BEYOND THE BLUE DOOR INDUCTION & ORIENTATION INFORMATION - HELPING YOU TO SETTLE, STAY & SUCCEED! - Carlow College
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BEYOND
THE BLUE DOOR
INDUCTION & ORIENTATION INFORMATION
HELPING YOU TO SETTLE, STAY & SUCCEED!
WELCOME!
Dr Thomas Mc Grath
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Registrar.
Email: vpacademic@carlowcollege.ie
WELCOME TO OUR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
Welcome to Carlow College, St Patrick’s. Third level is a new beginning. Finding your feet perhaps
away from home for the first time presents its own challenges. Some of you may feel uncertain
and unsure about the academic task ahead. I would say relax, hold your nerve, pace yourself. Last
year’s first years had exactly the same worries. They are now going into second year.
How you did in secondary school if you have just come from there – how you did in the Leaving
Cert is irrelevant and a matter of entire indifference to us. You have a clean slate now – make the
best of it. We are not here in the business of rote learning as in secondary school but rather of your
critical engagement with the texts you will be studying – we want to hear what you have to say.
What counts now is the effort you put in. We will give you the confidence to do well; you must find
the motivation to achieve within yourself. You are working towards a degree. Your degree result
is what is relevant. When it comes to getting a job after college, potential employers will not ask
you how you did in the Leaving Cert but they will ask you how well did you do in your degree. Your
degree transcript will follow you.
Our retention rate is very high because we look after our students. You will not be lost or
anonymous here. We will know you. We have all sorts of supports in place for you. You need never
be out there on your own worrying about this or that – we are here to help, but you do need to talk
to us and tell us if there is a problem. It is no good bottling it up and keeping it all to yourself. Come
and tell us about it or email us. Ask for advice and help. Don’t think a problem is unique to you. We
have seen it all before. You will find that we will pull out all the stops to fix the problem for you.
I would say that we are Ireland’s friendliest small college. Everybody here is friendly. Indeed there is
a tradition of courtesy in the College. I am sure you will continue that fine tradition. In the on-going
Coronavirus pandemic, this College is making every effort to keep everyone safe. I am certain that
you will play your part. I want to wish you all the best of luck over the next three or four years here.
As we say in Irish, Go n-éiri an bóthar libh.
Tom
WELCOME!
Dr Margaret Murphy
Assistant Registrar for Academic Affairs
Email: mmurphy@carlowcollege.ie
Hello and welcome.
My name is Margaret Murphy and I am the Assistant Registrar for Academic Affairs. I am also
a history lecturer so I may be seeing some of you in class.
One of my duties as Assistant Registrar is to make sure that students in Carlow College have
the best possible learning experience on each programme, at each stage. I work closely with
the Programme Directors and lecturers to promote engaging teaching, active learning and fair
assessment. We are continuously reviewing our programmes and our teaching and learning
strategies to ensure that they are interesting, effective and student-centred. We encourage
and welcome feedback from students and our various committees include representatives
from the Students Union. Perhaps when you settle in, you might consider becoming a class
representative!
We have a great set of lecturers in the College. They are both knowledgeable about their
subjects and keen to embrace new technologies. They did a tremendous job last year
delivering their classes online and keeping students engaged. While some classes will
continue to be online in this academic year, we are planning that most of you will have the
majority of your classes in the College. We have missed face-to-face contact with our
students and we are all looking forward to seeing you in the classrooms and lecture halls.
