All students in their first year enroll in the first-year program where they receive one-on-one academic advising that will help them prepare for their intended major. After the first year, students choose among the six undergraduate colleges and schools for the remainder of their studies: School of Architecture, College of Arts and Letters, Mendoza College of Business, College of Engineering, Keough School of Global Affairs, and College of Science.
The Core Curriculum is the heart of a Notre Dame undergraduate education. It includes a common set of requirements for all students, organized around 11 Ways of Knowing. Each Way of Knowing teaches students a unique mode for approaching, analyzing, and understanding our world.
The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1 with 90% of classes featuring fewer than 50 students.
75% of students study abroad at one of more than 50 international study abroad programs, and the costs associated with studying abroad during the academic year can be covered by need-based financial aid.
The Flatley Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement advises students competing for national fellowships that fund travel, research, and graduate school.
Pre-Professional advising is available for students interested in pursuing careers in the health professions.
86% of undergraduate students participate in research projects or internships before graduation.
Students have the opportunity to take advantage of academic support resources for first generation and low-income students, such as: AnBryce Scholars Initiative, Balfour-Hesburgh Scholars Program, Transformational Leaders Program, and Galvin Science & Engineering Scholars Program.