Summer Session

General information about the Summer Session at the University of Notre Dame can be found at the Notre Dame Summer Session website.

General information about summer study abroad opportunities through the Notre Dame International - Study Abroad can be found at the Notre Dame Global- Study Abroad website.

Cost of Attendance

The average 2024 Summer Session undergraduate student expense budget includes:

Item Cost
Tuition $1,370 per credit
Room & Meals (For 6 Weeks) $3,665
Books $100 per course
Personal Expenses $300*
Transportation $250
Total Varies with enrollment

*Personal Expenses and Books are not included in the Cost of Attendance for students enrolled in less than 6 credit hours. 

Actual costs vary based on the number of credit hours, housing accommodations, meal plans, travel costs, and personal expenses.

For students attending a study abroad program through Notre Dame Global, the Department of Engineering, or the German Department, should contact the program coordinator for the cost of attendance.

Notre Dame Students Attending Summer Session at Notre Dame

Your decision to attend the Summer Session at Notre Dame versus another institution should be made after careful consideration of your academic requirements and costs.

Summer Session Financial Aid Opportunities

Summer Session financial aid assistance is limited.   Federal aid opportunities, including Pell Grant and Direct Loans, are based on the 2025-2026 FAFSA application.

Summer Employment

Coordinated by the Department of Human Resources. Students may apply for summer employment at jobs.nd.edu in early March.

Student Athletes

Students should contact the Athletic Compliance Office for information about grant-in-aid and housing assistance for the Summer Session. 

Students Interested in Loans

Students may consider borrowing through the Federal Direct Student Loans, the Federal Direct PLUS Loan for Parents and private student loans for your financing needs. 

Summer Financial Aid Disbursement

Will occur at the earliest, 10 days prior to your first day of summer enrollment.

Notre Dame Students Attending Summer Session at Another Institution

Notre Dame students who elect to attend summer school at another institution are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor to ensure that the course work will be transferable to Notre Dame. Students should consult with the host institution regarding financial aid opportunities. 

Non-Notre Dame Students Attending Summer Session At Notre Dame

Students who are visiting the University of Notre Dame for Summer Session are not eligible for financial aid through Notre Dame. Visiting students should contact their home institution regarding consortium arrangements.