Whether you are a school-leaver or are returning to education, I am delighted that you are
joining us here in Carlow College. I hope you have a really good year
Margaret
Your Programme
BA IN APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES (PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL CARE) (LEVEL 7)
Dr John McHugh Francis Gahan Alison Brennan
Programme Director Academic Advisor Stage 1 Programme Administrator
Email: jmchugh@carlowcollege.ie Email: fgahan@carlowcollege.ie Email: admin@carlowcollege.ie
YOUR PROGRAMME HANDBOOK
IS AVAILABLE HERE
Your Programme
BA (HONS) IN ARTS AND HUMANITIES (LEVEL 8)
Dr Sarah Otten Dr Noel Kavanagh Michelle Daly
Programme Director Academic Advisor Stage 1 Programme Administrator
Email: sotten@carlowcollege.ie Email: nkavanagh@carlowcollege.ie Email: admin@carlowcollege.ie
YOUR PROGRAMME HANDBOOK
IS AVAILABLE HERE
Your Programme
BA IN ARTS AND HUMANITIES (LEVEL 7)
Dr Sarah Otten Dr Noel Kavanagh Michelle Daly
Programme Director Academic Advisor Stage 1 Programme Administrator
Email: sotten@carlowcollege.ie Email: nkavanagh@carlowcollege.ie Email: admin@carlowcollege.ie
YOUR PROGRAMME HANDBOOK
IS AVAILABLE HERE
Your Programme
BA (HONS) IN ENGLISH AND HISTORY (LEVEL 8)
Dr Simon Workman Dr Regina Donlon Catherine Carey
Programme Director Academic Advisor Stage 1 Programme Administrator
Email: sworkman@carlowcollege.ie Email: rdonlon@carlowcollege.ie Email: admin@carlowcollege.ie
YOUR PROGRAMME HANDBOOK
IS AVAILABLE HERE
Your Programme
BA (HONS) SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND COMMUNITY STUDIES (LEVEL 8)
Stephanie McDermott Dr Catherine O’Sullivan Alison Brennan
Programme Director Academic Advisor Stage 1 Programme Administrator
Email: smcdermott@carlowcollege.ie Email: cosullivan@carlowcollege.ie Email: admin@carlowcollege.ie
YOUR PROGRAMME HANDBOOK
IS AVAILABLE HERE
Your Library
We are looking forward
to seeing you in the library and
helping to make your time here as
rewarding as we can! As well as our
physical library you have access to a wealth
of resources online, both our online collection
and our online supports. These include online
guides and videos to support you while you
study and work from home. All of these
can be accessed on our web page
by clicking ‘Supports’.
For more detailed information on our
services, check out our
Web Page
Getting Started Borrowing / Getting Help
Bookshop
To get started you will need: For borrowing rules and The main thing to
1. Your Learner ID: You regulations, please see remember throughout all
need this card to borrow our ‘Using the Library’ this is, if in doubt, ask a
books from the Library. section on our web page. librarian! We are here to
2. Your CCSP Login From first to third year, you support you in your studies
credentials: This is can borrow 3 books and in and help you to make the
your email address and fourth year you can borrow most out of your time here
password. You will need 5. in Carlow College.
this for logging on to the
computers in the library. We offer a Click & Collect You can reach us via email:
3. Student Number: You will service for print books. Due librarycc@carlowcollege.ie;
need your student to limited capacity in the phone: 059 91 53239;our
number to access some of Library following COVID Live Chat on our web page;
our online content and also restrictions, we encourage Facebook: @Carlow College
to access your Library students to borrow books PJ Brophy Library or
Accounts. via the Click and Collect at Instagram:
4. Library Staff- We are service as opposed to @carlowcollegelibrary. We’ll
always here to help so just browsing the shelves in the also see you during your
ask! Library. induction..
You will also need to access We also provide a Welcome First Years!
your Library Account to: bookshop service where
you can order and purchase
Aggie, Dorothy,
•Check how many books
you have out and when primary and secondary Ciara & Joe
they need to be returned reading for your courses.
•Renew your books online A deposit is required, and
•Reserve a book for requests can be made at
borrowing the Library Desk or via
•Access some of our online email.
contentYour Learning
Platforms
Virtual Learning Environment - Moodle
Moodle is the virtual learning environment used
by Carlow College. It is a web-based applica-
tion where you can access your lecture Power-
Points, course notes, other learning materials,
information, resources and supports. You can
also communicate with your lecturer and other
students.
