Educating the Mind, Body, and Spirit
We empower brilliant, energetic thinkers who are motivated to change the world.
Aid & Affordability
Funding Your Future
We are committed to making a Notre Dame undergraduate education affordable and accessible for families at all income levels. You don't have to navigate this process alone; we are here to walk alongside your family and support you every step of the way.
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
Application Opens
August 1, 2026
Welcome Weekend
August 21 - 23, 2026
Classes Begin
August 24, 2026
Restrictive Early Action Application Deadline
November 1, 2026
Regular Decision Application Deadline
January 4, 2027
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
- Student Life Friendships, traditions, and opportunities to connect, get involved, and grow
- Global Opportunities Notre Dame shapes thinkers ready to engage a shrinking world.
- Faith & Service A Catholic university. A community for all.
- Outcomes & Alumni Success Career preparation, lifelong connections, and an education that opens doors around the world.