A: Visit the Degree Programs page for a complete list of programs offered through the Graduate School. If the program you wish to pursue isn't on our list, it may be offered through the Mendoza College of Business, Law School, or School of Architecture
A: For details concerning both degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking applicants, see the Application Requirements section of our website. Addtional program-specific requirements will be posted on the program's profile on the Degree Programs page.
A: It may cost almost nothing. Most departments support their students through fellowships, teaching assistantships, or research assistantships. This support often covers the full cost of tuition and living expenses. For more information on funding, please visit our Funding page. The Office of Financial Aid also offers resources for understanding the costs entailed in graduate studies at Notre Dame.
A: Contact your program of interest to obtain application information.
A: You are welcome to begin working on your application under the current year, but do not submit it yet. When the next application cycle opens (usually by the first week of September), you will be able to update the admission term to the correct year and submit the application.
A: Please contact gradapp@nd.edu with any difficulties.
A: Look for the “Forgot password” link on the application login page. Enter your email address and the date of birth originally used to sign up for your account, and the application will resend your login information to the email account of record. If you no longer have access to that email address, please contact gradapp@nd.edu to request an update to your account.
A: The file cannot exceed 2.5 MB in size and should be in .doc, .wpd, .rtf, .xls, .pdf, .docx, .xlsx or .txt format. (For Macintosh users, please note that the filename must include the appropriate three- or four-letter extension.) Please do not attempt to upload a document that is password-protected, does not allow printing, or contains macros. This will cause the process to fail.
A: If you are working with a scanned file such as a transcript, open the document in Adobe Acrobat Pro X and navigate to View → Tools → Document Processing → Optimize Scanned PDF to reduce the file size. If you are converting to PDF from Microsoft Word, first embed your fonts, and save or print as a PDF with the “Minimum size” option. In either case, verify that the text is clear and legible both in print and on-screen before uploading to the application website.
A: Yes; log in to your application account, select “New application,” and then select the application year and type.
A: Yes, all application material must be submitted with the new application. You must submit your transcripts, recommenders, the curriculum vitae, a new statement of intent, and the writing sample, if required. If we have them, we will add your official test scores.
A: Unofficial transcripts, recommenders (at least three), the curriculum vitae, the statement of intent, and the writing sample, if required, must be submitted electronically through the application. Please note: All materials received by mail will be discarded.
Within 24 hours of submitting, you will receive a confirmation email listing the materials that you have uploaded, and both you and the department will be able to see the application materials through the application website. Consult the list below to clarify which items must be submitted electronically at the time of application, and which must be ordered and sent by the testing institution.
Please be aware that some institutions may include your Social Security Number within documents. The University of Notre Dame does not require this sensitive information; if it is provided, we cannot guarantee it will be protected. If present, please remove this number before you upload any documents.
Must submit electronically by applicant:
May be submitted electronically by applicant:
Must be submitted electronically by recommender:
A: Yes, official standardized test scores can by matched at any point in the application process, whether the application is complete and submitted or incomplete and unsubmitted. Test scores are matched by name and date of birth and will be uploaded to your application after it is submitted. The electronic letters of recommendation are automatically linked to your application whether the application is submitted or not. You may return to your online application at any time to verify the status of test scores and letters of recommendation.
A: The applicant must first enter the recommender’s name and contact email address into a form in the application. You may add as many as five recommenders; three are required.
The recommender (or recommendation service, such as Interfolio) will receive an email providing secure access to the recommendation form and instructions to complete the recommendation electronically. Please note that as soon as a recommender is added to an application, he or she will receive this email. Applicants should only add recommenders when they are prepared for this email to be sent, and for a recommendation to be submitted for that application.
A: We accept letters of recommendation from dossier services (such as Interfolio) that have the ability to upload documents into a Slate application. See above for the initial process steps. We do not accept paper letters of recommendation.
A: You can revise your list of recommenders after you submit your application. To revise your list of recommenders, log in to your application and, from the left hand navigation bar, select Recommendations. You will need the following:
A: Most likely, you have more than one application in the system and the recommender received multiple requests to submit a letter of recommendation. If this is the case, you are probably checking one application while your recommender responded to a different application. Please check for all applications you may have and verify the status of each recommendation. If you need further assistance, please contact us at gradapp@nd.edu.
