As one of the original graduate schools in the United States, The Catholic University of America has built on this rich legacy of discovery and now offers diverse graduate programs of study in all twelve of its schools. Indeed, graduate education is and always has been a key element of Catholic University's mission. This is reflected in our student population with almost half being comprised of graduate students.

Our program offerings exhibit extraordinary breadth, spanning the disciplines from the humanities, sciences, engineering, social sciences, arts, professions, and ecclesiastical programs, some of which are unique only to this university. As a community of scholars, Catholic University fosters a culture of collaboration between students and the faculty. With this collaboration as a touchstone, faculty members and students embrace the search for excellence in discovery that cultivates creativity while encouraging intellectual growth.

Catholic University's location in The District of Columbia provides our school with access to extraordinary resources that augment our own. We are among the thirteen universities and two colleges in the area that comprise the Consortium of Universities. It is a powerful force for the advancement of higher education in and around the nation's capital. As noted on its web site, "as an intellectual resource, the Consortium is unsurpassed." It has a combined library holdings that contain over ten million volumes along with many other materials central to scholarly research.

Consider this site to also be a resource. It is a repository of information for things "graduate" - a place where you can find forms, policies, procedures, news, and other information relating to graduate studies. Catholic University is a place where scholarship, innovation, and collaboration merge to advance knowledge in the pursuit of truth. I know that you will find Catholic University an exciting and supportive environment for pursuing your graduate studies and personal goals.