Notre Dame College

Notre Dame College offers innovative and accessible programs that include our on-campus traditional BSN program as well as an on-line to RN-BSN and on-line MSN degrees. Our campus is located in South Euclid, a small suburb just minutes away from downtown Cleveland.       

School of Nursing’s Mission: to prepare a professional nurse who is responsive to the health needs of a diverse global society.

At Notre Dame College, each student is our most important student! We are interested in student success with opportunities to build relationships with faculty, staff, and students as they embrace the academic and co-curricular experience. Consistent with its mission, Notre Dame College’s curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts with majors that are characterized by depth, breadth, and contemporary scholarship. Our small classes are led by a dedicated faculty who are committed to guiding students as they work to develop and achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals.

“The baccalaureate degree in nursing program at Notre Dame College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).”

The Notre Dame College  School of Nursing has affiliations with premiere healthcare institutions in the area including the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Metro Health Medical Center, and the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center.

The program encourages professional success and lifelong learning, while providing opportunities for local and international service. The Notre Dame College School of Nursing also has chapters of the National Student Nurses Association, Men in Nursing, and the Honor Society of Nursing.

Other Highlights of the Notre Dame School of Nursing

• Small class sizes with experienced faculty
• Opportunities for international service learning
• The Shaughnessy Center for Nursing Innovation and Education

Graduates of the program demonstrate

• Compassionate care to meet patients’ healthcare needs
• Respect for human dignity in an increasingly pluralistic society
• Leadership within the health care environment
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Future career and academic success          

Application Criteria: 

• Calculated GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Personal essay (250 words)
• ACT or SAT scores for 23 yrs. of age and under recommended.  Transfer students; see Notre Dame Website for details about course transfer information

Direct Entry requirements: 

• 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale
• ACT composite score of 22 or higher
• Completed a college prep curriculum