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

School of Architecture and Planning

Address

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

Venue description

This school is located in Washington, D.C., is dedicated to the professional education of architects and planners and others who will design, build and conserve the built environment. Utilizing the nation's capital and other cities as design laboratories, the graduate program provides an enriching educational climate in which students investigate the realms of design, theory and building within the context of the world in which we live. Students are exposed to a variety of architectural experiences through a choice of design studio options that include cultural studies/sacred space, digital architecture, digital fabrication, real estate development and urban design/conservation. Central to the graduate program is the design studio, where students pursue their architectural enquiries individually or in teams. Design studios are directed by faculty members who have extensive experience in both practice and teaching. Visiting critics whose professional experience is relevant to the studio projects are brought into the school to provide richness and diversity to the students’ design education. The studio experience culminates in a design thesis. Supporting the studio experience are advanced courses in architecture, planning and related fields. Lectures, seminars and exhibitions are devised to introduce the student to a multitude of considerations faced by the practicing architect to reveal differing philosophies and attitudes toward architectural design. As in the studios, lecturers are invited from among the many outstanding professionals practicing in the Washington area to provide informal talks on their current work, teach or add their particular insights to the support courses.

Telephone number

+1 202 319 5188

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.