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Maynooth
University
Student Guide
2016
1
Fáilte chuig
Ollscoil Mhá Nuad
A Mhic léinn, a chara,
Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur romhat chuig Ollscoil Mhá Nuad. Tá beartaithe
agat staidéar a dhéanamh anseo linn agus tá ríméad orainn go mbeidh tú i
do bhall de phobal Mhá Nuad, pobal a bhfuil ceangal aige le háiteanna ar
fud na cruinne. Welcome to
Sílimid go bhfuil cinneadh maith déanta agat. Le breis is 10 mbliana anuas, is Maynooth University
í Ollscoil Mhá Nuad an ollscoil is gasta fás in Éirinn agus tá cúis mhaith leis
sin. Tá an cháil atá orainn bunaithe ar theagasc agus ar thaighde den scoth,
agus ar phobal de bhaill foirne sochaideartha agus tacaíochta a bhfuil sé mar
Dear Student,
aidhm acu sár-eispéireas i Má Nuad a chur ar fáil do mhic léinn.
I would like to welcome you to Maynooth University. You have chosen
Leagaimid caighdeáin arda síos, agus cabhraímid leat na caighdeáin sin a
to study with us, and we are delighted to have you join the Maynooth
bhaint amach. Is áit chairdiúil í an ollscoil do mhic léinn agus cuireann sí
community, whose tentacles reach across the globe.
réimse leathan deiseanna sóisialta, cultúrtha agus spóirt ar fáil. Treoirleabhar
atá sa cháipéis seo a chabhróidh leat tosú amach anseo. Cuireann sé eolas We think you made a good choice. Maynooth University has been Ireland’s
praiticiúil ar fáil faoin méid atá le déanamh agat sula dtosaíonn tú, faoin fastest growing university for the last decade, and with good reason.
tseachtain ionduchtaithe, agus sonraí eile a chabhróidh leat socrú isteach i Our reputation is built on top quality teaching and research, but also
saol na hollscoile. on a community of approachable and supportive staff who aim to make
the student experience at Maynooth truly outstanding.
Cé go bhfuil go leor le foghlaim, tá go leor le haimsiú freisin, agus tá súil
againn gur túsphointe maith a bheidh sa treoirleabhar seo do na hiarrachtaí We set high standards, and we help you to achieve them. It is also a friendly
sin. Guím gach rath ort agus tú ag aistriú chuig Ollscoil Mhá Nuad. Tá súil place to be a student and offers a wide range of social, cultural and sporting
agam go mbeidh an tréimhse a chaitheann tú linn chomh luachmhar agus opportunities. This is a guide to help you get started. It provides practical
chomh tairbhiúil agus a thuigimidne gur féidir leis a bheith. information about what to do before you start, about our orientation week,
and other details to help you settle into university life.
While there is a lot to learn, there is also much to be discovered, and we
hope this guide will be a good starting place for that endeavour. I wish you
An tOllamh Aodán Ó Maolchaoin all the best in your transition to Maynooth University, and I hope you find
Leasuachtarán um Chúrsaí Acadúla, your time with us as rewarding and beneficial as we know it can be.
