What Standardized Tests are required?

Notre Dame is test-optional for the 2024 and 2025 application cycles, meaning students may choose whether or not to submit a test score with their application.

Applicants may self-report their SAT and/or ACT scores via their application or applicant student portal. Once an admitted student confirms their enrollment to Notre Dame, they will then be required to submit official score reports from SAT and/or ACT before they enroll.

Please note that we will verify scores for all enrolling students, and any discrepancies between official and self-reported scores may jeopardize a student's place in the class.

If you choose to submit multiple scores, we will superscore the tests for our evaluation. This means we will consider the highest composite score and highest scores on each section, regardless of test date. Note that we do not require the writing portion of the ACT or the SAT.

Please visit the ACT website and College Board website for testing dates.