Student Life
There is a unique spirit at Notre Dame. It is the spirit of community, and while it is in many ways traditional, it is also dedicated to the betterment of each student's mind, body, and spirit.
Life on campus and in the residence halls is vital to that spirit of community. Many social and liturgical activities begin in the residence halls. Some of the closest friendships with peers and God are a result of those experiences. Hall activities are as varied as playing on a hall basketball team, attending a party, or participating in the liturgical programs which take place in each hall's chapel. But, these are just a few of the opportunities students will find at Notre Dame to be part of a community.
Extracurricular activities
within the College of Engineering supplement hall activities and help
students integrate their studies in a more direct way. Examples include
numerous engineering organizations, special projects, and competitions
like those for the College's Mini-Baja and electric race cars.
There are also many activities professional, service, and social available campus-wide. From providing service and leadership in an honorary society, such as Tau Beta Pi, to singing in the glee club or jamming at a concert by a headliner, students have the opportunity to mature and prepare themselves for an active and productive life, while taking full advantage of the many educational experiences the University offers.
Over the years,
as Notre Dame has grown, it has remained true to the vision of
its founder, Father Edward Sorin, and has become a great Catholic
university known for religious and intellectual traditions. Today,
the University's student body comes from across the United States
and some 70 foreign countries. It is one of a handful of truly
national institutions. But as any Notre Dame student knows, the
University is much more than its statistics. It is a community
that respects the talents and diversity of its members and expects
great things of them.
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