Cláraitheoir agus Uachtarán Ionaid
Professor Aidan Mulkeen
Vice-President Academic,
Registrar and Deputy President
3
Table of Contents
Fáilte / Welcome 2 A Guide to Your Fees 28 Maynooth Students’ Union (MSU) 44 Examinations & Timetabling Office 66
Keeping an eye on the Target 6 Higher Education Grants 29 Students’ Union 44 International Office 66
Critical Skills 7 The Student Centre 44 Maynooth Green Campus 68
Planning Your College Budget 30
Sabbatical Officers 2016/2017 44 Oifig na Gaeilge / Irish Language Office 68
Your College Budget 30
Security 70
Getting Started Budgeting Advice Service 30 Student Engagement
Office & Societies 45 Student Cards 70
Checklist 10 Cost of Living 31
Recent Societies Highlights 45 Student Health Centre 71
Getting Started – Before You Arrive 13 Other Funding 32 Getting Involved 45 Student Records & Registration Office 71
Accommodation 13 Back to Education Allowance 32 Clubs & Societies Fairs Day 46 Students’ Union (MSU) 72
Campus Accommodation 13 ESF Student Assistance Fund 32 Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) Awards 46
Home Finder Service 14 Student Emergency Fund 32 Societies on Campus 47 Campus Facilities
Kilkenny Campus 15 Scholarships & Awards 33
Bank 75
Short Stay / Occasional Accommodation 15 Educationally Disadvantaged
Students and Students with Disabilities 33 Learning Supports Bookshop 75
Payment of College Fees 16
Academic Advisory 49 Common Room 76
Registration 16
Access Office 50 Computer Facilities 76
Orientation Week 16 Maynooth & Getting Here Computer Rooms 77
Career Development Service 52
Documents Required for Registration 17 Maynooth 35
Library 52 Food Options – North Campus 78
Maynooth Town Map 36 Food Options – South Campus 79
LIST (Library Information Skills Tutorials) 53
Getting Here 37
Planning for Your Academic Year Mathematics Support Centre 54 Lockers 79
Smart Travel 37 Lost Property 80
Academic Year 2016/2017 19 Mature Student Office 55
Bus 37 Parking (Maynooth University
First Semester 19 Maynooth Placement Office 56
Train 37 spaces and permits) 80
Second Semester 20 Moodle 57
Car 37 Photocopying 81
The Academic Year 21 Students with Disabilities 57
Postage 82
Registration of Subject Choices 21 Bus & Train Routes to Maynooth 38 Student Plus (Student +) 59
Printing 82
Lectures, Tutorials, Lab Work, Writing Centre 60
Assignments and Modules 21
Changing Modules 22 Student Life
Rules & Regulations
Personal Details, Transfers & Withdrawals 22 Sports & Sports Facilities 41 Support Services
Rules & Regulations 85
Academic Timetable 24 Recent Sporting Highlights 41 Student Services Hub 62
Sports Facilities 42 Alumni Office 62
Sports Scholarships 42 Budgeting Advice Service 63 Classroom Locations & Map
Money Matters
Clubs on Campus 42 Pastoral Care Service 63 Classroom Locations 89
Fees & Grants Office 27
Sports Contacts 43 Counselling 64 Map Index 92
University Fees – EU Nationals 27
Creche 65 Map 94
University Fees – Non EU Nationals 27
e-Pub 65
4 5
Keeping an Critical Skills
Eye on the Target
A Maynooth University degree A broader view There are some skills that we The First-Year Critical Skills courses will
is an incredible opportunity A university education is also a unique regard as critical for a university be on offer as a 15-credit option and you
and a life-changing experience. time to explore new ideas. You will have education and that every can choose to take a Critical Skills course
the opportunity to learn about the thinking as one of your credit-bearing courses
university graduate should have.
in different disciplines and around issues in first year. It will involve small-group
of societal and global importance. You will sessions every week, which will give you
The expertise and skills that you get, the
meet people from diverse backgrounds an opportunity to develop and practice
values you develop, and the friends you
and cultures, and with wide ranging points These are also skills that are highly valued by these essential skills right from the outset.
make, are likely to change the course of your
of view. This is an opportunity to develop today’s employers. You will have to be able
life. We want you to get the most from the For 2016 the course is offered in seven
your own views, recognise the spectrum to deal with complex arguments, evaluate
experience, and like most things, the more distinct versions, and you can choose the
of views and your own responsibilities, evidence and make balanced judgements,
effort you put in the more you will get from one that most appeals to you. You can
and to emerge ready to make your own and communicate ideas clearly both verbally
the experience. Right from the start, we want find out more during orientation week, and
positive contribution, locally or globally. and in writing. Because these skills are so
you to put effort into making sure you get the decide if you want to register for these.*
important, both in university and beyond, we
most from your degree, so it is worth taking a
As you go through your degree, make sure to are offering a specially designed foundation
moment to think about what you can achieve: * Availability is subject to timetable
keep your focus on these aims. If you achieve course for first-year students in critical skills.
considerations and degree choice.
these three goals, you will emerge with
Expert knowledge (i) excellent specialist knowledge
in your discipline,
By the time you complete your degree,
you will have had a thorough education in (ii) the ability to analyse and
your chosen disciplines. You will have a communicate well, and
deep appreciation of the key ideas in those (iii) a broad world view and a clear sense
disciplines, and the insights and ways of of your own responsibilities and values.
thinking that make each discipline unique.
