Higher Education Opportunity Act Notifications
Student Consumer Information
The Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA), includes various disclosure and reporting requirements. In compliance with HEA/HEOA, its implementing regulations, and other federal laws and guidelines, the information below is maintained and updated periodically for reference by enrolled and prospective students, their families, employees, and the broader Notre Dame community. For additional information or to request paper copies of any of the information presented here, please contact Caroline Maloney, Associate Director of Academic Programming and Accreditation, at 574-631-4357 or cmaloney@nd.edu.
I. General Institutional Information
- University Strategic Framework
- Consumer Information on College Navigator Website (National Center for Education Statistics | U.S. Department of Education)
- Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
- Student Diversity
- Student Activities
- Privacy of Student Records—Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Copyright Infringement—Policies and Sanctions
- Responsible Use of Technology—Policies and Standards
II. Academic Information
- Educational Programs
- Instructional Facilities
- Faculty
- Transfer of Credit Policies
- Written Agreements
- Accreditation and State Authorization
III. Cost of Attendance
- Cost of Attendance
- Net Price Calculator
- Textbook Information — Textbook information for individual courses can be accessed using PATH Class Search, or directly on the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore website.
IV. Student Financial Assistance
- Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information
- Assistance Available From Federal, State, Local, and Institutional Programs
Note that a student’s enrollment in a program of study abroad approved for credit by the University may be considered enrollment at the home institution for the purpose of applying for assistance under the Title IV, HEA programs.
The Office of Financial Aid website features comprehensive undergraduate and graduate education loan information, including a Code of Conduct for financial aid personnel, student loan information published by the Department of Education, exit loan counseling information, private education loan disclosures, and preferred lender information.
V. Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid
- Policy for Obtaining Refunds from Student Accounts, including Online Refund Request Form
- Undergraduate Leave of Absence and Separation policies are described in Section 6 of the Undergraduate Academic Code.
- Separation Policy
Note this policy addresses procedures for crediting tuition as well as return of Federal Title IV funds. Students receiving University and/or Federal Title IV financial assistance who withdraw from the University within the first sixty percent (60%) of the semester are not entitled to the use or benefit of University and/or Federal Title IV funds beyond their withdrawal date. Such funds shall be returned promptly to the entity that issued them, on a pro rata basis, and will be reflected on the student’s University account.
- Procedures for Withdrawing from the University
- Support and Care for Withdrawing and Returning Students
VI. Health and Safety
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
- Standards of Conduct—Refer to Standards addressing Alcohol Possession and Use; Drugs and Controlled Substances; and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs.
- Substance Use Risk Reduction
- Alcohol and Other Drug Resources
- Vaccination Policies
- Campus Security & Fire Safety Annual Report
VII. Student Outcomes
- Retention Rate
- Graduation Rates
- Placement for Graduates
- Undergraduate students
- Graduate students
- Graduate law students
- Graduate business students
- Graduate architecture students
- Career and Job Placement Services
VIII. Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data
- Equity in Athletics Data Analysis Cutting Tool—Search by institution to view data for the University of Notre Dame.
IX. Academic Programs Leading to Professional Licensure
II. Academic Information
Educational Programs
- Bulletins of Information — Published annually, the Bulletins of Information describe programs of study, academic requirements, and course offerings across the University
- Undergraduate Majors
- Graduate Programs
Instructional Facilities
- Campus map
- Facilities Design and Operations
- University Facilities Information
- Registrar-Managed Classrooms
- Hesburgh Library
- Notre Dame Research Core Facilities
- Global Network
Faculty
Transfer of Credit Policies
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate transfer policies are described in Section 1.2.2 of the Undergraduate Academic Code.
- Information for Undergraduate Transfer Applicants
Graduate Students
- The Graduate School
- Transfer policies for students who are not transferring with their faculty advisor are described in section 4.6 of the Graduate Academic Code and the Graduate Bulletin of Information.
- See also information for students who are transferring with their faculty advisor.
- The Law School
- Transfer policies are described in the Hoynes Code.