To login to Moodle you will need your username (studentnumber@carlowcollege.ie) and a
password (same as your email password). Both of these will be issued to you once you have
completed the registration process.
Moodle is organised into specific sections by programme (course) and stage (year). Once you
are enrolled in your modules you will have access to your learning material and resources.
You can access Moodle from home or college. Just connect to the internet, go to the Carlow
College website www.carlowcollege.ie and click on the Moodle tab at the top of the page.
Enter your username and password.
For more information on available features within Moodle, please see visit the following link:
https://docs.moodle.org/39/en/New_for_studentsMS Office 365
Office 365 is a bundle of software that provides
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (email) and
more. To access Office go to
www.login.microsoftonline.com
Use your Carlow College email address and
your password to login. These will be given to
you once you have completed the registration
process.
Office 365 can be used on PCs, Macs, tablets
and smartphones.
There are three ways of using the Office applications: Downloading Office to your desktop or
laptop, Using Office 365 online, or installing the Office Apps to your smartphone or tablet.
MS Teams
Integrated with MS Office 365, MS Teams is a communication
and collaboration platform which among other things allows
live chats and video conferencing. It also creates an interactive
online classroom for learning.
You can use MS Teams for face-to-face contact with college staff. For further information re-
garding available features and how to guides for MS Teams, please visit the following link:
https://education.microsoft.com/en-us/resource/3dd2b900
You will get more information on how to use Moodle, MS Office 365 and MS Teams during
your induction.
If you have any questions please contact IT Services: itsupport@carlowcollege.ie
Best of luck!
IT SupportYOUR STUDENT SERVICES Hello everyone and welcome! At Carlow College our aim is to help you to ‘Settle, Stay and Succeed!’ by providing a range of academic and student support services to enhance your student experience and help you meet the many demands of your personal and academic life. Coming to college is a big life change, and you may feel the need for a little more support during your transition and whilst you’re here. Whether you’re feeling stressed about your workload or worried about a personal situation, need help with your study skills or have a disability or learning difference, there is lots of support available to you at Carlow College. No problem is too big or too small for our Student Support Services team! Although Covid-19 has caused much disruption in our lives and to your educational experiences, we will continue to deliver all student support services in a way that ensures the safety of our students and staff. Our Counsellors, Careers Officer, Chaplain, Nurse, Essay Doctor, Learning Support and Disability services can be contacted by phone, email and live chat through MS Teams. Please check your programme handbook and the college website for specific details on each service. For more information about beginning college in 2021/22 and our online induction and orientation resources, check our RETURN TO CAMPUS STUDENT HUB Wishing you every success as you begin your studies with us! Lisa Lisa Fortune Head of Student Services and Learner Supports lfortune@carlowcollege.ie
HOW CAN WE
HELP?
Our Academic Resource Office:
Essay Doctor Service – our friendly and
accessible Essay Doctors can help you
with your assignment preparation and the
development of your academic writing skills.
Just email Dr Morgan Cawley Buckley or Dr
Regina Donlon essaydoctor@carlowcollege.
ie to set up an appointment (make sure to tell
us which programme you are on!).
Assistive & Educational Technology online A range of supports for students with disabil-
workshops can help you update your IT and ities, learning differences or long-term health
digital literacy skills . Find out how assistive conditions are also available. If you require
features such as: text to speech, speech rec- exam supports or other reasonable accom-
ognition, spellchecking, organisational apps modations please do get in touch and we will
and software are useful for college and life in work with you to identify the most appropri-
general! Workshop details are available on ate supports to assist with your studies. For
Moodle or you can email Caroline Flinter more information please email
academicresource@carlowcollege.ie academicresource@carlowcollege.ie.
for more information.
