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CAMPUS
LIFE
The Catholic University of America, a thriving center of scholarship and academic
life, is unique as the national university -of the Catholic Church
and the only higher education' institution founded by the US. bishops. Established in 188.7 as
a graduate and research center, the university began offering undergraduate education in 1904.
Programs emphasize the liberal arts, professional education and personal development.
Accredited by the Middle States Association of colleges and Schools, the university is a
founding member and the only Catholic member of the Association of American Universities.
Location Location, Location When choosing a place to live, location is a key
factor. When choosing a place to pursue
an advanced academic degree, location plays an even greater role. Where one lives and studies
should provide a certain quality of life, and quality is what Catholic University has to
offer.
CUA is situated in the historic, residential community of
Brookland in northeast Washington, D.C., and is within minutes
of the Capitol and the National Mall. The Brookland/CUA
Metrorail station located next to campus provides quick access
to resources such as the Library of Congress, National Archives,
Smithsonian Institution museum and government agencies,
as well as major transportation centers like Union Station and
Ronald Reagan National Airport.
The Washington, D.C., area is also home to marry of the nation's top academic, centers,
CUA students have access to scholarly resources such as
faculty academic programs and library holdings available at other local institutions through
the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area. The consortium, comprises 12 colleges and universities: American
University, The Catholic University of America Gallaudet University, George Mason University,
The George Washington University Georgetown University, Howard, University, Marymount
University, Southeastern University, Trinity University, University of the
District of Columbia and the University of Maryland.
A vast array of cultural, spiritual and educational opportunities are available to you at The
Catholic University of America.
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