Holy Cross College (Indiana)
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''Not to be confused with College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Holy Cross College is a small co-educational Catholic institution of higher education, located in Notre Dame, Indiana, U.S.. The school was founded by and is administered by members of the Congregation of Holy Cross, after which it is named. Holy Cross was a two year junior college for 40 years until 2004(it was also Indiana's only junior college), when it developed its first four year program. As part of its new curiculum, seniors are required to spend a semester in Ghana. The university has on-campus housing and benefits from close proximity to and institutional ties with the University of Notre Dame as well as nearby Saint Mary's College.
Mission statement
"Holy Cross College is a Catholic higher education community that transforms lives by advancing the Gospel, building competent minds and compassionate hearts. Founded by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Holy Cross is animated by their traditions which require a practical, demanding, and comprehensive training of the mind that is compelled to action by a generous spirit.We accommodate a broad spectrum of needs, interests, and backgrounds within a challenging, supportive, and sacred environment. We offer a foundational liberal arts program of engaging and relevant instruction which prepares students for productive futures. By actively pursuing the integrated development of mind, body, and heart, the liberal arts core of the Associates of Arts Degree program(s)provides transferable skills for continuing education and reaching professional goals. Baccalaureate option(s) offer a global and experiential liberal arts curriculum coordinating the planning of life-long learning with the courage to face future challenges.
We advance the Gospel message by developing a personal understanding of relationships with God, others, and self. We respect and challenge one another through active spiritual and intellectual lives and through service. We support and enlighten one another about our common responsibilities to further the Kingdom of God."
Housing
Holy Cross has five student housing halls. Two buildings Pulte and South Hall are apartment style co-ed housing, and Anselm and Basil are male dorms and James hall contains female dorms. Holy Cross has both double and single dorm rooms.Room and Board Cost For One Semester
For the 2005-06 year:Single Room $3825.00
Double Room $3575.00
Triple Room $3375.00
Apartment $4025.00
Per Summer Session (Five weeks) $1,100.00 flat fee
Financial Aid
Holy Cross accepts many forms of financial aid in the form of: Federal Perkins Loan, Pell Grants, State Grants as well as offered scholastic scholarships.Sports
INTERCOLLEGIATE LACROSSETo join the Holy Cross Lacrosse Club there is no experience is necessary, "just a good work ethic and coachability". The Lacrosse Saints are open to students of Holy Cross College and Notre Dame. Open try-outs are at the beginning of the Spring Semester.
SOCCER
Holy Cross Club Soccer is looking to eventually expand to out door on their brand-new fields in the near future. The Soccer Saints are open to men and women and have open try-outs at the beginning of each semester.
INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL
Holy Cross plays other colleges and universities from around the area and are looking to expand. The Basketball Saints also compete in the Mishawaka A league.
The Holy Cross mascot is the Saint.
Notable Alumni
- Daniel E. "Rudy" Ruettiger -- Motivational speaker and motivation for the 1993 film Rudy.
Future
-"Holy Cross College will offer high quality academic programs that are appropriate to its mission as a Catholic college."-"To grow a broad based student population of 800 students including 400 residents."
-"To develop an attractive campus in conjunction with Holy Cross Village, capable of supporting a population of 800 students, with 400 in residence and facilities to support the academic, social, spiritual, and physical needs of faculty and students including the physically handicapped."
-"The college will develop lasting relationships with alumni, parents, and friends to support the mission of the college."
Holy Cross College 54515 State Road 933 N. Notre Dame, IN 46556-0308 Phone: 574-239-8400 Fax: 574-239-8323
All quotes taken from The Holy Cross College Homepage.
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