- Information for Law School Transfer Applicants
- Mendoza College of Business
- Transfer policies for students enrolled in the Master of Business Administration programs are described in Section 4.7 of the Academic Code of the MBA Programs.
- Transfer policies for students enrolled in specialized Master’s programs are described in Section 4.8 of the Specialized Master’s Programs Academic Code.
- School of Architecture
- Transfer policies are described in Sections III.4 and IV.2.j of the Graduate Architecture Student Handbook.
Written Agreements
The following information regarding the University programs that are coordinated with other institutions is available here:
- For study abroad
- For the Notre Dame/St. Mary’s College Co-Exchange Program
- For the Notre Dame/Holy Cross College Agreement
Accreditation and State Authorization
Detailed information is available here. If you would like to review the documents describing the University's accreditation or its other authorizations, please contact the Office of the Provost. For additional information regarding specific program-level accreditation, please contact the Dean’s Office of the respective college or school.
IX. Professional Licensure
Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE)
For ACE Teaching Fellows on the licensure track, the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program meets the education requirements for Initial Practitioner licensure in the candidate’s teaching content and at their developmental level (K–6, 5–9, or 5–12) in the State of Indiana. The University has not yet determined whether it meets the education requirements for licensure in any other U.S. states and territories.
For Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program candidates on the licensure track, the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (MAEL) degree program meets the education requirements for Initial Practitioner Building Level Administrator licensure (P–12) in the State of Indiana. The University has not yet determined whether it meets the education requirements for licensure in any other U.S. states and territories.
For English as a New Language program candidates on the licensure track, the program meets the education requirements for a Teachers of English Learners addition (P–12) to a valid Indiana teaching license. The University has not yet determined whether it meets the education requirements for licensure in any other U.S. states and territories.
For Program for Inclusive Education candidates on the licensure track, the program meets the education requirements for a Mild Intervention addition (P–12) to a valid Indiana teaching license. The University has not yet determined whether it meets the education requirements for licensure in any other U.S. states and territories.
For ACE Ascent candidates on the licensure track, the program meets the education requirements for an Elementary Math Specialist addition (K–6) to a valid Indiana teaching license. The University has not yet determined whether it meets the education requirements for licensure in any other U.S. states and territories.
For more information about licensure requirements in the State of Indiana, visit the Indiana Department of Education website. Please contact ACE for additional information related to the ACE academic programs.
Architecture
The Bachelor of Architecture degree program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), and as such, it meets the education requirements for registration with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The University has not yet determined whether it meets the education requirements for licensure in any other U.S. territories. For more information about licensure requirements, visit the NCARB website.
The 2-Year Master of Architecture degree program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), and as such, it meets the education requirements for registration with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The University has not yet determined whether it meets the education requirements for licensure in any other U.S. territories. For more information about licensure requirements, visit the NCARB website.
The 3-Year Master of Architecture degree program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), and as such, it meets the education requirements for registration with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The University has not yet determined whether it meets the education requirements for licensure in any other U.S. territories. For more information about licensure requirements, visit the NCARB website.
Clinical Psychology
The Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology degree program is accredited by the American Psychological Association - Commission on Accreditation (APA-CoA), and as such, it meets the degree requirements for licensure as a Psychologist in all fifty states. In addition to requiring a Doctoral Degree in Psychology, some states’ educational requirements for licensure also include completion of training modules and/or coursework across defined subject areas, which may be beyond the scope of APA accreditation and Notre Dame’s degree program. For more information about licensure requirements within the state or territory in which you intend to practice, visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) website. The University has not yet determined whether the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology degree program meets the educational requirements for licensure in the U.S. territories.
Engineering
The bachelor’s degree programs in Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, and as such meet the education requirements for licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in all fifty states and U.S. territories. For more information about licensure requirements, visit the ABET website.
Law
The Juris Doctor (JD) degree program is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and as such, it meets the education requirements for licensure to practice law in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. The University has not yet determined whether it meets the education requirements for licensure in any other U.S. territories. For more information about licensure requirements, visit the ABA website.