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.
Visitor and Mask Reminder
Visitors are welcome on campus. However, due to the University’s inability to verify the vaccination status of those outside our highly vaccinated campus community, all visitors, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear masks inside campus buildings at all times. Masks are also required (except when eating and drinking) in the public areas of these campus buildings during times when these spaces are generally open to the public. Additionally, while University academic and administrative buildings remain accessible to visitors, guests who are not Notre Dame students, faculty, or staff are not permitted in the residence halls.
On home football game weekends, please note the following masking guidelines for the LaFortune and Duncan Student Centers and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
- In the LaFortune Student Center, masks are required throughout the building on Fridays from 10 a.m. until the building closes at 2 a.m. On Saturdays, masks are required from 8 a.m. until 2 a.m.
- In the Duncan Student Center, masks are required throughout the building on Fridays from 10 a.m. until the building closes at 2 a.m. Masks are also required from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, Sept. 18, Oct. 2, and Nov. 6, and from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20. Duncan is closed on Oct. 23 and Oct. 30.
- On home football game weekends, masks are required in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart starting at 1 p.m. Friday through the conclusion of the 12 p.m. Mass on Sunday. When Masses are celebrated in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, masks are also required for all attendees.
Student Activities Office (SAO)
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS
Friday, Sept. 10, 9 - 11 p.m., Library Lawn
Join SAO this Friday to enjoy delicious free food from Junbuggies, Yum Dum, and Decadent Flavor.
GAME DAY PROGRAMMING ON THE QUADS
Saturday, Sept. 11, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., North and South Quads
Football season is back and we're bringing pre-game fun to students on the quads. Join SAO to celebrate an amazing game day with food trucks, music, and giveaways on North and South Quads.
RecSports
INTRAMURAL SAND VOLLEYBALL AND FLAG FOOTBALL
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Sand volleyball and flag football registration is now open through this Wednesday, Sept. 8. Learn more here.
DOMER RUN EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPT. 11
The 2021 Domer Run is set for Saturday, Oct. 9. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or 2 Mile Fun Walk. The early bird registration deadline is this Saturday, Sept. 11. Learn more here.
University Counseling Center (UCC)
DROP-IN HOURS
To access the University Counseling Center (UCC) for the first time, please visit the UCC office on the third floor of St. Liam Hall during Drop-In Hours. You will complete initial forms and then meet with a counselor. The goal of the drop-in appointment is for you and your counselor to develop a plan to address your concerns. If additional services at the UCC are recommended for you, your counselor will help schedule another appointment.
If you are already connected with the UCC, you are welcome to utilize drop-in services. If you would like to meet with the counselor that you have worked with in the past, please call the UCC to schedule an appointment with that counselor. If you prefer to work with a different counselor or if you have an immediate need, please come in during Drop-In Hours.
To speed up the process of completing the UCC’s initial forms, you can read the consent to treatment form prior to visiting the office.
Fall Drop-In Hours are Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m.
WORKSHOPS
UCC Workshops are conversation spaces designed to better connect students to a topic that is important to them. View a full list of ongoing workshops for the fall semester here.
McDonald Center for Student Well-Being (McWell)
MCWELL RECESS
Friday, Sept. 10, 12:30 - 2 p.m., South Quad
Recess is in session! You’re invited to take a break with the McWell Senior Fellows at Recess - a weekly event to discover opportunities for active breaks in your busy life to promote well-being through play, movement, connection, prayer, and rest. This week, find us on South Quad for materials to write and send a letter to friends or family.
SHARED WALKS
Register for Shared Walks to find connections in people and places by exploring campus spaces with a fellow student. Walkers will be randomly paired with another student and invited to meet up and take a walk together on campus. Sign up here and a member of our staff will follow up, Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10.
Office of Student Enrichment
UNDERSTANDING YOUR FINANCIAL AID
Thursday, Sept. 9, 7 - 8 p.m., 117 Hayes-Healy Hall
Featuring Mary Nucciarone, Director of Financial Aid. Students are asked to RSVP here.
Campus Ministry
MONTHLY GRIEF MINISTRY DROP-IN
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 8 p.m., 301 Coleman-Morse Center
If your journey involves grieving the loss of a loved one, Campus Ministry invites you to gather together in a space specifically for prayer and reflection. We'll talk about the process of grief as well as what might help you along the way. The first meeting will take place this Wednesday. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Urbaniak at murbania@nd.edu.
