Plan Your Visit

Welcome to the University of Notre Dame!

Commencement Weekend promises to be filled with memorable moments and opportunities to reminisce with your graduating student.

Visit photos.nd.edu to see images capturing the highlights of the weekend. You can purchase prints of your favorite scenes or moments. View Commencement Weekend photos by searching on "commencement".

Housing/Accommodations and Meals

Housing and Meal accommodation information will be available in March 2027. 

Restaurants across campus will be open, including robot deliveries (except on Sunday). It is suggested that you download the GrubHub app, for easy, time-saving ordering.  

The Commencement Accommodations Office processes the sales and assignment of on-campus housing in undergrad residence halls. Information will be available in March, 2027.

Campus locations for dining can also be found at the following website. Please note that the dates and times you see available at this time may change for Commencement Weekend and will be accurate at that time.

Guest Services

Throughout Commencement weekend, Guest Services representatives will be stationed across campus to assist guests. These Guest Services representatives can be identified by their green blazers and white Notre Dame baseball caps. The team is happy to help you with directions, campus information, mobility accommodations, and more. Times and further information will be available by late March.

Complimentary water refill stations will be available throughout Commencement weekend at designated locations near Notre Dame Stadium and the Joyce Center. Bottled water will be available for purchase for ceremonies located in Notre Dame Stadium, Joyce Center, and Compton Family Ice Arena. Water will also be available for purchase at various retail outlets on campus throughout the weekend.

Commencement Flowers

Flowers will be available for purchase during Commencement Weekend from kiosks conveniently located around campus. If you wish to pre-order your flowers to reserve your graduate’s favorite color, please go to the following link, beginning in March: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/notredame/.

Open Guest Wireless Available For Commencement Weekend

The ND-guest wireless service is open to visitors on the Notre Dame campus during Commencement Weekend. To access this service, just select “ND-guest” in your WiFi settings. 

Guest wireless service is offered for casual personal use on an "as is" basis with no guarantee of availability and no warranty of any kind.

Coronavirus, Influenza Virus and other health concerns

The University takes every precaution regarding Coronavirus and Influenza. Our standard policies and procedures for cleaning and disinfecting campus buildings are effective. The health and safety of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance.  For more information on the health status of our campus, including the Coronavirus, please visit our University Health Services website.