Notre Dame offers a variety of resources to support students’ academic success and well-being during their time at Notre Dame:
McDonald Center for Student Well-Being Care & Wellness Consultants University Counseling Center Campus Ministry Center for the Study of Languages and Culture Hesburgh Library
McDonald Center for Student Well-Being
The McDonald Center for Student Well-Being (McWell) inspires change through strategic innovation and intentional focus on the intersecting dynamics of well-being, because living well has the transformational power to create a better future for all. Their mission is to foster a culture of well-being and empower students to maximize their potential through the synergistic cultivation of heart and mind.
Care & Wellness Consultants
The mission of the Care and Wellness Consultants and the Health and Wellness Unit as a whole is to promote the academic success of students and assist them to achieve holistic comprehensive wellness through consultation, advocacy, resources, and engagement within the Catholic and Holy Cross traditions. If you would like to schedule a meeting with a Care and Wellness Consultant, click here.
University Counseling Center
The goal of the University Counseling Center (UCC) is to assist students in meeting the challenges that are an integral part of their Notre Dame experience. Our professional staff of licensed psychologists, social workers, psychiatric providers, and masters-level psychologists-in-training are highly skilled in helping students address the difficulties they may encounter, and empowering them to make the most of the opportunities available to them at Notre Dame. We specialize in treating the mental health concerns that are prevalent in a diverse university student body.
The UCC offers a broad range of services to currently enrolled and degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students. All services are free of charge and confidential.
Campus Ministry
Rooted in the Catholic tradition and inspired by the charism and spirituality of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the Campus Ministry is committed to cultivating the faith of all Notre Dame students. Through undergraduate, graduate, liturgical and music ministries, we foster personal spiritual growth, encourage participation in the sacramental and liturgical life of the Church, support other forms of worship and personal prayer, provide opportunities for pilgrimages, retreats and service, and seek to enhance and develop lifelong faith formation.
Center for the Study of Languages and Culture
The Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures (CSLC) supports language and cultural acquisition through a broad array of programs including Peer Tutoring, Summer Language Abroad, and English for Academic Purposes. In addition, the Center maintains a wide array of languages resources (including a language library), hosts language events, and conducts research to explore ways technology can enhance language acquisition. The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program has been particularly useful for many ASAP & Exchange Students.The goal of the program is to empower international students to maximize their academic success through coursework, tutoring, and self-study resources.
Hesburgh Library
The Hesburgh Library is not only a popular place for students to study, it has a multitude of services available to students. The library is a centerpiece of Notre Dame’s intellectual pursuits and an enduring symbol of the University’s commitment to academic excellence. Home to a broad range of services, resources, and spaces, and nearly 200 library faculty and staff, the Hesburgh Library continues to serve as the flagship building of the Hesburgh Libraries system. In addition to the many service points, study spaces, and general research collections in open stacks, four specialty libraries and centers reside within the Hesburgh Library building.
