Arrival Information

INTERACTIVE CAMPUS MAP

 CLICK HEREfor a pdf version of the campus map.
(Building coordinates are listed in parentheses below)

Sleeping accommodations:

• Millennium South & North: apartments and suites (G-9)

Room Types:  Apartment Single (10' x 8'); and Apartment Double (16' x 11¾')

Furnishings include a twin x-long bed frame, twin x-long mattress, dresser, desk, desk chair, and wardrobe/closet per student.  All units include living room furnishings: couch, coffee table, and chairs based on the number of students in the unit.  Kitchen units include stools, full size refrigerator and stove/oven. 

One mini-fridge with microwave unit per room in suite-style units only.  Apartment-style units (kitchen included) do not have mini-fridge with microwave units in the bedrooms. 

   Free WiFi available in all living quarters.

Meeting Spaces

• Edward J. Pryzbyla Center - The Pryz (E-12)
  • General Sessions in the Great Hall (3rd floor)
  • Simultaneous Sessions (3rd floor)
  • Task Forces
  • Exhibits/Book Displays in the Great Hall (3rd floor)
  • Coffee Breaks and Socials
    
    

•  McGivney Hall (D-15)
  • Continuing Seminars
  • Research Reports
    
    

Meals

• Meals, other than the Sunday dinner B-BQ will be held in Garvey (D-10)
  Other than the Sunday B-BQ, meals will be held in Garvey (D-10),
  features various stations including Pure Eats (gluten free and other major allergens), Homestyle (carved meats and sides), Innovation Kitchen (international cuisine), Rooted (plant forward options), Chopd & Wrapd (sandwich and salad bar), Grill (grilled classics), 500 Degrees (pizza), The Nook (self-serve items), and Sweet Shoppe (desserts).

Liturgies

• All liturgies will be celebrated in St. Vincent de Paul Chapel (G-9),
  situated between the two Millennium buildings.

CHECKING IN

Registration packets, sleeping room assignments, and keys may be picked up in the lobby of the Edward J. Pryzbyla Center
("The PRYZ") (E-12 on the campus map). 

• Staying On-Campus

  • Amenities: Each guest will get one linen packet placed in their room: pillow, pillowcase, top & bottom sheet, blanket, 2 bath towels (no hand towel or washcloth).
    
    
  • Keys: Each guest will receive a key card that will gain access to their building and their room. It also will have your meal plan if you purchased one. All doors automatically lock, so whenever you leave your room, you need your key card to get back in.  

    There is a fee for any lost cards or keys.

  • Early Arrivals: Meal plans begin with Saturday dinner. See Dining Options below,
    
    
  • Late Arrivals: If your travel plans get you to The Catholic University of America (CUA)  after 8:00 pm, please give advance notice to the CBA Office (CBA-Office@cua.edu) so that arrangements may be made to have you access your room.

CHECKING OUT

• At the end of your stay, linens should be stacked and left in the room and keys returned to the registration desk.
• See times above for when the Registration Desk will be staffed.

The Catholic University of America is easily accessible by Metrorail.
The CUA campus is at the BROOKLAND – CUA stop on Metrorail’s RED LINE.

• Metro Basics
• Metro Rail Map
• Metro Trip Planner

UNION STATION is a stop for AMTRAK and MARC trains as well as Metrorail.
Union Station is 3 stops south of BROOKLAND – CUA on Metrorail’s RED LINE in the direction of Silver Spring / Glenmont.

N.B. WMATA is reporting that the Metro Red Line will be closed for construction between the Glenmont and Takoma stations (including Silver Spring) during the AGM.

All CBA Meal Plan cards begin with SATURDAY DINNER.

If you arrive early, or if you have not purchased a meal plan, there are many dining options in the CUA-Brookland area.

Google Map

On the other side of Michigan Avenue NE from the CUA campus:

• &pizza
  666 Monroe St NE
  Open: Sun-Sat 11AM – 11PM
  Menu
  
  
• BGR Burgers Grilled Right
  655 Michigan Ave NE
  Open: Sun-Thr 11AM - 9PM, Fri-Sat 11AM - 10PM
  Menu
  
  
• Busboys & Poets
  625 Monroe St NE
  Open: Sun-Thr 8AM - 10PM, Fri-Sat 8AM - 11PM
  Menu
  
  
• Chipoltle Mexican Grill
  625 Monroe St NE
  Open: Sun-Sat 10:45AM - 10PM
  Menu
  
  
• Potbelly Sandwich Shop
  655 Michigan Ave NE
  Open: Sat-Sun 10AM-10PM, Mon-Thr 7AM - 9PM, Fri 7AM-10PM
  Menu
  
  
• Starbucks Reserve
  655 Michigan Ave NE 
  Open: Sun - Sat 5:30AM - 10PM

CUA GPS ADDRESS: McMahon Hall, Washington DC 20064

• Driving from the West, I-66

I-66 from Virginia empties onto Constitution Avenue. Continue east on Constitution Avenue and turn left on 6th Street, NW. Turn right on E Street, NW. Turn left on North Capitol Street. Drive approximately 2 miles and turn right on Michigan Avenue, NE. You will soon see the dome of the Basilica on your left marking a university entrance at 4th Street, NE.

• Driving from the South, I-95

When I-95 intersects the Capital Beltway in Springfield, Virginia, follow I-395 North. After crossing the Potomac River, take the "Route 1 North" exit. The road becomes 14th Street, NW. Turn right on Constitution Avenue. Turn left on 6th Street, NW. Turn right on E Street, NW. Turn left on North Capitol Street. Drive approximately 2 miles and turn right on Michigan Avenue, NE. You will soon see the dome of the Basilica on your left marking a university entrance at 4th Street, NE.

• Driving from the East, Route 50

Take Route 50 West (becomes New York Avenue) and exit on South Dakota Avenue. After approximately 1.3 miles, turn left onto Monroe Street. Follow Monroe Street until it merges with Michigan Avenue. You will see the dome of the Basilica on your right marking a university entrance at 4th Street, NE.

• Driving from the Northwest, I-70 to I-270

From Frederick, Maryland, take Exit 53, I-270 South to Washington. I-270 divides. Take the 495 East, Silver Spring/College Park exit (two left lanes). You will eventually feed onto the beltway, I-495. Continue on I-495 and take Exit 22 B, the Baltimore/Washington Parkway. Continue traveling south on the Parkway and exit at Route 50 West. Take the South Dakota Avenue exit. After approximately 1.3 miles, turn left onto Monroe Street. At Michigan Avenue, Monroe Street ends. Bear left and you will see the dome of the Basilica on your right marking a university entrance at 4th Street, NE.

• Driving from the North, I-95 to I-495

Follow I-95/I-495 South to Exit 22B, the Baltimore/Washington Parkway. Continue traveling south on the Parkway and exit at Route 50 West. Take the South Dakota Avenue exit. After approximately 1.3 miles, turn left onto Monroe Street. Monroe Street ends at Michigan Avenue, NE. Bear left and you will see the dome of the Basilica on your right marking a university entrance at 4th Street, NE.

Parking

On campus parking cost: $10 per day

Those wishing to park on campus must register for parking via Guest Parking to purchase a temporary parking permit for surface lot parking.  If you are planning on renting a vehicle, you will need to purchase your permit onsite at the Office of Transportation and Parking Services in Pryzbyla Center 242.

The CUA parking regulations outline parking requirements for all who park their vehicles on campus.

For information regarding off-campus parking options, please click here.