This is a combination of attributes that
will make you attractive to prospective
Graduate-level skills employers, and help you to succeed in
As well as the specialist expertise in whatever role you choose. Achieving these
your discipline, you will have developed goals is your responsibility. The university
the skills and qualities we expect of provides the opportunities, but it is up to
university graduates. These include the you to take them. So, please make the
ability to analyse complex concepts, bring most of your time here. Have a regular
together ideas from different sources and review and ask yourself whether you are
perspectives, and communicate your ideas doing enough to reach your full potential
clearly. These are important skills that are in each of these areas, and always make a
essential in your studies and in whatever conscious effort to avail of the opportunities
you choose to do after your degree. to learn more and develop your capacity.
6 7
Critical Skills
Getting Started
The seven options (six thematic 5. Social Analysis of Everyday Life.
and one universal) are: This course develops critical skills
through engagement, analysis, and
1. Great Ideas that changed reflection upon current political,
the Western World. economic, and social issues – such
This course develops critical as sustainability and social justice.
skills through a study of wide-
ranging philosophical ideas. 6. Culture and Representation.
This course develops critical skills
2. Globalization: through engaging with different media
Integrating Worlds. formats in order to explore culture
This course develops critical skills and cultural difference, with a special
through a study of diverse aspects emphasis on anthropological research.
of our global society. This will be
7. Universal Critical Skills
multidisciplinary in approach with
(University Learning and Beyond).
topics which span the social sciences,
This course develops critical skills
humanities, and natural sciences.
through work on material you are studying
3. Critical Skills for Social Science. in your other subjects. This option is
This course develops critical skills suitable for students of all disciplines.
through promoting and developing a
sense of inquiry and discovery. This You can get more details on
course focuses on the basic skills to First Year Critical Skills courses at
engage in social science discourse. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/criticalskills Checklist 10 Short Stay / Occasional
Accommodation 15
4. Exploring the Power of Language, Getting Started – Payment of College Fees 16
Before You Arrive 13
Literature and Culture. Registration 16
This course introduces students to the Accommodation 13
Orientation Week 16
skills necessary for exploring language Campus Accommodation 13
Documents Required for Registration 17
as a system and its use in examples Home Finder Service 14
of film, literature, and culture. Kilkenny Campus 15
8 9
Checklist
12-16th Sept 2016 Attend talk on Getting Started With Once you have received your Student
Before you arrive… Orientation Week Your Learning. Part of this talk will I.D. you can go to the Student Centre to
introduce you to Moodle (page 57), apply for a Student LEAP card (page
Apply to SUSI (page 29) for grant. Attend Orientation & Registration an online learning environment. You 70) and enjoy travel and retail discounts.
Application deadline 8th July, 2016 Verification as per your first week will use Moodle to access lecture
schedule. Attendance at orientation is notes, reading materials, forums, 19-23 Sept 2016
Learn what fees (page 28) I must pay
compulsory and your attendance will chat and supports for your studies. Week 1: Term & Lectures
online prior to attending registration.
be required for 2 days of this week.
Commence
Carefully read all the information By the end of this week you should know:
The first building on campus that you will
sent to you by the University -- where your lectures/tutorials are held Arrive early to University so
need to locate is the John Hume
including what you need to do to -- where to get a meal and cup of you have ample time to locate
Building on the North Campus. See
register for your course (page 17). coffee/tea. your first lecture location.
map (page 94) to find location.
-- how and where to print documents on
Find suitable on-campus or off- Attend lectures as per your
During orientation you will: campus.
campus accommodation (page 13). timetable. If you are unsure of your
Bring your Student Guide &
Once you have attended registration subject choice attend other subject
Find out information about Orientation Week schedule and
verification, your department’s talk options. The deadline for first
STUDENT LIFE (page 41) or at www. use these as reference tools.
and Subject Information Talks, year students to change subject
maynoothuniversity.ie/campus-life Take the campus tour and note you should go online and print your selection is 14th October 2016.
