Have It All Here

Take a walk. Take in the art. Scream at a concert. Chill by the fire. Cheer on the Irish. Lend a hand on the farm. Ice skate in the park. It’s your time to enjoy every minute. Explore all the good stuff on campus, plus all the extra extras at Notre Dame. Bike to downtown South Bend for dinner and a show. Or, take a day trip to Chicago for a dose of the big city.

Everyone Here is Headed Somewhere

Sometimes it’s just lunch, class, or the lab. Other times, it’s the big game or the interview of a lifetime. No matter what’s happening, there’s an intentional sense of unity and belonging here unlike any other campus. We embrace our differences, lift each other up, and celebrate everyone’s successes. And we wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Tri-campus Community

We share a long history with our neighbors: the University of Notre Dame and Holy Cross College. In fact, Saint Mary’s students can take part in much of what they offer— academic programs, dual degree opportunities, club sports, and more.

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You Deserve a Whole, Healthy You

Through our Center for Faith, Action, and Ministry, we accompany students of diverse faith backgrounds—and no faith backgrounds—and invite them to the fullness of life, finding expression in acts of service and a commitment to justice. Our goal s for you to integrate your intellectual formation with that of your heart.

All Well All Good

Our student wellness programming helps you maintain mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being through healthy habits. Plus, our Health and Counseling Center is a trusted resource, led by medical and mental health professionals.

Field of Friends

It feels good to score. It feels even better to win (which we do, often) But the best feeling? When your teammates set you up for a three-pointer. When they remind you of that time you hit a double. Or when they pump you up for a race, or calm you down after a loss. The camaraderie forged within all-women teams, the unwavering support? That’s the best.

Explore Belles Athletics
  • Program Overview Intramural Sports Love the game. Any game. Bring it on. If there’s not an intramural or club sport you’re interested in, you’re welcome to start one! There’s a field, room, space, and probably equipment nearby.
  • Application requirements Clubs & Activities From recreational indoor and outdoor pursuits to visual and performing arts, social issues and service, to culture and identity— there’s a group for every interest. Hop over to Notre Dame for even more opportunities to work out, practice, discover new interests, take on a challenge, or just dig deeper into a hobby. You can even be part of the Notre Dame Marching Band!
  • Tuition and Fees Health & Fitness Our student wellness programming helps you maintain mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being through healthy habits.
Saint Mary’s has helped me with leadership and empowerment. I probably would not have had the bravery to go my own path without this place. – Abigail Rigazio '24
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