Navigating the Catholic University of America: A Comprehensive Campus Guide

The Catholic University of America (CUA), a renowned institution of higher learning, boasts a sprawling campus with numerous buildings and facilities. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the campus, its key buildings, and directions for visitors.

Campus Landmarks and Academic Buildings

Caldwell Hall: Originally known as Divinity Hall, Caldwell Hall is the oldest building of the university, constructed in 1888. Today, it houses the School of Canon Law, the School of Theology and Religious Studies, and the offices of the University Chaplain and Campus Ministry.

John H. Edward M. Gilbert V. Maloney Hall: Maloney Hall once housed the Department of Chemistry.

McMahon Hall: McMahon Hall holds the distinction of being the second-oldest building on the campus.

John K. Mullen of Denver Memorial Library: As the University's main library, the Mullen Library is a central hub for academic resources. It houses over 500,000 bound volumes on-site and serves as the home of the Semitics/ICOR Library, the Oliveira Lima Library, and the Rare Books collections. It provides a variety of spaces to accommodate collaborative and individual learning and provides technologies which support the use of library resources.

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O'Connell Hall: Formerly known as Cardinal Hall and University Center West & East, O'Connell Hall houses University Admissions, Enrollment Management, Enrollment Services, and Student Financial Services. The building is named in honor of the Most Rev. David M. O'Connell, the 14th president of the university and Bishop of Trenton (NJ).

Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center: The Pryzbyla University Center serves as the student center for CUA. It contains the offices for the Dean of Students, dining services, disability support services, and various student organizations.

Ward Hall: Ward Hall is the location of offices, classrooms, recital halls, and performance halls for the Benjamin T. T. Albert Hall (also known as Keane Hall).

Aquinas Hall: Formerly the Life Cycle Institute, Aquinas Hall houses the main offices and classrooms of the School of Philosophy.

Curley Hall: Curley Hall serves as the main priests' residence of the university. It occupies land that was once used as Edward L.

Raymond A. DuFour Athletic Center: The DuFour Athletic Center provides recreational and fitness facilities, including a pool, gym, playing fields, and fitness center.

Marist Hall: Formerly contained offices and classrooms for the Departments of Anthropology, English, History, Media Studies, Politics, and Sociology, as well as the Center for Medieval and Byzantine Studies. Marist Hall also housed the Office of Marketing and Communications.

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Brookland Stadium: Brookland Stadium was located in the lawn area between the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center and the Columbus School of Law.

Getting to Catholic University

Driving Directions

Several routes lead to the Catholic University of America, depending on your starting point:

From Virginia (I-66): I-66 from Virginia empties onto Constitution Avenue. Continue east on Constitution Avenue and turn left on 6th Street, NW. Turn right on E Street, NW. Turn left on North Capitol Street. Drive approximately 2 miles and turn right on Michigan Avenue, NE.
From Virginia (I-395): When I-95 intersects the Capital Beltway in Springfield, Virginia, follow I-395 North. After crossing the Potomac River, take the "Route 1 North" exit. The road becomes 14th Street, NW. Turn right on Constitution Avenue. Turn left on 6th Street, NW. Turn right on E Street, NW. Turn left on North Capitol Street. Drive approximately 2 miles and turn right on Michigan Avenue, NE.
From Maryland (Route 50 West): Take Route 50 West (becomes New York Avenue) and exit on South Dakota Avenue. After approximately 1.3 miles, turn left onto Monroe Street. Follow Monroe Street until it merges with Michigan Avenue.
From Frederick, Maryland (I-270): From Frederick, Maryland, take Exit 53, I-270 South to Washington. I-270 divides. Take the 495 East, Silver Spring/College Park exit (two left lanes). You will eventually feed onto the beltway, I-495. Continue on I-495 and take Exit 22 B, the Baltimore/Washington Parkway. Continue traveling south on the Parkway and exit at Route 50 West. Take the South Dakota Avenue exit. After approximately 1.3 miles, turn left onto Monroe Street. At Michigan Avenue, Monroe Street ends.
From the South (I-95/I-495): Follow I-95/I-495 South to Exit 22B, the Baltimore/Washington Parkway. Continue traveling south on the Parkway and exit at Route 50 West. Take the South Dakota Avenue exit. After approximately 1.3 miles, turn left onto Monroe Street. Monroe Street ends at Michigan Avenue, NE.

Public Transportation

Metrorail (Recommended): Take a red line train (direction of Glenmont) three stops to the Brookland-CUA station. Exit to the left when leaving the station.

Airport Access

Visitors arriving at local airports have several options for getting to campus:

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): Upon arrival visitors can take a taxi, Metrorail or rental car to reach campus.Metrorail is the fastest and easiest way to reach campus. Travelers take Metro's yellow line to the Gallery Place/Chinatown station, transfer to the red line, in the direction of Glenmont, and arrive at the Brookland-CUA metro stop.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): Visitors to Catholic University arriving at BWI on a weekday, can take the Marc train to Washington's Union Station or the B30 Metro bus to Greenbelt Metro Station. From there board Metro's red line, in the direction of Glenmont, and take it to the Brookland/CUA stop.Visitors to Catholic University arriving at BWI on a weekend, who wish to arrive by rail, need to take Amtrak to Union Station. From there board the Metrorail red line, in the direction of Glenmont, and take it to the Brookland/CUA stop.The Super Shuttle is another way to access CUA from BWI.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): To travel from Dulles Airport (IAD) to The Catholic University of America, you can take the Silver Line Metrorail from the airport's station to the Brookland/CUA station on the Red Line.

Other Transportation Options

Metropolitan Branch Trail: The Metropolitan Branch Trail is an 8-mile trail from Union Station in the District of Columbia to Silver Spring in Maryland. It runs beside the Catholic University campus along John McCormack Drive, NE.

City Prints

We offer a variety of finishing options for all our City Prints. Each print is printed on high-quality 105# Stardream Pearlescent Paper.

Frames

The size of this frame will vary depending on the size of the map you created. Frames are 16.5″ x 16.5″ for 12″ x 12″ prints and frames are 16.5″ x 20.5″ for 12″ x 16″ maps. Our frames have a black 2.75” wide heavy polystyrene molding. We choose to mount the prints without a glass/acrylic overlay, which shows off the unique properties of our paper stock when it hits the light. The back of the frame is sealed with a dust cover for added protection.

The size of this frame will vary depending on the size of the map you created. Frames are 23″ x 23″ for 12″ x 12″ prints and frames are 15.75″ x 19.75″ for 12″ x 16″ maps. Both frames have a black 1.75” wide genuine-wood molding. The print is enhanced with a soft white acid-free mat, which is bevel cut and placed on top of the print. The print and matt are protected by a premium crystal-clear acrylic overlay. The back of the frame is sealed with a dust cover for added protection.

Canvases

The size of canvases will vary depending on the size of the map you created. Canvas are 30″ x 30″ or 14" x 14" for square maps and canvases are 30″ x 40″ or 14″ x 18″ for rectangular maps. We print directly on high-quality canvas, then stretch the image over heavy gauge 1.5″-deep wood stretcher bars.

Returns and Guarantee

Please note that all City Prints are printed on demand just for you and we don't stock them. For this reason, all City Prints are not eligible for return. We fully guarantee our products and will do everything in our power to ensure you're satisfied with your purchase. We'd sold 50,000 City Prints to happy homes and we want to continue this trend.

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