The Catholic University of AmericaMove-In Guide
Washington, Washington, D.C.
🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1887🔗 www.catholic.edu
The Catholic University of America is a private Catholic research university with a pontifical charter, in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, DC. Halls are single-gender, full-time undergraduates must live on campus for their first six semesters, and first-year students book staggered move-in time slots for a Thursday in late August. Orientation is required.
Enrollment
5,243
Total Students
Freshman Class
—
Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 27, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
83%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
First-year and transfer students move in Thursday, Aug. 27 in staggered time slots chosen by email sign-up in mid-July. Returning students move in Aug. 29.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 27, in your assigned time slot. Do not arrive outside your slot.
- Check-in location
- Check-in is by hall, for example the Gibbons Hall office for Gibbons, Caldwell and Seton Wing, and the Flather Hall lobby for Flather.
- Parking
- Residential freshmen and sophomores cannot buy parking permits or bring cars unless a Vehicle Exception Request is approved. For unloading, use the DuFour Center, O'Boyle Lot, Law School Garage or Basilica lot, and do not leave cars in unloading zones.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (3)
Reserved for first-year students
Flather Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
First-year onlyRegan Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
First-year onlyRyan Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
First-year only
Residence halls (7)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Caldwell Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
Centennial Village
Suite · Coed
Gibbons Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
Millennium Halls
Suite · Coed
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Opus Hall
Suite · Coed
Seton Wing
Traditional · Single-sex
St. Lawrence Village
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Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Single-sex:
- Open to residents of one gender only.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 27 - August 30, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$20,940
Estimated / Year
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Dates last checked October 2026.