All faculty, staff, and current students are invited to be part of a new, uniquely Notre Dame experience to cap off The Rally: Admitted Student Days this April 19–20. “Love Thee, Notre Dame!”, a spirited, campus-wide send-off, will celebrate the newest members of the Notre Dame family at 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 20, on central South Quad.
Set against the iconic backdrop of the Golden Dome, this high-energy celebration invites admitted students and their families to experience the pride, tradition, and unmistakable spirit that define Notre Dame. It’s more than an event—it’s a welcome into a community that will support and inspire them for years to come.
The afternoon will come alive with the sounds of the Notre Dame Marching Band, the excitement of the cheerleading team and leprechaun, and the shared energy of students, faculty, and staff. Special guest speakers will reflect on what it means to be part of Notre Dame, offering words of encouragement as the students of the Class of 2030 prepare to begin their journey.
From Rally towels waving across the quad to giveaways and moments of collective celebration, this gathering will create a lasting memory for our admitted students and their families. It’s a chance to look back on an incredible weekend and to look ahead to what’s next.
All members of the Notre Dame community are invited to come out, show their spirit, and play a part in welcoming the Class of 2030. Your presence helps create the kind of send-off that defines Notre Dame: warm, spirited, and rooted in tradition.
Please join us as we come together to celebrate, to welcome, and to say with one voice: “Love Thee, Notre Dame!”
Originally published by at ndworks.nd.edu on April 06, 2026.