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Contents Welcome to NCI 2 Introduction 3 Academic Calendar 3 I’ve received an offer, what happens now? 4 I’ve accepted my offer, what next? 4 Online Registration 5 Students Fees - A guide 7 Psychology Students: NC010 9 Enrolment & IT session 11 Orientation 11 Registration Summary 12 What if I want to Defer my Place 13 DARE and HEAR applicants 14 Life at NCI 15 Enrolment and Orientation 20
WELCOME
TO NCI Introduction
Congratulations on your recent
Dear I am delighted to welcome you as a student to
National College of Ireland. I hope your time examination results.
Student,
with us will be both enjoyable and rewarding.
We are delighted that you have chosen National College of Ireland (NCI) as one of your
This Handbook provides you with a step by preferred destinations for further study.
step guide on how to register online and gain
access to the many services and supports The purpose of this booklet is to help guide you through the next steps to start your
available to you as a student here at National exciting college career. Please ensure you read this booklet thoroughly and follow each
College of Ireland. The handbook will provide step as outlined.
you with information on the Registration,
Enrolment and Orientation Programmes. Your lectures will commence the week beginning the 17th September. Dates and times
for enrolment and orientation have been included at the back of this booklet. Please
I urge you to take the time to read this
! check these carefully and ensure you attend ALL sessions.
handbook carefully as it will answer many of
Academic Calender
the queries you may have at this time and
contains important instructions regarding the
Registration process. Calendar 2018/19 From To
Courses are scheduled for enrolment,
It is important to attend the Orientation Enrolment 03/09/2018 04/09/2018 orientation and the IT session on
Programme, details of which are available different dates and times. You MUST
check the website for your orientation
on the College website, as this will provide dates www.ncirl.ie/newstudents
information that you may need in the future.
The Orientation programme includes a Campus
Map and a guide to Student Services, Peer Orientation 10/09/2018 14/09/2018/09 You MUST check the website for specific
Mentoring, Library and Information Technology times and dates for your Orientation
Services. www.ncirl.ie/newstudents
In addition, from the College website (www. Semester 1 17/09/2018 14/12/2018
ncirl.ie) you can access the student portal
which provides a range of material and advice Reading Week 29/10/2018 02/11/2018
to help you in your first year.
Semester 1- Exams 03/01/2019 12/01/2019
I wish you every success in your academic
studies here at National College of Ireland. Semester 1 Break 13/01/2019 20/01/2018
Semester 2 21/01/2019 26/04/2019
Reading Week 18/03/2019 22/03/2019
Yours sincerely,
Revision Week 22/04/2019 26/04/2019
Semester 2 - Exams 01/05/2019 19/05/2019
Repeat Exams 07/08/2019 16/08/2019
John McGarrigle
Registrar
2 3I’ve received an offer Online
This section is applicable to all students
except BA Hons in Psychology students. If you
! have been offered or accepted a place on the
what happens now? Registration
BA Hons in Psychology please see the section
entitled “Psychology Students: NC010”
So you’ve received an offer of a place from NCI, Full time undergraduate students
the next step is to accept your place! MUST register online BEFORE attending
their Enrolment and IT Session. Before
CAO Applicants you start this process please make sure
Your offer of a place was made through the Central Applications Office (CAO) you have the following to hand;
so you must accept through the CAO. Please carefully read the offer acceptance
procedure which the CAO provided you with. 1. This booklet; in order to follow the
step by step guide to logging on
Direct/Mature Applicants 2. A credit/debit card
You may have already received an offer from NCI by post. If you have not yet 3. Your login details – your username
received an offer letter, receipt of this registration booklet can be used in lieu of and password as detailed in the above
this. To accept your place please contact us on 1850 221 721. If you have already section.
received an offer and accepted, please skip to “I’ve Accepted My Offer – What
Next?” You must contact us by Monday 20th August at the very latest to accept
your offer.
What is online registration?
