University of Notre Dame du Lac

Academic Services for Student-Athletes

5th Year

The Faculty Board on Athletics determines, on a case-by-case basis, whether a student-athlete may participate in athletics during a 5th year at Notre Dame. Applications are available online and Academic Counselors will assist the student-athlete throughout the process of petitioning for a 5th year of eligibility. For more information regarding this procedure please see the Faculty Board Manual.