FAQ's
- When are Pre-College applications available?
- When are the application deadlines?
- What are the program dates?
- Will there be a COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Enrolled Students?
- How much do the programs cost?
- Does your office provide financial aid or scholarships for your programs?
- How can I apply for financial aid for your programs?
- How do I pay the application fee?
- How do I apply and what are the requirements?
- How do I submit my standardized test scores if I have already submitted my application?
- Will I receive a college credit by participating in your programs?
- How old do I need to be to participate in your programs?
- Is the essay portion of the application important?
- May I apply to more than one program?
- What is the difference between a School Report and a Teacher Recommendation (Reference)?
- How do I send the supporting materials required for the application?
- Information for High School Administrators
- When are Pre-College applications available?
Applications for Global Scholars Fall 2023 are live until September 15, 2023
Applications for all Pre-College Summer 2024 programs (Summer Scholars Session I and II, Leadership Seminars, and Study Abroad) are live October 16, 2023
- When are the application deadlines?
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Global Scholars Online Fall: September 15, 2023
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Study Abroad Applications (Italy, Ireland, South Africa, London): January 22, 2024
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Leadership Seminars: January 22, 2024
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Summer Scholars (Session I & Session II): February 19, 2024
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- What are the program dates?
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Global Scholars Online Fall 23: October 14 - November 19, 2023 (Courses will be held on weekends)
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Study Abroad Italy: June 1 - June 15, 2024
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Summer Scholars Session I: June 8 - June 22, 2024
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Summer Scholars Session II: June 29 - July 13, 2024
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Study Abroad London: July 7- July 21, 2024
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Leadership Seminars: July 20 - July 31, 2024
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Study Abroad Ireland: July 20 - August 3, 2024
- Study Abroad South Africa: July 26 - August 12, 2024
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- Will there be a COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Enrolled Students?
Students are no longer required to provide vaccination records to be a part of the Pre-College Programs.
- How much do the programs cost?
You can find the costs associated with each program by cilcking "Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid" under your program of interest.
- Does your office provide financial aid or scholarships for your programs?
Global Scholars: The Office of Pre-College Programs has very limited financial aid for Global Scholars who face extreme economic hardship. We encourage students to reach out to their communities to help offset the costs of the program. The Office of Pre-College Programs does not offer any merit-based financial assistance or scholarship. More information and the Financial Aid Request form can be found under Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid.
Summer Scholars: The Office of Pre-College Programs has very limited financial aid for Summer Scholars who face extreme economic hardship. We encourage students to reach out to their communities to help offset the costs of the program. The Office of Pre-College Programs does not offer any merit-based financial assistance or scholarship. There are grants available to students for the Summer Scholars program. More information and the Financial Aid Request form can be found under Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid.
Leadership Seminars: Leadership Seminars admitted students will have their tuition, housing, and meals paid for by the University, while students are responsible for travel expenses to and from the University, the $60 application fee, and $150 enrollment fee. Application fee waivers and aid for travel expenses are granted rarely and only in extreme circumstances. Enrollment fee waivers are not available. More information and the Financial Aid Request form can be found under Fees & Financial Aid.
Study Abroad: We do not currently have funding for any financial aid or scholarships for our study abroad programs. As with Summer Scholars and Leadership Seminars, we encourage students to reach out to their communities to help offset the program costs. If a student is facing extreme economic hardship and wishes to be considered for financial aid should any funds become available, please send us an email at precoll@nd.edu and explain the circumstances. No application fee waivers are or will be available for study abroad.
Available Grants:
Lilly Endowment Inc. Grant
Through the generosity of the Lilly Endowment Indiana Youth Programs on Campus initiative, we are able to provide Summer Scholars program expenses (tuition, room, and board) for students living in the state of Indiana who qualify. Please fill out the Financial Aid Request Form to be considered to receive this grant.
Philadelphia Grant
Through the generosity of donors, we are able to provide Summer Scholars program expenses (tuition, room, and board) for students living in the Philadelphia, PA area who qualify. Please fill out the Financial Aid Request Form to be considered to receive this grant.
KPMG
Through the generosity of KPMG, we are able to provide Summer Scholars and/or Summer Scholars Online program expenses (tuition, room, and board) for students accepted into the Accounting course (on campus and online) who qualify. Please fill out the Financial Aid Request Form to be considered to receive this grant.