I’ve accepted my offer, what next?
Online registration allows you to pay
CAO Applicants your college fees online in a quick and
Your CAO application number is now your student number. Your college convenient manner.
username will take the form of x followed by your student number. For example,
if your CAO number is 12345678, your username will be x12345678. Once
you have accepted your offer from the CAO, you will be required to reset your When do I have to register
password. You can reset your password 48 hours after accepting your place by
following the Setting Your Password guide on the New Students section of the
by?
Your fees must be paid before you attend
NCI website. Please carefully read these instructions and follow the steps given to
enrolment on campus (see schedule on
reset your password.
the back of this booklet). If your fees
NOTE: If you were deemed eligible under the HEAR scheme please skip directly to are not paid by 17th September, you will
the section entitled HEAR (Higher Education Access Route) for your next steps. be required to present yourself to the
Fees Office in person to pay your fees
Direct/Mature Applicants and a late charge of €75 will apply. Your
You should have already received your student number on all your e-mail IT accounts and access to the library
correspondence with the college. Your college username will take the form of will also be suspended after this date if
x followed by your student number. For example, if your student number is payment is not received. Please see the
12345678, your username will be x12345678. Once you have accepted your section entitled Student Fees – A Guide
offer from the CAO, you will be required to reset your password. You can reset for further information on course fees.
your password 48 hours after accepting your place by following the Setting Your
Password guide on the New Students section of the NCI website. Please carefully
read these instructions and follow the steps given to reset your password.
If you have not yet accepted your place please do so by contacting
admissions@ncirl.ie or 1850 221 721.
Mature students are also required to attend a supplementary orientation.
! Please see further details at the back of this booklet.
4 5This section is applicable to all students
Online Student fees
excluding BA Hons in Psychology students.
! If you have been offered or accepted
a place on the BA Hons in Psychology
Registration - A guide please see the section entitled “Psychology
Students: NC010”
Tuition Fees
Most undergraduate students attending • A copy of your letter from SUSI
publicly funded third level courses do confirming you have made an
not have to pay tuition fees, under application
How do I access online 3. When you are logged into the My the terms of the free fees initiative. • A printed screenshot of your SUSI
registration? Details service you will see the
details of your course on screen.
There are eligibility criteria which you online application account which
displays your name and your SUSI
must meet in order to be eligible for
To continue to the registration free fees, these will be assessed ID
1. Online registration can be accessed
page, click on the “Confirm Place” during online registration. If your • In some cases you may already
via the NCI website. Go to;
self-assessment for fees during online have received confirmation of your
http:// www.ncirl.ie/newstudents
4. You will be presented with a number registration results in the incorrect award from SUSI, if you have this
and click on “Full Time Students”
of steps to confirm your registration. calculation of your fees based on your to hand please provide us with a
and follow the link to “Register &
Please follow the instructions on criteria you will be contacted by the copy on the date of your
Pay Course Fees”
each page carefully and ensure the Fees Office to rectify. enrolment session
2. If you encounter any problems information you provide is accurate.
If the above is not provided then
when accessing the My Details Student Grant 2018 a form will need to be filled out
section please contact the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI)
confirming you have made an
IT Support Desk: is the awarding authority for all student
application to SUSI in respect of the
Tel: 014498671/01 4498667 grant applications. All students who
SCF, you will need to have your
Email: itsupport@ncirl.ie are applying for the student grant must
SUSI application number to hand
(Please note that when logging in to apply through SUSI. Please see
to fill this form out. The form
pay your fees, your username will www.susi.ie for more details. If
has been included in this pack but
take the form of x followed by your awarded, the student grant will
should only be used if the above is
student number followed by go towards paying for the Student
not readily available.
@student.ncirl.ie. For example, Contribution Fee (SCF).
x12345678@student.ncirl.ie).
If proof of a funding application is
Student Contribution Fee (SCF) not provided to the Fees Office by
The SCF must be paid by all students. September 29th, then the following
The SCF for the 2018/19 academic year payments must be made:
is €3,000.
