REU Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does REU mean?
A: REU stands for Research Experience for Undergraduates.
Q: What are the REU courses for summer session?
A:
| REU Course | CRN |
Credit Hours |
| AL 48999: Research Experience for Undergraduates | 2641 |
0 |
| BIOS 48999: Research Experience for Undergraduates | 3158 |
0 |
| EE 48999: Research Experience for Undergraduates | 3496 |
0 |
| EG 48999: Research Experience for Undergraduates | 2642 |
0 |
| PHYS 48999: Research Experience for Undergraduates | 2877 |
0 |
| SC 48100: Research Experience for Undergraduates | 1401 |
0 |
Q: Are REU students graduates or undergraduates? Degree or non-degree?
A: REU individuals are about 50% current Notre Dame degree-seeking undergraduates and 50% non-Notre Dame non-degree undergraduates during the summer. There are no graduate REU students.
Q: How do I register for an REU course?
A: Current Notre Dame students can register for the course via insideND. Students must visit the department offering the REU course and obtain an override to the “Department Approval Required” restriction prior to registration.
Non-Notre Dame students apply and register online via the traditional non-degree Summer Session application at: http://summersession.nd.edu/apply_application.html. For detailed instructions on this process for both current Notre Dame and non-Notre Dame students click here.
Q: What information do REU students need to submit?
A: Non-Notre Dame students must submit a statement of research on their application through the Office of the Summer Session. The student's information should include 1) What department they will be working with, 2) what specific professor, and 3) a concise statement of about the nature of their research work.
Q: How much does an REU student pay for a Summer Session REU course?
A: Summer REU students are not charged tuition for a REU course.
Q: How does an REU student obtain housing and a meal plan for Summer Session?
A: Some work contracts including housing and/or meals. If you are not sure, please contact the professor you will be working for to see what is included. Regardless, you will need to work with the department to make arrangements for housing. If you do not have a department contact, you can make arrangements through Carinda Knefely in the Office of Housing through email at cknefely@nd.edu or by phone at 574-631-5878. Meal plan and housing rates are can be found on our web site at http://summersession.nd.edu under the Meal Plan and Housing links.
Q: Are REU students paid for their summer work?
A: Some REU students are paid for summer research work. Students must contact the department they are conducting research in to discuss eligibility for pay.
Q: How many credits do students receive for an REU course?
A: REU courses are typically zero credits.
Q: How does a student obtain a parking pass for the summer?
A: Motor vehicle registration is $42.00 for the Summer Session. To obtain parking privileges, students must register vehicles at the Parking Services Office in the Hammes-Mowbray Building immediately upon arrival at Notre Dame. The Parking Office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students who arrive outside these hours should obtain a pass from the Main Gate or the East Gate, then park in an assigned student lot and register the vehicle at the earliest opportunity. For further information, please contact Parking Services within the Notre Dame Security Police Office website.