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.

COVID-19 Updates

Throughout the academic year, the Division of Student Affairs will provide regular guidance and answers to student questions and concerns related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These updates are based on feedback received from student inquiries to University Health Services (UHS) and conversations with members of Student Government

SYMPTOMATIC TESTING AND RESULTS REPORTING
Symptomatic testing involves testing those who are showing symptoms of COVID-19, and several testing options are available to students both on and off-campus. To assist with course planning and student support, the University provides a report to instructors that lists enrolled students who are required to quarantine or isolate due to COVID-19. 

Additionally, following normal practice, any student with an absence - medical or otherwise - should contact their instructors as soon as possible and apprise them of the situation. Any encounter with UHS will be documented and a summary can be shared by the student with the professor as needed. Please note, however, that a formal, excused absence will require an appointment with a UHS provider. At the appointment, the provider will determine whether an excused absence is necessary.

Please read and review the following to ensure your results are being accurately reported to the University.

ON-CAMPUS TESTING
Symptomatic testing is available by appointment only at the University Testing Center. Students experiencing a high fever, difficulty breathing, or loss of taste or smell should complete the Student Symptomatic Test Request Form to schedule a test at the Testing Center. Students who feel ill more generally (e.g., persistent headache, body aches, sore throat, or fatigue) should call UHS at 574-631-7497. The results of tests performed at the Testing Center are automatically uploaded to a student’s UHS Patient Portal and reported to the University.

OFF-CAMPUS TESTING
Students who receive a COVID test at an off-campus pharmacy or lab and test positive should call UHS at 574-631-7497 to discuss their results with a staff member within 24 hours of receiving the result. Students must then upload their results to their UHS Patient Portal. No confirmatory test is required. After speaking with a UHS staff member and uploading results, UHS will report the results to the University and initiate the isolation process. The date of the student’s upload will determine the Day 0.

AT-HOME TESTING
Students who use an over-the-counter COVID testing kit and test positive should call UHS at 574-631-7497 to discuss their results with a staff member who will then order a confirmatory test at the Testing Center. For at-home tests, students do not need to upload their results to their UHS Patient Portal. Rather, the on-campus confirmatory test will automatically be uploaded to the student’s UHS Patient Portal and reported to the University, which will determine the Day 0 for isolation purposes. 

Center for Career Development

IN-PERSON SPRING SEMESTER ALL-COLLEGES CAREER FAIR
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 5 - 8 p.m., 7th and 8th Floors, Duncan Student Center, 
The in-person all-colleges career fair provides students from all class years and academic majors a chance to meet with employers promoting full-time employment, internship, and other career opportunities. For a full list of events, participating employers, preparation resources, and questions, visit careerfair.nd.edu. Masks are required for everyone in attendance. Register on Handshake. 

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES: WHAT'S YOUR SUPERPOWER? (JUNIORS AND SENIORS)
Monday, Jan. 31, 5 - 6 p.m., 512 Duncan Student Center
In this session, we will discuss how to use the undergraduate super skills and competencies you have learned in the post-graduate opportunities you seek. Find out how to talk about your superpowers with employers, graduate schools, alumni, hiring managers, internship coordinators, and more. Register on Handshake.

Center for Student Support and Care

SPRING WORKSHOPS
The Center for Student Support and Care offers workshops throughout the academic year to help students be their best selves in and outside of the classroom. 

For the spring semester, the Center offers two different workshops for students: Life Skills and A Mindful Approach to Study Practices. Please use the links to register.

RecSports

SPRING 2022 FITNESS CLASSES
RecSports offers a variety of semester-long and flexible registration fitness classes. Check out Pump It Up, Mindful Yoga, Bootcamp at the Bridge, and more to spice up your workouts. Click here to learn more and to sign up.

Gender Relations Center (GRC)

LGBTQ SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS: HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., McNeill Room, LaFortune Student Center
What relationships are most important in your life? What are you looking for out of your relationships? What makes a healthy relationship? How have your relationships grown or changed? Join our drop-in discussion group - a safe space, one of openness and acceptance - to break bread and talk with peers about common lived experiences regarding often complex relationships with family, friends, God, and others. All LGBTQ and Ally undergraduate students are welcome. Register in advance here. For additional information, please email Deborah Bineza.

WELCOME BACK CRAFT AND DISCUSSION NIGHT: VISION BOARDS
Thursday, Jan. 27, 7 - 9 p.m., W210 Duncan Student Center
Join the GRC in setting your intentions for the year with crafts and community. This Thursday, we will create vision boards while exploring questions of faith and community building. Supplies are limited. Cookies to go will be provided.

Campus Ministry

DISCERNMENT COFFEE HOURS: DISCERNING MY PLACE IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH 
Friday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m., 301 Coleman-Morse Center
Are you feeling disconnected from the Catholic Church? Do you have doubts or questions? Join us this Friday to hear Dr. Tim O’Malley, Director of Education at the McGrath Institute for Church Life and Academic Director of the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy, speak about discerning our relationship with the Catholic Church. All are welcome. Email Becky Czarnecki with questions.

API STUDENT MINISTRY TEACHING MASS
Friday, Jan. 28, 3 - 4 p.m., Log Chapel
All are welcome to join the Asian Pacific Islander Student Ministry for a teaching Mass this Friday in the Log Chapel. At this Mass, Fr. Brian Ching, C.S.C., will stop at different parts of the Mass to explain the meaning and significance. There will also be time at the end for any remaining questions. Please email Angela Ly with any questions or to join the API Student Ministry GroupMe.

BASILICA LITURGICAL MINISTER TRAINING
Join the Basilica team of Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Hospitality Ministers, and Altar Servers. All interested volunteers must attend a one-time training in the Basilica to learn the specifics of the ministry and meet others interested in being involved.

• Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and Hospitality Ministers: Sunday, Jan. 30 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
• Altar Servers (new & returning): Tuesday, Feb. 1 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Email Megan Urbaniak with questions.

SEEKING GOD’S PATH (SMALL GROUPS)
What is God’s will for you? Where might God be calling you? Are you looking for companions along your spiritual journey? Join Campus Ministry to pray, reflect, and chat about where God might be leading each of us.   

• Men will meet Mondays at 9 p.m. in 301 Coleman-Morse Center with Mike Urbaniak (begins Monday, Jan. 31).
• Women will meet Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. in 301 Coleman-Morse Center with Becky Czarnecki (begins Monday, Feb. 2).

Join anytime you are available, no prior attendance is necessary. Email Becky Czarnecki with questions

INTERCULTURAL DAY OF RETREAT
Saturday, Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Coleman-Morse Center First-floor Lounge
Campus Ministry is delighted to offer our first Intercultural Day of Retreat, “Exploring the multi-cultural face of Our Lord.” Our image, understanding, and experience of God begins with our culture and language. This retreat will provide the opportunity to listen to students from many different cultures and languages talk about how they first learned to know God and to speak with God in prayer. This retreat is open to all students, staff, and faculty, and the registration fee is $10.00.Click here to register. 

MERCY WORKS
Are you curious about getting out into the local South Bend community? Do you have a passion for living your faith through service? Are you looking for a space to hang out with your peers and talk about Catholic social teaching? If you said ‘yes,’ then Mercy Works could be for you! January 2022 marks our new Mercy Works cycle. We are accepting student volunteers for service opportunities that range from working in education and youth work, homelessness, public health, and much more. Click here for more information and to submit the interest form.