• 20% of SCF (€600) immediately
• I’ve applied for a SUSI grant; do I still • 30% of SCF (€900) by 15th
have to pay the SCF? November 2018
• Balance of SCF (€1,500) at the start
If you have applied for the student of the second semester (January
grant through SUSI you are not required 2019)
to pay the SCF to register online.
HOWEVER, you must provide the college If application for funding is
with confirmation that you have made unsuccessful, then payment of the
an application to SUSI for the grant SCF falls due on the above dates.
at enrolment. The following will be
deemed acceptable as confirmation you
have applied to SUSI:
6 7This section is applicable ONLY to students
Student fees Psychology !
who have been offered and accepted a place
on NC010 – BA Hons in Psychology. If this
does not apply to you please refer to the
- A guide Students: NC010 Section “Student Fees – A Guide”.
! Please Note: The €80 gym membership
fee must be paid by all students. The
with the remaining 50% balance
payable at the start of semester ! Psychology students cannot use
the online registration service
Total Course Fee €5,500
grant does not cover this cost. Students two. Gym Membership Fee €80
will need to register online and pay this
fee. Please Note: Fees 20% Deposit PLUS
Gym Membership Fee
€1,180
Fees Can Be Paid Online By The BA (Hons) in Psychology is to register for the course
not covered under the free fees
I am not entitled to a SUSI Credit/Debit Card.
initiative. The fee for the course is 8 x Monthly Instalments €550
grant; do I have to pay the We Do Not Accept American Express €5,500 per annum.
SCF and gym membership in We Do Not Accept Cash Students must also pay a gym
full? membership fee of €80 per annum.
When does the first direct
Gym Membership Fee
No, if you are not eligible for a SUSI A referendum on gym membership Do I have to pay the full debit commence?
grant you must pay, at minimum, 20% was held and the full-time The first direct debit is scheduled
of the SCF (€600) and the full gym undergraduate student body voted fee before the course to come out of your account on 5th
membership (€80) online before you in a mandatory annual membership commences? October.
attend enrolment. You may then decide fee of SV Fitness (www.svfitness. No, there is an easy payment plan
to pay the balance one of two ways: com). The referendum will require for the course which has been What is the gym
students to pay the mandatory €80 outlined below. If you sign up for
1. Complete a direct debit form and fee at the start of the year when the easy payment plan you can membership fee?
return it on/before your designated registering. The membership period register as a student by paying A referendum on gym membership
enrolment date. The direct debit will is fixed for one year from the 1st 20% of your fee PLUS the full gym was held and the full-time
split the remainder of the fees September, 2018 through to the membership fee by calling us on undergraduate student body voted in
(€2,400) equally over 6 months, with 31st August, 2019. 1850 221 721 (AT LEAST 48 hours a mandatory annual membership fee
the first instalment of €400 due on after you have accepted your place of SV Fitness (www.svfitness.com).
the 5th October. A direct debit through the CAO) and pay by debit
form has been included in this pack or credit card. The referendum will require students
and is also available on the website to to pay the mandatory €80 fee at the
download. PLEASE NOTE: 20% of the Alternatively, you can pay by start of the year when registering. The
SCF MUST BE PAID ONLINE TO AVAIL cheque, bank draft or postal order membership period is fixed for one
OF THE DIRECT DEBIT OPTION and (made payable to National College year from the 1st September 2018
you must return a completed direct of Ireland) and sign the enclosed through to the 31st August, 2019.
debit form on your enrolment date or direct debit form. You MUST sign
you will not be registered. and return the direct debit form in
order to be registered.
