MyHousing
MyHousing, accessible through your Cardinal Station account, is a great resource to see your housing assignment, dining plan, roommates, room phone number, mailbox, and current housing-related billing charges. You can access MyHousing by logging onto Cardinal Station using your username and password and navigating to Student Self-Service > MyHousing. If you have misplaced your username or password, call the CUA Computer Help Desk for assistance at (202) 319-4357.
Opening and Closing of the Residence Halls
For 2009–2010 occupancy dates for undergraduates and graduates are:
- Fall Opening — August 27 for new students and August 29 and 30 for returning students
- Fall Closing — December 20
- Spring Opening — January 9 for new residents and January 10 for continuing residents
- Spring Closing — May 9 for nongraduating residents and May 16 for remaining residents
For law students occupancy dates are:
- Fall Opening — August 11 for new law students and August 18 for returning law students
- Fall Closing — December 20
- Spring Opening — January 4
- Spring Closing — May 13 for nongraduating law residents and May 22 for remaining law residents
The Web sites below include information on the opening and closing of the residence halls.
New Student Information
Information is available on the Web pages below regarding the housing application process, items for special attention and action, and current programs and services for New Freshmen, New Transfers and New Graduate/Law students seeking housing.
University Living Guide
The University Living Guide is intended to assist you in understanding the basics of living on campus. Information regarding the residence halls, current programs and dining options are included. Regardless of where you live, you will consistently find a focus on faith, community standards and personal development throughout the residential experience.
Please review this guide and visit the Web sites below for more information about residential living at CUA.
Housing Resources
Whether you are new to CUA or are a continuing student, we have compiled the below resources to help answer additional housing-related questions you might have. Should you have additional questions, please contact us so that we may serve you better.
- Alert DC
- Damage Billing
- Decorating Guidelines
- Keys and Building Access
- Maintenance and Pest Requests
- Move-in Services
- Privacy Requests for Directory Info
- Refund Policy
- ResNet Requests
- Room Changes
- Room Rates 2009-10
- Room Selection 2010-11
- Safety First, Safety Always
- Seasonal Flu & H1N1
- Student Handbook
- Study Abroad Students
- Summer Housing 2010
- University Policies
- Withdrawal or Leave from CUA
Welcome to Housing Services
This site is designed to provide you with information regarding on-campus housing, residence halls, upcoming housing dates, and other housing-related services. Updates regarding timely information are highlighted below and included in the calendar to the right. Please contact us if you have any questions, comments or feedback. We look forward to seeing you on campus!
**Due to renovation activities in Cardinal Hall Housing Services is not currently accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. If you would like to speak with someone from Housing Services please call (202) 319-5615 or email cua-housing@cua.edu to meet with one of our staff members at an accessible campus location.**
CUA Cares
The Catholic University of America has always responded to people in need. Our faith compels us to love and care for our sisters and brothers who are stricken by tragedy. CUA Cares unites our university community in loving response through prayer and action.
Recent Updates in Housing
- Cable Updates: Fall 2009 changes were made to the Cable Channel Guide based on a resident survey and a committee of student representatives. Residents should report problems with cable service to ResNet via the Help Desk or (202) 319-4357. General comments about cable programming should be directed to Housing Services.
- New Washing Machines: Housing Services has gone green with our laudry machines! Summer 2009 all washing machines were replaced with new, energy-efficient, front-load washers. Tips on using these machines are in the newsletter and posted in laundry rooms.
- Gibbons Renovation: The renovation of Gibbons Hall was completed in Summer 2009. In addition to new bathrooms, residents enjoy the new laundry room and adjacent study room on the first floor and the renovated kitchen and lounge on the third floor. Pictures are available here.
- New Mattresses: Regan and Ryan received new mattresses for Fall 2009.
- New Carpet: Spellman received new carpet in the hallways and new flooring in the lounges in mid-August.
Space Available
Spring spaces are available for both undergraduate and graduate/law students who want to live on campus. The convenience, campus services, programs, and inclusive cost of on-campus housing make it a great place to live. Complete the Residence Hall and Dining Services Application and return it by mail or fax (202) 319-6262 to request your space on campus!
Room Selection 2010-2011
Housing Services is excited to present Room Selection 2010-11 - The Tradition Continues! Intent Forms are available in our office in 160 Cardinal Hall. Submit your Intent Form and $500 Housing Prepayment to participate in Room Selection; the deadline is February 19, 2010. To learn more about Room Selection please click here.
MicroFridge Rentals for Spring
There are a few MicroFridges available for the Spring. The rental cost is $120 and includes delivery of the unit to your room in January and collection in May. Please contact Collegiate Concepts via email at info@loftconcepts.com or phone at (888) 929-0806 to reserve your unit. More information is available here.
Text Alerts
For information on receiving urgent text messages on issues affecting CUA please click the below icon.
Upcoming Housing Dates
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FEB19Room Selection Intent Forms due to Housing Services
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MAR3Room Selection lottery numbers available through MyHousing
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MAR15Room Selection Special Group Lotteries March 15-19
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MAR22Room Selection JR/SR Lottery March 22-26
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APRIL6Room Selection SO Lottery April 6-9
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MAY9Residence Halls Close at Noon for Non-graduating Undergraduate and Graduate Residents
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MAY13Residence Halls Close at Noon for Non-graduating Law Residents
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MAY15New Student Housing Applications Priority Deadline
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MAY16Residence Halls Close at Noon for all remaining Undergraduate and Graduate Residents
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MAY16
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MAY22Residence Halls Close at Noon for all remaining Law Residents
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AUG8
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AUG26Residence Hall Check-in for New Freshman and New Transfer Students
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AUG28Residence Hall Check-in for Continuing Students
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DEC19Residence Halls Close at Noon for ALL Residents and Remain Closed until January 9th for Continuing Residents
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For the official academic and university calendars, please visit the Web site for Enrollment Services, Columbus School of Law, or the University Calendar; the Summer Calendar is available from Summer Sessions.
