In accordance with various federal laws and regulations, including the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act (2008), Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) makes available to prospective students, current students, and employees the following information.

Request Institutional Information

For more information about opportunities for undergraduate or graduate studies, contact the Admissions Office.

Student Complaint Resolution 

To comply with this regulation, NDMU makes every effort to resolve student complaints internally, using policies and procedures primarily outlined on the NDMU Policy Page, in the University Catalogs and in the Student Handbook. Students are expected to familiarize themselves and fully utilize any and all administrative policies, procedures and/or resources provided by NDMU.

Student Guide to Grievance Policies and Procedures and Special Circumstances

Statement of Misrepresentation

NDMU is committed to fostering a community of the highest integrity. Further, NDMU is prohibited under federal regulations (CFR title 34 sections 668.71-74) from making any false, erroneous, or misleading statement directly or indirectly to a student, prospective student, member of the public, accrediting agency, state agency, or the U.S. Department of Education.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

HEERF Quarterly Reports

CARES ACT - HEERF I

Student Portion

On March 27, 2020, Congress passed with bipartisan support the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was signed into law by President Trump. As a part of this legislation, institutions of higher education were provided with funding to provide emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child-care expenses.

NDMU distributed funding based on financial need to all undergraduate students who filed a FAFSA. Amounts varied based on an individual student’s circumstances.

In accordance with Section 18004(e) of the CARES Act, NDMU has compiled a use of funds initial report as of May 19, 2021. There have been no changes from the initial report.

Institutional Portion

In accordance with Section 18004(e) of the CARES Act, NDMU has compiled a use of funds quarterly report as of September 30, 2020. There have been no changes from the initial report.

CRRSAA – HEERF II

The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), was passed December 27, 2020 and authorized the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) II program.

Student Portion

In accordance with the CRRSAA, NDMU has compiled a use of funds quarterly report as of June 30, 2021.

Institutional Portion

In accordance with the CRRSAA, NDMU has compiled a use of funds quarterly report as of March 30, 2021, June 30, 2021, September 30, 2021.

ARP – HEERF III

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) was passed on March 11, 2021 and authorized the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) III program.

Student Portion

In accordance with the CRRSAA, NDMU has compiled a use of funds quarterly report as of June 30, 2021.

Institutional Portion

In accordance with the CRRSAA, NDMU has compiled a use of funds quarterly report as of September 30, 2021.

Additional Information

On March 11, 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) which was signed into law by President Biden. As a part of this legislation, NDMU is informing students of the opportunity to receive a financial aid adjustment if you or your family’s financial situation has changed significantly from what is reflected on your federal income tax return (for example, if you’ve lost a job or otherwise experienced a drop in income). Students facing this situation should, if they have not already done so, file their FAFSA and subsequently may inquire with the Office of Financial Aid about completing a Professional Judgement Appeal.  

Professional Judgement refers to the authority of a school’s financial aid administrator to make adjustments to the data elements on the FAFSA.  The school does not have the authority to change the need analysis formula itself or to make direct adjustments to the Expected Family Contribution (EFC).  Instead, the school may make adjustments to the family’s income reported on the FAFSA as a result of the special circumstance.  The standardized federal student aid formula is then applied to the new data elements, yielding a new EFC figure.  

The preferred deadline for this application (including all required supporting documentation) is September 1, 2021.  Per federal regulations related to making adjustments to FAFSA data, consideration will not be given to applications and/or supporting documentation received after April 30, 2022, or two weeks prior to your last day of attendance, whichever occurs first.

Please be aware that not all professional judgements result in additional financial aid. The decision of the financial aid administrator is final and there is no another internal or external option to appeal.

Contact the Office of Financial Aid at FinancialAid@ndm.edu for more information or to inquire about your specific circumstance.

General Institutional Information

Consumer Information from USDE

Constitution Day

Constitution Day is held on September 17th of each year, commemorating the September 17, 1787 signing of the Constitution. Related programming is conducted by the Loyola-Notre Dame Library during the month of September.

Student Outcomes

Retention, Graduation, & Transfer Rates

Accreditation and Program Approval

Student Financial Assistance

More Information for Students

Student Loan Information

Health & Safety

Information Security Policies/Standards and Acceptable Use Policy

Intercollegiate Athletic Program

Athletic Program Participation and Financial Support (PDF) - Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act

Transfer Student Resources

For information about transfer credits and articulation agreements for undergraduate students, please use the following resources:

Disclosures

These disclosures are to prospective and enrolled students where a program is designed to be offered by another entity:

Copyright Policies & Related Sanctions

Copyright laws protect the rights of creators of works of music, visual art, texts (artistic, informational, scholarly, editorial etc.), plastic arts, architecture, software, multimedia works, dance, drama, or other activities and products covered by federal copyright law (U. S. Code Title 17).  Students, faculty and staff of Notre Dame of Maryland University are expected to follow fair use guidelines of copyrighted material.

Extensive information on copyright in academia is provided online by the Copyright Clearance Center. Loyola-Notre Dame Library also provides information to help students, faculty and staff understand fair use with respect to materials accessed through the library.

Fair use guidelines govern photocopying as well as other means of utilizing copyrighted material. Style manuals such as The Chicago Manual of Style, the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), and the MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing provide guidance on how to cite sources within various academic disciplines.

Violations of copyright law include plagiarism, which is an honor charge. Information on the NDMU Honor Board may be found in the Student Handbook.

Unauthorized downloading or illegal distribution of copyrighted material of any kind is strictly against the NDMU honor code and federal law. Any breach of this policy is considered illegal, and any member of the NDMU community involved in such a violation will be subject to disciplinary action. NDMU uses network software to actively detect and shut down illegal music downloads and certain classes of peer-to-peer file-sharing activity; however, individuals are responsible for using network software within approved guidelines. 

Teacher Preparation Program Reporting

Teacher preparation programs are required by federal law to submit a report annually to the state that describes its goals, pass rates on certain exams, and certain assurances. Each state submits to the U.S. Department of Education a report that contains state-level and institutional information. These reports are available to the general public. For more information, see the Title II reports.

Textbook Information

All NDMU Students can access the course schedule through WebAdvisor under sections. Students are directed from the course schedule through a web integration program to the bookstore site where students can find by course the ISBN numbers and retail prices of both required texts and recommended supplemental material. The bookstore staff and website offer cost-saving strategies for students when it comes to purchasing textbooks.

Book Advance funds are available to students who anticipate a refund from financial aid. 

Bookstore staff and students can find the number of students enrolled in a course and the maximum enrollment allowed for a course through WebAdvisor. The Registrar’s Office also has this information.

Voter Registration

Voting is essential to the operation of a healthy democracy. In the United States, voters must register prior to an election in order to be eligible to vote. Notre Dame of Maryland University is committed to making voter information and online registration forms available. 

Maryland

  • Register to Vote
  • Voter Lookup - for those unsure if and/or where you are registered in Maryland
  • Request an Absentee Ballot - for those unable to vote during early voting or on Election Day

Other States

Special rules apply for residents of New Hampshire, North Dakota, and Wyoming; be sure to check your state election websites, using these resources:

Additional Resources