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Students completing high school or the equivalent, or students who have attended some college but have fewer than 12 credits are considered First Year applicants. Catholic University offers four distinct application options: Early Action, Early Decision I & II (binding), and Regular Decision. Applicants should submit the following supporting documents: Essay, Official High School Transcripts, Secondary School Report with Counselor Letter, At least one (1) Teacher Recommendation. Catholic University does not charge a fee to apply for admission and we are a test-blind institution.
Students can apply for transfer admission if they hold a high school diploma or its equivalent & have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at an accredited college or university. Students can transfer a maximum of 60 earned credit hours to Catholic University. Applicants should submit the following supporting materials: Personal Statement, Official Transcripts, Recommendation Letter (One required), Certificate of Good Standing, Portfolio Review (Architecture only) Audition (Music only). Catholic University does not charge a fee to apply for admission.
The Catholic University of America is a premier center of higher education situated at the heart of American Catholic political and cultural life. Our deepest commitment is to the full human flourishing of the students entrusted to us. For that reason, we provide a world-class education across the disciplines and for a variety of professional vocations. Equally important to our mission is the learning that takes place outside our classrooms — on our athletic fields, in our student commons, and through our campus ministry.