2023 Schedule of Events

For a more detailed schedule, please visit the Catholic U app (the same app used for Orientation). 

Friday, September 22, 2023

  • 12:00 - 4:00 pm | Check-in
    • Upon arrival on campus, please come to the Pryzbyla Center 2nd Floor Lobby for check-in. 
      • Parking is available across campus as we will not be ticketing this weekend. It is advised to park in the McMahon Lot or the parking garage found on John McCormack Road.
  • 5:00 - 7:00 pm | Free Food Trucks
    • Enjoy a complimentary meal for dinner from one of the food trucks we're bringing to campus! You will receive a paper voucher when your family checks in for one meal per registered and checked-in family member. If you cannot make it to our 12 - 4 pm check-in window, we will have student staff at a check-in table by the food truck area for your family to obtain vouchers. 
    • Food trucks are: DC Steakholders and The Roaming Coyote!
    • The trucks will be parked at McMahon Circle.
      • While supplies last!
  • 5:10 - 6:10 pm | Friday Night Mass
    • Located at St. Vincent de Paul Chapel on John McCormack Road between Millennium North and Millennium South Residence Halls.
  • 7:00 pm | Phi Eta Sigma Induction Ceremony and Reception
    • Students invited to join the Phi Eta Sigma First-Year Honor Society will be inducted at a ceremony in the Pryzbyla Center Great Rooms followed by a reception in the Pryzbyla Center Atrium.
  • 7:30 pm | Chamber Orchestra Concert
    • Repertoire: Piazzolla Libertango; Stamitz, Viola Concerto; Piazzolla Oblivion for Viola and Strings, soloist Dr. Dan Zhang, Viola (CUA Faculty); Schubert Symphony No. 3
    • The event is limited to 110 tickets per day, so reserve yours here if you're interested!
    • Located in Ward Recital Hall
  • 8:00 - 9:30 pm | Student Organization Showcase
    • Enjoy performances by various student groups, showcasing talents in singing, dancing, and more in our brand-new Nest space! Door prizes will also be raffled off throughout the event, and light refreshments will be provided.
    • Located in The Nest on the third floor of the Pryzbyla Center to the left of Starbucks.
  • 8:30 - 10:00 pm | Family Movie Night
    • Unwind and enjoy a movie in the Pryzbyla Center Great Room. This year's movie is Monsters University!

Saturday, September 23, 2023

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am | President's Welcome
    • Please join Dr. Peter Kilpatrick for his comments on the current state and future of Catholic University. Come early to enjoy a continental breakfast before President Kilpatrick's remarks begin at 9:30 a.m.
    • Located in Maloney Atrium 
      • Questions and topics for President Kilpatrick can be submitted during the registration process.
  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Brookland Farmers' Market
    • Redeem your coupon received at check-in at the Freshfarm Farmer's Market at the Brookland Arts Walk. Enjoy the community staple of fresh produce, baked goods, plants, local artists' storefronts, and much more.
  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Family Memento Photos 
    • Stop by this picturesque campus location to pose for a keepsake photo with your family. Digital copies will be sent to families via email by the end of October. This is the perfect timing for your holiday photos!
    • Located in the first-floor lobby of the Pryzbyla Center
  • 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | Shuttle Service
    • We will be offering a shuttle service from Maloney to the DuFour Athletic Center. Pick-up will be behind Maloney, which can be accessed by an elevator in the building. This shuttle will drop you off in front of the DuFour Athletic Center by the check-in tents for the Cardinal Kick-off Party Tent.
  • 11: 00 am - 1:00 pm | Cardinal Kick-off Party
    • Enjoy food, lawn games, a photo booth, and more at our kick-off party. Tickets to this event include entrance to the football game. Registration for this event is closed and completely sold out.
    • Tickets are not available at the door.
    • Due to the rain, this event is now located inside the auxiliary gym at the DuFour Athletic Center on John McCormack Road.
  • 1:00 pm | CatholicU Football vs. Alfred University
    • Cheer on the Cardinals! Tickets are available for purchase at the door for those who did not purchase tickets to the Cardinal Kick-Off Party Tent.
    • Located at the DuFour Athletic Center on John McCormack Road. 
      • Parking for this event in the DuFour tailgate lot is separate from our events. You may be asked to pay a parking fee.
  • 2:00 pm | Chamber Orchestra Concert
    • Repertoire: Piazzolla Libertango; Stamitz, Viola Concerto; Piazzolla Oblivion for Viola and Strings, soloist Dr. Dan Zhang, Viola (CUA Faculty); Schubert Symphony No. 3
    • The event is limited to 110 tickets per day, so reserve yours here if you're interested!
    • Located in Ward Recital Hall
  • 3:30 - 5:00 pm | Shuttle Service
    • We will be offering a shuttle service from the DuFour Athletic Center to the McMahon parking lot. Pick-up will be in front of the DuFour Athletic Center. This shuttle will drop you off at the McMahon parking lot in front of the Pryzbyla Center.
  • 5:00 - 8:00 pm | Dinner on your own
    • Browse through local suggestions on our app! Link below.
  • 8:00 - 10:00 pm | Family Game Night
    • Family Game Night will feature Minute-to-Win-It challenges and rounds of bingo. Lots and lots of prizes to be won! Refreshments will be provided.
    • Located in the Pryzbyla Center Great Room.
  • 8:30 - 10:00 pm | Family Movie Night
    • Unwind and enjoy a movie in The Nest on the third floor of the Pryzbyla Center. This year's movie is Monsters University!

Sunday, September 24, 2023

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Family Weekend Mass
    • Located in the Pryzbyla Center Great Room
  • 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Farewell Coffee and Treats
    • Stay after Mass for coffee, pastries, and a final opportunity to mingle with other students, families, and Catholic U staff in the brand-new Nest space.
    • Located down the hall from the Great Room past Starbucks.

For a more detailed schedule, please visit the Catholic U app (the same app used for Orientation).