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Is Notre Dame Jesuit?

Hey everyone! So I've been researching universities and Notre Dame caught my eye. However, I'm not sure about its affiliation - is Notre Dame a Jesuit university? Just want to know more about its values before applying.

9 months ago

Notre Dame is not a Jesuit university. Rather, it is a Catholic university that was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, a group of Roman Catholic priests. The University of Notre Dame maintains strong ties to its Catholic roots and emphasizes the importance of faith, service, and social justice in its mission and values.

Several Jesuit universities in the United States, like Georgetown University or Boston College, also have Catholic foundations and share some of the same values, but their affiliations are with the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) rather than the Congregation of Holy Cross.

If you decide to apply to Notre Dame, and want tips on how to maximize your chances of acceptance, check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle their school-specific supplemental essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-university-of-notre-dame-essays/. After all, Notre Dame is quite selective, and the essays are a great opportunity to showcase how your own values align with theirs.

Good luck with your college process!

9 months ago

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