through its location in the nation’s capital, as intended by the university’s founders
Encompasses the arts and humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences, and is uniquely capable of fostering collaboration among the disciplines
Comprises faculty united in its dedication to integrating research and scholarship with undergraduate and graduate teaching to the highest standards of academic excellence
Educates its students academically and ethically, and provides them with the knowledge, reason, and inspiration to comprehend and lead in a changing world