Birth Control at Notre Dame

shellzie2006
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:08:30 +0000

As people have mentioned, no birth control is sold on campus. However, there are several convenience stores/pharmacies near campus where I’m sure one could obtain it, and, as far as I’m aware, there are no rules against possessing it on campus…just purchasing or using it there…

Speaking of which, of course not everyone at Notre Dame is abstinent- it’s a college, not a convent- but, due to the religious student body, there is less sex at ND than at most other colleges. Here is a rather humorous study that looks at the comparison (at least for the girls in question): https://h-spot.com/blog/female_college_survey_pt1/

As far as the no-sex rule goes, I have never heard of anyone getting in trouble for breaking the rule. Presumably, most people carry out their romantic activities in private and therefore do not get caught by any authority figures. And, even if someone gets tipped off that something is going on, what RA/AR/rector really wants to walk in on THAT? The only times I’ve heard of anything happening is if people have been loud and their neighbors have complained, the RA has told them to be more discreet in the future.

And 3togo- do you mean in terms of options in case of unplanned pregnancy? I couldn’t tell you for sure, but I would assume they would not assist a student in obtaining an abortion, which seems fair to me given that ND is a Catholic school. But I don’t see how this should be a concern as I think most college students know their options and I’m sure there are ample resources elsewhere in South Bend for anyone inclined to go that route.