The criterion for entrance to Notre Dame from the start and still is, “Do you want to make something of your life?” We challenge every student to dream a “great dream,” and then provide each with the tools - academic, athletic, spiritual, and social - to realize that dream. As a result, our young people take their place in the community as citizens of conscience, morality and leadership.

Today, we look to leaders like you to carry on the legacy of Père Murray and Notre Dame. We look to you to help us sustain and strengthen our commitment to educate and inspire young people to take “individual initiative under God” and truly make something of their lives. Each, in his or her own way, will become one of tomorrow's leaders. When you invest in Notre Dame, you invest in the future.

NOTRE DAME'S REALIZE THE DREAM CAMPAIGN FOCUSES ON TWO GOALS. First, to enhance long term endowment to support bursaries and scholarships enabling worthy students to pursue an education at the College; and second, to support capital projects on campus to serve the broad and growing needs of the student community.