Congratulations on your acceptance to Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ and the School of Architecture and Allied Arts!  To help you prepare for your Fall registration, we have compiled the following information.

Your Advisors

All students entering the university are assigned an advisor in the School of Architecture and Allied Arts.  For Fall 2026, your advisor is Cate Sullivan, sullivac@cua.edu.  Cate will assist you from your first day through graduation and beyond. 

  • Summer Advising

    This summer: You will work closely with Cate Sullivan.  She will be your first contact and will assist you with your transition to the university, including understanding your academic to-dos, placement exams, course selection, and anything else you may need.  You’ll continue to work with her across the next four years as you chart your own path to your academic and professional goals.

  • AIAS (American Institute for Architecture Students) Peer Mentoring

    During your first few weeks on campus, the student organization, AIAS, will reach out to you and invite you to be a part of the AIAS peer mentoring program.  You will be paired with an upperclassman based on mutual preference. This mentor will be available to you for any questions or concerns you may have as well as provide valuable advice during your first year at CUA.

Your Classes

Your first college courses will launch you towards graduation.  You’ll dive into studying both architecture and the liberal arts. Please register for these courses with your ACA (Academic and Career Advisor).

 

Your Courses

Fall 2026 will be the first semester on your path towards graduation.  You'll study both architecture or art and the liberal arts by completing five courses (a total of 15 credit hours).

ARPL 101: Architectural Foundations I: Introduction to Architecture
MATH 108 or MATH 111 (based on calculus placement exam, see below), or a program elective
Literature or Social Science (Cate will send the Fall 2026 list)

You will be automatically registered in the following classes:
Philosophy (PHIL 201)
English Composition (ENG 101) OR Theology (TRS 201)

Your Academic Checklist

  • Math Placement Test

    • Required?  Yes. 
    • Complete the 
    • Because a math course is required for all architecture students, incoming students must complete the Math Placement Test.  After speaking with your ACA advisor (see “Meet Your Advisor” above), you may decide to complete the  over the summer. This is recommended for students who may complete a math course in their first year. 

  • Register for Disability Accomodations (if needed)

    • Required? No.  Students requiring accommodations should register.   
    • Register  with 
     (DSS) provides programs and services designed to support and encourage the integration of students with disabilities into the mainstream of the university community.  If you received academic accommodations in high school, you may be eligible to receive accommodations in college.  Please note that it is the student's responsibility to request individual assistance in advance. Accommodations cannot be applied retroactively.

  • Transfer & Test Credits (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment/College Classes)

    • Did you complete any Advanced Placement (AP) tests?

      • Typically, if you scored a 4 or a 5 on your AP test(s), you can receive college credit.  See the  for exact minimum scores and tests here.  Review the  for sending scores.  You can send electronically to Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ using our school code: 5104. 

      Did you complete any Dual-Enrollment courses?

      • To view the process to submit outside dual enrollment courses, visit the  page. If your high school participated in the Busch School dual enrollment program for business courses, the credits will automatically post to your course history at Catholic U. 

      Did you complete any International Baccalaureate (IB) courses?

      • Depending on the test, if you scored a 4 or above on high level exams (or their equivalent), you may receive college credit. See  here.

      For more detailed information, see the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵs office site: 

  • Register for Classes

    • Add courses to your Shopping Cart in 
      Mark your registration day:  June 23 at 7 AM
    • Register for courses in

    Utilizing your shopping cart: Similar to websites where you can put items in a “shopping cart” before purchasing them, in Cardinal Students, you can place the courses you want in your shopping cart before enrolling in them. You will only be able to officially enroll in them after you have met with Cate and once your enrollment period opens. 

    Hint: Visualize your class schedule using  and then register for classes in Cardinal Station.

  • Finalize Registration

    • Review and confirm your final choice of courses
    • Contact your ACA advisor to make changes

    As a general tip, if you decide to change your schedule after your initial registration, check in with Cate.  Please note that your access in Cardinal Station to add/drop courses will be limited after July 31.  After that date, you will first have to contact Cate to give you access to change your schedule.  The final deadline to add/drop courses is September 11 and is listed on the .

  • Attend Orientation

    The School or Architecture and Allied Art's specific orientation session is your first academic meeting with the school!  Orientation this year is as follows:
    • Friday, August 28 from 1:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. (EST)