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.
“The Notre Dame community is covered in pink as students, athletes, faculty and staff come together to raise awareness for breast cancer through the Dig Pink movement. What began on the volleyball court has grown into a school-wide display of strength, unity, and support for an incredible cause.
Notre Dame's Robotics team, the Janksters, kicked off the new school year at the CalGames 2025, where rookies made their debut and jumped into action. Through teamwork, strategy, and problem-solving, the team advanced to the semifinals and celebrated an incredible third-place finish.
Seniors gathered in Pardini around 6:30 a.m. to watch the sunrise, a senior privilege that marks the start of the year. This tradition is a senior favorite among many schools, and one that will definitely stay at Notre Dame for a very long time!
Led by veteran team members, the Janksters’ summer Bootcamp helped rising freshmen explore robotics through engaging workshops and a final Rube Goldberg challenge—all while building confidence and friendships.