OR
2. A further 30% of fees (€900) must
be paid by 15th November 2018
8 9Psychology
Students: NC010 Enrolment
When can I pay my fees? the course fees and you can pay the ALL students are required to attend You MUST attend both your assigned
You can pay your fees at the enrolment outstanding amount in one of the Enrolment in NCI in order to pick up your enrolment and orientation session
session (see the back of this booklet for following ways; student card. Details on the enrolment so it is important you check this
details) or you can contact us on 1850 and IT session can be found at the back information online at http://www.
221 721 and pay your fees by credit/ • Pay 50% of the outstanding fees of this booklet and online ncirl.ie/newstudents
debit card 48 hours after accepting (along with the €80 gym membership (http://www.ncirl.ie/newstudents).
your place via the CAO. You can email a fee) and a further 50% before
semester 2. Your student card is a vital part of your
Access Orientation for
completed version of your direct debit
form to fees@ncirl.ie or bring it with • Pay 20% of the outstanding fee (along student life. You will need your student DARE, HEAR & MATURE
with the €80 gym membership fee) card to enter the College library, printing
you on the date of your enrolment.
and complete and return the enclosed and photocopying, for identification
students
Students who were deemed eligible
direct debit form. Your remaining purposes and most importantly for
Can I Apply for the Grant? balance will be spread over 8 monthly student discounts!
under the DARE and HEAR scheme
Yes you can make an application for a MUST also attend a supplementary
instalments commencing 5th October.
grant through SUSI (Student Universal orientation in addition to the above.
• Pay 100% of your outstanding fee In order to pick up your student card
Support Ireland) www.susi.ie. Mature students who applied directly
(along with the €80 gym membership you must have first registered online and
to the College must also attend.
fee) have your CAO number/Student number
If I have applied for a grant to hand. Collection of your student card
Please see the back of this
will take place at scheduled times from
do I still have to pay the Does this course qualify for Monday 3rd- Tuesday 4th of September
booklet for dates and times of the
supplementary orientation.
deposit as outlined above? tax relief? during enrolment.
Yes. If you do not receive confirmation Yes you can apply for tax relief at the
end of each academic year. You must ensure you attend the IT
from SUSI of receipt of your grant
Session after your enrolment session as
prior to your course commencing
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT it demonstrates how to access key online
then you are required to pay the
CASH services you will use as a student.
deposit as outlined above and fill out
and return the direct debit form on
the date of your registration. If you Orientation
are subsequently awarded the grant Orientation for first year students will
then any fees over paid by you will be take place the week beginning 10th
refunded. September. Each course is assigned a
separate date and time for orientation
so please ensure you check the
What if I have confirmation schedules online at http://www.ncirl.ie/
of my SUSI grant award? newstudents to confirm when yours is
If you have received confirmation of on.
what your SUSI grant is, please ensure
to bring a copy of this notification with Orientation is compulsory and extremely
you on the date of your enrolment. important to attend as it will help
Your SUSI grant will be offset against familiarise yourself with the layout of the
College and you will meet your new class
mates.
10 11Registration Registration
Summary Summary
CAO Students Direct/Mature Applicants BA Hons in Psychology Students What if I want to defer my
• Accept your place with the CAO by
• Accept your place with the CAO by • If you have not already accepted
following the steps they have outlined in place?
following the steps they have outlined your place with the National College of You may decide that you are not
in the CAO Offer Notice. Ireland please send back the the CAO Offer Notice.
• 48 hours after accepting your place with going to take up your place with NCI
acceptance slip at the bottom of your this year, if that’s the case you may
• 48 hours after your acceptance Offer Letter or contact us by email; the CAO contact us on 1850 221721 to
make a payment by credit or debit be granted a deferral for one year by
has been submitted to CAO, you will admissions@ncirl.ie or by phone doing the following;
have permission to reset your log-in 1850 221 721 to accept your place card for the 20% deposit PLUS the gym
membership fee. Fill out the enclosed • Do NOT accept the offer of a place
password. A guide on how to reset through the CAO..
