Student Affairs
https://student-affairs.catholic.edu/
https://policies.catholic.edu/students/studentlife/index.html
The Student Affairs Division promotes and facilitates student learning and holistic development in the Catholic intellectual tradition. In partnership with the academic community and Campus Ministry, meaningful opportunities for intellectual and personal development are provided in a vibrant, faith-based, values-oriented campus community setting. Student-centered programs and services are offered to support and challenge students throughout their educational experience.
Institutional resources are available to assist students with personal and community-centered opportunities, requirements, issues, choices, and decisions. A current version of the division’s Community Expectations Guide may be found at https://deanofstudents.catholic.edu/.
Resources are available to assist students with personal and community-centered opportunities, requirements, issues, choices and decisions from the following:
Alcohol and Other Drug Education
https://deanofstudents.catholic.edu/alcohol
The Alcohol and Drug Education (ADE) program coordinates quality interactive programming, training activities and educational opportunities to engage students as well as to promote healthy choices and decision making involving alcohol and other drugs.
We invite you to visit https://deanofstudents.catholic.edu/alcohol to learn more about who we are and how we serve students. If you have questions or would like to learn more about ADE, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students, cua-deanofstudents@cua.edu.
Athletics
http://catholicathletics.com
The Department of Athletics supports the mission of the university by providing programs and services to enable students to engage in physical activities as an integral part of the overall educational experience. Opportunities for male and female participation are provided at the intercollegiate (or varsity), club, and recreational levels.
At the varsity level, Catholic University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III, Landmark and Mid-Atlantic Rowing conferences.
As a member of NCAA Division III, Catholic University adheres to the NCAA philosophy statement, places the highest priority on the overall quality of the education experience and the successful completion of academic programs by student athletes, and upholds the highest standards of sportsmanship and ethical conduct.
The athletic department seeks to provide programs and leadership to enable Catholic University to be a model NCAA Division III institution in its commitment to academic and athletic excellence.
Campus Activities
http://activities.catholic.edu/
The Office of Campus Activities empowers students to cultivate connections, discover their potential, and create a sense of belonging at Catholic University by providing a supportive and equitable environment through a commitment to holistic growth and experiential learning. The office strives to be the heart of engagement for students at Catholic University. The Office of Campus Activities (OCA) serves as the primary source for student engagement in the areas of leadership development, student organizations, campus events, and first year student orientation. Campus Activities is a place where you will find students from various student organizations, other leadership positions, and our Orientation program working, interacting with the event planning team, and volunteering for various needs throughout the year. The office plans a number of events while also supporting approximately 100 student organizations in their event planning. Campus Activities also directly advises both the undergraduate and graduate student governments as well as the Program Board.
Campus Recreation and Fitness
https://fitness.catholic.edu
Fitness, Recreational Sports, and Wellness provides a variety of campus-wide opportunities for students to engage in physical, social, and educational events.
These programs are designed to foster a culture of personal growth and promote an active and balanced lifestyle. As a multi-faceted department, we operate and maintain the Eugene I. Kane Student Fitness Center, club sports, intramural sports, and wellness initiatives.
Visit our website at https://fitness.catholic.edu to learn more about fitness and recreation activities at CatholicU!
Campus Store
The Cardinal Shop, the University's campus store, is dedicated to providing students with the best service possible to ensure they have exactly what they need for a successful career at Catholic University. Helpful staff can assist students with securing their course materials or students can shop independently at catholic.ecampus.com
The Cardinal Shop is also the best place to get emblematic apparel and gifts for everyone including parents, professionals, and alumni. Throughout the year we assist with on campus events such as author lectures and Cardinal Weekend.
Introduction Center for Cultural Engagement
http://cultural.catholic.edu
The Center for Cultural Engagement (CCE) advances The Catholic University of America’s commitment to a campus and a world that values every human being, and supports and celebrates their uniqueness, experiences, and contributions. The CCE creates an environment where students can explore their own identity, become more confident in themselves, and find their place and purpose at Catholic University and beyond. The CCE plays a significant role in the learning and development of traditionally under-served students; while serving as an institutional advocate for their overall success.
Counseling Center
http://counseling.catholic.edu
The Catholic University Counseling Center strives to enhance the overall educational experience by assisting students with the opportunities, demands, and challenges of university life. As students grow and develop, they do so in a values-based institution that offers a unique learning and living environment to enable them to discover excellence and experience success.
The Catholic University Counseling Center assists students with defining and accomplishing personal and academic goals by serving as a multidisciplinary, campus-based mental health organization dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of Catholic University students. In pursuing an active and fulfilling college life, a student can experience difficulties with adjusting to and balancing new roles and responsibilities. The center provides a broad range of direct clinical/counseling, educational, learning assistance, consultative, outreach, training, assessment, and emergency response programs and services.
