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Cardinal Weekend 2023
Cardinal Weekend 2023

Schedule of Events Who's Coming?


October 13-15, 2023

The Catholic University of America

Early Bird registration ends on
September 18

Registration deadline:
October 13

Refund requests:
Must be submitted in writing to cua-events@cua.edu by September 22

Hotel Options:


This fall, return to campus for something truly exciting: Cardinal Weekend 2023. We are thrilled to welcome you and your classmates back, and this year we will celebrate reunions for those who graduated in years ending with 3 and 8.

Return to your second home, reconnect with old friends, and build new relationships with your fellow Cardinals while enjoying all that Cardinal Weekend has to offer.

Cardinal Weekend is an a la carte experience, so you can choose the events that most appeal to you! We have a combination of free and fee-based programming.


Need help registering? Contact the Alumni Office at 202-319-5608 or email at cua-events@cua.edu.

The deadline to receive a refund for any Cardinal Weekend registration event fees is September 22, 2023, at 5 p.m. EDT. Cancellation requests received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund. Registrations that occur after this date will also not be eligible for a refund. Refunds will not be available for registrants who do not attend an event. All cancellations must be received in writing by the stated deadline in order to be eligible for a refund. Please send cancellations to cua-events@cua.edu.

Hotel Room Block Information

Please note: Space is limited at each hotel, and room blocks may fill prior to the deadlines listed below. We encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible.

Courtyard by Marriott – Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol

1325 2nd Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002

  • Rate: $209.00 (not including taxes)
  • Cut-off date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
  • Room nights in block: Thursday to Sunday nights
  • Cancellation policy: 72 hours prior to scheduled date of arrival to avoid one night's room fee.
  • Custom group booking link: Click here
    Online reservations are recommended, but guests may also book by phone at 800-321-2211, "Option 2" – mention group name: “Catholic University Cardinal Weekend.”

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

1177 806 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005

  • Rate: $299.00 1-King Bed Guestroom; 2-Double Bed Superior $299.00 (not including taxes)
  • Cut-off date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
  • Room nights in block: Thursday to Sunday nights
  • Cancellation policy: 72 hours prior to scheduled date of arrival to avoid one night's room fee.
  • Custom group booking link: Click here
    Online reservations are recommended, but guests may also book by phone at 202-730-8800. Ask for group reservations and identify as a members of The Catholic University Cardinal Weekend.

The Madison, a Hilton Hotel

1177 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005

  • Rate: $169 (not including taxes)
  • Cut-off date: Thursday, September 14, 2023
  • Room nights in block: Thursday through Sunday nights, pre/post two nights – based on availability
  • Cancellation policy: You must cancel 48 hours prior to scheduled date of arrival to avoid one night's room fee.
  • Custom group booking link: Click here
    Online reservations are recommended, but guests may also book by phone: 1-877-532-7984 – mention group name: “Catholic University Room Block.”

Yours Truly DC

1143 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037

  • Rate: $209 (not including taxes)
  • Cut-off date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
  • Room nights in block: Thursday to Sunday nights, pre/post one night – based on availability
  • Cancellation policy: You must cancel 72 hours prior to your scheduled date of arrival in order to avoid a cancellation fee equal to the cost of one night's stay.
  • Custom group booking link: Click here
    Online reservations are recommended, but guests may also book by phone: 202-775-0800 – mention group name: “Cardinal Weekend – Catholic University.” Cancellation policy: 48 hours prior to scheduled date of arrival to avoid one night's room fee.

The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection

1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036

  • Rate: $269 (not including taxes)
  • Cut-off date: Friday, September 15, 2023
  • Room nights in block: Thursday to Sunday nights
  • Custom group booking link: Click here
    Online reservations are recommended, but guests may also book by phone: 1-800-468-3571 or 202-347-3000 – must mention: “Catholic University of America group staying at Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection”

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

400 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001

  • Rate: $279 (not including taxes)
  • Cut-off date: Thursday, September 14, 2023
  • Room nights in block: Thursday to Sunday night, pre/post nights two nights – based on availability
  • Custom group booking link: Click here
    Online reservations are recommended, but guests may also book by phone: 202-737-1234. Ask for group reservations and identify as members of the Catholic University Cardinal Weekend group.