Campus Life

A Notre Dame education encompasses not only intellectual development through formal classes, study and research, but also moral and social growth in a student’s life outside the classroom. 

Resources on this website have been organized into the following categories:

The Division of Student Affairs

Guided by the University’s Catholic, Holy Cross mission, the Division of Student Affairs promotes the holistic education of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students so that all may flourish at the University of Notre Dame and beyond. Through shared work, services, and partnerships, Student Affairs seeks to honor individual experiences and foster a sense of belonging; deepen engagement in faith; and cultivate meaningful relationships that empower students and enable them to develop in mind, body, and spirit.

The Division consists of 18 departments, including 33 undergraduate residential communities, that offer a wide range of services designed to support student development and formation.  

The Office of Student Affairs is located in 316 Main Building and can be reached at 574-631-5550. Rev. Gerry Olinger, C.S.C., Vice President for Student Affairs, and Office of Student Affairs staff coordinate the efforts of the Division of Student Affairs and welcome the opportunity to assist and support students. Services available to students through the various departments within the division include: