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The Catholic University of America

620 Michigan Avenue, NE, Pryzbyla Center, Suite 204, Washington, District of Columbia 20064
1000 Guests

Event Types Welcomed

Adult Social Events
Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Family Reunions
Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats
Wedding Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Youth Parties
Youth Retreat/Camps

About

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.

Meeting & Event Spaces

Max Capacity: 1000 Guests
Largest Classroom Style: 350
Largest Theatre Style: 750
Largest Auditorium Seating: 600
Largest Arena Seating: 4000
Largest Seated Reception: 400
Largest Standing Reception: 1500
Academic Year Largest Group: yes

Pryzbyla Center Great Rooms

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.
  • 7000 Sq. Ft.
  • 385 Banquet Style
  • 350 Classroom Style
  • 700 Theatre Style
  • Floorplan Layout

203 Conference Room

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

205 Conference Room

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

321 & 323 Conference Rooms

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.
  • 1220 combined Sq. Ft.
  • 50 Banquet Style
  • 90 Classroom Style
  • 90 Theatre Style

327 Conference Room

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.
  • 546 Sq. Ft.
  • 32 Banquet Style
  • 40 Theatre Style

331 Conference Room

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.
  • 395 Sq. Ft.
  • 12 Conference Style

351 Conference Room

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.
  • 585 Sq. Ft.
  • 32 Banquet Style
  • 50 Classroom Style
  • 50 Theatre Style
  • 25 Hollow Square Style

Pryzbyla Center Third Floor

This is the floor plan for the third floor of the Pryzbyla Center, showing the Great Rooms, conference rooms, Gallery, and Atrium

Food & Beverage Options

CUA Dining Services

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
Seating Capacity: 225

Catering Options

CUA Dining Services & Cardinal Catering

CUA Dining Services provides custom and individual Cardinal Catering options specifically for your conference or event. We do not have a set menu, rather our Aramark catering team will work directly with you to ensure your meal is delicious and meets your financial concerns. For more information and menu options, please visit: cua.campusdish.com/Catering.aspx

Accommodations

  • Total Number of Overnight Guests: 1000
  • Number of Overnight Rooms: 900
  • Wi-Fi in Guest Rooms: Yes
  • Wi-Fi Guest Room Cost : Free
Overnight Room Attributes
  • 24-hour check-in
  • Air-conditioned rooms available
  • Business Services
  • Linens Provided
  • Kitchen Available
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Washer/Dryer
  • WiFi

Flather Hall

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
92 Rooms | 176 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Floorplan Layout

Regan Hall

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.
74 Rooms | 136 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Floorplan Layout

Opus Hall

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.
84 Rooms | 402 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Floorplan Layout

Ryan Hall

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.
95 Rooms | 178 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Floorplan Layout

Featured Amenities

Accessible Facilities
Air Conditioning
Bus
Business Center
Car Charging Station
Eco-Friendly
Fitness Center
Laundry
Linens
Near Public Transit
Outdoor Space
Overnight Rooms
Paid Parking
Running Trails
Sports Facilities
Taxi
Theater Seating
WiFi

Venue Location + Transportation

Address

620 Michigan Avenue, NE,

Pryzbyla Center, Suite 204,

Washington, District of Columbia 20064

Transportation

Taxi
Bus
Metro
Subway
Train
Lyft
Uber

Nearby Airport

Reagan National (DCA) - 25 minutes

Nearby International Airport

Reagan National (DCA) - 25 minutes

Parking

Parking on Site: Yes

Car charging stations: Yes

Nearby Cities

Annapolis, MD – 30 miles
Baltimore, MD – 35 miles
Shenandoah National Park, VA 77 miles
Gettysburg, PA – 90 miles
Richmond, VA – 112 miles
Philadelphia, PA – 138 miles
Ocean City, MD – 145 miles
Williamsburg, VA – 157 miles

Things to Know

Catering

Must Use In-House Catering: No

External Catering Allowed: Yes

Can Bring In Own Food: Yes

Cultural Catering Available: Yes

Food And Beverage Onsite: Yes

Venue Policies

Alcohol Consumption: Yes

Smoking Permitted: No

Cannabis Industry-Friendly: No

Cannabis Consumption: No

Eco Friendly: Yes

ADA Accessible: Yes

Family Friendly: Yes

Pet Friendly: No

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.

Guest Wi-Fi: Free

Onsite Tech Support: Yes

Wi-Fi In Meeting Space: Yes

Equipment Available On-Site:
  • Projector Screen
  • Laptops
  • Microphones
  • Sound System
  • Custom Lighting

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

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

Light The World! Summer Institute

Services

Large Format and Color Printing/Copying

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.