Campus & Community
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Located 100 miles east of Chicago and just outside South Bend, Indiana, the 1,250 acre campus of the University of Notre Dame includes twenty seven residence halls , two serene lakes, several large and loud athletic arenas, two gorgeous dining halls, a multitude of classroom buildings, one beautifully gothic Basilica , trees that greet each season with new colors, and, of course, our famous Golden Dome. Life at Notre Dame is lived in a world all its own.
Security
Campus is patrolled by security guards and sworn officers on foot, on bicycle, and within cars. Because Notre Dame is such a heavily pedestrian campus, emergency phones are located in more remote areas and escort services are provided at night. Only students and those with specially activated University identification cards may enter the residence halls, limiting access to the places called “home” on campus. Students report feeling very safe at Notre Dame and enjoy the peacefulness of a place where residents take care of each other.
Mobility
Notre Dame is accessible by air, train, bus, and car. Members of the community fly on major airlines into Chicago, Indianapolis, or South Bend. They may ride buses and trains from major Midwestern cities to Notre Dame. Parking is available for students and visitors on the perimeter of campus. First year students who complete their first semester in good standing are eligible to purchase a parking pass following Christmas Break and continue their parking privileges throughout their time at the University. Many students use bicycles to roam campus in the milder months of the year; however, campus is designed so that students can easily transport themselves on foot.
