Life at Notre Dame
Residential Life
Residential life is a quintessential element of every Notre Dame student’s life. Through communal living, students develop the skills needed to form lasting friendships, become self-sufficient, and live comfortably away from home.
To help foster a sense of community, all participants share a room with one or more other pre-college students in one of Notre Dame’s residence halls. The women’s and men’s halls are steeped in history and rich with tradition.
Current Notre Dame students and recent graduates are trained as Residential Counselors to aid students in adjusting to residential life. These counselors supervise the students while they are out of class, and serve as the students’ first resource for any questions they have regarding Notre Dame.
Our greatest hope is for all of our participants to become a part of the Notre Dame student body. As vital parts of this community and to live fully the experience of student life at ND, students will be expected to follow all of the rules and regulations stipulated by the University and the ND Summer Scholars program. It also means that students are truly accepted as vital parts of this community, and live fully the experience that is student life at Notre Dame.
Extra-Curricular Activities and Spiritual Opportunities
ND Summer Scholars participants are encouraged to explore the campus and take full advantage of the many opportunities offered at the University. During the course of the program, time will be allotted for activities promoting service, spiritual, and personal development.
In past years, students have ventured into the South Bend Community to work with various service organizations, including the South Bend Center for the Homeless. At the Center, students have spent time interacting with residents, and have experienced the joy that accompanies serving the less fortunate.
Spiritually, Notre Dame provides an ideal atmosphere for exploration of the Catholic faith. In addition to Notre Dame’s inspiring prayer venues, such as the Grotto and the Basilica, students have participated in upbeat and interactive non-denominational prayer services.
In addition to service and spiritual opportunities, students are able to simply relax and enjoy the summer while taking full advantage of the many recreational activities available on campus. These opportunities have included a basketball tournament (modeled after the infamous Notre Dame student “Bookstore Basketball”), a talent show, film screenings, and campus lectures. Planned social events include sports activities such as bowling and white water rafting, a weekend bonfire, and dances.
Regardless of the projects students choose to enjoy, ND Summer Scholars provides participants with numerous outlets to broaden their horizons and live the life of a college student.
Meals
Three meals a day will be provided at the South Dining Hall and are included in the tuition cost. The University also operates 12 eateries on campus and provides a mini-mart for convenience items. Any additional meals or convenience items are to be purchased with personal funds.
University Services
Notre Dame has often been referred to as a “self-contained city,” and for good reason. At the LaFortune Student Center, students will find everything from restaurants to beauty salons. Notre Dame Federal Credit Union has a branch including an ATM in the basement, located directly across from Sbarro. Upstairs, students will find a Starbucks, Subway, Burger King, and a mini grocery store. The campus even has its own post office and Laundromat. Almost all student needs can be taken care of without even leaving campus!
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