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Begin the Journey
http://firstyear.nd.edu/fys-resources/first-year-advisors/welcome-from-the-dean-of-the-first-year-of-studies/
FYS Fundamentals
May 01
Hugh R. Page, Dean of the First Year of Studies, welcomes you to Notre Dame.
May
Welcome Class of 2021
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Know the Plan
/incoming-students/first-year-requirements/
FYS Fundamentals
May 30
Begin with the end in mind.
May
The First Year Curriculum
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Make Your Choices
/current-students/registration/fall-registration/
FYS Fundamentals
May 31
Our online Course Selection Form for fall semester is available on June 1.
May
Fall Semester Classes
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Complete the Honor Code
/current-students/honor-code/
FYS Fundamentals
June 07
All first-year students are required to complete the Honor Code requirement by June 30.
June
The Academic Code of Honor
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Learn More
http://firstyear.nd.edu/current-students/ap-ib-sat-ii-transfer-credit/
FYS Fundamentals
June 16
The First Year of Studies processes all credit and placement you may receive.
June
Credit by Examination
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Pick a Plan
http://fys.nd.edu/current-students/getting-connected/food-plan/
Perspectives
June 30
Two meal plan options are part of the Notre Dame Housing Fee.
June
What's Your Plan?
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Get Involved
/incoming-students/intellectual-engagement/
FYS Fundamentals
June 30
Success in your first year at Notre Dame involves more than just going to class and getting A’s.
June
Intellectual Engagement
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Learn More
/current-students/getting-connected/football-tickets/
Perspectives
July 01
Find out how first-years and their parents purchase tickets.
July
Ready for Game Day
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Find Out How
http://fys.nd.edu/current-students/getting-connected/alcohol-education/
FYS Fundamentals
July 27
All first-year students are required to complete an online tutorial before arriving on campus.
July
Alcohol Education
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Learn More
http://fys.nd.edu/ndignite/the-first-year-challenge/
NDIgnite Events
July 30
Engage in 21st-century community and economic development.
July
The First Year Challenge
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Find Your Spot
http://fys.nd.edu/news/30058-where-do-you-study/
Perspectives
August 18
Student Government’s First Undergraduate Experience in Leadership (FUEL) has some suggestions.
August
Where Do You Study?
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Look Now
http://firstyear.nd.edu/parents/welcome-weekend-and-move-in
FYS Fundamentals
August 21
Check to see when you move into the dorm you’ll call home.
August
Move-In Day
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Find Out How
http://fys.nd.edu/current-students/registration/schedule-adjustment-day/
FYS Fundamentals
August 24
Schedule changes are made on the day before classes start each semester.
August
Schedule Adjustment Day
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Learn More
http://fys.nd.edu/fys-resources/first-year-librarian/
FYS Fundamentals
August 28
Learn how to navigate the Notre Dame’s information resources with our First Year Librarian.
August
First Year Librarian
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Explore Your Options
http://firstyear.nd.edu/events/2016/09/12/2016-study-abroad-fair/
FYS Fundamentals
September 01
Learn more about Notre Dame’s many opportunities and resources for studying abroad.
September
2016 Study Abroad Fair
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Explore Now
http://fys.nd.edu/current-students/courses-for-first-years/the-center-for-social-concerns-fall-break-courses/
FYS Fundamentals
September 13
Get involved in social issues with the Center for Social Concerns’ fall courses.
September
The Center for Social Concerns' Fall Break Courses
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Get Involved
http://fys.nd.edu/current-students/special-programs/cultural-competence/
FYS Fundamentals
September 15
Cultural competence is essential to personal and professional success.
September
Cultural Competence
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Learn More
http://fys.nd.edu/fys-resources/the-writing-center/
FYS Fundamentals
September 19
Make an appointment with the University Writing Center for help with your essays.
September
The Writing Center
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Visit Now
http://fys.nd.edu/fys-resources/the-learning-resource-center/
FYS Fundamentals
September 20
Get free help with your classes with the Learning Resource Center.
September
Learning Resource Center
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Start Now
http://fys.nd.edu/ndignite/the-deans-a-list/
FYS Fundamentals
October 01
These twelve components of your first year are a must to make the most of your time here.
October
The Dean's A-List
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Look Now
http://fys.nd.edu/current-students/first-year-milestones/
FYS Fundamentals
October 15
Make your first year a successful one by achieving these important milestones.
October
First Year Milestones
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Learn More
http://fys.nd.edu/events/2013/10/19/17647-fall-break-2/
FYS Fundamentals
October 18
Fall Break is from October 15-23, 2016.
October
Fall Break
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Get Started
http://fys.nd.edu/current-students/courses-for-first-years/the-center-for-social-concerns-fall-winter-course/
FYS Fundamentals
October 20
Join the Center for Social Concerns over winter break.
October
The Center for Social Concerns' Fall/Winter Course
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Learn More
http://fys.nd.edu/current-students/academics/study-abroad/
FYS Fundamentals
October 28
Talk to your advisor about including a study abroad year in your college career.
October
Study Abroad
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Get Started
http://fys.nd.edu/fys-resources/center-for-undergraduate-scholarly-engagement/
FYS Fundamentals
November 01
Take your learning outside the classroom with the Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement.
November
Scholarly Engagement
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Learn More
/current-students/registration/spring-registration/
FYS Fundamentals
November 01
Attend the mandatory meeting with your First Year Advisor to prepare.
November
Spring 2017 Registration
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Start Now
http://fys.nd.edu/fys-resources/academic-excellence/
FYS Fundamentals
November 15
Learn to study effectively with the Program in Academic Excellence.
November
Academic Excellence
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Enter Your Essay
/events/2015/11/20/38115-snite-museum-of-art-essay-competition/
Perspectives
November 24
Three awards go to the best essays by first-year students on topics related to one or more works of art in the Snite Museum.
November
Snite Museum of Art Essay Contest
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Learn More
http://fys.nd.edu/events/2013/11/27/17649-thanksgiving-break-3/
FYS Fundamentals
November 26
Thanksgiving Break is from November 23-November 27, 2016.
November
Thanksgiving Break
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Find Out More
/current-students/policies-procedures/course-instructor-feedback
FYS Fundamentals
December 02
Fill out a Course Instructor Feedback Report to help your professors improve their courses.
December
Course Instructor Feedback
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Learn More
/events/2013/12/21/17271-christmas-break-2013/
FYS Fundamentals
December 20
Christmas Break is December 17, 2016 to January 15, 2017.
December
Christmas Break
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Learn More
http://firstyear.nd.edu/ndignite/first-year-research-program/
FYS Fundamentals
January 01
Apply for a research grant from the First Year of Studies and the Nanovic Institute.
January
The FYS Spring Break Research Grant
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Explore Now
http://fys.nd.edu/current-students/courses-for-first-years/the-center-for-social-concerns-summer-course/
FYS Fundamentals
March 02
Spend your summer in service with the Center for Social Concerns.
March
The Center for Social Concerns' Summer Course
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Learn More
http://firstyear.nd.edu/current-students/policies-procedures/program-declaration/
FYS Fundamentals
March 30
Meet with your adviser to formally declare your major.
March
Major Declaration
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Join the Fun
/events/2017/04/27/first-year-sorting-ceremony-2
FYS Fundamentals
April 27
A Morris Inn Ballroom celebration of your transition from your first year to your future college home.
April
First-Year Sorting Ceremony