Undergraduate Studies
2007–2008 Announcements
Volume 93 Number 1
The Catholic University Of America
Washington, D.C.
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. The
campus is located in the northeast quadrant of Washington with a main entrance
at Michigan Avenue and Fourth Street, N.E. 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 Web site is
www.cua.edu.
These Announcements provide the basic information about the undergraduate programs and
academic policies of The Catholic University of America. Additional information
is published in the Student Handbook, which is available at www.cua.edu.
It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of all rules, regulations,
policies, and procedures contained in these Announcements and in the Student Handbook.
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
undergraduate study should be directed to: The Office of Enrollment Services,
The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064 (202‑319‑5305).
Additional information and applications for admission are also available at http://admissions.cua.edu.
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 cua‑equalopportunity@cua.edu.
