<p>Founded 170 years ago, Notre Dame de Namur University is the third oldest college in California. NDNU is a fully accredited, private, Catholic, co-educational master’s university, located on the San Francisco Peninsula in Silicon Valley. With approximately 1,700 students from 29 states and 32 different countries, NDNU broadens the perspective and outlook of its students by exposing them to peers with very different backgrounds, cultures and world views.</p><p><br></p><p>At NDNU, smaller class sizes, ranging from 12 to 25, means that students receive personal attention from excellent instructors in challenging courses that cover a wide range of academic programs. The professors don’t just teach; they are committed to help advise and mentor students through their college journey. NDNU's location offers learning opportunities and internships that can’t be found anywhere else.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>At NDNU, all students are given the tools they need to succeed in college and life. Whether they are starting college for the first time or returning to college after an absence, they have programs tailored to all students’ needs so they can earn their degree and succeed in their chosen career.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Notre Dame de Namur University</strong></p><ul><li><u>Students Services</u>:&nbsp;Notre Dame de Namur University Student Services promotes student learning and academic innovation. Professional staff members, academic advisors, and faculty members work together to create a supportive educational environment, which include services from many departmental areas across campus including advising, disability accommodations, financial aid,&nbsp;tutoring, and support for international students.&nbsp;</li><li><u>Community Based Learning</u>:&nbsp;Community Based Learning (CBL) and Community Based Research (CBR) at NDNU are designed to enhance student learning through connecting academic learning and community engagement. This is accomplished by creating partnerships in the community with organizations that help students achieve learning goals while simultaneously affecting positive change in the community.</li><li><u>Campus Location</u>:&nbsp;Belmont is situated half-way between San Francisco and San Jose, in San Mateo County, with a population close to 26,000. Known for its wooded hills, views of the San Francisco Bay and stretches of open space, Belmont is a quiet residential community in the midst of the culturally and technologically rich Bay Area.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p>