Each student has the opportunity to develop her leadership skills within the co-curricular program of her choice. Students develop voice and experience in our empowering environment.
In the midst of a rapidly changing world, Notre Dame's spirit and traditions remain. Whether donning crazy costumes for Spirit Week, walking downtown to attend mass, or swaying arm-in-arm while singing the alma mater, generations of women have upheld these traditions and called Notre Dame home.
Notre Dame's progressive culture of solution-finding, resource-sharing, skill-building and partnerships promotes curiosity and creativity within a unique learning environment.
A Notre Dame education extends well beyond the footprint of our downtown San Jose campus, out into the tenth largest city in the United States and the thriving center of Silicon Valley.
Teaser: 43 seniors take time away from the hustle and bustle of school to attend a three-day, two-night retreat at Green Mountain Retreat in Los Gatos focused on self-reflection, spiritual growth and community. Fiona ’25 shares how small group discussions, large group activities and time in nature led to meaningful realizations and life lessons she will carry with her for life.
Notre Dame's Black Student Union (BSU) celebrated Black History Month by hosting a panel of accomplished Black women from a variety of professional fields to speak to the student body.
Notre Dame’s Diversity Showcase featured an art gallery, a night market with handmade goods and cultural food, and lively performances from various ND affinity and cultural clubs. The evening was a powerful display of heritage, connection and school spirit.
The class of 2027 engaged in a two-day retreat focused on reflection, creativity and community building. They explored spirituality at the Dominican Center, connected their academics to art at the de Young Museum and gained insight into careers in the arts.