It is important that you know that you can disclose a
disability, learning difference or long-term health condition
at the beginning of your studies or at any point while you
are a registered student at Carlow College.Our Student Counselling Service
Our fully qualified and experienced
counselling psychotherapists, Martina
Kelly MIACP and Bernie Dunne
MIACP, offer you a confidential, safe,
compassionate and inclusive space to
explore any issue or challenge which
may be impacting on your academic or
personal health and wellbeing. This service
is available to registered students free-
of-charge. To make an appointment, seek
help, advice or just a friendly chat, email
counsellor@carlowcollege.ie or call / text
059 9153225 or 085 7564441.
Our Health / Nursing Service
Nurse Maura Hennessy provides a free,
on-campus nursing service to registered
students which is supported by an off-
campus, subsidized GP service. For a
consultation call 059 9153237 / 087
1608203. Please do not call to Maura’s
office (Student Resource Building) without
first making contact with her by phone or
email nurse@carlowcollege.ieOur Chaplaincy Service
Our Chaplain Liam Dunne, recognized
and responds to the pastoral and spiritu-
al needs of our students and provides a
compassionate, supportive presence and a
listening ear for the entire college commu-
nity of all faiths and none. Liam invites you
to contact him at any time but particularly
in times of distress, illness, bereavement
or other personal challenges. Liam can be
contacted on 059 9153245 or email
chaplaincy@carlowcollege.ie
Covid-19 ICT grant
Liam also co-ordinates the Chaplaincy As-
sist fund which is an emergency fund which
aims to provide small amounts of financial
support to assist students who find them-
selves in an unanticipated financial crisis.
For the 2021/22 academic year, we have
extended our Chaplaincy Assist Fund to
include a once-off Covid-19 grant to assist
qualifying students with the purchase of a
laptop or other ICT requirement. Further
details and an application form is available
here.
application form is available here.IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START THINKING ABOUT CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY! Advice from our Careers Officer Eleanor Kehoe The majority of students in Higher Education today have made their study choices based on a desire to enhance their future career prospects. The good news is that recent research studies show the value of having a degree continues to be significant over the course of your working life with Irish graduates typically earning upwards of £200,00 more than non-graduates. Higher education qualifications not only attract a significant economic premium but also would appear to impact positively on job and career satisfaction, according to annual HEA Graduate Outcomes Surveys (check out the Careers Office Moodle site for more information). Students who focus on building their employability skills throughout their time at college have a distinct advantage in the graduate labour market.
3 TOP TIPS
for building employability from the start of your student journey are:
1
Focus on achieving good academic grades. That’s your number one priority as a student,
work as well as you can, take advantage of the supports that are available to you, plan,
prepare, strategise and meet your deadlines, communicate with college staff and friends
if you are having any difficulties and celebrate success along the way. Proactive, effective
communication is the top employability skill across all sectors.
2
Develop your Opportunity awareness and networks. Find out about the types of career
linked to your degree discipline. The Careers Office Moodle site, for example, has a list of
guides relevant to all Carlow College courses, entitled “What can I do with my degree in..........
(name of course)”. Employability modules, as part of your degree programme, offer a wealth
of information as will relevant work experience, placement and volunteering opportunities.
3
Demonstrate Engagement and participation. Employers are looking for problem-solvers
so being able to evidence your commitment during challenging times is likely to be a key
feature of any job offer. Setting up virtual study/support groups, volunteering in college for
the Students’ Union and participating in college events are all good. Check out top graduate
website www.gradireland.com (Advice & Skills section) for other useful suggestions,
webinars and resources to help you e.g. Webinar: Online networking - how students can
get ahead in their career after lockdown?
Email careersoffice@carlowcollege.ie or telephone (0)59 9153269 to receive a prompt reply
to any of your employability-related queries. If you have a question, please ask! Check out the
Careers Office Moodle site for a range of useful resources including job adverts, CV and Career
guides, skills development ideas, employer videos and more.
EleanorSTARTING YOUR COLLEGE JOURNEY
Useful information to help you prepare for your first days in college from Anne Marie Peters
our Learner Information and Retention Officer (LIRO)
How will I get to the College?
