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Student Life - General Information

Faculty - Student Events

Post-Graduation Employment Assistance

Inclement Weather

Meals

Non-Discrimination Policy

Parking Permits

Part-time work for JPII Institute students

Post Office

 

Faculty-Student Events

Several times in each semester, faculty and students gather for an evening activity that complements the Institute's curricula.  These activities include visiting lecturers, movies, and panel discussions.  Also on the calendar of student-faculty events are the Fall Institute Picnic, Christmas party, and Graduation Ball.  These events are opportunities to foster the communio that undergirds our academic pursuits.  See also the Special Lectures page.

Post-Graduation Employment Assistance

Institute graduates enter a variety of careers involving education and the pastoral care of families.  Some graduates begin careers in theological education, research, and publication in positions at seminaries, colleges and secondary schools.  Others assume leadership positions in parishes and dioceses, as directors of religious education, family life offices, and pro-life offices.  Institute graduates also have taken positions in health care, public interest and affairs organizations, and government.  To explore further into this subject, please visit our Career Opportunities and Development page.

Inclement Weather

In the event of inclement weather, the Institute follows the decision of the Catholic University of America regarding closures and cancellations.  For details, students should listen to the radio (WTOP 103.5 FM), visit the CUA home page (www.cua.edu), or call the CUA switchboard, 202-319-5000.

Meals

The cafeteria at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is open for breakfast and lunch. Dining services are also available at the Pryzbyla Center on The Catholic University of America campus. The student restaurant on the third floor offers a buffet for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and brunch and dinner on the weekend. The food court on the second floor offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Friday, with limited weekend hours. Additionally, there is a convenience store located on the first floor of the Pryzbyla Center.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Committed to the teaching of the Vatican Council II that every type of discrimination, whether based on sex, race, color, social condition, language, or religion, is to be overcome and eradicated as contrary to God's intent (Gaudium et spes, n. 29), the John Paul II Institute admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the Institute.  It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in adminstration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other Institute-administered programs.

Parking Permits

Catholic University of America parking permits are available for students at Leahy Hall in Rm. 121.  Individuals may purchase only one vehicle hangtag permit.  Permits are not transferable.  Parking at the John Paul II Cultural Center is also available to students.  These parking permits are made available to full-time students first and may be obtained from the office manager.

Part-time Work for JPII Institute students

For students of the Institute who are interested in working part-time, please see the Alumni webpages dealing with job opportunities:  click here.

 

Post Office

A contract postal station is operated by CUA—identified as Cardinal Station—on the ground floor of McMahon Hall.  Hours are 9-4 Monday through Friday (202-319-5225).  The Brookland Station Post Office is also available to students at 3401 12th Street NE, Washington, D.C.  20017.