City As A Classroom

Students navigate and explore the city and its abundant resources through a variety of experiences. On a daily basis, downtown becomes a destination for walking field trips with classes, a space for social outings and cultural engagement, a network of accessible jobs and internships and more. The city becomes a lab for learning and empowerment.

Downtown Field Trips

Under the guidance of teachers, every student experiences handson, real-world learning through the cultural and educational resources available within walking distance of campus. The outcomes for students include:

• Concrete experiences of applied learning.

• Familiarity with cultural and civic resources.

• Development of spatial awareness.

• An asset-based appreciation of diverse communities.

• Best practices for navigating urban spaces.

• Increased self-confidence.

DID YOU KNOW?

I really enjoy ND’s placement in downtown San Jose and all the opportunities that come along with it. Having places within walking distance allowed me to easily connect with my classmates and teammates and really allowed me to be immersed in the ND community. One specific instance that I hold close to my heart was visiting Nirvana Soul with one of my friends. It was there that we first bonded over our experience in sports and it was hanging out there together that cemented one of my first friendships at ND.”

Within Walking Distance

37 museums & galleries

Downtown Doors have featured Notre Dame student art

Murals, as public art, are found throughout the SoFA district. One of the murals was designed and painted by a group of Notre Dame students!

3 professional theaters

12 14 places of worship

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ON AVERAGE 84 classes 13 downtown destinations

Facilities Partners

facilities support our athletics programon and off campus 10

DID YOU KNOW?

Student athletes benefit from our location through access to venues including the Bellarmine facilities and Del Monte Field, for practice and competition spaces.