your password is available from • 48 hours after your acceptance direct debit form and return it on your
enrolment date. • Email admissions@ncirl.ie
the New Students section of the NCI has been submitted to CAO, you will IMMEDIATELY and give your name
website. Please ensure you follow have permission to reset your log-in as it appears on your CAO
these steps in order to progress to password. A guide on how to reset OR
application, quote your 2017
online registration. your password is available from CAO Application Number and the
the New Students section of the NCI • Make a payment by cheque, bank draft
or postal order and return it on the date Course Code of the offer you wish
• Click on the link to “Register & Pay website. Please ensure you follow to defer and set out the reason(s)
Course Fees” these steps in order to progress to of your Enrolment along with a
completed direct debit form. for the request. Mark ‘DEFERRED
online registration. ENTRY’ clearly in the subject line
• When logged in select “Confirm Place” • 48 hours after your deposit payment has
been made, you will have the opportunity of your e-mail.
under Actions from right hand menu. • Click on the link to “Register & Pay • The letter or e-mail must arrive
Follow the instructions to complete Course Fees” to reset your log-in password. A guide
on how to reset your password is in the Admissions Office at least
your registration two days before the “Reply Date”
• When logged in select “Confirm Place” available from the New Students section
of the NCI website. Please ensure you shown on the Offer Notice.
• Attend your Enrolment and IT under Actions from right hand menu.
Orientation Session to collect your Follow the instructions to complete follow these steps in order to progress
If the deferral is granted, you will receive
student card your registration to online registration.
notification by post from the Admissions
• Attend the Enrolment Office in late October. In order to take
• Attend your Orientation Day • Attend the Supplementary Orientation • Attend your Orientation and IT session up your offer of a deferred place you
Schedule • Commence classes on 17th September will have to reapply through the CAO for
• Commence classes on 17th September 2018 2019/20 and indicate you are applying as
2018 • Attend your Enrolment Session to • Late charges will be applied if you do not a deferred applicant and place the course
collect your student card Attend your register by 17th September 2018 you deferred as your ONLY preference on
the application form.
• Late charges will be applied if you do Orientation and IT session
not register by 17th September 2018 What Should I bring on the
• Commence classes on 17th September
2018 day of Enrolment?
• A copy of letter from SUSI confirming you
• Late charges will be applied if you do have applied to them or a print screen of
not register by 17th September 2018 your SUSI application or a copy of the
letter confirming what you have been
awarded.
• A completed and signed direct debit
form if you choose to pay your fees in
this manner.
12 13DARE and
HEAR Applicants Life at NCI
DARE (Disability Access Route Getting to NCI On-campus Accommodation
to Education) NCI’s central location means it is NCI guarantees on-campus
National College of Ireland believes that one serviced by a number of different accommodation for all first year
of the most important first steps for students methods of public transport. students. With a campus located
with disabilities is to be sure that you can in Dublin’s city centre, on-campus
access supports in an open, relaxed, friendly Luas accommodation gives you easy
and confidential manner. With a red line Luas stop right outside access to all transport links and
our door (Mayor Street) you’ll never be nightlife.
In order for the College to help you achieve late for lectures. See www.luas.ie for
these first steps students who have applied more information. The student residences consist of
via DARE and were deemed eligible will be 53 apartments offering a total of
contacted by the Disability Support Officer to Connolly Station 286 separate contemporary-style
arrange a meeting in order to register with the Connolly station is a five minute stroll study bedrooms. Apartments vary
Learning and Disability Service. away from the College. Connolly in size from 3 to 8 study bedroom
services the DART, South Eastern units. Each apartment has a fully
Supplementary Orientation suburban, Northern suburban and fitted kitchen/dining area and a
If you were deemed eligible under the DARE Western suburban routes see generous sized living area.
scheme you MUST attend a supplementary www.irishrail.ie for more information
orientation, please see times and dates at the Further information on
back of this booklet. Dublin Bus accommodation is available
Dublin bus services a number of stops on our website; www.ncirl.
direct to the city centre and North Wall ie/Prospective_Students/
HEAR Students and Online Registration
Quay, see www.dublinbus.ie for more Accommodation
Students who have been deemed eligible
information.
under HEAR must indicate during online
To book for the upcoming
registration that they have applied for SUSI
academic year please contact the
funding. As a HEAR student you are only
Accommodation Office;
required at this time to pay the €80 Gym
Membership Fee in order to be registered.
