Exploring the Campus of Clark Atlanta University: A Comprehensive Guide

Clark Atlanta University (CAU), a distinguished member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC), offers a rich academic and cultural experience within its vibrant campus environment. This article provides a detailed overview of the university's campus, its facilities, and the unique opportunities it affords its students.

Discovering Clark Atlanta University Firsthand

There's no better way to understand the essence of a university than by experiencing it personally. Clark Atlanta University encourages prospective students and their families to visit the campus.

Scheduling a Visit

CAU offers various tour options to accommodate different needs:

Undergraduate Student Tour: Designed for prospective undergraduate students, these tours provide an in-depth look at campus life, academic facilities, and student resources. Individual/family tours are limited to three visitors per reservation (one prospective student and two guests). Your tour will be facilitated by one of our professional Admissions Representative. Visitors are not allowed inside the cafeteria. The bookstore and restrooms in the Student Center will be open for guests.
Graduate Student Tour: Tailored for individuals pursuing graduate studies, these tours focus on the specific facilities and resources available to graduate students. Note: Graduate student tours are for students who are currently attending college or have earned a college degree. Individual/families tours are limited to three visitors per reservation (one prospective student and two guests).Your tour will be facilitated by one of our professional Admissions Representative. Visitors are not allowed inside the cafeteria. The bookstore and restrooms in the Student Center will be open for guest. Masks are required ~ Guests must also provide proof of full vaccination or proof of a negative PCR test within 48-hours of the visit.
Open House: These events provide a comprehensive overview of the university, allowing prospective students to explore the campus, connect with faculty and current students, and learn about the admissions process. Join Us at Open House. Our Open House events are your chance to explore campus, connect with faculty and students, and learn how to become part of our proud Panther family.

For any questions or to schedule a visit, you can contact the Office of Student Recruitment and Admissions or the Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions, both located at 223 James P. Brawley Drive.

Campus Location and Accessibility

Clark Atlanta University is a single campus institution and does not operate any off-site locations. The University’s 126-acre main campus is located on 223 James P. Brawley Drive. Its strategic location provides easy access to the cultural and recreational attractions of Downtown Atlanta.

Directions to Campus

Several routes can be used to reach the university:

From I-20 West: Exit at Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard. Turn right onto Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard and continue to Fair Street. Turn right onto Fair Street and continue to James P. Brawley Drive.
From Centennial Olympic Drive: Take Centennial Olympic Drive past the CNN Center (Phillips Arena) to Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Turn right onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Turn left onto Northside Drive and continue to Fair Street. Turn right onto Fair Street (south).
Another route from I-20 West: Exit at Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard. Turn right onto Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard and continue to Fair Street. Turn right onto Fair Street and continue to James P. Brawley Drive.
Another route from I-20 West: Exit at Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard. Turn left onto Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard and continue to Fair Street. Turn right onto Fair Street and continue to James P. Brawley Drive.

Proximity to Atlanta Attractions

The University's convenient location provides easy access to Downtown Atlanta which offers a vibrant hub of rich and diverse culture-infused attractions such as Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Football Hall of Fame, World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center, Imagine It Children’s Museum and world class sports facilities: Mercedes Benz Stadium home of professional sports teams such as the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and Major League Soccer team, the Atlanta United; and State Farm Arena home of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks and WNBA's Atlanta Dream Basketball teams. Other attractions include; the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Academic Buildings and Facilities

Clark Atlanta University boasts ten academic buildings equipped with modern technology to support its teaching and learning mission. There are ten academic buildings with electronic interactive classrooms, computer labs, reading and learning labs and meeting and conference rooms dedicated to support our teaching and learning mission.

Schools and Colleges

The university houses several schools and colleges, each with its own dedicated facilities:

School of Arts and Sciences: All undergraduate and graduate academic programs and offices in the School of Arts and Sciences (Communication Arts, Humanities, Natural and Mathematical Sciences, and Social Sciences) are located in Sage-Bacote Hall, McPheeters-Dennis Hall, Oglethorpe Hall, Knowles Hall, Park Street Music and Art Complex, and Robert W. Woodruff Library (lower-level).
School of Business Administration: Undergraduate and graduate programs and offices in professional schools are located in their respective academic buildings: School of Business Administration in Wright-Young Hall.
School of Education: Undergraduate and graduate programs and offices in professional schools are located in their respective academic buildings: School of Education in Clement Hall.
Whitney M. Young Jr., School of Social Work: Undergraduate and graduate programs and offices in professional schools are located in their respective academic buildings: Whitney M. Young Jr., School of Social Work in Thayer Hall.

Additional Campus Resources

Other campus facilities resources provides to students include dining facilities located in the Student Center and snack and beverage vending machines available in several buildings on campus. Athletic facilities are provided for recreational/intramural and intercollegiate NCAA Division II competition in Men’s and Women’s sports (Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Track and Field, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball).

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Sustainability Initiatives

Clark Atlanta University has assumed a leadership role in worldwide sustainability design, construction and operations through research, education, and community engagement. The University students, faculty, staff and community partners are committed and dedicated to promoting and preserving environmental sustainability across all campus initiatives including LEED certified buildings, water conservation and landscape management, reducing energy consumption and emissions, recycling, and ensuring that sustainability issues remain an integral part of the University’s academic curriculum and co-curricular experience.

The Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC)

Clark Atlanta University is one of five member institutions (Clark Atlanta University; Interdenominational Theological Center , Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine; Spelman College) of the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) the only Historically Black Consortium of private colleges and universities in the nation. A unique benefit afforded students attending one of the AUCC institutions is that they may cross register for courses at any of the undergraduate schools in the Center.

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