The Catholic University of America

Parent Information

Access to student academic and financial information is not granted to anyone other than the student without prior written consent. In order for us to release a transcript to or discuss a student’s account with a parent, the student must authorize us to do so. See our student records privacy page for more information.

 

Transcripts (Student Grades)

Students can print unofficial transcripts directly from the student information system. Parents are encouraged to obtain this information directly from their children.
 
For a parent to request an official transcript, the student must complete an Education Record Release Form and submit it to Enrollment Services authorizing us to release a transcript. Once this release is on file, the parent must request a transcript each term for which they wish to see registration/grade information. The Office of Enrollment Services does not send grade reports.
 
See our transcript page for complete information on transcript requests.
 

Proof of Enrollment

Parents often need proof of enrollment of their children for insurance or other purposes. Generally, a release signed by your child is not required for us to provide this information to you. Our standard proof of enrollment letter contains only directory information which may be released unless your child has notified us to restrict the release of directory information. In this case, your child must submit a signed release to Enrollment Services before we can produce the proof of enrollment letter for you.
 
In some instances, parents request that grade point average be included in the proof of enrollment letter. Since grade point average is not directory information, your child must submit a signed release to Enrollment Services before we can produce the proof of enrollment letter for you.
 
See our Proof of Enrollment/Degree page for more information
 

Student Account Information

Your child can grant you access to our e-commerce system as an authorized payer so you will have direct access to your child’s student account information. Granting you authorized payer access is considered an official release to Enrollment Services for you to gain access to your child’s account information. We may not discuss your child’s account with you unless he or she has granted you authorized payer access.
 
See our CardinalPAY page for complete information on becoming an authorized payer and instructions on navigating the e-commerce system.
 

Payment Plan

The university partners with Tuition Management Systems to offer monthly payment plans. See our payment options page for complete information.
 

Medical Plan

All full-time students and all International (full-time or part-time) students are required to carry medical insurance. Students are automatically enrolled in the CUA medical insurance plan after the enrollment deadline unless they complete the on-line waiver. This program is administered by the Office of the Vice President for Student Life. See the student insurance page for complete information.