Dining Services
https://dineoncampus.com/catholic
Dining Services at Catholic University are managed by Chartwells Higher Ed, which strives to provide the best experience for students each and every day. Garvey Hall is a the primary residential dining facility, serving students, faculty, and staff who have meal plans. In addition to Garvey Hall, dining services are also offered at the Pryzbyla Center via a food court (featuring Chick-fil-A), Starbucks, the Market (convenience store), and Murphy's Grill (a full-service restaurant). Chartwells also offers catering to meet the needs of the campus community and its guests.
Dean of Students
http://deanofstudentscatholic.edu
The Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) provides programs and services designed to encourage the holistic growth and development of each student throughout his or her Catholic University career. The office supports students in the transition to and from college life; empowers students to become active participants and leaders in campus life, both inside and outside of the classroom; engages students in learning opportunities that will allow them to become responsible and contributing members of the campus community; fosters an environment that understands, appreciates, and respects cultural and human differences on both the individual and global level; and increases understanding and appreciation of student rights and responsibilities. The office strives to help all students build connections to the campus community that will assist them in navigating life at Catholic University and better prepare them for their role in society.
Specific areas of focus within the Dean of Students scope of responsibilities include: alcohol and other drug education, off-campus student education and community relations, sexual assault education and prevention, student conduct and ethical development, and student persistence and retention. The Counseling Center, Disability Support Services, Residence Life, Student Conduct and Ethical Development, and Student Health Services are departments within the Dean of Students area that provide specialized services to students.
Disability Support Services
http://dss.catholic.edu/
The Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) provides programs and services designed to support and encourage the integration of students with disabilities into the mainstream of the university community. DSS works with registered students with disabilities to ensure access so that they may participate as fully as possible in all of campus life. At the same time, students with disabilities are responsible for making their needs known and meeting the academic standards set for all Catholic University students. Although it is not required that students with disabilities formally register with the Office of Disability Support Services, students who wish to use accommodations must become registered with DSS on a semesterly basis (academic accommodations) or an annual basis (housing, dining accommodations). New students are encouraged to contact DSS soon after accepting admission to Catholic University to learn more about services and the registration process. A student can submit an Accessibility Request with DSS at any point as a student, however, any accommodations that are approved cannot be retroactively applied.
Events and Conference Services
https://pryzbyla.catholic.edu/
The Office of Events and Conference Services (ECS) complements the mission of the university by coordinating and supporting a wide variety of comprehensive programs. The office is committed to providing quality facilities and services that support the cultivation of community, promote the development of the whole student, foster and celebrate multiculturalism, and contribute positively to the growth of spirit..
Events and Conference Services staff strive to:
• Strengthen the undergraduate and graduate experience by developing student staff opportunities that offer comprehensive skill sets to provide high-quality, responsive and effective service, consistent with Catholic social teaching and the value of human work;
• Provide superior services hosted in hospitable, campus-centered facilities;
• Benefit students and grow institutional assets by practicing responsible financial and facility stewardship;
• Generate a broader understanding for the most effective uses of campus facilities and resources through collaboration and educational outreach.
Housing Services
http://housing.catholic.edu
The Office of Housing Services supports the mission of the university by providing and managing well-maintained, safe, and modern multi-use residential facilities that are responsive to the changing needs of students. Housing Services is responsible for the overall management of the campus housing system, which comprises 17 low- and medium-rise buildings, having a total capacity for approximately 2,000 residential students. Housing Services is committed to providing facilities that meet student developmental needs, support the formation of community, and encourage the creation of seamless learning environments.
Housing Services also provides resources and options to assist upper-class, graduate, and law students in securing off-campus housing. These options include the Off-Campus Housing website where students can search listings for off-campus rental properties, search for roommates, and access links to helpful information regarding living in the metro DC area.
Introduction Office of International Services (OIS)
http://international.catholic.edu
The Office of International Services, OIS, which falls under Student Affairs, supports the mission of the university by promoting international educational exchange within the university, to federal agencies, and to the world. OIS seeks to ensure university compliance with applicable immigration-related regulations while facilitating the legal entry and transition of international students, faculty, and researchers. The office advocates on behalf of international students and scholars within the university and to federal regulatory agencies to ensure they are afforded every opportunity to complete their academic objectives. OIS provides opportunities for international intercultural education and exchange, partnering with university departments and schools to provide educational and cultural programs that foster greater understanding and appreciation for other cultures and traditions.