Yes. Please note that you are required to list your recommenders and make the request for your letters of recommendation before you may submit your application. Once you have made the request for your letters of recommendation and completed the application requirements, you may submit your application.
A: Some graduate programs require the GRE; for more details, please see the Degree Programs page or the program's website. Applicants who hold a PhD, JD, MD or other doctoral degree are not required to submit GRE scores.
To request a GRE waiver, please send an email explaining your situation to the program's contact listed on the Degree Programs page.
A: The institution code for both the GRE and TOEFL exams is 1841. The department code is not necessary.
A: Yes, you may report your preliminary GRE scores in the application. However, an offer of admission is contingent upon receiving the official scores from ETS.
A: The GRE Subject Test is an additional test, which may or may not be required by the admitting department. Check the program listing to find out whether your department requires the GRE Subject Test in addition to the General Test.
A: Yes. ETS will not send us GRE scores that are older than five years; TOEFL/IELTS and Duolingo scores are valid for 2 years.
A: There are no minimum scores for the GRE, as it is only one of several criteria used for admission.
Minimum English language proficiency scores depend on the type of test you’re taking.
Individual departments may require higher scores.
No, we will only accept results from the Duolingo English Test on the 160-point scale with subscores provided. Tests taken before July 7, 2020 do not have subscores, but you can add subscores to tests taken between July 15, 2019 and July 6, 2020. We do not accept results from the previous 100-point scale Duolingo exam (all Duolingo English Tests that were taken before July 15, 2019 are based on a 100-point scale).
A: Yes we encourage all applications, and all applications are reviewed.
A: Yes, we accept self-reported language-test scores in the application. However, an offer of admission is contingent upon receiving the official scores directly from the testing institution.
A: The Graduate School will waive the TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo requirement for non-native English speakers who spent a minimum of two academic years at an academic institution whose primary language of instruction was English. If that is not obvious, a letter from the Registrar’s Office (or the office responsible for academic records) confirming English as the language of instruction may be required. To expedite the review, please upload a transcript from the academic institution or the letter documenting instruction in English to the “Test Scores” section of the application (in place of the TOEFL or IELTS score). After completing the upload, please confirm with Graduate Admissions by email at gradapp@nd.edu that you have done so.
A: The application fee is $75. Please contact gradapp@nd.edu for more information.
A: Yes. You can pay your application fee at any time using credit card.
A: Credit cards are the preferred method of payment. If you would like to pay by check, please make it payable to the University of Notre Dame. The mailing address is:
Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions
110 Bond Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
A: Applicants to Graduate School-administered degree programs may be eligible for an application fee waiver. Advanced degrees in architecture and law are administered separately by the School of Architecture and Law School, respectively. All terminal master's programs in the field of business are administered by the Mendoza College of Business. With the exception of the Ph.D. programs in Analytics and Management, the Graduate School does not offer application fee waivers for applicants to the aforementioned professional schools.
A: Yes, the fee is required for each individual application.
A: Yes, you will receive an initial confirmation email listing the materials we have received; after the initial notice, you will need to log in to the application site to check the status of uploaded materials and to receive communications about your application and decision status. Note: We confirm uploaded materials on a daily basis during the business week; please allow at least one business day for status updates.
A: Please log in to the application and select the submitted application you wish to check. Official decisions will also be communicated through the application system. (See below.)
A: No, once submitted, the application may not be changed, although you may add recommenders subsequently. If your application materials require correction or update after you have submitted, please email the new items with an explanation to gradapp@nd.edu, and request that the old materials be replaced by the new. We cannot change applications after the application deadline.
A: When a decision is ready, the Graduate School will send you viewing instructions by email to the account you provided.
To find your online decision letter you will need to:
A: All acceptance or declination of offer replies must be submitted online. You may notify us of your decision through the link in the last paragraph of your admission letter within the application site.
To find your online letter of admission or provide your enrollment decision you will need to:
The Graduate School 110 Bond Hall , Notre Dame , IN 46556 USA Phone 574-631-7706 (Graduate Admissions) or 574-631-7544 (Main Office) Fax 574-631-4183 GradSch@nd.edu