The Catholic University of America

Event Types Welcomed
Adult Social Event | Corporate Social Events | Expo/Competitions | Family Reunion | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat | Wedding Ceremony/Reception | Youth Party | Youth Retreat/CampMaximum
Meeting:1000
Meeting:1000
Meeting
Rooms:40+
Rooms:40+
Maximum
Overnight:1000
Overnight:1000
About
About The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University in Washington DC combines convenience, value, and service with a wide selection of large and small meeting/ event spaces for the perfect venue in the area. The Catholic University of America provides conference services for a wide variety of external clients and events including weddings, youth events, multi-day conferences, business retreats, trainings, social events, corporate meetings, and more. We have meeting spaces from a small executive conference rooms to a luxurious ballroom, along with a 7500 square foot multipurpose room. This ensures that any event planned on our campus, whether large or small, will have ample space for your guests. Our meeting packages are competitively priced and include use of standard audiovisual equipment built into each space for your technological needs. Located on Michigan Avenue, N.E., CUA is only three miles north of the Capitol Building and numerous D.C. attractions.
Our campus is directly adjacent to the Brookland/CUA Metrorail subway stop on the Red Line. Union Station, Capitol Hill, and the National Mall are only a few stops away. The proximity to transportation contributes to the convenient feel of the campus and ensures that travel to and from the venue can be largely stress-free for visitors. The Catholic University offers housing accommodations from mid-May to early August for overnight guests.
We are a full-service conference center with onsite catering, a single point of contact, and 24-hour availability.
Our campus is directly adjacent to the Brookland/CUA Metrorail subway stop on the Red Line. Union Station, Capitol Hill, and the National Mall are only a few stops away. The proximity to transportation contributes to the convenient feel of the campus and ensures that travel to and from the venue can be largely stress-free for visitors. The Catholic University offers housing accommodations from mid-May to early August for overnight guests.
We are a full-service conference center with onsite catering, a single point of contact, and 24-hour availability.
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
Annapolis, MD - 30 miles Baltimore, MD - 35 miles Shenandoah National Park, VA 77 miles Richmond, VA - 112 miles Philadelphia, PA - 138 miles Ocean City, MD - 145 miles Williamsburg, VA - 157 miles
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Reagan National (DCA) - 25 minutes
Taxi | Bus | Metro | Subway | Train | Lyft | Uber
Onsite: Yes Fee
Fee: $10/day. Weekly and monthly rates available.
CATERING
Catholic University’s Washington, D.C. event space provides dining services customized for your specific needs. We are a full service catering operation and also offer daily meals in our dining hall.Must Use In-House Catering

Cultural Catering

Venue Hosted Alcohol Permitted

Self-Service Alcohol Permitted

AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
1000 Attendees
40+ Spaces
:
Theatre Style 750 | Classroom Style 350 | Standing Reception 1500 | Seated Reception 400
TECHNOLOGY
Basic audiovisual equipment is included in the meeting room rate. We also have a professional tech team who can work with you on your more involved sound system or tech needs.Wifi is free on campus and averages 75-100 mbps.
We offer several computer labs with 25-35 machines in each.
Yes
Free

Yes
Yes




RENTAL POLICIES
Alcohol Consumption
Cannabis Industry-Friendly

Cannabis Consumption

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
1000 Overnight Guests
Single/Double/Triple, Apartments
Yes
Free

Single (limited) and Communal (majority)
Accommodations
Accommodations
1000
Total Number of
Overnight Guests
Overnight Guests
Accommodation Types
| Residence Halls | 92 rooms | 176 beds | floorplan | image
Flather Hall contains lounge with cable TV, billiards and foosball tables; laundry, study and kitchen facilities; elevator; wireless internet access; and the Sacred Heart Chapel
This accommodation has A/C
Flather Hall contains lounge with cable TV, billiards and foosball tables; laundry, study and kitchen facilities; elevator; wireless internet access; and the Sacred Heart Chapel

| Residence Halls | 74 rooms | 136 beds | floorplan | image
Regan Hall contains a lounge, kitchen facilities, and laundry room; cable TV and billiards table in the main lounge; wireless internet access and is located near St. Vincent de Paul Chapel.
This accommodation has A/C
Regan Hall contains a lounge, kitchen facilities, and laundry room; cable TV and billiards table in the main lounge; wireless internet access and is located near St. Vincent de Paul Chapel.

| Residence Halls | 95 rooms | 178 beds | floorplan
Ryan Hall contains a lounge, laundry, and kitchen facilities; cable TV in the main lounge; wireless internet access and is located near St. Vincent de Paul Chapel.
This accommodation has A/C
Ryan Hall contains a lounge, laundry, and kitchen facilities; cable TV in the main lounge; wireless internet access and is located near St. Vincent de Paul Chapel.

| Suite/Apartment Style | 84 rooms | 402 beds | floorplan | image
Each floor has a lounge with cable TV, dining, and kitchen facilities. The building contains an elevator, wireless internet access, laundry, and a study room. The Adoration Chapel and additional lounge with cable TV is on the ground floor.
This accommodation has A/C
Each floor has a lounge with cable TV, dining, and kitchen facilities. The building contains an elevator, wireless internet access, laundry, and a study room. The Adoration Chapel and additional lounge with cable TV is on the ground floor.

