We are delighted to welcome spouses of international students, scholars and faculty to the Notre Dame family.
ISSA’s primary responsibility is to provide information for spouses who have a Notre Dame-sponsored F-2 or J-2 visa, but most of these resources are accessible for all international spouses.
University of Notre Dame Campus Irish1 ID card
International spouses are eligible for an Irish1 Spouse ID card. The spouse campus ID card allows certain privileges, like access to free public transportation, the Library, and a Domer Dollar account. For information on all benefits of the employee spouse and student spouse cards, visit the ID Card site, which also outlines the process for how to get the card.
ISSA Programs and Events
International spouses are welcome to participate in ISSA events; children are also welcome to join ISSA trips. Spouses can also sign up for our the monthly ISSA newsletter.
Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures
International spouses are welcome to participate in the Language Tables program, hosted by the Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures (CSLC). International spouses may also be eligible to participate in EAP Workshops, if there are seats available after students have signed up. Contact CSLC with questions.
Grad Student Life: Summer Soiree Series and GO Grants
Families of graduate students and postdocs are welcome to participate in the Summer Soiree Series, hosted by Grad Student Life. The fun this summer includes a cookout with volleyball, a picnic with canoeing, and other great events to connect with other students and postdocs on campus.
International spouses can also apply for GO Grants, which allows them to organize a trip for 6-24 attendees and receive funding to supplement the cost. For more information, contact Grad Student Life.
Family Resource Center
The Notre Dame Family Resource Center (FRC) provides support services to married and parenting students and to pregnant students to ensure all families thrive at Notre Dame. Through year-round educational and social programming, the FRC is dedicated to building community for Notre Dame’s married, parenting, and/or pregnant students and their families and to working with established partners throughout the University to connect these students with resources to enhance their intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual formation.