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How to Make the Most of Summer at CatholicU

Students walking on the mall in Washington D.C.
Students can take part in Memorial Day activities at the U.S. Capitol. (Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University/Denny Henry)

By Matt Palmer

Opportunities abound during the summer at Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. Students can engage with on and off-campus activities that connect them with one-of-a-kind experiences in the nation’s capital. Here’s a guide to summer success.

Mark Memorial Day: The University will be closed Monday, May 29 to mark the holiday. Major local activities include:

St. Vincent's Chapel
St. Vincent's Chapel is home to Sunday Mass on campus this summer. (Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University/Patrick G. Ryan)

Worship opportunities: The Mass schedule on campus includes:

Get extra credit: Most summer courses last just 5 or 6 weeks to earn credits and many have a virtual learning option. Learn more about

Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà university students singing the national anthem at the nationals game
Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University students have sung the national anthem at Washington Nationals games through the years. (Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University/ Amanda Bowen)

A night at the pitch or park: The Nationals are in a rebuilding phase four years after winning the World Series. The Nationals offer good seats and for $8. The D.C. United of the Major League Soccer and the Washington Spirit of the Women’s Soccer League plays at Audi Field. The United offers .

Students posing with their geodesic dome
Students have been working with the Smithsonian on an exciting project. (Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University/Patrick G. Ryan)

Smithsonian adventures: A University partnership with the Smithsonian Institution will result in students reconstructing North America’s first full-scale geodesic dome in July. All Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo have free admission, with some requiring

Serve others:  serves as the University’s food pantry and provides nonperishable food items to any member of the University community that is experiencing food insecurity. It is open during the summer on Mondays and Thursdays from 12 to 3 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m.

Caitlin Wilson, AmeriCorps VISTA member in the Office of Campus Ministry, said, "Even though the traditional school year is over during the summer, food insecurity on our campus definitely does not take a break."

Dining room worker handing someone a desert
Garvey Hall is the prime location for dining during the summer. (Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà University/Patrick G. Ryan)

Dine on campus: Garvey Hall is open during the summer. Visit for updates on hours of operation. The Law School Market is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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