Bus Train Taxi
JJ Kavanagh & Sons Irish Rail A1 Cabs Carlow +353 59 9142020
Bus Eireann Bridge Cabs Carlow +353 59 9170777
Wexford Bus +353 59 9182222
Dunnes Coaches +353 87 2404848
Carlow Cabs +353 59 9140000
Carlow is on the main Dublin to Waterford M9 route, approximately 1.5
hours’ drive from Dublin and an hour from Waterford. Our pedestrian
Car entrance is located on College Street and our car-parking entrance is
located on Old Dublin Road. The College has ample parking on campus.
Eircode R93 A003.What should I wear? Students at CCSP tend to dress very casually – tracksuits, jeans, runners. Wear something you feel comfortable in! Due to Covid-19 restrictions, you will be expected to wear a face covering. What should I bring on the first day? Bring a notebook and pens, so you can take note of important information. Where will I go when I arrive? When you enter through the main entrance at the front of the building you will be directed to where you need to go. What happens during Orientation and Induction? Usually, the induction and orientation process for new students takes place over one week with lots of opportunities to get to know your classmates, college staff, the SU Team and the layout of the college itself. This year things are a little different, but you will still have an op- portunity to meet your Programme Director, Academic Advisor, LIRO and other college staff.
How long will it last? Your on-campus programme induction will last about 2 hours. Check the orientation schedule and please come only on the day that your programme/group is assigned to. I don’t know anyone. I’m worried I won’t make friends. This is an entirely new experience for everyone, so don’t think that you’re the only one who is either homesick or worried about not making friends. It’s actually better if you don’t know anyone then you’ll be forced to make new friends, which is what’s great about this new chap- ter in your life! Everyone is going to be smiling and keen to make new friends, so be sure to take advantage of this! Don’t judge anyone yet, and don’t automatically decide who your friends are going to be—just take it easy and play it by ear. Most college students change friendship groups a few times be- fore they settle into one that suits them. The people you meet on your first day don’t have to be your new friends; in fact, it’s highly possible that they won’t be. How can I get to know others in my class? Have a few open questions (ones that require more than a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer – they normally start with who, what, where, when, why or how) ready to ask other students, as a conversation start- er. E.g. Where are you from? How do you get to college? What did you think of the Programme Induction? Where did you get your bag/books/? Why did you choose this course?
I have mobility difficulties or other disability -related requirements. Do I need to let anyone know in advance? Yes, it would be useful for us to know in advance. You will receive a link to the relevant form as part of your registration informa- tion. Please make sure to complete it if you need to or contact Caroline Flinter: academicresource@carlowcollege.ie. Whatever you do don’t miss your Induction – it’s vitally important to helping you settle in! The transition from school to college or a return to education can be overwhelming. We want you to have a positive student expe- rience from your first day at college - if I can be of any assistance, please get in touch! I look forward to welcoming you to our campus and to meeting you very soon! Anne Marie Learner Information and Retention Officer liro@carlowcollege.ie Mobile 086-0675449
YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION
SU President V.P. for Education and Communication My name is Brendan Mansfield and I’ll be your Hi, my name is Jessica Higgins and I’m your SU President for the year. I was a Humanities Vice President for Education and Communica- student here in the College and ended up fo- tion this year! I’m a 4th year student, majoring cusing my studies on Philosophy. Considering in theology! I hope to become a teacher which I have decided to stay here for another two makes me so passionate about education. Part years, there must be something about the place of my role is to organise the Class Reps and to I quite liked. (I’ll let you know whatever that it is act as an intermediary between students and when I figure it out!) Despite these restrictions SUSI. After a tough year of online learning, I that have befallen us, you can still find me in the want to make sure all student voices are heard SU office on a typical day. We all know the year this year. I hope to be someone you can all turn will be unique, so please know that the SU will to no matter the situation. I look forward to rep- be here for you if anything about your experi- resenting you all for this academic year! Email: ence as a student is troubling you. My email is sueducation@carlowcollege.ie . supres@carlowcollege.ie and please never hesitate to get in touch if you need anything
Welfare and Equality officer Mature Student Officer
Hi everyone, my name is Eoin Byrne and Hello! My name is Will Rainsford and I will be the Ma-
I will be your Vice President for Welfare ture Student Officer for the upcoming academic year
and Equality for the 2021/22 college from 2021-2021. As the Mature Student Officer I am
year. I’m going into my final year study- here to aid the mature students with college life while
ing English and History and have been in- balancing the other parts of their life. I am present to
volved with the college soccer team be- aid mature students with adjusting to college life and
fore Covid became a thing. I see fitness getting the most out of their studies.
