Application
Eligibility
In order to ensure students will have adequate access to courses, internships, and faculty resources, SMAC will solicit applications and cap student enrollment at approximately 20 students per year. Students from any school, college, or major may apply.
SMAC seeks to enroll a cohort of students with a variety of backgrounds, interests, and relationships to sport. We seek students from across a range of disciplinary perspectives, including those interested in:
- sports media, broadcasting, or journalism
- analysis of sports, representation, and power from an Arts & Letters perspective
- sports education, coaching, and community engagement
- a career in the sports industry
Application
Applications for Fall 2026 have closed. Check back in Spring 2027 for information about our next application cycle.
For Prospective Students
Students who are interested in the minor are especially welcome to participate in our public programming, and can receive emails about upcoming events by joining our"interested students" list below.
Recommended courses for students interested in the minor:
- AMST 10100 - Introduction to American Studies
- AFST 20082 - Introduction to Africana Studies
- GSC 10001 - Introduction to Gender Studies
- ILS 20781 - Introduction to Latino Studies
Questions? Email the minor director, Dr. Katherine Walden [kwalden@nd.edu].