The Catholic University of America

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.

 

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!

 

New Updates in Housing

  • Cable Updates: Changes were made to the cable channel line-up based on a resident survey and a committee of student representatives. The Cable Channel Guide now includes the Disney Channel, HGTV, VH1Classic, Oxygen, Lifetime Movie Network, Soap Net, Sleuth, CBS College Sports, and Big 10 Network. More than 75 channels are offered in addition to seven local stations available in HD. 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! All washing machines were replaced with new, energy-efficient, front-load washers. Since these machines use a lot less water, less soap is also needed. Tips on using these machines are in the newsletter and posted in laundry rooms.
  • Gibbons Renovation: The renovation of Gibbons Hall was completed in early summer. 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 in mid-August.
  • New Carpet: Spellman received new carpet in the hallways and new flooring in the lounges in mid-August.

 

Space Available

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

On October 5th, Housing Services presented "Continuing Your Journey" an introduction to Room Selection 2010 for students new to CUA. The presentation was a part of Orientation Extended for the Class of 2013. "Continuing Your Journey" covered the important basics and provided information for students to prepare for selecting their own room for the 2010-11 academic year. The presentation can be found here.

Thanksgiving and Christmas Break

The residence halls remain open during Thanksgiving Break, but on campus services, including dining, will be limited. The residence halls close for Christmas Break on December 20th at noon. The halls re-open at noon for law residents on January 4th, new spring residents on January 9th, and continuing residents on January 10th. More information on Fall Closing will be available on this site by late-November.

Upcoming Housing Dates

     
  • NOV
    15
    Housing Cancellation Forms Due for Study Abroad and December Graduates; Priority Application Deadline for Spring Housing Assignments
  • NOV
    16
    Room Selection Publicity Begins (tentative)
  • DEC
    20
    Residence Halls Close at Noon for ALL Residents and Remain Closed until January 10th for Undergrad and Grad Residents and January 4th for Law Residents
  • JAN
    4
    Residence Halls Open for Law Residents at Noon
  • JAN
    9
    Residence Halls Open for New Spring Undergraduate and Graduate Residents at Noon
  • JAN
    10
    Residence Halls Open for Continuing Undergraduate and Graduate Residents at Noon
  • JAN
    25
    Room Change Period Begins (tentative)
  • FEB
    TBA
    Room Selection Intent Forms due to Housing Services
  • MAY
    9
    Residence Halls Close at Noon for Non-graduating Undergraduate and Graduate Residents
  • MAY
    13
    Residence Halls Close at Noon for Non-graduating Law Residents
  • MAY
    15
    New Student Housing Applications Priority Deadline
  • MAY
    16
    Residence Halls Close at Noon for all remaining Undergraduate and Graduate Residents
  • MAY
    16
    Summer Housing Begins
  • MAY
    22
    Residence Halls Close at Noon for all remaining Law Residents
  • AUG
    8
    Summer Housing Ends
  • AUG
    26
    2010 Residence Hall Check-in for New Freshman and New Transfer Students
  • AUG
    28
    2010 Residence Hall Check-in for Continuing Students
  • DEC
    19
    2010 Residence Halls Close at Noon for ALL Residents and Remain Closed until January 9th for Continuing Residents

  • 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.