1. The University of Notre Dame
By: Annessa Donato

2. History of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame was founded on November 26th by Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C. and seven other members of Congregation of the Holy Cross. Rev. Edward Sorin took possession of 524 snow covered acres that the Bishop of Vincennes had given them in the Indiana mission fields. On January the University was thus officially chartered by the Indiana Legislature.

3. Description of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame is a private college.
Its religion affiliation is Roman Catholic.
It is a co-ed college
It is located in Notre Dame, IN
It is also a medium sized college
Some of Notre Dame’s highlighted facilities are : The Notre Dame Stadium; where the fighting Irish play football, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center; where many plays and performances are put on by Notre Dames Performing Arts Program, and finally The Golden Dome; which is the main building at Notre Dame.

4. Application Requirements
Some requirements for Notre Dame’s admission are: Application Requirements Overview
Common Application Accepted, supplemental forms required
Universal Application Not accepted
Electronic Application Available
Essay or Personal Statement Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation 1
Interview Not required
Application Fee $75
Fee Waiver Available? Available

5. Application Requirements Continued
Testing Requirements
SAT or ACT Required
SAT or ACT Writing Optional
SAT Subject Tests Required for some
Scores Due in Office March 1
Coursework Requirements
Subject Required Years
English 4
Math 3
Science 2
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies
History 2
Electives 3

6. Application Deadlines and Application Form
Deadlines and Early Admissions
Regular Admission
Yes, January 1&April 10
Early Action
Yes, November 1&December 21
Early Decision No
Link to Application Form

7. Academics
The types of Majors the University of Notre Dame offers are: The School of Architecture, College of Art and Letters, College of Business, College of Engineering, and College of Science. The University offers over 75 degree programs.
Notre Dame does offer Honors Programs, Duel Majors, Studying Abroad, and Internships.
Notre Dame is not a liberal arts college.
If you earn lower than a 1.7 GPA at Notre Dame you get placed on Academic Probation.

8. Surrounding Areas
Notre Dame is located within driving distance from three major metropolitan areas- Chicago, Indianapolis, and Detroit.
If you are interested in Broadway plays and musicals then the Morris Performing Arts Center is the place for you .
You can go picnicking near the East Race Waterway and watch the South Bend Silver Hawks a single- A baseball team play at Coveleski Stadium
Eddy Street Commons is the place to go for shopping, dinning, and entertainment.
From Irish Pubs to Fancy Restaurants South Bend has you covered in the food department.

9. Financial aid and Scholarships
One financial aid package the University of Notre Dame offers is the 1st year financial aid package. The average amount they give is $48,322.
The University of Notre Dame offers need-based scholarships as well. The average the award is $39,044.
A 100% of freshman with need received financial aid
How Notre Dame does its financial aid is like this:
The Financial Priority Deadline is February 15th

10. Career Services
The placement rate for Orthodontist/ Biochemistry is 40% at Notre Dame. This shows that 40% of first year graduates receive a job in a year.
The Career Center is the place to go for career help at Notre Dame
At the Career Center they have three steps: Engage, Explore, and Employ

11. Social Activities
The University of Notre Dame has many activities and sports to offer to students.
The University of Notre Dame has 24 sports you can join and it is in the NCAA I
The University of Notre Dame also has over 400 student clubs and activities for students of all grade levels to join.
There is no Greek life but all these activities will keep you busy on campus.

12. On Campus Living
For undergraduates there is an option of single room dorms with and without air conditioning
All first year students are guaranteed housing
Notre Dame does not do a request policy for specific rooms and roommates for underclassmen
Notre Dames does allow upperclassman to change rooms and roommates
Room changes are a means of last resort, only after all parties have made all efforts at resolving the issue
You should bring personal supplies, things to organize you room, decorative items, and your student ID.
Many ATM’S are available on campus
No drugs or alcohol are allowed if you get caught you can get kicked out of the university

13. Meal Plans
The On Campus undergraduates have two choices of meal plans, either the default Gold Plan or the requested Blue Plan
The Gold Plan provides 14 meals a week and $500 Flex Points per semester
The Blue Plan provides 21 meals a week in the all you care to eat dinning halls.
The University has 2 dinning halls, 5 restaurants, 9 express locations, and the Huddle Food Court.
The Green Plan is $ per semester and The Blue is $500

14. Academics Course Plan
The courses required by the First Year Curriculum are grouped in five categories:
Course 1: Writing and Rhetoric or University Seminar: one in fall semester, the other in spring semester
Course 2: Mathematics: both fall and spring semester
Course 3: Science: both fall and spring semester
Course 4: University Requirement or Elective: one in fall semester, the other in spring semester
Course 5: Program Requirement or Elective: one in fall semester, the other in spring semester

15. Article about Notre Dame
Link to Article
This article is about the whole organization of the university of Notre Dame. From the founding of the college to sports news it is all on here.

16. Questions I still have What days are certain classes on ?
How many classes are in 1 semester?
Is there a day where you can meet your professors?
If you need help or struggling do you need to meet certain requirements?
How many classes do you need to fail to be put on Academic Probation?
Are there study groups?
Where do I go if I want to be on a sport team?
Why does Notre Dame not have Greek life?
What happens if I am late to class?

17. Map of the University

18. Thanks for watching!!
Go Fighting Irish !!