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.

SPRING BREAK SURVEILLANCE TESTING
Students who are unvaccinated and received an exemption from the vaccination requirement do not need to report for surveillance testing during Spring Break, but are required to report for their scheduled weekly surveillance test before and after Spring Break.  

SPRING BREAK SYMPTOMATIC TESTING
Symptomatic testing is available at the University Testing Center during Spring Break by appointment only. Students experiencing a high fever, difficulty breathing, or a loss of taste or smell should complete the Student Symptomatic Test Request Form to schedule a test at the Testing Center, which will remain open Monday, March 7 through Friday, March 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students who feel ill more generally (e.g., persistent headache, body aches, sore throat, or fatigue) should call UHS at 574-631-7497.

SPRING BREAK TRAVEL GUIDANCE
Our uniformly, highly-vaccinated campus community is considered an area of very low risk. Students who travel to areas of greater risk during Spring Break and experience a high fever, difficulty breathing, or a loss of taste or smell should seek testing immediately. Students who experience these symptoms should also wear a mask and refrain from traveling until they receive a negative test result. COVID-19 tests are available at no cost nationwide at health centers and select pharmacies. Students may also utilize UHS as a resource or download the TimelyCare 24/7 telehealth app to access a medical provider while away from campus. 

While traveling, all students are required to wear a mask on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States and while indoors at U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and stations. Students should also follow all state and local recommendations and requirements, including mask wearing and physical distancing. In areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases, consider wearing a mask in crowded outdoor settings and for activities with close contact with others who are not fully vaccinated. Students should also wash their hands or use hand sanitizer frequently.

Senior Fellows Program

The Senior Fellows program is an opportunity for seniors who live on campus to serve in leadership roles that focus on specific University priorities. Students who serve as Fellows will receive an annual minimum $3,000 stipend for 10 hours of work each week and have the opportunity to be mentored and developed as leaders across a variety of specific content areas. The program is open to all rising seniors living on campus for the duration of the 2022-2023 academic year.

Senior Fellow roles are available through the Family Resource Center, the Gender Relations Center, greeNDot, the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being, Multicultural Student Programs and Services, Notre Dame International, the Office of Student Enrichment, and Residential Life. Each office will accept applications through Sunday, March 20.

Learn more about each Senior Fellow role here.

Inclusive Campus Student Survey

All students were recently invited to participate in the administration of the third Inclusive Campus Student Survey, which serves as an opportunity for students to share feedback as we continue to strive to make Notre Dame a more inclusive campus where every individual feels a sense of belonging. Please follow the link in the email you received to complete the survey by this Friday, March 4. 

All students who complete the survey are entered into a random drawing to win one of more than 200 prizes, including two sets of Apple AirPods, an Amazon Echo Dot, a Boom 2 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth speaker, five $50 Visa gift cards, four $25 gift cards to the ND Bookstore, and 200 prizes of $5 in Domer Dollars.

The Office of Strategic Planning & Institutional Research is responsible for data management and reporting. Survey results will not be reported in a manner that could identify individuals. Consistent with Notre Dame’s prior administration of the survey, aggregated results will be shared with the university community later this spring.

Connecting with Fr. Gerry

This semester, Fr. Gerry Olinger, C.S.C., Vice President for Student Affairs, will provide the following informal opportunities for students to meet with him at their convenience. 

FIRESIDE CHATS
Students, either individually or as a group, are invited to meet, connect, and share ideas with Fr. Gerry every other week near the fireplace on the first floor of Duncan Student Center. These fireside chats will be held during lunch from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Simply stop by as your schedule allows on any of the following days:

• Thursday, March 3
• Tuesday, March 15
• Friday, April 1
• Monday, April 11
• Tuesday, April 26

STUDENT OFFICE HOURS
Students are also invited to meet with Fr. Gerry during student office hours from 9 to 10 a.m. in 316 Main Building every Thursday starting March 3. Please either stop by to chat individually on a first-come, first-served basis or complete this form if you’d like to request another date and time. 

Campus Ministry

ASH WEDNESDAY & DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE
Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten season. Students are invited to attend Mass in the Basilica or in their residence halls to receive ashes. A special student Mass will be celebrated in the Basilica at 9 p.m. Visit campusministry.nd.edu/lent to learn more about the many opportunities available throughout the season of Lent.

