Admission Process
Notre Dame College Online strives to make your application process as easy as possible. You will have someone from our enrollment team to support you the entire way, from inquiry to enrollment. Here is what you can expect:
The Process
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Notre Dame College Online provides individual enrollment counselors who support you throughout your entire application process. They will help you find the program that is right for you and ensure you have information you need to successfully apply. Request information here and get started on your academic journey today.
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Depending on your program and level of study, there are several items you’ll need to gather for your application.
In compliance with federal law, Notre Dame College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information or age in the administration of any of its educational programs, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs, or in employment.
Undergraduate Programs Require:
- Application
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions or high school transcripts/GED scores if you have fewer than 12 transfer credits
Individual programs may request other materials or requirements. Check each program page for details such as:
- Official ACT or SAT I scores
- Admission essay
- Personal interview
- Background check
- Proof of current professional licensure
Graduate and Certificate Programs Require:
- Application
- Official transcripts from your degree granting institution
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
Individual programs may also request other materials or requirements. Check each program page for details such as:
- Academic papers
- Personal statement or essay
- Professional references
- Proof of current professional licensure
- Background check
- Personal interview
- Previous work experience in your field
Recognizing the sacrifice that Catholic school teachers and staff make, Notre Dame College offers teachers, staff, and administrators at Catholic schools and Catholic institutions an automatic 20% discount on tuition at Notre Dame College.
Next Steps
Once you have been accepted, make sure you:
- Work with your Enrollment Counselor to transfer applicable credits
- Complete financial aid forms
- Identify how many classes you’ll need to take in your first semester
- Enroll in your courses of choice
- Pay all fees required to begin your program
- Obtain educational materials you need to start class