University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Notre Dame has the marching band. In fact, more students participate in the marching band than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Notre Dame include Circle K, Finance Club, Notre Dame/St. Marys Right to Life.

University of Notre Dame students' favorite campus traditions are Home Football Weekends, Bookstore Basketball Tournament and Junior Family Weekend.

University of Notre Dame Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Notre Dame.

University of Notre Dame offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through junior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of University of Notre Dame students live on campus. In 2023, 79% of undergrads at University of Notre Dame lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 21% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Notre Dame. In the 2022-2023 school year, 6,758 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 95% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Notre Dame offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Notre Dame Athletics

At University of Notre Dame there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Notre Dame:

Safety at University of Notre Dame

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Notre Dame is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Notre Dame campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Notre Dame offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Notre Dame

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Notre Dame, take Interstate 80 to Notre Dame, IN. If you need to fly, book your flight to South Bend International airport.

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