Welcome to the Holy Cross Family!

Guided by the Holy Cross Way, our commitment is simple: we walk with your student, and with you, through every step of the journey.  These years are filled with both great moments and real challenges, and our goal is to be present for all of it – helping students grow, guiding them when they need direction, and celebrating who they are becoming.

We strive to ensure every student feels known, valued, and at home here, no matter their background or where their journey began. Often, it’s in the small, daily moments – conversations in a hallway, a check-in over coffee – where students come to understand that they truly belong.

The resources gathered here are designed to help you stay connected to the same caring community your student experiences every day. They offer a way to share in that journey – a community where students are known, supported, and accompanied as they grow. In many ways, this is your connection to the relationships, conversations, and moments that help your student feel at home at Holy Cross.

We’re grateful you’re here, and we look forward to accompanying your family in the years ahead.

Allen Machielson, Dean of Student Engagement

It's a Great Day at Holy Cross College

Events Calendar

There’s always something happening at Holy Cross, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Browse our events calendar and find something that fits your schedule. We look forward to seeing you—on campus or online—whenever you can join us.

Connect Hub

Connect Spaces are private, audience‑focused online areas designed to help our community connect, share updates, and stay engaged with Holy Cross. Each Space functions like a secure bulletin board where members can view posts, join conversations, and receive personalized email digests tailored to your interests. We invite you to explore the other communities available on HC Connect and jump into the conversation wherever you feel inspired.

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Help & Information

Yes. All full‑time students in their first two years (fewer than 60 credits at year start) must live on campus unless exempted (e.g., 60+ credits, age 21+, married, documented veteran, or living locally with parents/guardians). Exemptions have filing deadlines (July 1 for fall; Jan. 1 for spring).

Use this address format:
Student Name
Holy Cross College
54515 SR 933 North
P.O. Box 782
Notre Dame, IN 46556‑0782
Packages can be picked up at the duty desk by the dining hall during posted hours; allow up to two business days from carrier notification for campus processing.

Qualified Holy Cross students may take one course per semester at the University of Notre Dame (with conditions) and one at a N.I.C.E. consortium institution (Bethel, Goshen, IUSB, Ivy Tech, Saint Mary’s), space permitting. ROTC coursework (Air Force/Army/Navy) at Notre Dame is also available and appears on the Holy Cross transcript.
Subject to eligibility and space, HCC students may use select recreation facilities (e.g., Rolfs Aquatic Center; Angela Athletic Facility for women at Saint Mary’s), join some Notre Dame club sports, and participate in University Bands. Ticket access for events follows host‑campus processes.
Students register with their academic advisors by published deadlines. During the add/drop period (usually week 1), courses can be added or dropped with no record. After add/drop, students may withdraw through approximately week 10; a “W” remains on the transcript but does not affect GPA. After the withdrawal deadline, the earned grade is recorded.
A meal plan is included in residence contracts and is required for resident students (off‑campus students may purchase optional plans). Students must present their ID to enter the dining hall. Basil Bucks (declining balance) work at Holy Cross and Notre Dame retail locations.
Yes. The Student Health Clinic (Pfeil Center, Room 116) is staffed weekdays by a nurse (typical hours Mon–Fri 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.). Holy Cross partners with Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center for primary care; off‑campus care is at the student’s expense. Adequate health insurance is strongly recommended (Gallagher Student Health portal available). Student‑athletes must have proof of insurance on file.
Yes. The College provides confidential short‑term counseling, workshops, and wellness programming. Referrals to community providers (e.g., psychiatry, neuropsych testing) can be arranged; external costs are the student’s responsibility.
Students register with the Director of Learning Strategies & Academic Accessibility, submit appropriate documentation (diagnosis, functional limitations, history of accommodations, relevant evaluations), and work with staff to determine reasonable accommodations. Incoming/deposited students may begin the process before arrival.

Our local chamber of commerce produces a great visitors guide that will help you learn more about the opportunities beyond campus boundaries to experience our region. More at: http://www.visitsouthbend.com 

Holy Cross College offers convenient and affordable gameday parking for all home University of Notre Dame football games. Families have been tailgating with us for years! We invite you to join the College’s Driscoll Society to receive free Gameday Parking and roundtrip shuttle access during every regular season Notre Dame home football game. 

Yes. Most attractions are 5–15 minutes from campus. South Bend International Airport is nearby, and the region is highly drivable. Rideshares and taxis are widely available, especially around campus and downtown.