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We’ve never followed the status quo. With an amazing faculty, a diverse and engaged student body, and a supportive and personal culture, our students have all the resources needed to create a future that transforms the world.

In 1895, our founders built an institution to educate students who are hungry to make their mark on the world and be a force for positive change. We had to open doors and knock barriers down- and we've been knocking them down ever since. As society has evolved, so has NDMU; because the values on which we were founded and that still guide us- excellence, inclusivity, service, and social responsibility- apply equally to all. 

NDMU is a comprehensive university that offers bachelor's degrees, certificates, graduate and professional programs. All programs provide a firm foundation in the arts, the sciences, and, most importantly, the deeper question of who you are and what you want to achieve.

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Academic programs

  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Communication
  • Art & Design
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Pharmacy

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Religious Affiliation
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

First-year

The Admissions Committee regards a strong college preparatory program in high school as the best preparation for success at Notre Dame and thus places the greatest emphasis on the type and strength of courses taken and the grades earned. Applicants are required to be prospective graduates of a high school accredited by the regional association of the College Board or of an approved home school program. If applying with a GED, a score of 145 or higher on the GED® is needed.

Transfer

We strongly encourage transfer students to apply early to ensure the best selection of classes and to obtain financial aid. Applications are completed on a rolling basis year-round, however, we encourage all students to apply and be accepted at least a month before the start of each semester, especially if they plan to secure financial aid.

Transfer students applying to Notre Dame are asked to submit the following documents for consideration:

  • Official high school transcript (Not required for students with at least 30 hours of transferable college credits; If applying with a GED, a score of 145 or higher on the GED® is needed (Performance Level 2: Pass/High School Equivalency). Older GED scores will be reviewed individually.)
  • Official college transcripts from all academic institutions previously attended.
For students interested in admissions to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, please review the additional admissions criteria and process for acceptance to the nursing program.

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Notre Dame of Maryland University is offering private, guided campus tours for you and your guests! You will explore our beautiful campus with one of our admissions counselors guiding you through, answering any questions you have about NDMU and the admissions process.