1. Complete the Catholic Law Survey by Monday, August 1, 2023.
  2. Provide Immunization Records by August 1, 2023.
  3. Provide your Official Undergraduate Transcript by August 1, 2023.
  4. Complete Catholic Law's interactive online Pre-Orientation program with BarBri, scheduled to begin in mid July. Please check your CUA email account for registration information. (Note: completion of all assignments and submission of a final exam by the exam window of 8/9-8/13 will function as your certification that you completed the course.)
  5. Read the Academic Rules and complete the required certifications linked here
  6. Complete required reading assignments
  7. Review the Fall 2023 First-Year Schedule.
  8. Register for Orientation Community Service Day here.
  9. If you are a law student with a documented disability, you may be eligible for reasonable accommodations in the classroom, or during exams. The Catholic University of America's Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) provides programs and services designed to support and encourage the integration of students with documented disabilities or conditions into the mainstream of the university community. DSS assists in creating an accessible university community, where students have an equal opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of the educational experience. Learn more about the students that DSS serves and supports, and also review information to learn more about all of the steps on 'How to Register' with DSS (paying particular attention to their Documentation Guidelines). For students with any questions about CatholicU's Disability Support Services, please contact their office by email at cua-dss@cua.edu or by phone at 202-319-5211.
  10. Email photos for student IDs to Renee Rasmussen Stack at rasmussenr@cua.edu by Monday, August 1, 2023.  

    Do

    • Photos should be submitted in standard portrait layout (4 x 3 ratio). Do NOT submit square or panoramic photos.
    • Take the picture in front of a white or light-colored wall.
    • Keep your hands and arms at your sides.
    • Smile for the picture.
    • Focus the camera from your shoulders to the top of your head - see the examples for approximate sizing.
    • Use a JPEG format image from a digital camera or scanner.

    Don't

    • Wear any hats, scarves, or sunglasses unless they are worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons.
      • Wear any oversized jewelry.
      • Have an inappropriate facial expression.
      • Have any other individuals or pets in the photo with you.
      • Have on an inappropriate t-shirt.

    We strongly recommend uploading your school picture taken by a professional photographer for your Cardinal Card since it may already meet the ID picture requirements — no need to crop or adjust it. Photos that do not meet the required standards will not be printed.

    Sample ID Photos

    Acceptable Photo

    Unacceptable Photos

     Correct exposure

     Solid background

     Head and shoulders fill the frame

     Smiling

     Appropriate dress

     Correct dimensions

     Overexposed

     Underexposed

     Low quality/visible dots

     Out of focus

     Not a clear background

     Portrait too small

     Wrong dimensions