Phone: 01 4498705/703
The Gym Membership Fee is a mandatory
Fax: 01 4498760
charge and registration cannot be completed
Email: campusresidences@ncirl.ie
until this charge has been paid. All students
in receipt of Higher Education grants or VEC
grants are required to pay this charge which is
not covered by the grant scheme
Supplementary Orientation
If you were deemed eligible under the HEAR
scheme you MUST attend a supplementary
orientation, please see times and dates at the
back of this booklet.
14 15Student Support
At NCI we realise that adapting to Mathematics Support Service the Disability Support Officer will be more
College life can be a daunting so we The Mathematics Support Service than happy to meet with you and provide
have set up a number of support provides an informal environment personal support and guidance.
services to help your transition to for students who are experiencing
third-level. difficulties where they can improve Medical and Counselling Service
their understanding of and confidence College life can sometimes produce a
in mathematical concepts. great deal of stress. The reasons for this
Student Attendance can range from a heavy workload and
Student attendance at lectures, The Service provides workshops and imminent deadlines, to difficulties of a
tutorials, practicals and laboratories one-to-one sessions throughout the personal nature.
have been recognised to be a key year. The service is free to all students
indicator to how well a student will in NCI and you can attend as often as The Counselling Service provides an
perform on their respective course. you wish. opportunity to discuss any difficulties you
may be experiencing with a qualified
NCI considers student attendance
to be a serious part of a student’s Learning Support person. The counsellor will help by
The Learning Support Service is centred listening without judgement, offering new
life at the college and expects each
around some core areas such as perspectives and working with you on
student to attend all their respective
academic writing, reading, researching, strategies that are right for you.
learning events. As a result, all student
attendance at their respective learning studying, note-taking, exam revision
and aiding students in all areas of National College of Ireland provides a
events is recorded and reviewed.
academic advancement. subsidised medical service to all full-time
registered students. The Hanover Medical
Student Leaders Centre, located just minutes from the
The Student Leader Programme is Disability Support College, are the appointed doctors for
designed to specifically help new National College of Ireland believes National College of Ireland.
students of the College. Each year, 12 that one of the most important first
current NCI students are chosen to steps for students with disabilities is to The Hanover Medical Centre provides
help make the transition to college life be sure that you can access supports full male and female health screening,
as easy and enjoyable as possible by in an open, relaxed, friendly and cardiovascular screening, occupational
providing guidance and support to you confidential manner. health, travel vaccinations, minor
throughout the whole of your first year. surgery, nursing care, sports injuries
In order for the College to help you and specialist clinics. Students are
The Leaders are specifically trained to achieve these first steps please contact charged €10 per appointment and the
answer your questions about college our Disability Support Officer in order balance is paid by the College.
and to be a source of support to you. If to arrange a first meeting by calling 01
you have questions or concerns through 6599269.
your first year and are unsure of where
to go or what supports are available to If you need to talk to someone about a
you, the team will be available to help matter regarding day-to-day life beyond
direct you to the right one. the lecture theatre, or if you have any
medical, social or well-being concerns,
16 17Student Amenities
Atrium Childcare SV Fitness – Lead a Healthier The Library section of the student portal
The College’s Atrium is the hub of The Giraffe Early Learning Centre and provides students with comprehensive
the Campus. From here students can Childcare Facility at NCI provides a and Fitter Life information on research tools, using
find their way to the Library, Canteen, dedicated space for the care of young Students can access the gym upon
the library and e-information so please
Student Services and the Student’s children. The facility is located to the rear presentation of their student card
ensure you review all information on
Union. of the campus in the I.F.S.C. For more and it’s located adjacent the College
the Student Portal at the start of the
information on fees please contact; quadrangle area.
academic year.