Individually, OIS partners with individual students and scholars to help them understand the federal regulations that govern their immigration status, to provide advice and guidance designed to assist the international community in preserving their legal status in the U.S. and in making the most out of opportunities that may arise. The office is charged with ensuring institutional compliance with the immigration regulations governing the various programs the federal government has authorized the University to administer. As such, the office is obligated to maintain up-to-date records on international students and scholars in the Department of Homeland Security's Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
Orientation Programs
http://orientation.catholic.edu
The Orientation program facilitates the successful transition of new undergraduate students into Catholic University’s intellectual, social, and faith-based communities; promotes student learning and development; encourages independence and individual responsibility; and facilitates continued student success to graduation. This is accomplished through programming that emphasizes the University’s academic and community expectations as well as its social and developmental resources and opportunities. Through personal connections with peer leaders, faculty, and administration, new students and their families will develop an introductory understanding and appreciation of the intellectual, social, and service opportunities available and gain knowledge of campus and community resources.
Postal Services
https://student-affairs.catholic.edu/campus-services/postoffice.html
The mission of Catholic University Postal Services is to provide the University community with timely and accurate handling, distribution, and processing of mail. Staff members are available to assist students with a broad range of services.
Residence Life
http://residencelife.catholic.edu
Residence Life cultivates values-oriented communities that are grounded in the faith-based mission of The Catholic University of America; connects students with campus resources to offer continued support and promote student success; offers opportunities for student learning outside of the classroom in support of the university’s academic mission; establishes and upholds community living standards; recognizes and respects cultural and human differences; and prepares students for civic engagement and responsibility by providing student leadership opportunities and promoting involvement in residence hall communities.
Opportunities within the residential communities will contribute to healthy student development; encourage student citizenship and civility; create connections to the Catholic University community; and promote individual responsibility for actions and interpersonal accountability for the common good.
Safety First, Safety Always
https://public-safety.catholic.edu/crime-prevention/safety-and-security
Student Safety is a Top Priority
The Catholic University of America is committed to student safety as its highest priority. The Department of Public Safety provides comprehensive programs, including security patrol, safe escort and transportation, identification and access services, and emergency alerts to maintain a safe and secure campus environment that is conducive to learning, working, living, and visiting.
A staff of trained professionals, including commissioned special police officers, focuses on crime prevention and investigation, safety education, emergency preparedness, response and recovery. Services are coordinated closely with federal and local law enforcement agencies. Safety education and awareness programs are conducted for students throughout the academic year.
The University's Department of Public Safety provides comprehensive programs, including security patrol, escort, transportation, identification, and access services to maintain a safe and secure campus that is conducive to learning, working, living, and visiting. A staff of trained professionals, including commissioned special police officers, focus on crime prevention and investigation, safety education, emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. Services are coordinated closely with federal and local law enforcement agencies. Safety education and awareness programs are conducted for students throughout the academic year. The department works closely with other student life services to implement initiatives to support healthy individual and community living.
Sexual Assault Education and Awareness
https://deanofstudents.catholic.edu/sexual-assault
Catholic University's Sexual Assault and Violence Education program is coordinated through the Office of the Dean of Students.
Through collaborative efforts with other University departments and the use of our peer education program PEERS, we work to prevent sexual violence through education, awareness, and skill building. Visit our website at https://deanofstudents.catholic.edu/sexual-assault
Sexual harassment and any other form of discrimination based upon gender is prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of gender in the education programs or activities it operates. The requirement not to discriminate in Catholic University's programs and activities extends to employees and students. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator: Lou Mejia, Director of Compliance, Ethics, and Privacy and Title IX Coordinator, mejial@cua.edu, tel. 202-319-6104.
Student Conduct and Ethical Development
https://deanofstudents.catholic.edu/conduct/index.htmlct/
Student Conduct and Ethical Development (SCED) educates students with regard to community expectations; coordinates campus resources and support services in the resolution of behavioral problems, including the adjudication and resolution of student conduct interventions; and creates, delivers, and supports purposeful learning opportunities fostering citizenship, community standards, ethics, values, and civility, in a faith-based environment.
When students choose to accept admission to The Catholic University of America, they accept the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of membership in the university’s academic, social, and spiritual community. When student behavior departs from the community expectations, members of the community are expected to challenge and confront these inappropriate behaviors. When that behavior becomes unacceptable and impacts the sense and spirit of community, it will be addressed by peers or administrators who follow the procedures outlined in the Code of Student Conduct.
Student Health Services
http://health.catholic.edu
The Office of Student Health Services provides an outpatient healthcare facility for students in an environment of joy, care, and respect in treatment of the whole person. In addition to providing healthcare for illnesses and injuries, its team of medical professionals are actively involved in campus health education. The staff helps students better understand the nature and causes of their health problems and injuries and the importance of treatment and prevention. To promote lifelong wellness and to support academic success, students are encouraged and empowered to learn how to reduce their risk of illness and injury and to make appropriate lifestyle choices. All healthcare provided is confidential and consistent with the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church. In fulfilling this mission, Student Health Services subscribes to the mission of the University.