Prospective Students

The Graduate School at the University of Notre Dame seeks students who will contribute to our vibrant intellectual community and join us in exploring knowledge and practice through innovative research. Use this page to learn more about:

Notre Dame Graduate Study:

About The Graduate School:
Find out why Notre Dame provides opportunities to engage in meaningful research, be with other gifted students, beef up professional development and work closely with faculty mentors. Section includes a downloadable brochures and publications and a welcome from the Dean.

Academic Programs:
A comprehensive list of programs and degrees offered.

Academic Services:
Academic services for graduate students include 10 libraries, an office of information technologies, research centers and laboratories, student and teaching support centers and more. Includes:

Information Technology:
Notre Dame's Office of Information Technology provides students with a technology store, computer support and repair services, and more.

Research Centers, Institutes, Laboratories and Research Programs:
In the past four years, Notre Dame has received more research fellowships from the national endowment for the humanities than any other university in the nation. Check out this comprehensive list of research facilities.

University Libraries:
From the 14-story Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., Library to informal hall libraries with a few shelves of books and the substantial professionally oriented collection of the Kresge Law Library, University Libraries hold over 2 million volumes, 2.5 million microform units and 22,600 serials. Check out this list of campus libraries.

Graduate Bulletin (PDF):
An overview of Graduate School policies and procedures.

Financial Support and Funding Opportunities:

Financial Support:
We pay you to go to Graduate School at Notre Dame. Learn how graduate students typically receive full-tuition scholarships and/or assistantships or fellowships.

Tuition and Fees:
Graduate School tuition and fees for 2008/2009.

Diversity in Graduate Education:

At Notre Dame, we welcome all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, sex or religion. We pay particular attention to building and maintaining racial and ethnic diversity by devoting significant resources for recruitment and by providing incentives to programs that successfully attract and admit students of color. We interact with and support several national organizations such as GEM (see below), SACNAS, Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers, Project 1000, National Physical Science Consortium, SHPE, MAES, and NSBE among others whose goal is to increase diversity at the graduate level, Notre Dame also hosts a McNair Scholars Program (below) that is open to our students as well as those from four partner universities.

• GEM Fellowship from the National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc.:
  The GEM Fellowship programs are designed to offer opportunities for underrepresented minority students to obtain MS degrees in engineering and PhD degrees in engineering and the natural and physical sciences through a program of paid summer internships and graduate financial assistance.

• International Student and Scholar Handbook:
  Link to the handbook from the International Student Services and Activities website.

• McNair Scholars Program:
  A fellowship for first generation college students from low income families OR African Americans, Hispanics or Native Americans.

Student Life at Notre Dame:

Health and Family Care Services:
Notre Dame's health and family care services help graduate students nurture themselves and their families while at the University.

Student Life at Notre Dame:
Intellectual, cultural, social and recreational opportunities abound on campus and in the local community. Visit the directions to Notre Dame page for additional information about the South Bend region.

Student Life Services:
Resources for cultivating an active student life, including links to on- and off-campus housing options.

Student Outcomes:
Students from the College of Arts & Letters talk about their graduate experience.

Visiting Notre Dame:

Campus Maps:
Unsure where to go next, or how to get there? Check the University's online campus, parking, and city maps.

Directions to campus:
Travelling by plane, car, or train? Get your directions here.

Eck Visitors Center:
A great place to begin your visit—view the virtual tour, experience a bit of University history, or join one of the public campus tours.

Parking and Traffic:
Whether you're attending a sports event, visiting as a prospective student, or just taking a leisurely walk about campus, visit the Parking and Traffic site for information on visitor's lots and traffic flow.

Contact Information:

Frequently Asked Questions:
Read our FAQ about The Graduate School, the admissions process, and more.

Contact The Graduate School or contact admissions directly:

Office of Graduate Admissions
502 Main Building
Notre Dame, IN 46556-5602

e-mail: GradAd@nd.edu