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The Department of Political Science at Notre Dame offers students outstanding opportunities for intellectual growth, professional development, and success in their careers. We are home to more than 500 majors, 80 Ph.D. students, and over 45 tenure-track or tenured professors.

Graduate Program

The Ph.D. program in the University of Notre Dame’s Department of Political Science offers students outstanding opportunities for intellectual growth, professional development, and success in their careers.

Undergraduate Program

Political Science is one of Notre Dame’s most popular majors, with over 50 different undergraduate courses to choose from every semester, and over 45 outstanding and accessible faculty members—12 of whom have received teaching awards.

Upcoming Events

Apr 26

Friday Apr 26, 2024

Rooney Center Seminar Series: "Gendered Perceptions of Legislative Influence" with Jaclyn Kaslovsky

Time: 12:30PM - 2:00PM

Location: 1030 Jenkins Nanovic Halls

Jaclyn Kaslovsky is an Assistant Professor at Rice University who specializes in American politics. Her research focuses on Congress, representation, and women…

Apr 30

Tuesday Apr 30, 2024

Compelling with the Bomb? Revisiting the Effectiveness of Nuclear Compellent Threats - Alex Downes

Time: 4:30PM - 6:00PM

Location: 1030 Jenkins Nanovic Halls

Alexander B. Downes (Ph.D., University of Chicago) is Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and co-Director of the Institute for Security and Conflict Studies at The George Washington University.

May 1

Wednesday May 1, 2024

Last Class Day (Spring Semester 2024)

Time: All Day

Location: campus-wide

Review the full semester calendar at registrar.nd.edu/calendars/.

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May 2

Thursday May 2, 2024

Reading Days (Spring Semester 2024)

Time: All Day

Location: campus-wide

Review the full semester calendar at registrar.nd.edu/calendars/.

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