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Graduate Admissions

The Catholic University of America is a community of scholars, both faculty and students, set apart to discover and preserve knowledge, with particular reference to the needs and opportunities of the nation. CUA offers 130 degrees in over 50 programs, through 12 academic schools. Students can take courses toward a graduate degree, certificate, or for personal enrichment.

Graduate Admissions News & Events
  • Daily Visits For Graduate Students
    Daily visits should be scheduled by contacting your school of interest. Then, a tour can then be scheduled, by contacting the Office of Graduate Admissions at 202-319-5057 or 1-800-673-2772.
  • New Online Application for
    Graduate Programs

    The Office of Graduate Admissions has created a new application for admission to CUA’s graduate programs.  The new application is designed to be more efficient for our applicants by the allowing the online submission of documents.  To learn more about the new application process, click here.
  • Graduate Student Online Orientation
    Welcome new graduate students! A comprehensive on-line orientation is now posted for your reference. Please visit the orientation site for useful campus information as you start classes.
  • Registration for
    NEW Graduate Students

    Newly admitted graduate students starting in the Spring 2012 semester are eligible to register for classes beginning December 5, 2011. Please be sure to pay your enrollment deposit and consult with your advisor before registering.  Also, be sure to check out the Important Registration Notes. All registration takes place online, through Cardinal Station. A tutorial can be found online.

"I chose Catholic because of the strong faculty student relationship. Faculty are readily available and provide direction for research and job opportunities in the DC area."

- Meghan Slipka, Psychology, MA

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  • Graduate Programs
    CUA offers traditional research-based graduate degrees through 12 specialized schools.
  • Apply For Admission
    Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For optimal scholarship consideration, submit prior to February 1st.
  • Visiting CUA
    We invite you to visit our campus, schedule an appointment with your department of interest, and take a tour.
  • Living in the Nation's Capital
    One of CUA's greatest benefits is our location, offering the best of city life on a suburban campus.
  • Contacting Your Graduate School of Interest
    School of Architecture 202-319-5188
    School of Arts and Sciences 202-319-5253
    School of Canon Law 202-319-5492
    School of Engineering 202-319-5160
    School of Law 202-319-5151
    School of Library and Information Science 202-319-5085
    Metropolitan School of Professional Studies 202-319-5256
    Benjamin T. Rome School of Music 202-319-5414
    School of Nursing 202-319-6537
    School of Philosophy 202-319-5259
    National Catholic School of Social Service 202-319-5496
    School of Theology and Religious Studies 202-319-5683

Calendar and To-do List

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    Visit CUA
    Daily visits should be scheduled by contacting your school of interest.
  • Spring deadline for international students.
  • Spring deadline for domestic and fall 2012 Clinical Psych PhD Applicants.
  • Fall 2012 deadline for all PhD programs