Summer Scholars participants spend two intensive weeks on Notre Dame's campus taking a challenging college-level course taught by Notre Dame faculty. We keep the classes small and the personal attention from Notre Dame faculty high. The coursework is a true preview of college academics—it is both rigorous and rewarding, and students could earn one transferable college credit upon the completion of a program track. Students collaborate on coursework outside designated class times as they would in any college setting. There is also ample time to enjoy the social facets of college life, especially those unique to Notre Dame.
Location(s)
- University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
Schedule
- Session I: June 7th - June 21st, 2025
- Session II: June 28th - July 12th, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- Application Fee: $60
- Enrollment Fee: $300
- Tuition and Housing: $4,650
Eligibility Requirements
- Current sophomores and juniors (will be rising juniors and seniors).
- Strong academic standing with solid extracurricular activities. Qualified applicants must be self-motivated, self-disciplined, and demonstrate a high level of maturity. In addition, applicants must express a sincere desire to be part of the Notre Dame community while they are participating in the program.
- At least 16 years old by or on August 1, 2025. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Deadline
- February 19th, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- $60 application fee
- A completed online application
- High school counselor name and email address
- Your counselor will need to submit the following on your behalf:
- Transcript
- Counselor report
- School profile
- Your counselor will need to submit the following on your behalf:
- Name and email address for your recommending teacher
- Optional: Standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, or PSAT) are encouraged to enhance a student's Summer Scholars application, but they are not required
- International applicants who do not attend an English-speaking high school are required to submit results from a TOEFL, IELTS, DET, or PTE Academic
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
- Application fee waivers are granted rarely and only in extreme circumstances.
- We have limited need-based partial to full-tuition scholarships available to students who apply for the Summer Scholars program. The Office of Pre-College Programs does not offer merit-based financial assistance or scholarships.
- Please note that submitting a request for financial aid does not guarantee an application fee waiver or scholarship.
- Application fee waiver decisions will be made on a weekly basis. Once a decision is made, you will be notified via email.
- Decisions regarding admission will be made regardless of financial aid request, and notification of tuition-based financial aid will be included with admission decision letters.
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- All costs must be paid in full by May 15th, 2025
Have other questions?
The University of Notre Dame is a private Catholic research university located in South Bend, Indiana. Founded in 1842, Notre Dame is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, Catholic identity, and tradition of service. With over 12,000 students, Notre Dame offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in areas such as business, engineering, humanities, law, science, and social sciences. The university is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, the Notre Dame Initiative for Global Development, and the Notre Dame Environmental Change Initiative, among others.
Notre Dame is known in part for its stunning Gothic architecture, including the Main Building with its famous Golden Dome and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The university is also home to several notable landmarks, such as the Hesburgh Library, which houses over 3 million volumes, and the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, a replica of the famous shrine in France.
