Apply for Admission

Follow the simple steps below to become enrolled in the College of Adult Undergraduate Studies at Notre Dame.

Application requirements and admission criteria:

Applicants must be at least 22 years of age. See the University catalog for specific requirements.

Completed application
$45 application fee
Official transcripts from all academic institutions previously attended
Official high school transcripts, or GED if you applying with less than 12 transferrable college credits
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher. If the cumulative GPA is between 2.0 and 2.45, students are required to pass the Notre Dame adult placement exam.
Satisfactory completion of English 101 (cohort programs only)
Students that possess a GED need a score of 2500 or higher (250 or higher for old GED test scoring parameters)
There are additional requirements for specific majors (see below). Our enrollment managers will review specific requirements with you during an advising appointment

Radiological science: Copy of clinical licensure
Nursing: Current RN license
Business: Earned minimum of 30 college credits, minimum of 2 years full-time relevant work/volunteer experience (for cohort program only), resume or employer verification letter documenting work/volunteer experience
Education: Resume or employer verification letter documenting work/volunteer experience (for cohort program only)

Make an appointment with an enrollment manager.
Bring your transcript to your appointment for a review of your college or high school credits.

Make an appointment with an enrollment manager.
Bring your updated transcripts to your appointment for a review of your college credits.

You may take up to 18 credits through the College of Adult Undergraduate Studies before you are officially admitted, but you must meet with an advisor prior to registration.
Once you have reached 18 credits through Notre Dame of Maryland, you must apply for degree-seeking status.
Please note: Nonmatriculated studies are not eligible for financial aid.

For appointments and visits, please contact our admissions office at 410-532-5500 or caus@ndm.edu.
Applications and official transcripts can be mailed in a sealed envelope to:  Notre Dame of Maryland University , College of Adult Undergraduate Studies,  4701 North Charles Street,   Baltimore, MD 21210