Student Life

We are grateful you are here! Our vibrant Catholic university community is sustained

through the achievements and contributions of students like you. So, expect to be

enlightened, challenged and supported in a learning environment we believe can

enrich your own life and the lives of others.

Opportunities and resources offered on campus and in the national capital area enable

you to have a comprehensive, fulfilling educational experience. You can focus on and be

successful in your formal studies, yet become involved in cocurricular activities. We

encourage you to participate in our active spiritual life; engage in cultural, recreational,

athletic and social programs; volunteer for an organization in need; and attend symposia

and dialogue with distinguished faculty outside of the classroom.

At CUA, we champion purposeful communities. The campus is a place where an

appreciation for learning is respected, traditions are shared and celebrated, civility

is affirmed, global awareness pursued, and group obligations guide expectations for

behavior. As you face requirements, issues, choices and decisions, our staff will

support and challenge you.

To help guide you through your individual and community responsibilities, we have

developed the booklet "Community Expectations Guide," which outlines critical policies

and procedures related to our expectations for your behavior.

Our institutional Web site and publications offer additional

opportunities for you to understand your responsibilities as a CUA student. We urge

you to become familiar with the resources available to you and to periodically

consult them. The most recent version of the Student Handbook may be found at