The Catholic University of America

Welcome to the Center for Academic Success (CAS)

Welcome

Here at the Center for Academic Success (CAS), we believe that every student can reach their academic goals at The Catholic University of America (CUA).    We also believe that no student should have to navigate all the rough academic waters alone.  Instead, we encourage students to maximize classroom experiences by connecting with faculty, studying with peers, and utilizing the myriad campus resources available to support their endeavors.  Many of those campus resources are accessible in or through CAS.

For students exploring majors, the center provides programs that aid them in finding a major to suit their interests, strengths, and goals.  Customized assistance with academics helps provide students with the skills they need to become the best students they can be.  Finally, students seeking additional help beyond the classroom are tutored by peer tutors in a group setting. 

Please spend some time on our website reading about our services and taking advantage of the online resources.  If you have any questions or you would like to follow-up with a staff member about anything you see here, we welcome you to stop by our office in Pryzbyla 204.  You can also call us at (202) 319-5655 or email us at cua-academicsuccess@cua.edu. 

We wish all CUA students academic success and provide tools to make it a reality!

 

Mission

Jointly sponsored by Academic Affairs and Student Life, the Center for Academic Success seeks to address the academic and personal needs of students of all abilities and from across the university in an integrated manner that is both supportive and challenging.  The mission of the Center will be to provide mentoring, centralized support services, and focused engagement opportunities to assist students as they journey to become increasingly connected, self-motivated, and independent learners.  A special priority of the Center, which initially will target students who have not yet decided on a major, is to enable students to progress thoughtfully and intentionally from initial registration to the declaration of an academic major.

 

Dates to Remember

(For the complete academic calendar, please visit calendar.)

Fall Semester 2009

  • August 31 First day of classes
  • September 3 Mass of the Holy Spirit and University Picnic (no classes between 12:10 and 3:00)
  • September 7 Labor Day (Holiday)
  • September 11 Add/Drop deadline
  • September 16 Class of 2013 Convocation
  • October 12 Columbus Day (Holiday)
  • October 13–16 Faculty submit midterm grades for freshmen
  • November 2 Registration for Spring 2010 begins
  • November 13 Withdrawal deadline
  • November 16 Last day to request pass/fail option
  • December 12–13 Reading Period
  • December 14 Last day of classes
  • December 15–19 Final examination period

 

You are working towards graduation…we can help you get there!