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Experiential Learning

When we ask our students why they chose to come to Holy Cross College, we hear a variety of answers: I want to be a lawyer; I want to run my own business; I want to make a difference in my community. But, the one answer that seems to underlie all others is that our students come to Holy Cross College for the experience. Holy Cross College is unique in that, in order to graduate with a bachelor's degree, every student must complete four experiential programs.

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The Service Learning Experience

The Service Learning Experience is much more important than just a resume builder. The program is designed to teach leadership and instill in Holy Cross College students a sense of responsibility to their community and a sense of duty that will stay with them long after graduation.

Holy Cross College - The Service Learning Experience

The International Experience

While the small class sizes and personal relationships that you develop with classmates and professors are but two of the great benefits of attending Holy Cross College, the College also has a mission to develop students who are knowledgeable about their position in the world community and are concerned about their impact upon it. This is why every student working toward a bachelor of arts degree must complete an International Experience.

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The Internship Experience

Through the Lilly Center for Discernment and Preparation, students complete a thorough examination of their goals, skills, faith, and personality traits to discover if what they want to be is a good fit with who they are and what they will be good at. It is a common experience for many college students to realize that the dreams of their childhood are not necessarily the careers of adulthood. As you mature and discover new talents or grow in new directions, you begin to realize the relationship between career and calling.

Holy Cross College - The Internship Experience

The Capstone Presentation

Attending Holy Cross College is life changing. The Capstone Presentation allows you to share with your peers, faculty, family, and community and business leaders the ways in which your experience has changed you. You will deliver a 45-minute multi-media presentation that discusses college coursework, service experiences, international experiences, internship and work experiences, as well as the people and relationships that have changed your life.

Holy Cross College - The Capstone Presentation
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News


Polaniecki to Lead Campus Ministry

Posted: 2009-07-01
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New Dean of Enrollment Management--Marie Bensman

Posted: 2009-06-24
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Holy Cross College Launches New Website at www.hcc-nd.edu

Posted: 2009-05-21
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Events

Summer Session Begins July 1st

Summer Session Begins July 1st

Date: 2009-05-21
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Welcome to Holy Cross College

What will you experience in the next four years? 

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International travel, an internship in your desired field, participation in service projects, athletic competition, performance, leadership, friendships, faith, and an academic environment that prepares you for future challenges.

From day one, you'll be an active participant in your Holy Cross experience. Our four-part Experiential Learning Program takes you out of the classroom to test yourself and discover the world beyond the classroom walls. What's more, it provides the one thing all employers are looking for in recent college graduates--practical real-world experience.

  • Our small size and personal approach means you will become an integral part of our campus. Professors and staff will know you by your first name and encourage you to reach your greatest potential. Our location in Notre Dame, IN means you'll be part of a thriving community of students, faculty, artists, athletes, and experts with cultural and social opportunities rivalling any large university. 
  • We'll challenge you to get involved, take advantage of leadership opportunities, and participate in the dynamic learning environment that happens whenever you choose to take learning to the next level.

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Connections

Saints Adopt a New Mascot

Saints Adopt a New Mascot

As the Holy Cross Saints become more competitive on the athletic fields a group of students and staff decided we needed a new mascot to represent the spirit of Saints ath...

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Holy Cross College Alumni Board Donates to Student Lounge

Holy Cross College Alumni Board Donates to Student Lounge

As part of a continuing effort to encourage growth and development on campus, the Holy Cross College Alumni Board of Directors recently donated $2,500 toward the soon-to-...

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Pfeil Center Opens

Pfeil Center Opens

Donors Meet to Celebrate the Pfeil Center’s Sneak Preview and Dinner It was a celebration of a job well (almost) done, when donors and friends of the College came to...

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Iraqi Student Project

Iraqi Student Project

The Iraqi Student Project purpose is to relocate Iraqi students to American colleges as sectarian violence has kept thousands from attending local universities. From over...

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Cross Training: Service Learning

Cross Training: Service Learning

A fundamental step in the educational process comes when students bridge the gulf between knowledge and understanding. As Tom Burzycki, adjunct professor of business e...

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College Background

Experience a Tradition of Excellence

Holy Cross College is a Catholic, residential, coed, four-year institution of higher learning, offering a liberal arts curriculum.

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