Through Notre Dame clubs and alumni groups, opportunities are available for those who are interested in outreach to prospective and admitted students. If you are interested in participating in these volunteer activities, contact your local Admissions Volunteer Coordinator or an alumni group's Student Recruitment Director.
College Fairs
Each year, the University of Notre Dame is invited to attend college fairs all over the world. These fairs are usually held in high schools, hotels, or convention centers and provide an opportunity for Notre Dame to reach out to a large number of students in a certain area. Our staff cannot attend every fair, yet we are fortunate that our admissions volunteers are willing to represent Notre Dame at fairs throughout the year. Each year, our volunteers attend hundreds of fairs and help answers questions for prospective students and their families.
At these fairs, admissions volunteers represent Notre Dame and help answer questions for prospective students and their families. Volunteers should be comfortable providing basic information about Notre Dame to prospective students and families.
Contacting Admitted Students by Phone or Email
One of the most rewarding aspects of this role is contacting the admitted students from your area. Many students comment that personal contact is a reason why they choose to attend Notre Dame – this contact starts with you.
Admitted students are contacted at a minimum of two different times during the year: in December after Restrictive Early Action decisions and in early-April after Regular Decision notifications. You will be notified when the list of students from your area is available.
Volunteers must go through a brief training program and be a registered volunteer. Phone and email scripts are provided.
Admitted Student Receptions
Many Notre Dame Clubs will host receptions for admitted and/or confirmed students. These events are encouraged, as many clubs have found them to be worthwhile recruitment activities. The purpose of these receptions is to:
Provide an opportunity for students to meet other admitted students from their area
Allow time to answer any questions from the admitted students and their parents
Promote the distinctive features and benefits of a Notre Dame education (community, academics, alumni network, etc.)
