Welcome to Notre Dame University
The University hosts visitors year-round for conferences, competitions, athletic events, and prospective student visits. In every instance, we hope the pride we have in this place is on display in everyone who greets our guests on campus.
Mission Statement
The Office of Media Relations is the designated liaison between the University and the media and, in that capacity, the entity that gathers and disseminates information that enhances understanding of the University’s mission and its accomplishments as a Catholic institution of higher learning.
The office also helps to publicize and handle media relations for major University events, works with faculty and administrators to provide media training and serves as a liaison between academic experts and print, broadcast and Web media. It produces content in order to share Notre Dame’s stories with internal and external audiences.
The Golden Dome is only part of the experience.
By Air
The South Shore Line trains run directly from the Chicago Loop (at the corner of Michigan and Randolph) to South Bend International Airport (about a three-hour trip). From the airport, the Notre Dame campus is approximately a 15-minute ride by car. Various transportation methods are available (e.g., taxi, rental car, ride-hailing service). Visitors also can fly into Chicago then drive to Notre Dame. The University is about two hours by car from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and about 90 minutes from Midway International Airport.
By Train
The South Shore Line trains run directly from the Chicago Loop (at the corner of Michigan and Randolph) to South Bend International Airport (about a three-hour trip). From the airport, the Notre Dame campus is approximately a 15-minute ride by car. Various transportation methods are available (e.g., taxi, rental car, ride-hailing service).
Conferences and Accommodations
Experience Notre Dame provides clients assistance with everything from conferences and meetings to weddings and special Notre Dame experiences. Services include venue bookings, event planning, registration assistance, personalized consulting, on-site event support, and more. In addition, Morris Inn provides guests with unparalleled comfort right in the heart of campus. The Inn is a AAA 4-Diamond Hotel, placing it in the top five percent of hotels in the U.S. Since its opening in 1952 and extensive renovation in 2013, Morris Inn continues to be the “living room of the University.”
Notre Dame Introduces ParkMobile
for Visitor Parking
ParkMobile is a popular parking application that allows visitors to use their mobile devices to pay for hourly parking instead of a centralized pay station. Football fans already use ParkMobile for gameday parking, and now all campus visitors will be able to use it for their weekday parking needs.
Faculty, staff, and students with a valid Notre Dame parking permit do not need to purchase additional parking through ParkMobile.
Departments that would like to reimburse guests for special events can visit police.nd.edu/parking for more information.
Athletics and Special Events
Visit Football Gameday to purchase tickets to Fighting Irish athletic events and learn about other gameday information such as traffic, parking, clear bag policies, accessibility, and more. To complete your gameday or learn more about special events such as concerts, Experience Notre Dame provides details on where to eat, where to shop, and what to do with a complete listing of campus events and retail location information.
University Events
MAY 9
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
MAY 9
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
MAY 12
GLOBAL DEMOCRACY CONFERENCE
MAY 12
GLOBAL DEMOCRACY CONFERENCE
MAY 16
COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND
MAY 16
COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND
