University of Notre Dame: Supplemental Essays & Deadlines 2026-27
Every University of Notre Dame application deadline and writing prompt for the 2026-27 cycle, verified against the school's own materials on August 7, 2026.
2026-27 Application Deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Restrictive Early Action | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular Decision | January 4, 2027 |
Supplemental Essays & Short Answers
- Briefly share what draws you to the area(s) of study you listed.
100 words - Everyone has different priorities when considering their higher education options and building their college or university list. Tell us about your "non-negotiable" factor(s) when searching for your future college home.
150 words - Please choose an essay prompt from the options below. Your response to each short-answer question should be between 50-100 words. 1. How does faith influence the decisions you make? 2. What is distinctive about your personal experiences and development (eg, family support, culture, disability, personal background, community)? Why are these experiences important to you and how will you enrich the Notre Dame community? 3. Notre Dame's undergraduate experience is characterized by a collective sense of care for every person. How do you foster service to others in your community? 4. What would you fight for?
100 words - Please choose a second essay prompt from the options below. Your response to each short-answer question should be between 50-100 words. Choose a DIFFERENT prompt from above. 1. How does faith influence the decisions you make? 2. What is distinctive about your personal experiences and development (eg, family support, culture, disability, personal background, community)? Why are these experiences important to you and how will you enrich the Notre Dame community? 3. Notre Dame's undergraduate experience is characterized by a collective sense of care for every person. How do you foster service to others in your community? 4. What would you fight for?
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