FAQs for Admitted Transfer Students
Which of my credits will transfer?
Your intended college or school makes a final determination on which of your credits it will accept for transfer to Notre Dame, and you should expect to hear from your college or school after you reply to our offer of admission.
To be eligible for transfer, courses should contain content in curricular areas that align with those taught at the University and should not duplicate or significantly overlap with previous or future coursework.
Only courses earned at an accredited institution and completed with a grade of C or better will be considered. Online courses are accepted for credit only if they have a synchronous component that meets the required instructor contact hours.
When do I register for classes?
Registration: Over the summer, your college or school will reach out regarding academic advising, including your transfer credit and schedule building. After your advising session, you may register for your courses. Please refer to registrar.nd.edu/enrollment for specific registration information.
Does Notre Dame offer accessibility services?
Accommodations are available to students with both visible and invisible disabilities. To become eligible for accommodations, you must first register with Sara Bea Accessibility Services. Registered students are responsible for requesting accommodations each semester. For more information, please visit the Center for Support and Care.
Will I be able to live on campus?
Because of Notre Dame’s commitment to the residential experience in student formation, all undergraduate students are required to live on-campus for six semesters. Students who transfer to Notre Dame will receive credit toward this requirement based on their admission class level. While housing in the first semester is not guaranteed, transfer students are encouraged to apply for housing when the “waitlist” application for transfer and returning students becomes available. Please visit the Office of Residential Life for more information.
Is there an orientation?
A schedule for the welcome experience can be found at welcomeweekend.nd.edu. Watch for details from Notre Dame's Welcome Weekend Team as the program dates approach.
I have decided to accept your offer of admission; what do I do next?
Refer to the Important Information & Checklist for a complete list of materials required to complete your confirmation. Once we have received your confirmation, we will send your confirmation email instructions to activate your Notre Dame account and email, as well as other important enrollment tasks you must complete before arriving on campus.