Welcome to CUA Housing!

In an effort to enrich your overall educational experiences, the offices of Housing Services and Residence Life work collaboratively to provide residential facilities that meet student developmental needs, support the formation of community, and encourage the creation of seamless learning environments.

Living in the residence halls is about more than your room - it is about being a part of a dynamic and supportive community, both academically and socially. At The Catholic University of America, the educational experience is not limited to the classroom setting. During a typical week, you will spend an average of 15 to 20 hours of your time in the classroom. While the remaining hours might find you studying in the library or engaged in extra-curricular activities, much of your time will be spent in the residence halls. Our primary goal it to assist you in building connections to the larger university community in hopes that you will become an active participant in university life and gain a greater appreciation for community values and service.

This webpage 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. Welcome to The Catholic University of America. We are so glad to have you!

Housing Application Process

New Freshmen can apply online with Apply for Housing. Although the priority housing application date for New Freshmen is May 15th the online application will be available until June 14th. After that date students should submit the hard copy of the Residence Hall and Dining Services Application to Housing Services. Once the residential enrollment deposit has been received and processed, New Freshmen will be able to access the online housing application found in Cardinal Station. You can access Apply for Housing by logging onto Cardinal Station https://cardinalstation.cua.edu using your Username and Password and navigating to Student Self-Service > Apply for Housing. New students should have received their Cardinal Station login information in the mail. If you have misplaced your Username and Password, you can call the CUA Computer Help desk at (202) 319-4357 and they will assist you. A guide to navigating through the on-line application can be found here. Fall assignments for new freshmen are typically mailed in late July and should be available in MyHousing by July 1st.

Students interested in the Freshmen Residential College Program should also submit a typed, one-page essay detailing why the student would be a strong member of the residential college. Students should focus on community, spirituality, service, and leadership as topics within the essay. Essays may be submitted via e-mail to cua-residencelife@cua.edu, subject line "LLC Application Essay."

New Transfers, Graduates, and Law Students should submit the hard copy of the Application to Housing Services. Applications from new transfer, graduate, and law students will be assigned on a rolling basis and notifications will be sent throughout the spring and summer. Once assignments are made they will also be available online in MyHousing.

MyHousing is a great resource to see your housing and dining assignment, roommates, room phone number, mailbox and current housing-related billing charges. You can access MyHousing by logging onto Cardinal Station https://cardinalstation.cua.edu using your Username and Password and navigating to Student Self-Service > MyHousing. New students should have received their Cardinal Station login information in the mail. If you have misplaced your Username and Password, you can call the CUA Computer Help desk at (202) 319-4357 and they will assist you.

For Special Attention and Action

Dining Services - Initial dining plan selections can be made online in MyHousing until August 27, 2009 or at any time on the Dining Plan Request form available on the Dining Services Web site. Changes or cancellations of dining plans can only be submitted via the request form. The form can be returned to Dining Services on the 1st floor of the Pryz, Housing Services in 160 Cardinal Hall, or faxed to (202) 319-6262. The deadline to change or cancel a dining plan is the Friday of the first week of classes each semester. For the 2009-10 academic year, these dates are September 4 (fall) and January 15 (spring). If a residential freshmen or sophomore does not select a dining plan, the Anytime Platinum Plan will be assigned.

Disability Support Services - DSS coordinates and assists with the provision of appropriate accommodations to students with documented disabilities.

Student Health Services - Remember to submit your Required Immunization Record by July 1st.

Student Medical Insurance - If you have coverage by an alternative health insurance policy, please submit the waiver verifying your existing coverage.

Tuition Refund Insurance - The Tuition Refund Plan is a private insurance program that supplements the refund policy of CUA as published in the University catalog.

 

Publications

University Living: Your Guide to Housing and Dining at CUA

Residence Hall and Dining Services Application

Residence Hall and Dining Services Agreement

2009-10 Assignment Confirmation Publication

Housing Services Webpages

Move-in Services (including MicroFridge rentals, carpet sales, linen sales, shipping & storage services)

Opening Information

Room Rates

Services (cable, internet, laundry, and telephone)

Packing for College (what to bring and what to leave behind)

 

Other Websites of Interest

Campus Ministry

Center for Academic Success

CUA Bookstore

Dean of Students

International Student and Scholar Services

Orientation

Postal Services

Registration

Residence Life

ResNet (internet, cable, and telephone)

Safety First