Access &
Opportunity
Notre Dame's rich program offerings and smaller student body translate to more opportunities for students. Our focus is on engaged learning, every day and for every student.
ATHLETICS
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Six co-curricular programs, more than 30 different clubs and organizations and a rich global education program provide students
GLOBAL EDUCATION
with myriad opportunities on and off campus. Over the last two years, 17 justice, leadership and cultural immersion trips have taken students to destinations around the world. Through these experiences, students learn to work with diverse populations in a variety of
ROBOTICS
settings to build global perspective, cultural competency and cultural fluency. On campus, Notre Dame co-curricular offerings are led by adults with area expertise who provide guidance and structure while allowing students to learn by doing and experiencing rather than simply watching.
SPEECH & DEBATE
Students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone and try something new. They are empowered to create and build and, if they fail, try again. This unique approach cultivates resilience, builds hands-on skills and helps students develop a growth mindset,
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
understanding that learning is a process without limits or preconceived boundaries. Our young women develop voice and experience in an empowering environment.
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Athletics Department
233
student athletes in the program
34 10 17 30 1 +
league awards LAST YEAR
SPORTS
TEAMS
COACHES
ATHLETIC TRAINER
Campus Ministry
120 ONE OF
schools in a global network sponsored across
5
continents by the
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
125
LAST YEAR
8
student retreats
LED BY
70 32
student leaders faculty members
+ leadership positions
available through campus ministry
100
%
10
of students participate in
student leaders in
programs and
dialogue through the
campus ministry religious studies classes
interfaith DiversiTEAS program
Global Education
17
cultural and service immersion destinations OVER 2 YEARS
36
homes restored in New Orleans SINCE 2010
100
%
of students participate in grade-level
interdisciplinary field trips
"Staying in Yancolo was the most impactful part of my immersion trip to El Salvador because I stepped out of my comfort zone and was able to bond with the children of the village."
Kaitlyn '20
Robotics Department
4
55 students
committees
16
20
competitions
2 &10
11
seniors from last year's team are now majoring in STEM programs in college
coaches & mentors
outreach events
leadership positions
develop student leadership
10
corporate sponsors support the Janksters
Speech & Debate
10
%
of ND students
participate in speech & debate
40
students compete in:
10 4
speech events debate events
middle school students participate in debate tournaments
30
+ tournaments
local, regional & national
"Speech and debate is one of my favorite programs at Notre Dame. We are able to grow our voices as young women in the community and advocate for important issues with confidence. Through speech and debate we are also able to meet new people and utilize our voices in co-ed environments."
Neha '20
Student Leadership
"With so many positions available, a large group of Notre Dame girls are shaped to become examples of women’s leadership. This year, being in Freshman Link, I have helped plan and run events for freshmen. I have gained the ability to get the attention of a room of people, and developed organizational, planning and speaking skills. ND leadership opportunities empower us to show that everyone, especially women, have a voice and can make a change."
Mahima '20
Visual & Performing Arts
34
12
Visual Arts
22
VAPA classes offered Performing Arts
"One of my favorite classes was Introduction to Photography. We learned about different photography compositions, studied some photographers, and learned how to use film cameras and how to develop the film in the school’s dark room. It was a great creative atmosphere with an additional bonus of being able to walk downtown to shoot our photos."
Fiona '20
178 3
STUDENT PARTICIPANTS in the cast and crew for the Spring Musical in 2018
18
2
DRAMA
DANCERS
CHOIRS
productions
Regent Dance
Regent Harmonies
per year
Collective
& ND/BCP Choir
"Going to an all-girls school means that you will see women everywhere: women in speech and debate, women building robots, women taking the lead in plays and a woman as president of the student body. This inspires other students to branch out and dedicate themselves to activities that they might not have considered because they are not 'traditionally' for girls."
Katie '19