educating HEARTS AND MINDS
EDUCATION is the art of helping young people to COMPLETENESS
-Bl. Basil Moreau, C.S.C. founder, Congregation of Holy Cross
FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
Starting in Fall 2021
20% 94% 74% 30% 1220-1440
FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS
LIVE ON-CAMPUS
IDENTIFY AS CATHOLIC
ARE STUDENTS OF COLOR * MID-50 SAT SCORE
*excludes students who applied as test-optional
36 50%
STATES AND 12 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED FEMALE
50%
MALE
A firm
FOUNDATION Our core curriculum, rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, is designed with a distinct goal: to form each student into a scholar, citizen, leader, and disciple prepared to make a difference in our global community. At Holy Cross, we will help you discern an academic path that excites and challenges. Through experiential learning, you will gain the necessary skills and core competencies to launch yourself into a career or graduate school no matter your major. In addition, you’ll receive a contemporary liberal arts education that brings you to the deepest level of understanding of yourself and the world around you.
TRADITIONAL BACHELOR’S DEGREE Majors
Minors
Biology Business* Elementary Education English* English with Communication track History Liberal Studies* Liberal Studies with Pre-law track Psychology* Psychology with Clinical track Theology* Visual Arts with Graphic Design track Visual Arts with Studio Art track
Biology Business Communication Computer Science Elementary Education English Environmental Science Global Studies History Leadership Liberal Studies Marketing Mathematics Philosophy Political Studies Psychology Public Health Spanish Sports Management Theology Visual Arts
*can be completed as a 3-year accelerated bachelor’s degree
GRADUATE PATHWAYS One of the most unique benefits of the tri-campus is that Holy Cross College students have special access to Graduate School programs at the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College. That means that you can receive priority consideration for – or even earn a guaranteed spot in – one of several Master’s degree cohorts. Pathway options include the Professional Master’s in ACMS at Notre Dame; five Master’s programs offered by Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business; a Master’s Degree in Data Science or Autism Studies at Saint Mary’s; and more programs coming soon. For more information visit hcc-nd.edu/enrollment-programs/#graduate
DRISCOLL SCHOLARS PROGRAM The Holy Cross College-Notre Dame Driscoll Scholars Program is a highly selective transfer-preparation program in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame for specific engineering and science majors. Learn more about our Driscoll Scholars 2+2 or 2+3 Programs and view a list of available majors at hcc-nd.edu/driscoll-scholars
TRI-CAMPUS COMMUNITY As a student at Holy Cross, you will be invited to immerse yourself within the tri-campus community, finding the best academic and social fit for you. On our campus, you’ll receive personal attention in small classes. On our neighboring campuses, which include the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College, you can join clubs, take classes, attend sporting events, access worldclass facilities, and much more.
APPLICATION TIMELINE COMPLETE A FREE APPLICATION ONLINE AT HCC-ND.EDU/APPLY OR ADD US TO YOUR COMMON APPLICATION! APPLICATIONS ARE TEST-OPTIONAL FOR 2021-2022. VISIT HCC-ND.EDU/APPLY FOR POLICY INFORMATION AUGUST 1: APPLICATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1: EARLY ACTION DEADLINE • APPLY EARLY FOR A DECISION BEFORE DECEMBER • APPLY AFTER FOR ROLLING ADMISSIONS DECISIONS RELEASED 2-4 WEEKS AFTER RECEIVING COMPLETE APPLICATION FEBRUARY 15: REGULAR DECISION DEADLINE • APPLY FOR MAXIMUM MERIT SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION • ROLLING ADMISSIONS CONTINUES MAY 1: PRIORITY CONFIRMATION DEADLINE
SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID ALL APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION ARE AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS WITH AWARDS THAT RANGE FROM $8,000-$20,000 PER YEAR. SUBMIT THE FAFSA ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FEDERAL, STATE, AND HOLY CROSS NEED-BASED AID. OCTOBER 1: FAFSA OPENS FEBRUARY 15: PRIORITY FAFSA DEADLINE VISIT HCC-ND.EDU/FINANCIAL-AID
DIRECT COSTS 2021-2022 TUITION & FEES: $34,050 ROOM & MEALS: $11,650
CAREER DEVELOPMENT Every student earning a bachelor’s degree completes at least one professional internship, where students can test out a career path, experience new work environments, and build a professional network. With help from the College’s Career Development team, students understand how their growth as a scholar, citizen, leader, and disciple is transferable to the skills necessary to find success in their endeavors after graduation. Find out more at hcc-nd.edu/career-development
STUDY ABROAD The study abroad program at Holy Cross invites the opportunity to spend a semester studying at one of our four partner Catholic universities throughout Europe including: • John Cabot University in Rome, Italy • National University of Ireland, Maynooth in Maynooth, Ireland • The John Paul II Experience in Krakow, Poland • Saint Mary’s University in Twickenham, England Learn more at hcc-nd.edu/study-abroad
Whether you’re meeting friends for coffee at Ave Brew Cafe, cheering on the Saints or the Fighting Irish, or launching your own student organization, you’ll find that the only limit to what you can experience at Holy Cross is the number of hours in the day. Soccer? Marching Band? Student Activities? With over 500 student organizations across the tri-campus, you will find your team. Visit hcc-nd.edu/student-activities for details.
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