Educating the Mind, Body, and Spirit
We empower brilliant, energetic thinkers who are motivated to change the world.
Aid & Affordability
Funding Your Future
Notre Dame is committed to making a world-class education affordable. We’ll walk you through the financial aid process and help you understand the funding options available to you.
Student Blogs
Real Perspective
Want to know what it’s really like to be a Notre Dame student? Get the real deal from current students on everything from choosing a major to study abroad. Our student writers are experts on the Notre Dame experience so you can get a feel for campus life straight from the source.
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The Things I Didn’t Plan For at Notre Dame
Ava Hyde ’26
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Fool’s Spring: Why False Warmth at Notre Dame Gives Me Real Hope
McKenna Andrew ’28
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Ins and Out of Travelling to and from Notre Dame
Lucy Reardon ’28
Common Tasks
Dates & Deadlines
Pre-College Summer Scholars
Session I: June 6-20, 2026
Session II: June 27 – July 11, 2026
Summer Seminary Immersion Program
June 13-27, 2026
Fourth of July - University Closed
July 3 - 4, 2026
Pre-College Leadership Seminars
July 18-29, 2026
Application Opens
August 1, 2026
Welcome Weekend
August 21 - 23, 2026
Classes Begin
August 24, 2026
Why Notre Dame
Take the next step on a journey of passion and purpose. Notre Dame is where creative intellectuals pursue knowledge in service of the greater good.
- Academics & Research Academic inquiry and self-discovery go hand-in-hand.
- Student Life Discover yourself, your passions, and your community.
- Global Perspective Notre Dame shapes thinkers ready to engage a shrinking world.
- Spiritual Identity Faith serves as the foundation of our academic and spiritual lives.
- Bright Futures You have big dreams and Notre Dame is dedicated to helping you pursue them.