Academic Life
First Year of Studies
The First Year of Studies (FYS) is the college to which all incoming students are admitted. Notre Dame’s first year students are required to complete the First Year Curriculum, which is an essential foundation in a liberal arts education, and an experience in a broad range of intellectual pursuits. Combining this carefully designed program of study with professional advising support, students discern their undergraduate major and obtain the core competencies needed to succeed in that field of study. The First Year of Studies is a hallmark program that allows students to successfully transition from home and high school to the new challenges and responsibilities of academic life at Notre Dame.
College of Arts and Letters
The College of Arts and Letters is Notre Dame’s oldest and largest college, at the core of the University’s mission. A distinctive community of scholars, the College’s 20 departments span three divisions—the arts, the social sciences, and the humanities—all of which contribute to the vibrant life of the College.
School of Architecture
One of the few schools of architecture in the country to offer a five-year program, the School of Architecture emphasizes traditional and classical design. Using both cutting-edge technology and time-tested techniques, the School of Architecture has established itself as a leader in the modern green movement. Architecture students spend their junior year in Rome studying the classical components of architecture.
College of Business
Ranked the number one undergraduate business school in the country, the University of Notre Dame College of Business challenges undergraduates to pursue business excellence and ethical leadership through six business majors: accountancy, finance, marketing, management consulting, entrepreneurship, and information technology management.
College of Engineering
Engineering at Notre Dame combines technical inquiry with a creative bent to develop innovations that can improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for all persons. The College of Engineering engages in transformational research in its core competencies: biomedical sciences and engineering, environmental sciences and engineering, personal and national safety and security, and sustainable energy.
College of Science
As a community of innovators, the College of Science integrates education and research to produce top graduates and ground breaking discoveries. The college consists of 15 research institutes and centers and 5 academic departments: biological sciences, chemistry and biochemistry, mathematics, physics, and applied and computational mathematics and statistics.
Registrar
The Office of the Registrar functions as a service office to the University's academic community. Its responsibilities include academic history for each student, registration, transcripts, complete course files, academic policies, and commencement. 300 Grace Hall. 574-631-7043.