Amenities + Unique Experiences
AMENITIES
Amenities
24-Hour Check-In
Business Services
Washer/Dryer
Biking
Running
Sports Facilities
Outdoor Event/Meeting Space
Outdoor Tent
ADA Accessible
A/V Tech Staff
Eco-Friendly
Fitness Center
Laptops
Microphones
Overnight Accommodations
Parking On-Site
Projector Screen
LCD Projectors
Food and Beverage On-Site
Sound System
Wi-Fi
Event Spaces
Meeting and Event Spaces
Max Capacities
1000
Overall
350
Classroom
Style
Style
1500
Standing
Reception
Reception
400
Seated
Catered Event
Catered Event
Meeting + Event Spaces
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This is the floor plan for the third floor of the Pryzbyla Center, showing the Great Rooms, conference rooms, Gallery, and Atrium
This is the floor plan for the third floor of the Pryzbyla Center, showing the Great Rooms, conference rooms, Gallery, and Atrium
| 7000 SQ FT | 385 Banquet Style | 350 Classroom Style | image | image
This 7000 square foot room may be easily divided into one, two, or three separate spaces (Great Room A, Great Room B, Great Room C, Great Room AB, Great Room BC, Great Room ABC) for a customized set-up. Each space contains a ceiling mounted HD projector, podium, microphones, and a laptop.
This 7000 square foot room may be easily divided into one, two, or three separate spaces (Great Room A, Great Room B, Great Room C, Great Room AB, Great Room BC, Great Room ABC) for a customized set-up. Each space contains a ceiling mounted HD projector, podium, microphones, and a laptop.
| 215 SQ FT | 12-15 Conference Style | image
The standard set-up is a boardroom accommodating 12-15 guests. Portable laptops, LCD projectors, and flip charts can be reserved for use in this space.
The standard set-up is a boardroom accommodating 12-15 guests. Portable laptops, LCD projectors, and flip charts can be reserved for use in this space.
| 215 SQ FT | 12-15 Conference Style | image
The standard set-up is a boardroom accommodating 12-15 guests. Portable laptops, LCD projectors, and flip charts can be reserved for use in this space.
The standard set-up is a boardroom accommodating 12-15 guests. Portable laptops, LCD projectors, and flip charts can be reserved for use in this space.
| 1220 combined SQ FT | 50 Banquet Style | 90 Classroom Style | image
Removable airwall can separate or open up space into one or two rooms. When divided, the space accommodates 20-25 in either boardroom or classroom style and 40-50 in lecture style. Combined, the space accommodates 50 banquet style and 80-90 lecture style. Both rooms contain a podium and a ceiling-mounted LCD projector.
Removable airwall can separate or open up space into one or two rooms. When divided, the space accommodates 20-25 in either boardroom or classroom style and 40-50 in lecture style. Combined, the space accommodates 50 banquet style and 80-90 lecture style. Both rooms contain a podium and a ceiling-mounted LCD projector.
| 546 SQ FT | 32 Banquet Style | 21 Open-U Style | image
The standard set-up is a U-shaped boardroom accommodating up to 21 guests. Room can accommodate 32 banquet style and 40 lecture style. The room contains a podium and a ceiling-mounted LCD projector.
The standard set-up is a U-shaped boardroom accommodating up to 21 guests. Room can accommodate 32 banquet style and 40 lecture style. The room contains a podium and a ceiling-mounted LCD projector.
| 395 SQ FT | 12 Conference Style | image
This conference table accommodates up to 12 guests. Room contains a private restroom, as well as a buffet table, and couch for additional seating. The room features a wall-mounted 46 inch flat screen for audio-visual presentations.
This conference table accommodates up to 12 guests. Room contains a private restroom, as well as a buffet table, and couch for additional seating. The room features a wall-mounted 46 inch flat screen for audio-visual presentations.
| 585 SQ FT | 32 Banquet Style | 50 Classroom Style | 25 Hollow Square Space Style | image
The standard set-up is a boardroom accommodating 20-25 guests. Room can accommodate 32 banquet style and 50 lecture style. Room contains a podium and a ceiling-mounted LCD projector.
The standard set-up is a boardroom accommodating 20-25 guests. Room can accommodate 32 banquet style and 50 lecture style. Room contains a podium and a ceiling-mounted LCD projector.
Food + Beverage
Food + Beverage
Availability




