Frequently Asked Decision-Making Questions

We have compiled a few frequently asked questions that students have when they are making a final decision on which college they will attend.  What other questions do you have?  Contact us to ask!

Will I fit in?

Absolutely!  There is not one specific type of student at Notre Dame.  We have students from multiple states and foreign countries.  Our campus is very diverse--ethnically, religiously, and socio-economically.  Students are interested in Art, Pre-Med, and everything in-between!  Everyone is extremely friendly and you will always see many smiling faces on campus :).

Will it feel like home?

Hopefully you've already figured out which colleges feel right to you!  Visiting is such an important part of discovering that "perfect fit."  If you have yet to visit, or want to visit again, there is still time to do so!  Contact your Admissions Counselor ASAP at 410.532.5330.

How will I find a roommate?

We work as hard as we can to pair you with a good roommate!  You can either request a roommate or fill out a short questionnaire and we will pair you with a roommate with similar preferences and interests!  For more information on housing, check out our Residence Life page.

Can I handle the academics?

College academics are very different from high school academics.  However, there is so much support on campus that Notre Dame Women are able to handle the differences!  Your professors are all eager to see you succeed, so they will help in whatever way they can!  Your classes will be small so you will get the personal attention that you need to succeed in the classroom.  You will also be able to meet with your professors one-on-one at any time--all you have to do is ask!  Your first semester you will be in a seminar class.  This class is specifically designed to introduce you to all of the resources available on campus and help you make the transition between high school and college.  You will even get to meet your seminar group during the June Overnight Orientation!  We also have an Academic and Career Enrichment Center on campus that provides free tutoring to all students.

Will I receive a good education?

Absolutely!  Our students gain wonderful liberal arts knowledge as well as specific subject knowledge in their major(s)/minor(s).  They are all very successful once they graduate.  Almost 100% of our students are in a job or graduate school within 9 months of graduation--that is a fantastic statistic and much higher than the national average!

Will I make friends?

There are lots of opportunities for you to meet your fellow classmates and make friends!  You will know the people in your classes.  If you live on campus, you will know people on your floor.  You can attend social events to meet other first-year students and upperclass students.  You will also be able to meet many of your fellow students during the June Overnight Orientation.  If you want to start making friends now, be sure to join the Accepted Students Facebook group in order to meet some of your future classmates!

Are there clubs/organizations that I want to join?

We have over 40 different clubs and organizations and you can join as many as you would like!  Check out the short list here.  If there are no organizations that you are specifically interested in, you can start one of your own with the help of our friendly Office of Student Life!

Is it safe?

Our campus is very safe.  Being located in one of the residential neighborhoods of Baltimore we have a real sense of community at Notre Dame.  Public Safety patrols the campus constantly via foot, bicycle, and vehicle.  They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  The office of campus security even provides a student escort service round the clock for all students and faculty should they need assistance in getting around campus!