Pope Francis has named Ash Wednesday as a day of prayer and fasting for peace, “I encourage believers in a special way to devote themselves to prayer and fasting. May the Queen of Peace preserve the world from the madness of war.”

LENTEN SMALL GROUPS 
Be part of courageous conversations this Lent through Campus Ministry's Lenten Small Groups! Students are invited to take part in weekly, nonjudgmental, honest conversation space to discover the matters of the heart this Lenten season. Groups led by campus ministers and trained student leaders will begin meeting the week of March 13 and run through Easter. Register here by noon on Friday, March 4.

BUSY STUDENTS RETREAT
Life has been a bit of a mess these past couple of years. Take a moment to slow down and embrace the Lenten season for a few hours with Campus Ministry. 

There will be two opportunities to attend "Trekking Through The Mess: A Busy Student’s Retreat" in the Coleman-Morse first floor lounge on either Saturday, March 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. OR Friday, April 1 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Enter into prayer through talks, reflection, Lectio Divina, and the opportunity for Reconciliation. Snacks will be available. Please RSVP here.\

RecSports

REGISTER FOR SPRING INTRAMURAL SPORTS
Open through Wednesday, March 2
Registration for soccer, lacrosse, badminton, and football opens this week. Click here for more information and to register.

REGISTRATION FOR BEGINNER TENNIS AND BEGINNER SQUASH NOW OPEN
Time to up your racquet sport game or learn to dance with one of our Spring Instructional Series classes! Registration is now open via RecRegister. Click here for more information.

BENGAL BOUTS QUARTERFINALS
Tuesday, March 1, 7 p.m., Dahnke Ballroom
Join the Men’s Boxing Club for the 92nd annual Bengal Bouts! Tickets are available online or from any boxer. Proceeds benefit the Holy Cross Missions in Bangladesh. Click here for more information.

Gender Relations Center (GRC)

BUILDING COMMUNITY FOR WOMEN AT NOTRE DAME
Wednesday, March 2, 7 - 8 p.m., Welsh Family Hall, Welsh Family Room
In honor of the 50th anniversary of co-education at the University of Notre Dame, the GRC will host a panel discussion about the past, present, and future of women in residence halls and throughout the Notre Dame community. All Notre Dame students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. Panelists include Anna Kenny, Rector of Howard Hall; Dr. Carol Latronica, Rector of Welsh Family Hall; Uyen Lee, RA in Howard Hall; Mary McCann, RA in Welsh Family Hall; and Ifeyinwa Nwebube, RA in Pasquerilla West Hall. 

McDonald Center for Student Well-Being (McWell)

WORLD COMPLIMENT DAY
Wednesday, March 2, 3 - 5 p.m., Duncan Student Center
Join McWell’s GROW Peer Educators to celebrate World Compliment Day this Wednesday. Pick-up and personalize compliment cards to give to people you don’t usually have a chance to thank, and help to spread love and gratitude in the midst of the midterms rush.

University Counseling Center (UCC)

UCC WORKSHOPS AND SUPPORT SPACES
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or lonely? Need a space to discuss topics related to mental health and how to cope? This semester, try out any of the many workshops and support spaces offered by the UCC. For more information about  workshops and support spaces, please click here.

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.

Center for Career Development

MARCH ARE YOU CAREER READY? INTERACTIVE CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Are you looking to take a more active role in your own career development process? The Are You Career Ready? Career Development Series continues with new sessions this week!

• CRUSH YOUR INTERVIEW (FIRST YEARS/SOPHOMORES)
  Tuesday, March 1, 5 - 6 p.m., 512 Duncan Student Center
  Students will be taken through the steps necessary to have a successful interview. The focus will be on preparing for the interview, learning how to respond to different types of interview questions, and completing the appropriate follow-up after the interview. Register on Handshake.
• SUMMER PLANS (FIRST YEARS/SOPHOMORES)
  Wednesday, March 2, 5 - 6 p.m., 512 Duncan Student Center
  Seeking a summer experience? This workshop will walk through different resources and approaches to find an opportunity. Register on Handshake.

Residential Life

LATE DEPARTURE HOUSING EXTENSIONS
On-campus graduating seniors are automatically granted a late departure for Monday, May 16 at 12 p.m. to participate in Commencement ceremonies. Undergraduate siblings or fiancé(e) of graduating students may request a late departure by Friday, April 1 to celebrate with their loved ones. Please review the Residential Life website for more information; late requests will not be considered.