and healthy living as key components
in the upkeep of the mind and body and I am a second year Arts & Humanities student and I
will be working hard throughout the year have found the subjects of Philosophy, Psychology and
with students and other SU members to Theology to be of great interest. I returned to college
raise awareness and promote these top- after years of working odd jobs with a goal to pursue
ics and much more too. I look forward to and study those subjects that really interest me. I look
meeting you all in the year ahead. Email: forward to meeting you in person and am available if
suwelfare@carlowcollege.ie you need anything. Feel free to contact me anytime
and have a great year! Email:
sumature@carlowcollege.ieEntertainments Officer Clubs and Societies Officer
My name is Shannon Banville and I am a third year Hi Everyone! My name is Niamh Collopy and I
English and History student. I am delighted to be will be your Clubs and Socs Officer for this ac-
your Entertainments Officer for 2021/2022. I want ademic year 2021/2022. What’s the job you
to make this year extra special to make up for the ask? Well, let me tell you! In terms of my role,
time we have missed. I’ll be teaming up with my my job is essentially to timetable the societies,
fellow Union members to organise events that ev- liaise with the society heads if they should need
eryone can get involved in. I aim to organise both something, and to facilitate the overall direction
online and in person events to allow everyone to of the College’s clubs and societies. I am a third
take part. I would love to hear your ideas and cre- year English and History student, and I can’t
ate events based on what you want. Please feel wait to be a part of the incoming SU team and
free to send me an email with any suggestions you show you all the exciting events and collabs we
may have. Email: suents@carlowcollege.ie have in store for you!
See you around the college this year, it’s gonna
be a new normal but we will make sure you as
students have fun! Email:
sucands@carlowcollege.ieKEEP IN TOUCH
tThe SU is located in the Student
INTERESTED IN Resource Building to the rear of the
BECOMING A CLASS REP? College. SU office is open
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Contact Jessica Higgins VP Education and
+353 059 9153250
Communication
Facebook: @Carlow College
sueducation@carlowcollege.ie
Students’ Union - CCSU
for more information.
Twitter: @ccsuofficial
Instagram: @ccsu_officialGETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE TERMS WE USE When starting College, you will hear a lot of terms that may not be familiar to you. These explanations might help you understand them a little better! Programme Director: This is the person who has overall responsibility for the management of your degree programme. Academic Advisor: An Academic Advisor is assigned to each stage of a programme. Their role is to meet with students to discuss queries relating to academic performance, requests for extensions on submissions and to provide information on the selection of appropriate modules, programme pathways, and related aspects of the educational experience. Programme: This is your course. For example, Arts and Hu- manities; English and History, Social Care or Social, Political and Community Studies. Stage: This is your year of study. For example, stage one = year one; stage two = year two etc. Module: A subject or a number of subjects that make up your programme. Module Code: The code number allocated to a specific module. The module code will generally be used as a short way of identifying the module.
