University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at University of Notre Dame, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. University of Notre Dame accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, University of Notre Dame does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 96% of students who start college at University of Notre Dame graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of Notre Dame may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At University of Notre Dame?

University of Notre Dame has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Notre Dame directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Notre Dame

When choosing a major, University of Notre Dame students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Notre Dame.University of Notre Dame allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. University of Notre Dame false.University of Notre Dame offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Notre Dame

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Does University of Notre Dame Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with University of Notre Dame directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does University of Notre Dame Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of Notre Dame true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Notre Dame Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of Notre Dame true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Notre Dame Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Notre Dame true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Notre Dame.

Does University of Notre Dame Require Internships?

❌ University of Notre Dame does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While University of Notre Dame does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About University of Notre Dame

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University of Notre Dame Library

The main library on campus is the Hesburgh Library and there are 11 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Notre Dame

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

University of Notre Dame does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Notre Dame have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Notre Dame has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Notre Dame include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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