Q.  What would a man do if he was interested in receiving more information about Old College or was considering applying to the program?

    A.  A number of options are available for someone interested in the program.  The easiest method is to email or call the Holy Cross vocations office at vocation.1@nd.edu (more contact information can be found on the 'contact' tab of this website).  Also, any interested man is encouraged to set up an informal visit to Old College that allows him to live in the house for a few days (most commonly Thursday night to Sunday morning) where he will have a current Old Collegian as his host and will be able to fully take part in the normal life of Old College during his visit.

Q.  How does the application process work?

    A.  When one is interested in applying to the Old College program, he is asked to come for a formal visit, where much like the informal visit, he will live at old college for a few days to gain a first hand experience.  Throughout his visit, there will be a few meetings set up with vocations directors and others to personally get to know the applicant.  Lastly, there is a written application to be filled out through the vocations office.  As a side note, the man will also need to apply separately to college at either the University of Notre Dame or Holy Cross College. 

Q.  Where is Old College?

    A.  Old College is located on the campus of Notre Dame off of  Holy Cross Dr. in between Bond Hall and St. Mary's Lake next to the Log Chapel.

Q.  How big is Old College?

    A.  There are 8 rooms that can comfortably accommodate two men with a couple rooms big enough for three.  There are also rooms for the rector and assistant rector to both sleep and work.  Old College also contains two community rooms, four bathrooms, a full kitchen, and a chapel.

Q.  How are the men in Old College different from other men in the more common dorms on campus?

    A.  Most significantly, Old College differs from any other dormitory because it is specifically a house of formation.  The men of Old College are focused on discerning a call to the religious life in the Congregation of Holy Cross by living in community with men of a common interest and by starting to explore and live the religious lifestyle while working towards their specific undergraduate degree at either the University of Notre Dame or Holy Cross College.  Old Collegians are considered full-time students and reap the same benefits from the University as every other student on campus.  From attending all the home football games to participating in a plethora of campus activities, Old Collegians are certainly not lacking in the "college experience."  They can major in whatever educational field peaks their interest, but are required to take 30 philosophy and 12 theology credits throughout their four undergrad years.