Catering
Catholic University’s Washington, D.C. event space provides dining services customized for your specific needs. We are a full service catering operation and also offer daily meals in our dining hall.Dining Options
| Seating Capacity: 225 | image
CUA Dining Services offers a wide variety of culinary selections and service options for conference groups, which include dining hall or catering services. Our a-la-cart options include Starbucks, Chick-Fil-A, Subway, Fusion Station, Grille Works, and Bene Pizzeria. CUA Dining Services can provide custom and individual Cardinal Catering options specifically for your conference or event. For more information and menu options, please visit: cua.campusdish.com
CUA Dining Services offers a wide variety of culinary selections and service options for conference groups, which include dining hall or catering services. Our a-la-cart options include Starbucks, Chick-Fil-A, Subway, Fusion Station, Grille Works, and Bene Pizzeria. CUA Dining Services can provide custom and individual Cardinal Catering options specifically for your conference or event. For more information and menu options, please visit: cua.campusdish.com
Location
Location + Transportation
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Nearby Airport
Reagan National (DCA) - 25 minutesNearby Cities
Annapolis, MD - 30 miles Baltimore, MD - 35 miles Shenandoah National Park, VA 77 miles Richmond, VA - 112 miles Philadelphia, PA - 138 miles Ocean City, MD - 145 miles Williamsburg, VA - 157 milesTransportation + Parking
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
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The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Roman Catholic church in the United States and North America, and is one of the ten largest churches in the world.
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Roman Catholic church in the United States and North America, and is one of the ten largest churches in the world.
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The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum complex with 19 museums, 9 research centers and the National Zoo - all for free! The museums have a variety of exhibits ranging from art to space exploration, there truly is something for everyone.
The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum complex with 19 museums, 9 research centers and the National Zoo - all for free! The museums have a variety of exhibits ranging from art to space exploration, there truly is something for everyone.
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Eastern Market is one of the most charming neighborhoods in the District. Be sure not to miss the flea and farmer's market, brimming with fresh produce and populated by local artisans. You can also take a leisurely stroll down Pennsylvania Avenue and witness a breathtaking view of the Capitol Building and Library of Congress. Or, grab a bite to eat at "Good Stuff Eatery" made famous by Bravo TV's top chef Spike. It's all this and more!
Eastern Market is one of the most charming neighborhoods in the District. Be sure not to miss the flea and farmer's market, brimming with fresh produce and populated by local artisans. You can also take a leisurely stroll down Pennsylvania Avenue and witness a breathtaking view of the Capitol Building and Library of Congress. Or, grab a bite to eat at "Good Stuff Eatery" made famous by Bravo TV's top chef Spike. It's all this and more!
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Just three metro stops away from CUA’s campus is the Nation’s Capitol Building. The Senate and the House of Representatives have met here for more than two centuries. Find your state statue in the Visitors Center and be sure to take a free guided tour of our Nation’s Capitol.
Just three metro stops away from CUA’s campus is the Nation’s Capitol Building. The Senate and the House of Representatives have met here for more than two centuries. Find your state statue in the Visitors Center and be sure to take a free guided tour of our Nation’s Capitol.
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This historic cemetery overlooks Washington DC and is home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
This historic cemetery overlooks Washington DC and is home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Services
Services
Services
We offer large and small format printing service that provides a convenient and economic resource to our conference guests. In general, print jobs can be completed in 3-5 business days at a price that is extremely competitive in the metro D.C. area. Large format prints can be used to create a variety of items for a wide range of purposes. Color and black/white copying services are available as well. Call for fee structure/quotes.
Testimonials
Testimonials
Over the past five years, College Options Foundation has conducted the JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl Championship at Catholic University. I truly appreciate all that the Events and Conference Services staff does to help make our event a success each year. Jacques and his team assist us with every aspect of the multi-faceted program. From an evening social event for 400 high school students to a reception for education and military leadership, they support all of our catering, audio/visual, event space and housing needs. We look forward to returning to their beautiful campus each year!
Emily Donahue
Program Director
College Options Foundation
"Working with the Office of Events and Conference Services at The Catholic University of America is seamlessly organized at every step. From the very first phone call they are so helpful and think of every little detail to the time of the conference itself when they are immediately responsive and put out fires before your guests even know they exist."
-Rylee Kenney, Light the World! Summer Institute