- How can I apply for financial aid for your programs?
To apply for an application fee waiver and/or financial aid to offset program costs, a parent or guardian must complete the Financial Aid Request Form. This form can be found under each program's "Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid" webpage.
Global Scholars Financial Aid Request Form - September 15, 2024
Leadership Seminars Financial Aid Request Form - January 15, 2024
Summer Scholars Online Financial Aid Request Form - February 12, 2024
Summer Scholars Financial Aid Request Form - February 12, 2024
Financial aid is not currently available for Study Abroad applicants.
- How do I pay the application fee?
After you have submitted your application, you are able to pay the non-refundable application fee by credit card. If you wish to pay by check, please make the check out to "University of Notre Dame Office of Pre-College Programs" and mail to University of Notre Dame Office of Pre-College Programs, 403 McKenna Hall, Notre Dame, 46556
- How do I apply and what are the requirements?
Applications are completed online and include two essays, teacher recommendation, counselor report, transcripts, standardized test scores (encouraged but not required for any program), and an application fee. Students who do not currently attend an English-speaking high school must submit a TOEFL or DuoLingo score.
- How do I submit my standardized test scores if I have already submitted my application?
Standardized test scores are not required for any of our programs, but are encouraged to enhance a student's application. You can submit standardized test scores after you have submitted your application by taking a screenshot of your test score with your first and last name visible. Email the score to precoll@nd.edu with your application ID number. Please see each program's webpage for the deadline to submit standardized test scores.
- Will I receive a college credit by participating in your programs?
Pre-College students’ receipt of a Satisfactory (S) grade and one (1) transferable college credit is contingent upon the students’ completing and meeting all Program requirements. To obtain a transcript, please visit the Registrar's website and complete the online request form. If you have questions about ordering a transcript, please contact the University Registrar at (574) 631-7043.
- How old do I need to be to participate in your programs?
Students must be 14 years old by October 14, 2023, for the Global Scholars Fall program.
Students must be 16 years old by August 1, 2024 to participate in Summer Scholars, Leadership Seminars, or any of our three Study Abroad programs.
Due to the University's insurance and liability policies, as well as the strict child protective policies that the University of Notre Dame Office of Pre-College Programs strictly adheres to, we cannot make exceptions for the age requirements outlined above for each program.
- Is the essay portion of the application important?
The essay portion of the application is very important. While the essay topics are specific, this is your opportunity to tell us more about yourself, why you are interested in our program, what experiences you may bring to the program, what differentiates you from your peers, and what future interests you may have. We encourage you to take your time to prepare thoughtful and well-written essays that genuinely share who you are and why you are interested in a particular program. We recommend that you have a teacher, counselor, or parent proofread your essays.
- May I apply to more than one program?
- Yes! You are welcome to apply to as many of our programs as you wish, so long as you meet the eligibility requirements. Please see each program's "Eligibility and Requirement" page for additional requirements for each program.
- What is the difference between a School Report and a Teacher Recommendation (Reference)?
A School Report is an online form that we send by email to your high school school counselor after you add their contact information to your application. The counselor will complete the School Report form and submit it to our office electronically along with your transcript and school profile. The form asks for your GPA and rank in class (if available), as well as some questions about your performance in school. The Teacher Recommendation (Reference) is an online form that we send to your teacher when you add their contact information to your application. Your teacher will complete the form and submit it to our office electronically together with their letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation should include evaluation of intellectual ability to handle college-level material, personal maturity, integrity, and leadership ability. If possible, it is helpful for us to receive the letter of recommendation from a teacher who can support your interest in the Pre-College course you wish to study at Notre Dame.
- How do I send the supporting materials required for the application?
Once you have started your online application and added contact information for your school counselor and recommending teacher, we will send an email requesting that they submit a school report, transcript, school profile, teacher report, and letter of recommendation. Please follow-up with your school counselor and recommending teacher. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make certain that the Office of Pre-College Programs has received all required materials by the application due date. You will also be able to track your application materials by going to your Application Status Checklist.
- Information for High School Administrators
Please share our Notre Dame Pre-College Summer 2024 flier with students and parents.
Download and share our vertical Summer 2024 program information for your school's digital screens and social media!
If you have questions or would like materials about our on-campus, online, or study abroad programs mailed to you please email us at precoll@nd.edu.