Educating the Mind, Body, and Spirit

We empower brilliant, energetic thinkers who are motivated to change the world.

Why Notre Dame

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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.

Aid & Affordability

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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Common Tasks

Dates & Deadlines

Christmas Celebration – University Closed
December 24-31, 2025

New Year’s Celebration – University Closed
January 1-2, 2026

Regular Decision Application Deadline
January 2, 2026

Virtual Rally - Huddle Up! 
January 14, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. ET

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - University Closed
January 19, 2026

The Rally 2026: Admitted Student Days
April 19-20, 2026

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

Pre-College Leadership Seminars
July 18-29, 2206

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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.

Why Notre Dame