Residence Life

Student Concerns

Roommate Concerns

Your Resident Assistant (RA) and Area Coordinator (AC) are the best resources to utilize in order to help resolve roommate problems. Your RA will help you take steps to solve your concerns and resolve your conflict. Residence Life encourages all residents to speak with their roommate prior to discussing any concerns with an RA because direct communication with the source of a concern will build a stronger relationship and often leads to a quicker positive result. Similarly, Residence Life encourages students to speak with a RA prior to consulting an AC regarding a roommate conflict because professional staff will suggest taking the previous steps prior to getting heavily involved with a conflict. Communication is the most important part in working out all differences.

Inappropriate and/or Illegal Activity on Your Floor or in Your Room

All students should report any suspicious activity immediately to the Department of Public Safety by calling x5111. The Department of Public Safety also provides valuable safety information on its web site. A resident may also contact his/her RA or Area Coordinator as a support in sharing one's concerns.

The Catholic University of America is committed to resolving complaints of discrimination at the earliest and most informal level, conducting internal investigations in a timely and effective manner, adhering to the procedures as outlined here in all investigations, and providing prompt corrective action if discrimination is believed to have occured.

To contact the Office of Equal Opportunity, please call x6594. You may also contact your Area Coordinator or RA who may provide you with support and connect you with appropriate resources.

Academic Challenges

Please speak with someone in your respective academic department. Your faculty and academic staff will be the best people to discuss your concerns. Your Area Coordinator may also be able to discuss your study habits and performance. While Residence Life does not serve as academic advisors, staff members can direct you to available resources and discuss successful study habits. You may also consider contacting the Center for Academic Success at x5655 for information on tutoring.

Personal Problems

The Counseling Center can help you with questions or personal concerns about a wide variety of issues, including homesickness, stress management, test anxiety, making friends, roommate problems, depression, body image, eating disorders, and many others. You can arrange for an appointment to speak with a counselor by calling x5765.