April 14 - April 15
Sunday, April 14
10:00 a.m.
Mass (Optional)
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Noon
Mass (Optional)
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Rally Check-in
McKenna Hall, Reyes Family Board Room, 2nd Floor
Noon - 5:00 p.m.
The Rally Room Hospitality Lounge with an interactive dorm experience
McKenna Hall, Reyes Family Board Room, 2nd Floor
Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Financial Aid Office Open for Walk-in Appointments
McKenna Hall, 1st Floor, Room 128
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Campus Tours
McKenna Hall, Gallery, 1st Floor
1:00 p.m. Tour #1
2:00 p.m. Tour #2 (also offered in Spanish)
3:00 p.m. Tour #3
4:00 p.m. Tour #4 (also offered in Spanish)
3:30 p.m.
Mass (Optional) in Spanish
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Dining Halls Open for Dinner (one meal pass provided to each guest)
South Dining Hall (last name A-K)
North Dining Hall (last name L-Z)
7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
University Welcome
Joyce Center, Purcell Pavilion, Enter Gate 9
8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Class of 2028 Connect (students only)
Duncan Student Center, Dahnke Ballroom, 7th floor
8:00 - 9:30p.m.
Dessert Reception (parents/guests)
Joyce Center, Heritage Hall and Monogram Room
Monday, April 15
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Check-in (for those who have not already checked in)
McKenna Hall, Reyes Family Board Room, 2nd Floor
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Rally Room Hospitality Lounge
McKenna Hall, Reyes Family Board Room, 2nd Floor
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Financial Aid Office Open for Walk-in Appointments
McKenna Hall, 1st Floor, Room 128
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions: Descriptions & Locations Here
First Year Success: Academic Advising and Support
The Notre Dame Investment: Making a World-Class Education Possible
The Notre Dame Network: Connecting Students and Alumni
We Are ALL ND: Multicultural Student Experience Panel
Thriving at ND: Residential Community, Student Life, and Support Services
ND Global Family: The International Student Experience
Supporting the Notre Dame Family: Accommodation & Accessibility at Notre Dame
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Academic and Student Resource Fair and Lunch
Duncan Student Center, Door 14, Dahnke Ballroom, 7th floor
(Box lunch will be distributed at the Rasmus Family Club at the 8th floor.)
11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Residence Life Experience
Students only—pre-registration required. Tours depart: 11:45 a.m., Noon, 12:45 p.m., and 1:00 p.m.
Select departure time that correspond to your last name:
A-Do: 11:45 am
Dp.-Lam: Noon
Lan.- Q: 12:45 pm
R –Z: 1:00 pm
Duncan Student Center, 2nd Floor, use elevators next to Hagerty Family Cafe.
2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions: Descriptions & Locations Here
First-Year Success: Academic Advising and Support
The Notre Dame Investment: Making a World-Class Education Possible
The Notre Dame Network: Connecting Students and Alumni
We Are ALL ND: Multicultural Student Experience Panel
ND Global Family: The International Student Experience
Thriving at ND: Residential Community, Student Life, and Support Services
2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Campus Tour #5
McKenna Hall, Gallery, 1st Floor
5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
Daily Mass (Optional)
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Concurrent Sessions Descriptions & Locations
These sessions are designed to provide more information on popular topics. Choose the sessions that are of interest to you. The same block of sessions take place from 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
First Year Success: Academic Advising and Support
Why does Notre Dame have one of the highest retention rates (number of students who continue to sophomore year) in the nation? Learn how first-year students are supported by both academic advising and a strong residential life experience.
Monday: 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. | DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, Leighton Concert Hall
Monday: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. | Stayer Center, Morris Commons
The Notre Dame Investment: Making a World-Class Education Possible
A presentation of need-based aid at Notre Dame. Topics will include a general overview of financial aid, the application and notification process, financing options and programs, and a question-and-answer session.
Monday: 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.| Mendoza College of Business, Jordan Auditorium
The Notre Dame Network: Connecting Students and Alumni
One aspect that sets Notre Dame apart from many other universities
is the lifelong loyalty and support of its alumni. This panel discussion
features the Notre Dame Alumni Association and the Meruelo Family
Center for Career Development. They will discuss their initiatives that
facilitate the connection between alumni and students for support in
internships, networking and job opportunities, and the national and
global alumni club network.
Monday: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. | DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, Leighton Concert Hall
We Are ALL ND: Multicultural Student Experience Panel
Discover how Notre Dame fosters a sense of belonging and diversity
through a series of questions and answers with current Notre Dame
students. Topics will include establishing community and belonging,
support services, and multicultural student resources.
ND Global Family: The International Student Experience
International students make an incredible journey to be part of the ND Global Family. In this session, hear from current Notre Dame international students about their transition and how they found their home under the Dome at Notre Dame. They will share their stories and answer all of your questions about living in dorms, adjusting to American coursework and culture, and, of course, the weather.
Thriving at ND: Residential Community, Student Life, and Support Services
College is a time of exploration and self-discovery for students, especially while living and learning in an academic community. Learn how Notre Dame supports students in the residential life experience, student support services, extracurriculars, and much more.
Supporting the Notre Dame Family: Accommodation & Accessibility at Notre Dame
The Center for Student Support and Care is dedicated to providing Notre Dame students with comprehensive, individualized care to ensure academic and social success both in and outside the classroom. Comprised of both the Care and Wellness Consultants and the Sara Bea Center for Student Accessibility Services, the primary goal of the Center is to serve as a resource and advocate for students with a variety of needs. Come learn from current students and Center staff how the Center can help you march on to victory!