Notre Dame College

For other universities and colleges named "Notre Dame", see Notre Dame (disambiguation) § Colleges and universities.
Not to be confused with University of Notre Dame.

Notre Dame College
MottoChanging the world, one student at a time.[1]
TypePrivate college
Active1922 (1922)–2024 (2024)
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
PresidentJohn Smetanka (interim)
Students1,522 (fall 2021)[2]
Undergraduates1,376 (fall 2021)[2]
Address
4545 College Road
,
South Euclid
,
Ohio
,
United States
CampusSuburban
48 acres (19.4 ha)
ColorsRoyal Blue and Yellow Gold
   
NicknameFalcons
AffiliationsNCAA Division II (MEC)
MascotFearless
Websitenotredamecollege.edu

Notre Dame College (Notre Dame College of Ohio or NDC) was a private Roman Catholic college in South Euclid, Ohio. Established in 1922 by the Sisters of Notre Dame as a women's college, it was coeducational from January 2001 until its closure.[3] The Sisters of Notre Dame ended their sponsorship of the college in 2023.[4] In February 2024, the college announced it would be closing at the end of the spring semester, with agreements in place for existing students to complete their degrees at partner colleges and universities.[5] The college ultimately closed on May 2, 2024.[6]

While the majority of Notre Dame's students were from Ohio, the student body represented 35 states and 21 countries in 2022.[7] The college offered a number of extracurricular activities to its students, including honor societies, clubs, student organizations, and athletics.

The college was a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division II level and fielded athletic teams known as the Falcons.[8] Notre Dame was a member of the Mountain East Conference (MEC), a Division II conference that began playing in the 2013–14 school year.[9] Prior to joining the NCAA, the college competed in the NAIA as a member of the American Mideast Conference. The official school and athletic colors were royal blue and gold.[10]

  1. ^ "Education". notredamecollege.edu. Notre Dame College. Archived from the original on September 1, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Notre Dame College". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  3. ^ "History". notredamecollege.edu. Notre Dame College. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  4. ^ Weissman, Sara. "A Question of 'Ethos and Identity'". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  5. ^ Morris, Conor (February 29, 2024). "Notre Dame College to close its doors at end of spring semester". Ideastream Public Media. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  6. ^ Morris, Conor (May 14, 2024). "Notre Dame College staff members, South Euclid councilmember file lawsuit to try to 'save' college". Ideastream Public Media. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  7. ^ "About Notre Dame College". Notre Dame College. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  8. ^ "New members for 2012-13 could include Association's first Canadian school". NCAA. July 13, 2012. Archived from the original on August 1, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
  9. ^ Rine, Shawn (August 20, 2012). "Cards, Toppers Set To Jump Into New League". The Intelligencer & Wheeling News Register. Wheeling, West Virginia. Archived from the original on October 3, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  10. ^ "Falcon Facts". notredamecollege.edu. Notre Dame College. Archived from the original on July 28, 2011. Retrieved August 16, 2011.