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The University of Notre Dame features one of the the most unique housing operation in higher education. With a residential rate over 80%, community living is the cornerstone of student life at the University. As a parent, you may have many questions about what your son or daughter experiences in the residence hall community. Be sure to check out our Residence Hall Facts and Figures and Hall Profiles.

IMPORTANT DATES [download PDF file of housing dates for next 4 years]
Please be advised that dates and deadlines prescribed by the University are not negotiable. Please make any and all travel arrangements according to the official University dates/deadlines.

FEES
All fees and expenses are managed by the Office of Student Accounts. Financial Aid and Student Employment also offer services to assist with the expense of your son/daughter attending Notre Dame. For meal plan information, please refer to ND Food Services.

HALL ASSIGNMENTS
Incoming students are randomly assigned roommates and residence halls. This random placement process promotes diversity and enhances community living arrangements. Students may not choose roommates or specific residence halls. For more information on room/hall assignments, refer to the assignments overview page.

SPECIAL NEEDS
If your son/daughter has special housing needs, please contact the Office of Residence Life and Housing as soon as possible so that necessary arrangements can be investigated. All special needs must be documented by an authorized physician. We will attempt to accommodate special needs as much as possible -- please be aware that not all requests are granted. Questions regarding special needs outside the residence halls (e.g. in the classroom, etc.) can be directed to the Office for Students with Disabilities.

BEDS AND ROOM CONTENTS
All residence hall rooms contain a mattress (80" extra long twin in most cases) and bed frame, study desk, chair, and a storage closet. Some (but not all) rooms also feature variations of the modular furniture system. Room furniture cannot be exchanged within rooms. For more information, visit the following pages: Room Types, Unacceptable Room Configurations, and Checklist of What to Bring.

HALL INFORMATION
The Office of Residence Life and Housing offers a an on-line, information resource center with details on all 27 residence halls. With just a couple of clicks, you can find out everything from hall history to floor plans to hall amenities, plus much more!

ROOMMATE ISSUES
At some point throughout a student's undergraduate days, they may find themselves in an uncomfortable situation with a roommate. Don't worry -- this is common, especially during a student's first year living in the hall. Hall staff members (Resident Assistant, Assistant Rector, and Rector) are trained professionals who are available to discuss roommate issues with students and assist with resolving them. If your son/daughter calls you with a roommate issue, encourage them to talk with their hall staff members about the situation. Another resource you may wish to encourage your son/daughter to explore is our Living with a Roommate Page.

SPIRITUAL LIFE
The University was founded in 1842 by the Congregation of Holy Cross. Over 150 years later, the Catholic faith plays an integral role in the residential mission of the University. One of the most visible signs of the University's commitment to spiritual development is the fact that all 27 undergraduate residence halls have chapels. While Catholicism is the primary faith practiced at Notre Dame, a wide variety of prayer services, retreats and other spiritual activities for other faiths are available for all students to participate in. For more information, contact Campus Ministry.

MAILING/CARE PACKAGES
One of the bright spots in a student's day is receiving a letter or care package from home. If you are sending something to your son/daughter, please be sure to use the appropriate address format. If you are looking for an idea on what to send your child, consider the Notre Dame Cake Service (coordinated by the Student Activities Office), Irish Gardens (a student-run flower shop) or the Family Ties program coordinated through Notre Dame Food Services. All three services offer delivery to residence hall rooms.

PERSONAL PROPERTY INSURANCE
The University assumes no financial responsibility for damages to, or loss of, personal property of students. Personal property insurance coverage is recommended for all students. If a student is not covered by your personal property insurance policy, you should consider securing such insurance. To facilitate students in obtaining insurance, the University has established an insurance program through Haylor Freyer and Coon, a personal property insurance provider for colleges and universities. For more information on personal property insurance, apply for insurance on-line at: www.haylor.com or contact our office in 305 Main Building to pick up a brochure and registration form.