Institution name

Catholic University of America

Contact address for international enquiries

620 Michigan Avenue NE
WASHINGTON 20064

Telephone

+1 202 319 5305

Venue / office name

Benjamin T. Rome School of Music

Address

111 Ward Hall
Catholic University of America 620 Michigan Avenue NE
WASHINGTON
District Of Columbia
20064

Venue description

This school offers students distinct advantages such as a distinguished faculty, individual attention, performance opportunities, and proximity to Washington's excellent cultural and research institutions. Students study with an outstanding full-time faculty of artists and scholars and an extensive part-time faculty. Many students study applied music with faculty who are first-chair players with major professional performing organizations such as the National Symphony Orchestra and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Internationally known artists come to campus throughout the year to present concerts and hold master classes. It presents more than 200 performances annually, ranging from solo recitals to opera. Students have presented concerts in Rome and at the Vatican for Pope John Paul II, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, at Washington's Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and in major U.S. cities.

Telephone number

+1 202 319 5414

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

This university provides opportunity to live and interact with other students will open a broad range of experiences and encourage students to become positive contributing members of their communities. Residence Life works with the more than 2200 students that live on campus at Catholic University. The department provides staffing in the residence halls with 52 Resident Assistants and 5 professional live-in staff members. In addition, other student and professional staff work to create a welcoming and supportive community that supports the university's mission and provides opportunities for residents to broaden their horizons. As a student living in this community setting, numerous opportunities exist to become involved with campus life and to explore new opportunities. Residence Life encourages students to explore these options and tailor their experience to personal interests. While the residential experience has many freedoms, students also must accept responsibility to maintaining community standards and civility in the residence halls. The information below will provide a more detailed look at these opportunities and responsibilities. To apply for housing, please complete the Residence Hall and Dining Services Application. Students interested in applying for a living and learning community should rank order their preferences on the reverse side of the application. This application should be submitted to Housing Services. Please contact cua-residencelife@cua.edu with any questions or to discuss interest in the role.