GUARDIAN OF FAITH
Thursday, Sept. 9, 4 - 5 p.m., Coleman-Morse Lounge
Join Campus Ministry as we host Patricia (Pachi) Talbot to learn more about her encounter with the Blessed Virgin Mary. During her talk, Pachi will share with us the importance of conversion to God, love, and devotion to the Eucharist, and share her testimony of devotion to Our Lady. The event is open to all students, staff, and faculty. Click here to learn more about Pachi's ministry.
THUNDER FROM THE SKY: FESTIVE ORGAN MUSIC IN THE BASILICA
Friday, Sept. 10, 3 - 3:45 p.m., Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Begin your home-game weekend festivities by experiencing musical thunder from the sky. Basilica organists will “pull out all the stops” during 15-minute informal recitals that are sure to shake the rafters. The concerts will conclude with a rousing rendition of the alma mater. The first concert is this Friday.
CONFESSION IN DUNCAN STUDENT CENTER
A priest is available for the Sacrament of Confession every Tuesday and Friday from 12 to 1:30 p.m. in room W208 of the Duncan Student Center.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Daily Adoration will take place in the Coleman-Morse Center chapel every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please consider signing up for a regular adoration time this semester here, though you are always welcome to stop by the chapel and pray before the Blessed Sacrament.
BECOMING CATHOLIC, GETTING CONFIRMED, OR BEING A SPONSOR
If you're still thinking about the possibility of becoming Catholic or getting Confirmed this year, or if you're Catholic and interested in being a sponsor, there's still time to begin the process. Please contact Brett Perkins at brett.perkins@nd.edu for more information. Sessions begin this Sunday, Sept 12.
Center for Career Development
VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR
Thursday, Sept. 9, 4 - 8 p.m., Handshake
Undergraduate and graduate students from all class years and academic colleges are invited to participate in our virtual career fair hosted on Handshake. Registration is now open for all students.
CAREER FAIR PREP SESSIONS
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 7 - 8p.m.
The Success at the Career Fair prep sessions will help you to develop your professional introduction and allow you to test it out in a safe practice environment. Staff will also cover tips for succeeding in the upcoming virtual and in-person career fair events. Sign up on Handshake.
15-MINUTE VIRTUAL COLLEGE RESUME REVIEWS AND DROP-INS
As you prepare for the Fall Career Fairs, there are many options to have your resume reviewed or have some quick questions answered. Sign up on Handshake for a virtual College Specific Resume Review. On Wednesday Sept. 8 and Thursday, Sept. 9, sign ups open each morning at 9 a.m. for our virtual All-College 15-minute Drop-In resume and cover letter reviews.
IN-PERSON CAREER FAIR
Monday, Sept. 13 and Tuesday, Sept. 14
This year’s in-person Fall Career Fair provides flexibility for students and employers to meet in both large traditional fair settings and at smaller events. It also gives students from all class years and academic majors a chance to meet with employers of all sizes across all industries promoting full-time employment, internships, and other career opportunities. We have collaborated with campus partners to conduct networking events for specific areas throughout the week. Learn more here. To view employers participating in the virtual and in-person fairs, visit Handshake.
Fall Shuttle Service
TO CHICAGO
Royal Excursion will offer airport transportation service to Chicago airports on Thursday, Oct. 14, Friday, Oct. 15, Tuesday, Nov. 23, and Wednesday, Nov. 24. Busses will depart at 7 a.m. EST from the Notre Dame Bus Shelter. All departure times will service both Midway and O'Hare Airports. The 7 a.m. EST departure will arrive at Midway (MDW) at 8 a.m. CST and O’Hare (ORD) at 9 a.m. CST.
TO CAMPUS
Royal Excursion will offer return service from Chicago airports to campus on Sunday, Oct. 14, Saturday, Nov. 27 and Sunday Nov. 28. Busses will depart at 2 p.m. CST from O’Hare (ORD) and 3 p.m. CST from Midway (MDW) and will arrive at Notre Dame at approximately 5 p.m. EST.
CHICAGO PICK UP LOCATIONS
- O’Hare Airport: Airport Departure Pick Ups/Bus Shuttle Center
- Midway Airport: Airport Departure Pick Ups/Lower Level (through parking garage), use Door 6
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Travel times may vary +/- 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Please allow ample travel time
- Cost is $48.00 per transfer
- Motorcoaches are not booked to full capacity to allow social distancing
- Masks must be worn at all times
- Passengers may bring up to two (2) bags plus carry on
For reservations, please click here or reserve on the Royal Excursion Facebook page. For additional questions or information, please email Airport@royalexcursion.com.