Part-Time Enrollment
Less than full-time enrollment status is defined by the University as less than 12 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students and is typically reserved for those who are in the final semester (eighth semester) of their senior year.
The policy that governs requests to be enrolled less than full-time is § 5.5.2 of the Academic Code of the University:
"An undergraduate degree-seeking student must be enrolled in at least 12 hours of credit in a given semester to be full-time. A student must seek permission to be a part-time student, carrying less than 12 credit hours, from the dean of his/her respective college. Such requests must be made before the seventh day of classes."
Student should enroll in class required for their degree and to graduate. Students should consider carefully all consequences of enrolling part-time, for example, scholarship eligbility requirements, such as merit which requires full-time enrollment and aid may be prorated. Additionally, if enrolled less than half-time, you may have to begin paying back student loans.
Tuition Adjustment
If permission to enroll on a less than full-time basis is granted, the dean will make a modification to the student’s record. The Office of Student Accounts will be notified of the change in enrollment status and a tuition adjustment will be made as necessary. There will be no adjustment to tuition unless permission is granted by the dean and the student’s class schedule is changed before the sixth class day of the fall or spring semester. Exceptions may be made with dean if enrollment is reduced due to health reasons.
Once approval is given, tuition adjustments will be made according to the following schedule:
| Number of Credit Hours | Total Tuition & Fees1 for One Semester in 2024/2025 |
|---|---|
| 12 or More | $32,513 |
| 11 | $29,822 |
| 10 | $27,134 |
| 9 | $24,446 |
| 8 | $21,758 |
| 7 | $19,070 |
| 6 | $16,382 |
1Mandatory undergraduate fees are not adjusted or prorated based on less than full-time enrollment status.
Financial Aid
Once approved your financial aid will be evaluated and adjusted, if applicable based on enrollment eligiblity and adjustment to tuition.
Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, State Grant, and university administered scholarships1 (including Faculty/Staff Education Benefit) will be reduced based on a percentage adjustment. Since 12 credit hours is considered full-time enrollment by the University, the percentage of financial aid adjustment is based on the number of credits enrolled for the semester divided by 12.
Example:
A student enrolled in 9 credit hours for the semester will receive 75% of their federal grant and University Scholarship funds during that semester (9 credits/12 credits = 75%).
Loans: Federal and private student loans will be adjusted as needed to comply with federal regulations and institutional policy. Federal regulation and University policy dictate that students enrolled less than half-time (fewer than six credit hours) are not eligible for Federal Direct Loans and may enter into repayment. Private student loans are available for students enrolled less than half-time, however the student may enter into repayment for past and new private loans. Student should contact their loan servicing agencies to learn more about repayment terms of their loans.
Scholarships: In some cases when a student reduces their enrollment to less than full-time, a portion or all of a scholarship from an outside organization must be returned to the donor. Any reduction or return of outside scholarships will be at the discretion of the donating organization. Students enrolled less than half-time (fewer than six credit hours) are not eligible for University Scholarship assistance.
Education Benefits: Students receiving education benefits from their parent’s employer should confirm with parent’s employer (usually the Human Resources department) how less than full-time enrollment may affect their eligibility for these benefits.
1University scholarship consideration is given for a maximum of eight semesters (ten semesters for the architecture program and combination five-year engineering program with the College of Arts and Letters). Students electing to remain at Notre Dame to pursue a second major or degree are not eligible for University scholarships.
On-Campus Housing
According to du Lac, if a student is not enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking student (as defined by the Academic Code), the (housing) contract becomes void and the student may not continue to reside in the residence hall. For specific questions regarding on-campus housing, contact the Office of Housing at 574-631-5878 or housing@nd.edu.
Health Insurance
The Affordable Care Act requires insurance companies to allow all children up to age 26 to remain on their parent's policy, regardless of their enrollment status.
University Health Insurance - All registered Domestic Undergraduate students taking 3 or more credit hours are eligible to enroll in the University of Notre Dame Student Injury and Sickness Plan on a voluntary basis. To enroll in the University of Notre Dame health insurance plan, visit UnitedHealthcare or call 888-294-7406.
Meal Plan/Flex Points
Students enrolled on a less than full-time basis are eligible to purchase Meal Plans/Flex Points at their discretion to be used throughout the semester. Meal Plans and Flex Points may be purchased online and charged to your student account.
For questions regarding meal plans, please contact Campus Dining at 574-631-7253.
For questions regarding your ID card or Domer Dollars, please visit the Campus Card Office.
All students, staff, and faculty are responsible for the Irish1Card policies and procedures.