CUA Summer - Admissions and Registration
Study from Home, Washington, D.C., or Anywhere this Summer!
Registration for Summer 2018 Now Open!
Welcome! Whether you are already enrolled as a CUA student, visiting from another college, an international visitor, a pre-college student, or a working professional, this page will help you find all the information you need to plan and participate in CUA Summer. Please note that registration for Summer classes begins on March 15 and continues through the schedule adjustment period of each session.
Current Enrolled CUA Students
Current undergraduate and graduate students of The Catholic University of America can enroll for summer courses directly using Cardinal Station as you would during the regular academic year. We recommend the follow steps to register for summer courses:
- Review summer course schedule
- Talk with your undergraduate or major advisor to select appropriate summer courses
- Enroll for summer courses using Cardinal Students.
- Confirm your summer tuition and submit payment for your tuition bill. If necessary, consult with the CUA financial aid office.
- Apply for on-campus housing, if necessary.
Note: If you are a CUA student planning to take classes through the Consortium, please contact your CUA advisor and Enrollment Services.
Visiting Undergraduates and Graduates from Other Colleges
The Catholic University of America welcomes applications from from undergraduate and graduate students from other colleges and universities. You are eligible to apply for summer courses if you are in good academic standing at your resident institution. We recommend the follow steps to register for summer courses:
- Review summer course schedule
- Consult with your advisor your home institution to receive approval for/select appropriate summer courses to ensure that the credits earned at The Catholic University of America may be transferred to their home institution.
- Apply to CUA online, pay the nonrefundable $25 application fee, and send transcripts from the college you currently or most recently attended to: The Catholic University of America, Office of Admissions - CUA Summer, 620 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20064.
- Apply for on-campus housing, if necessary.
Visiting International Students Enrolled at Another U.S. Institution
The Catholic University of America is a globally engaged university with a dynamic Center for Global Education which provides a variety of support services for international students. Most international students enrolled at other U.S. institutions are eligible to take summer courses without changing their nonimmigrant status.
International students follow the same procedures as visiting students (above), but must also show proof of English language proficiency either through TOEFL scores or IELTS equivalents (80-Internet-based exam; 230-computer-based exam; 550-paper-based exam).
Current High School Students
Current high school students who are interested in special pre-college programs (non-credit) should click here.
Current high school students interested in enrolling in a credit-bearing summer course must be a current high school junior or senior and possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. We recommend the following steps to apply to the University for the summer term:
- Review summer course schedule
- Consult with your parents/guardians and high shool officials to receive approval for/select appropriate summer courses
- Apply to CUA online, pay the nonrefundable $25 application fee, and send official, current high school transcript and recommendation letter from guidance counselor/principal/teacher to: The Catholic University of America, Office of Admissions - CUA Summer, 620 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20064.
Admissions Notification and Registration Information for Visiting Students
Once your application is processed and you are admitted, you will be eligible to register or change your course registration on Cardinal Students. If you fail to withdraw from any class by the published deadline dates, you will be charged full tuition and related fees, whether or not you attend the class.
You will receive an admissions letter that will include your user name, password, and directions for course registration, accessing your schedule and grades via Cardinal Students, our online student record system. See Cardinal Students guides for helpful tips.
Admission as a visiting student to CUA Summer does not constitute or imply admission as a degree candidate to The Catholic University of America. Please note that any course pre-requesites or permissions relevant to CUA students are also applicable to visiting scholars and subject to departmental approvals.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to register with Disability Support Students. The forms as well as information about the services offered are available at dss.cua.edu.
Please Note: Decisions on course cancellations are based on early enrollment figures. Students are encouraged to register as soon as possible for all sessions.
