Why Notre Dame?

Veterans like you choose Notre Dame because we offer a path to pursue your passions beyond military service.

As one of the nation's top academic institutions, we value your leadership and global experiences, we are committed to supporting you while you are on campus, and we will sharpen your skills to prepare you for life beyond Notre Dame.

• Where do I start?

  • Review the Notre Dame Office of Military and Veterans Affairs website.
  • Schedule a meeting with a representative from the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs by completing this form.

• Do you offer my intended major or degree program?

  • Identify your desired Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

• How do I use my GI Bill benefits? Are you a Yellow Ribbon school?

  • Learn more about Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits and Notre Dame's generous Yellow Ribbon Program.
  • If you have additional questions, contact Lance Nettrouer, VA School Certifying Official. 

• How do I prepare myself for the academic rigor of Notre Dame?

  • If you are applying as an Undergraduate student, register and participate in the Warrior-Scholar Project at Notre Dame, a one or two-week intensive academic preparatory program, and connect with Service to Schools to complete your VetLink Addendum as you prepare your application.
  • If you are applying as a Graduate student, connect with Service to Schools to be paired with a mentor.

• How do I apply?

  • If you are applying as an Undergraduate student, complete and submit your Undergraduate application.
  • If you are applying as a Graduate student, complete and submit your application to your desired program:
    • School of Architecture
    • Mendoza College of Business
    • The Graduate School
    • The Law School
  • If you are interested in the Mendoza College of Business MBA Program, connect with the MBA Military Veterans Club of Notre Dame.

• What happens after I'm accepted?

  • Connect with Christina Wojtysiak, VA School Certifying Official, regarding GI Bill Benefits and Notre Dame's generous Yellow Ribbon Program.
  • Review your on-campus and off-campus housing options.

• Where do I fit into the Notre Dame community?

  Welcome Home to ND!  

  • Contact ND OMVA to be matched with a host family who will provide a "home away from home." 
  • Register to receive the OMVA Newsletter
  • Meet other students just like you at the OMVA Welcome Weekend event.
  • Get involved and register for other events to build community.

• What are my career prospects when I graduate?

  Employers know exactly what to expect of Notre Dame graduates: the best!

  • Visit the Meruelo Family Center for Career Development to learn and discover meaningful careers to be a force for good in the world.