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The Department of Political Science at Notre Dame offers students outstanding opportunities for intellectual growth, professional development, and success in their careers. We are home to more than 500 majors, 80 Ph.D. students, and over 45 tenure-track or tenured professors.

Graduate Program

The Ph.D. program in the University of Notre Dame’s Department of Political Science offers students outstanding opportunities for intellectual growth, professional development, and success in their careers.

Undergraduate Program

Political Science is one of Notre Dame’s most popular majors, with over 50 different undergraduate courses to choose from every semester, and over 45 outstanding and accessible faculty members—12 of whom have received teaching awards.

Upcoming Events

May 27

Friday May 27, 2022

2022 Summer Events for Undergraduate Researchers

Time: All Day

Location: Varies Per Event

2022 Summer Events For Undergraduate Researchers

Click below to review a list of this summer's professional development and networking events sponsored by REU and Fellowship programs in the College of Engineering, College of Science, Notre Dame International, Notre Dame Research, and The Graduate School. …

May 27

Friday May 27, 2022

Commencement Weekend (for 2020 graduates)

Time: All Day

Location: campus-wide

Congratulations Class of 2020! The University looks forward to celebrating undergraduate and graduate alumni from the Class of 2020 in person over Memorial Day Weekend 2022 (May 27-30). The weekend will feature unique Notre Dame experiences to honor your many accomplishments, provide opportunities to create memories with your classmates and loved ones, and recognize your resiliency during the coronavirus pandemic.

The weekend's schedule of events for 2020 graduates: https://uee.nd.edu/2020-commencement-celebration/weekend-activities/schedule-of-events/