AIB Giraffe Childcare & Early Learning Centres
Tel: 1850 20 10 99 The state of the art gym and health
AIB has a branch located opposite Your student card will become your
www.giraffe.ie club offers a wide variety of fitness and
the College on Mayor Square. The library card so it is important you pick
spinning classes, free weights area,
branch provides students with access up your student card at your allocated
steam room, sauna, changing area, and
to student and graduate banking. An Clubs and Societies massage sports therapy centre. For
enrolment session.
ATM is located beside the entrance to During Freshers’ Week the College holds more information on the excellent gym
the bank. a “Clubs & Societies Sign-Up Day” which is facilities please visit www.svfitness. Photocopying
your opportunity to sign-up to an existing com. Printing and photocopying in National
ATMs club or society or even set up your own! College of Ireland is charged to students
Other ATMs are located in the NCI has a range of Clubs and Societies using a credit management system
some of which are listed below so be sure IT Facilities and Services
following newsagents close to the The NCI IT Department is responsible linked to your Network account and Stu-
College; to check it out.
for providing IT Services and Support to dent ID card. Photocopying credit can be
• Fresh • Spar all students. purchased online via the student portal.
All new students receive €5 printing
Books Badminton Club Basketball Club For more information about the IT credit on commencement of term.
The College enjoys a central location Cricket Club Dance Society facilities, user guides and updates refer
in Dublin city. There are many to the IT Facilities and Services section
bookshops in the locality; Pool Club Soccer Club of the website; www.ncirl.ie/campus/
• Easons – O’Connell Street student-services/IT-Services. If you
Table Tennis Club Futsal Club
• Chapters – Parnell Street encounter any difficulties or have any
• Hodges Figgis – Dawson Street Fashion Society Gaming Society queries in relation to your IT Services,
eSports Golf Club Equality you are requested to contact the IT
Careers and Opportunities International
Equality Society
Support Desk:
The National College of Society
Ireland provides students with Support Desk:
Rugby Club Poker Society Tel: 01 4498671 / 01-4498667
acomprehensive careers advice service
and provides classes and individual Email: itsupport@ncirl.ie
Music Society Adventure Society
support on job hunting strategies,
creating CVs and cover letters, GAA Club Library
preparing for interviews and holds a The Norma Smurfit Library in National
number of careers fairs and events College of Ireland will provide you with
throughout the year. the key academic material needed in
More information on Careers and order to make your college career a
Opportunities can be found at success.
www.ncirl.ie/careers
18 19Enrolment
and Orientation
Supplementary Access ! Supplementary Orientation
Orientation Schedule for Dates
DARE, HEAR and MATURE Mature Students – Thursday 6th
September
students
If you were deemed eligible under HEAR & DARE Students – Sunday 9th
either the DARE or HEAR scheme or September (Parents Welcome)
applied directly to NCI as a mature
student, we would like to invite you Parents Session – Sunday 9th
to a supplementary orientation. September (Students Welcome)
The event has been designed to
specifically address some of the Please note: Supplementary Access
concerns you may have in relation Orientation is a separate event to the
to getting ready for College traditional enrolment and orientation.
including general support services
available to students, transition and More information regarding times for
studying tips, welfare and financial the Supplementary Access Orientation
advice. can be found on the website:
http://www.ncirl.ie/newstudents
Information Session for
Parents
There will also be an information
session for parents of prospective
students. This will be an
opportunity for any parents of
prospective students to learn
a little more about NCI prior
to students starting. This will
include information on Fees,
SUSI, Admissions, Deferrals,
Progressions, Student Supports &
Exams. We would encourage you
to recommend this session to your
parents as it is designed to allow
us to help you explain and reassure
your parents over any concerns
they may have about college life.
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