Our Futures Weekend
January 28–January 31, 2027
The University of Notre Dame is hosting the third annual Our Futures Weekend January 28–January 31, 2027. This graduate recruitment event will bring highly talented and driven undergraduates to our beautiful South Bend, IN campus.
The Our Futures event is targeted at select undergraduate students who are:
- in their junior/3rd year of undergraduate studies; and
- studying and residing in the United States or Puerto Rico
Students who attended Our Futures Weekend previously or participated in our Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) will not be considered for selection for Our Futures Weekend.
Participants' travel expenses to and from Notre Dame and lodging and meals during the event will all be arranged and covered by the University.
During Our Futures Weekend, participants will:
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Learn about Notre Dame’s advanced degree programs offered through the Graduate School
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Visit their academic area of interest to tour facilities and interact with faculty, staff, and potential future mentors
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Hear directly from the Graduate School’s admissions team on navigating the graduate application process
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Discover available financial resources
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Make connections with other driven peers who share similar interests and goals
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Network with and hear from current Notre Dame graduate students about their research and experience
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Experience the University’s history and traditions
Notre Dame Graduate School Degrees
Master’s and doctoral degrees are offered in the following colleges and schools. Most doctoral programs admit students primarily to the Ph.D. program, although a master’s degree may be earned on the way to the Ph.D. in some fields. More information on the degrees available from each are on the Graduate School website or the individual college or school website.
Program Information
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The schedule of events will be updated when finalized.
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Application deadline: November 15, 2026
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Application status notification: applicants will be notified beginning Monday, November 23, 2026
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Travel arrangements to and from South Bend, IN will be handled by Anthony Travel
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Shuttle transportation will be available between the South Bend International Airport and the Notre Dame campus.
Program Contact
Jamila Lee-Johnson, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence
ourfutures@nd.edu
574-631-2096