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University of Notre Dame

Application Requirements 

University of Notre Dame
National College Match Application Requirements
for College Match Finalists

 

If you have ranked Notre Dame as one of your choices for the QuestBridge National College Match, the following Application and Financial Aid materials must be submitted to the college as soon as you are notified of your finalist status on October 22. Due to the high amount of supplementary materials required for Notre Dame, it is highly recommended that you begin this process in early October.

  • The deadline to submit these requirements is November 1, 2012.
  • If you do not submit the required materials by November 1, 2012, Notre Dame may choose not to consider your application for the College Match.
  • If you are not selected as a National College Match Finalist, please review the college-specific requirements for QuestBridge students who wish to apply through the Regular Decision process.
  • Please Note: If you ranked University of Notre Dame for the College Match, but are not matched at Notre Dame or another binding institution, and you have submitted all required application materials,your application will automatically be considered for Regular Action. You will need to contact Notre Dame if you wish to withdraw your application.

 

Required Application Materials
1.

Notre Dame Supplement to the Common Application
The Notre Dame Supplement can be completed electronically in Word or hand-written on a print-out of the PDF file.

Please either email the Word version of the supplement to:
Mr. Gilbert Martinez at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

or mail a hardcopy version to:
Mr. Gilbert Martinez
220 Main Building
Notre Dame, IN 46556

Write ''QuestBridge Applicant'' at the top of the first page.
2.

Official test scores
Request official score reports from the College Board and/or ACT as soon as you are notified of your QuestBridge finalist status on October 21. You should not use the "rush reporting" service.
SAT code: 1841
ACT code: 1252
For more information about testing and testing deadlines click here.
3.

Official transcripts 
Mail to:
Gilbert J. Martinez
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
220 Main Building
Notre Dame, IN 46556

*Write on envelope: "QuestBridge Applicant Document"

 

Required Financial Aid Materials
1.

2013-2014/Financial Aid CSS PROFILE
CSS PROFILE online
(Available October 1)
Notre Dame's CSS Code: 1841
2.

A copy of your parents' 2011 federal income tax returns(signed, with all schedules, attachments, W-2s, and other earnings statements). Include personal and corporate/partnership tax returns. Submit directly to Notre Dame using this cover sheet.

Scan and email the documents to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (preferred method of submitting).

If you are unable to email the documents you may mail or fax to:
Mary Nucciarone
Office of Student Financial Services
115 Main Building
Notre Dame, IN 46556-5602
Fax: (574) 631-6899
Phone: (574) 631-6436
3. 

The CSS Financial Aid/PROFILE Business/Farm Supplement, if your parents own a business or farm.
4.

If your parents are separated or divorced:

a. Your noncustodial parent must submit the online Noncustodial PROFILE using the login ID and password that will be emailed to you when you complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE.

b. Your noncustodial parent must also submit copies of their 2011 federal tax returns with all schedules, attachments, W-2s, and other earnings statements. Submit directly to Notre Dame using this cover sheet.

c. If you do not have any contact with your noncustodial parent, then you may submit a request to waive the requirement of their financial information. Your request must include a statement from a third party who can verify your situation. The Noncustodial Parent Waiver Petition is available online at http://www.questbridge.org/images/ncp_waiver.pdf

 

 

University of Notre Dame
Regular Decision Application Requirements

You may apply to Notre Dame via Regular Decision by completing the steps below.

  • Request Regular Decision application forwarding on your "Application Management" page between November 30th and December 14th.
  • Submit all required additional materials depending on your status below.
  • All additional materials are due by the Notre Dame Regular Decision deadline, and you will be notified of the admissions decision according to their normal deadlines.
  • Please Note: If you ranked University of Notre Dame for the College Match, but are not matched at Notre Dame or another binding institution, and you have submitted all required application materials,your application will automatically be considered for Regular Action. You will need to contact Notre Dame if you wish to withdraw your application.

 

Question Finalists - Ranked Notre Dame for College Match Finalists - Did Not Rank Notre Dame for College Match

Non-Finalist
Can I use my QuestBridge application in lieu of your regular application? Yes. Request that QuestBridge forward your application to Notre Dame. Yes. Request that QuestBridge forward your application to Notre Dame.

No.
Submit the Common App with Notre Dame Supplement.
What additional materials do I need to submit? More info
If you have already sent your transcript and test scores to Notre Dame as part of your College Match application, you do not need to re-submit them.		 More info More info
Is the application fee waived? Yes.
The application fee is automatically for all Finalists using the QuestBridge application.		 Yes.
The application fee is automatically for all Finalists using the QuestBridge application.

Not automatically.
Students may request a fee waiver through their guidance counselors or the College Board, or they may submit a letter addressed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
What financial aid forms are required?
  • CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
  • FAFSA
  • W2s, Federal Tax Returns
  • Additional forms depending on family circumstances
More info
  • CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
  • FAFSA
  • W2s, Federal Tax Returns
  • Additional forms depending on family circumstances
More info
  • CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
  • FAFSA
  • W2s, Federal Tax Returns
  • Additional forms depending on family circumstances
More info
What are the application deadlines? Early Action: Nov. 1
Regular Action: Dec. 31
More info		 Early Action: Nov. 1
Regular Action: Dec. 31
More info

Early Action: Nov. 1
Regular Action: Dec. 31
More info
Can I apply Early Action? No.
Finalists who ranked Notre Dame and who are not matched will automatically have their applications moved into Regular Action. If you no longer wish to be considered please email Mr. Gilbert J. Martinez at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .		 No.

Yes.
Adhere to normal deadlines.

 

 

 

Notre Dame's Testing Requirements

Each of our partner colleges has different requirements for standardized tests that students must take in order to be considered for admission. Please review the testing requirements for Notre Dame below. Refer to the National College Match Requirements (above) for instructions regarding submission of test scores to the colleges.

Must take one of the following:

  • SAT Reasoning Test; or
  • ACT


*SAT Subject Test scores and/or AP Exam scores are NOT required when applying to Notre Dame.

**We recommend that applicants who are enrolled in a home school curriculum submit SAT Subject Test scores.  Tests in the areas of history, foreign language and science can be particularly helpful as we review the student's application.  Students may select which exam they wish to take within each subject area.

Please see our Standardized Testing page for a complete list of the standardized tests and testing deadlines required by each QuestBridge partner college.