Home-Schooled Students
Catholic University welcomes applications from home-schooled students. Home-schooled applicants are reviewed in the same manner as a student with more traditional schooling for CUA admission, scholarships, and entrance in to the University Honors Program.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Application
A completed CUA Undergraduate Application for Admission or the Common Application. We encourage you to submit your application online, Or you may download a PDF version.
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$55 nonrefundable application fee
(payable online) - Essay
In addition to the essay, an additional statement of why homeschooling was chosen for the applicant is encouraged. -
Official Transcripts
A detailed description of curriculum taken each academic year, which should include course titles and descriptions, skill levels completed, and grades received. If curriculum has been supplemented by coursework either at the secondary or postsecondary level, official transcripts from the school(s) or college(s) are required to be submitted. Should you be part of an official home-schooling program, please have transcripts submitted directly. -
Official SAT or ACT Scores
SAT Code: 5104
ACTA Code: 0654 - Recommendation Letter
Ideally this is written by the primary instructor, which may be a parent or guardian; it is strongly recommended that an additional letter of recommendation be submitted from other instructors or recommenders that can speak of the applicant in an academic or personal context. - If you have any questions about applying as a home-schooled applicant, please feel free to contact us.
- Apply
Online
Applying to CUA is now easier than ever with our online application form.. - Using
The Common App
When applying with the Common App, adhere to CUA's deadlines. A completed application includes an essay, high school transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, recommendation letter and $55 application fee. Click here for additional CUA scholarship forms. - Request
Information
Find out how to contact an admissions counselor for further information. Also fill out our contact form to have more information sent to your doorstep. - Additional
Application Forms
Downloadable versions of our paper application, secondary school report and scholarship forms all in PDF format. - Critical Dates
Be sure to mark your calendar with our important deadlines! - Visit
CUA
The perfect opportunity for you and your family to experience Catholic University. - Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) at CUA
Contact information for CUA Students interested in enrolling in one of the ROTC programs offered through the DC Consortium