University of Notre Dame supplemental essays

Answer the required essay, then choose two of the four short answers (50–100 words each).

1. Your non-negotiables

   150 words max

   Everyone has different priorities when considering their higher education options and building their college or university list. Tell us about your “non-negotiable” factor(s) when searching for your future college home.

2. Short answer: faith

   100 words max

   How does faith influence the decisions you make?

3. Short answer: your experiences

   100 words max

   What is distinctive about your personal experiences and development (eg, family support, culture, disability, personal background, community)? Why are these experiences important to you and how will you enrich the Notre Dame community?

4. Short answer: service to others

   100 words max

   Notre Dame’s undergraduate experience is characterized by a collective sense of care for every person. How do you foster service to others in your community?

5. Short answer: what you would fight for

   100 words max

   What would you fight for?

Source: University of Notre Dame admissions