University of Notre Dame Application Deadlines 2026–27

✓ From the official admissions page

Nov 1, 2026 Restrictive Early Action Decision mid-December · Non-binding Closed

Jan 4, 2027 Regular Decision Decision mid- to late March · Non-binding 56 days left

“Restrictive Early Action: November 1 Notre Dame has a non-binding Restrictive Early Action program.”

Source: admissions.nd.edu · checked Nov 1, 2026 · How we check

Application Common Application, Coalition Application (Scoir), QuestBridge Application

Testing Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.

Essays 2 essay prompts listed on the official page

Fee $85

Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.

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