The 2011-12 academic year marked a historic transition for Notre Dame of Maryland. On September 9, 2011 – the 116th anniversary of the institution’s first day of class in 1895—the College became Notre Dame of Maryland University. In making this transition, Notre Dame continues to honor the proud traditions of its past. A Catholic liberal arts university, Notre Dame is grounded in a deep sense of history and distinction as the first Catholic women’s college in the country to award the four-year baccalaureate degree. Today, Notre Dame of Maryland University enthusiastically embraces a path forward in leadership in liberal arts, health sciences, and education. Notre Dame’s programs reflect its place in history as an institution that anticipates and meets contemporary needs with a visionary and pragmatic education.
Notre Dame students enjoy the University’s beautiful 58-acre landscaped and wooded campus, scenically located in a residential part of Baltimore’s North Charles Street corridor. From the campus, students can easily access resources throughout the city, including a number of neighboring colleges and universities. Notre Dame offers courses at convenient locations throughout Maryland and even brings its programs into workplaces.
As the University offers its students solutions to meet their needs in a modern world, the University embraces the pioneering spirit of its founders, the School Sisters of Notre Dame. A commitment to academic excellence remains the foundation of the institution. At Notre Dame, scholarship and faith are partners. The University enthusiastically welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all faith traditions. Campus-wide programs encourage students to explore, understand, and express their personal beliefs and values and to respect those of others.