Module Title: The full name of the module. Credits: Each module carries a number of credits (on average 5) and you are expected to complete enough modules in a year to amount to 60 credits. This would mean taking 12 modules in a year or 6 per semester. ECTS: European Credit Transfer Scheme. This is a standard for comparing the attainment and performance of students across the European Union. ECTS credits are awarded for mod- ules that are completed successfully. One academic year corre- sponds to 60 ECTS (usually 12 modules x 5 credits). Core Modules: These are compulsory modules which you must complete as part of your programme. Elective Modules: Usually called ‘electives’ these are mod- ules that you can choose to study as part of your programme. Some programmes provide a list of modules, from which you must choose a certain number along with the core modules to make up the required 60 credits for one year. Discipline: This refers to a subject area that you will study. For example, Philosophy; Sociology; Theology; Psychology etc. Semester: There are two blocks of 20 weeks in a year (in- cluding inductions/orientations, 12 weeks of classes followed by examinations/final assessments). These are called semesters and there are examinations or final written assessments at the end of each semester. Usually modules are only delivered over one semester (Semester 1 or Semester 2) but some can be de- livered over both.
Moodle: Moodle is the virtual learning environment used by Carlow College. It is a web-based application where you can access your lecture PowerPoints, course notes, other learning materials, information, resources and supports. Module Enrolment Code: To access your module mate- rials on Moodle you must first enrol on each module by insert- ing the relevant code. These codes are available on your Pro- gramme Moodle page. You need only enrol once. Undergraduate: A college student who has not yet re- ceived a first degree (Bachelor’s Degree). Graduate: A student who has received an academic degree or diploma. Postgraduate: A student who continues studies after graduation. QQI: Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) oversees the de- velopment, recognition and awarding of academic qualifications. Dissertation: A major piece of written work or research project undertaken in the final year of an undergraduate hon- ours degree programme.
GOOD TO KNOW Where to find us: Carlow College, St. Patrick’s campus is located in the heart of Carlow town, just a 2-minute walk from Tullow Street. Carlow is one of Ireland’s largest inland towns located in the sunny south-east on the banks of the River Barrow where students can expe- rience exhilarating outdoor adventure, vibrant nightlife and a rich cultural heritage. Carlow is well serviced by road and rail links to major Irish cities and towns and is approximately 80km from Dublin Airport. Car: Carlow is on the main Dublin to Waterford M9 route, approximately 1.5 hours drive from Dublin and an hour from Waterford. Our pedestrian entrance is located on College Street and our car-parking entrance is located on the Old Dublin Road. The College has ample car-parking on campus. Bus & Coach: Carlow Bus Station is approx. 10 minutes (on foot) from the College. Bus & Coach services to and from Dublin, Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford and surrounding counties operate daily from Carlow. Train: Carlow railway station is approx. 5 minutes (on foot) from the College. There are direct links between Carlow, Dublin and Waterford. The journey from Carlow to Dublin takes approx. 1 hour and there are also direct links to Waterford and other counties. Address: Carlow College, St Patrick’s, College Street, Carlow. R93 A003
GOOD TO KNOW Term-time opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8.15 a.m. – 5.00p.m. Tuesday and Thursday: 8:15 a.m. – 9:30p.m. College WiFi: Network: Carlow College WiFi Password: c8RloWs7P9t5! Entry to Main College Building: All entry points to the main college building are via electronic doors. Once registered you will need to swipe your student card to gain entry. Automatic doors will be in operation from Monday, 27th September 2021. If you get locked out, go to Reception; Kate and Orla will be happy to help you! During Registration/Induction entry to the building is via the main door only. All students must check in with security on arrival. Where possible we will have a one-way system in place, please adhere to the signs in place. Parking for Cars and Bikes: There are plenty of spaces and you can park anywhere (except the staff carpark!). To enter the car parks, you will need to swipe your student card to raise the barrier. When leaving the car park, the exit barrier will lift automatically. Barriers will be open to allow free entry for the first couple of weeks. The car parking fee is €30 per academic year. If you wish to avail of the car park, please call to Reception to complete a Car Park Form and pay the fee by 30th September. Barriers will be in operation from Friday, 1st October 2021. If you cycle to college, there are spaces to park your bicycle in the main car parking area. Covid-19: We have been working hard to ensure our campus is as safe as possible for our students and staff. You will find some useful FAQs for our new and continuing students FAQs for Prospective Students - Carlow College
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