Support, Resources, and Programming
The Division of Student Affairs aspires to serve as a trusted resource, helping to connect students with information regarding health, development, faith, residential life, extracurricular interests, and future endeavors. For questions or concerns, please email osa@nd.edu.
Multicultural Student Programs and Services (MSPS)
MSPS MULTICULTURAL KICK-OFF CELEBRATION
Thursday, September 5, 6:00–8:00 p.m., Clarke Memorial Fountain, North Quad
The annual MSPS Multicultural Kick-off Celebration provides an opportunity for students to connect with one another, engage with student clubs and campus resources, enjoy good food, and engage in fun activities to start the year off right.
Student Health and Wellness
STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, September 4, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., St. Liam Hall and 228 Coleman-Morse Center
Stop by St. Liam Hall and the Coleman-Morse Center to tour and become acclimated with Student Health and Wellness at Notre Dame. Get to know staff from the University Counseling Center (UCC), University Health Services (UHS), the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being, and the Center for Student Support and Care. Franky’s Tacos, raffle tickets and prizes, and self-guided tours will be available. Be sure and leave your mark at Notre Dame by contributing to a mural painting in the lobby of the Center for Student Support and Care in 228 CoMo.
TIMELYCARE
It can be hard to find community in college. If you’re struggling to find your place, please know you’re not alone. Asking for help takes courage, and several free 24/7 options are immediately available to you, including TalkNow; Peer Community; and the 988 National Suicide Crisis Lifeline. Register for TimelyCare with your Notre Dame email address to get access to services anytime and anywhere, and remember: You belong.
Office of Student Enrichment
SO YOU WANT TO STUDY ABROAD
Thursday, September 5, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Debartolo Hall, Room 101
Join Study Abroad and the Office of Student Enrichment to learn how to navigate the study abroad process. Gain tips for applying and learn how to make opportunities work within your schedule. To register, please click here.
Campus Ministry
EXALT PRAISE AND WORSHIP ADORATION
Friday, September 6, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m., Alumni Hall Chapel of St. Charles Borromeo
EXALT returns for its first monthly Praise and Worship Adoration night of the semester this Friday. The evening will feature a brief reflection from Alumni Hall Rector, Br. Dennis Gunn, CFC; Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament; worship led by Totus Tuus; Confessions; and prayer teams. An ice cream social will follow. For future updates from EXALT, please submit this form.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
Are you recently engaged? Would you like to complete Marriage Preparation (Pre-Cana) through Notre Dame? Campus Ministry offers a robust and dynamic marriage preparation process to help you grow closer in your relationship and prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage. Email Marriage Preparation Coordinator Suzy Younger for more information.
McDonald Center for Student Well-Being (McWell)
SOBER TAILGATE
Saturday, September 7, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., DeBartolo Quad
Join ZeroProof and the McDonald Center for our first sober tailgate of the academic year. Enjoy all of the best yard games, Missions BBQ, fun drinks, and community without the presence of alcohol. All sober students, students in recovery, and sober-curious students are welcome to attend.
LOOKING TO MEET NEW PEOPLE? JOIN PROJECTCONNECT
ProjectConnect small groups make it easy to make new friends on campus. Throughout the 2024-25 academic year, these small groups will host five hangout sessions and a closing celebration. Groups are starting soon. Click here to sign up.
SLEEP FOR SUCCESS
Start the year off right by establishing healthy sleep habits with Dreaming Domers. Sign up and receive an email every Sunday for four weeks that provide tips for successful sleep. You will also receive a sleep kit that can be picked up at the McDonald Center, complete with an eye mask, lavender spray, ear plugs, and sleepy time tea. Sunday evening emails will offer tips from Dr. Jessica Payne, a renowned sleep research and professor at Notre Dame.
Center for Career Development
SAVE THE DATE: 2024 FALL SEMESTER CAREER FAIR WEEK
Monday, September 16 - Friday, September 20, 2024, Duncan Student Center
Kick of the fall semester with the biggest recruiting event of the year. This fall the Center for Career Development will offer various new events over the course of the week that highlight opportunities for all academic majors, in one centralized location. For a full day-by-day schedule and preparation resources, please visit careerfair.nd.edu.
RecSports
DOMER RUN 2024
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 10:00 a.m., Irish Green
RecSports' annual Domer Run will be held the first Saturday in October, and registration is now open. Make sure to reserve your spot at the starting line by Friday, September 20, at noon.
Presidential Inauguration Events
Be sure and join the Notre Dame community for the Inauguration of Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., as the 18th President of the University of Notre Dame next Wednesday, September 11, through Friday, September 13. Visit the Inauguration webpage to learn more about the following.
CELEBRATORY CAMPUS-WIDE INAUGURATION PICNIC
Wednesday, September 11, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Library Lawn
The evening will feature free food trucks, lawn games, and live entertainment, including a special performance by The High Kings.
NOTRE DAME FORUM: WHAT DO WE OWE EACH OTHER?
Thursday, September 12, 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:15 p.m., Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
The Inauguration Forum will feature a series of four fireside chats with various global leaders. Visit forum.nd.edu for more information.
INAUGURATION MASS
Friday, September 13, 10:00 a.m.
All are welcome to celebrate Mass, but please note that seating in the Basilica is reserved. Open seating in a covered area on Bond Quad will be available to all members of the Notre Dame community. The Mass will also be live streamed from nd.edu.
INAUGURATION STUDENT RALLY AND WALKOVER
Friday, September 13, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m., DeBartolo Quad
All students are invited to stop by DeBartolo Quad for an ice cream social with music DJ’d by Assistant Vice President for Campus Ministry, Fr. Pete McCormick, C.S.C., prior to the formal Convocation. At 2:15 p.m., join the student procession into Purcell Pavilion for Fr. Dowd’s Inauguration Ceremony. Wear clothing representing your residence halls, clubs, colleges, schools, and departments.
CONVOCATION AND INAUGURATION CEREMONY
Friday, September 13: 2:30 p.m., Purcell Pavilion
CELEBRATORY CONCERT FOR THE NOTRE DAME COMMUNITY FEATURING GRAMMY AWARD WINNER, JON BATISTE
Friday, September 13, 8:00 p.m., Joyce Center, Purcell Pavilion
All students may register for one free general admission ticket by Wednesday, September 4. For ticket related questions or help signing in, please email tickets@nd.edu.
STUDENT INAUGURAL BALL
Friday, September 13, 9:30 – 11:00 p.m., Notre Dame Stadium
All undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and spouses are invited to this celebratory event to close out the Inauguration festivities. A Notre Dame student ID (or corresponding spouse ID) will be required for entrance. Recommended attire is "dress to impress!"