Complete the on-line ePub the location of your department. academic timetable (page 24).
self assessment (page 65). Attend Registration Verification Get a locker (page 79) from the staff
(page 16 & 17) even if you don’t have If you intend Parking (page 80) on- located in the Iontas Foyer each
Work out your living costs campus, apply online for a Parking day 10am-3pm this week.
all your documentation or fees paid.
(page 30) and how you will manage Permit (you can only do this once
Bring your birth certificate
your money. Plan your budget. you have attended registration
or passport.
verification and received your 26 - 30 Sept 2016
Apply for a place in the University Attend the Services Expo Student I.D. (pages 17 & 70). Week 2
Creche (page 65) or other in the Library Building.
childcare facility, if required. Pick up your Parking Permit
Introduce yourself to other students,
(page 80) as per the instructions
If you are on a Social Welfare attend the Meet your Students’ Maynooth Freshers 2016 provided to you by email.
payment or intend to apply for Union and the Get to know your
MaynoothFreshers16 Enforcement of parking regulations
BTEA (page 32) contact your Campus & Community talks
@MU_Freshers16 commences on the North Campus
local Social Welfare Office and find out more about your
@MU_Freshers16
on 26th September, 2016 (page 81).
before starting in University. Students’ Union (page 44) Student
Engagement (page 45), Sports, MU_Freshers16
Find out what funding (page 32) and Save the numbers of campus
Clubs & Societies (pages 42 & 47) Maynooth Freshers ‘16 security (page 70), student health
scholarships (page 33) are available
MyMaynooth.Wordpress.com centre (page 71), your academic
in college and how to apply?
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ freshers16 department, first year co-ordinator,
your landlord/residence, local
taxis/cabs to your mobile.
10 11
Checklist Getting Started –
Before You Arrive
If you require information or have Need someone to talk to: we have the – Arranging your Campus Accommodation
questions, go to the Student following confidential free supports; accommodation We cater for over 900 students which is
Services Hub (page 62) in the Student Student Counselling (page 64), expected to expand to 1200 this academic
Services Centre or the Front Desk Pastoral Care Service (page 63) and – Paying your fees
year. Students live in residence halls (River,
in the Student Centre (page 44). Student Health Centre (page 71). Village and Rye). These purpose built student
– Registration &
If you have not already done so, check accommodations are located on the North
Check out study areas on campus Orientation Week
out the Library Information Skills, Campus. The Accommodation website
and visit a Public Access Computer
Tutorials (LIST), (page 53) which contains descriptions and pricing for each
Room (PACR) (page 77).
provide a number of information type of room. Campus Accommodation for
Need a form signed by the sessions from essay writing, to
Accommodation the academic year 2016-2017 is now fully
University? – go to the Student ebooks to managing stress. Accommodation Office, Student booked and will open again when the newly
Records & Registration Office. Services Centre, North Campus. 47 built rooms come available. This is likely
1st year deadline for change to be Semester 2 (January 2017). Please
(01) 708 3322 (Campus Admin)
If you need advice on managing your of subject choice (page 21) is keep an eye on the website for updates.
(01) 708 4729 (Home Finder)
monies, support with grant applications Friday, 14th October 2016.
@ accommodation.office@nuim.ie
and Social Welfare payments, visit the Elect your class representative. or homefinder.service@nuim.ie Campus Accommodation
Student Budgeting Advisor (page
Student Assistance Fund (SAF) WWW www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ for 2017-2018
30) to put together a budget plan.
(page 32) information will be sent accommodation Rooms are booked on a first come first
Attend Clubs & Societies Fairs Day to all students at their Maynooth t @MU_apartments served basis in February annually (Continuing
on Wednesday 28th September University email address. Check out f Maynooth University Accommodation Students) and May annually (First Year CAO
2016 in the Sports Hall (page 46). the information provided as you may be 2017). Campus rooms are provided for 7 days
eligible to apply for financial support. per week and for 38 weeks per academic
Opening Hours
year. International Students should refer to
Weeks 3, 4 & 5 the International Office for their procedures.
31st Oct - 4th Nov (Week 7) Day Morning Afternoon
If you have any queries about your
Study Week Monday – 9.30am – 1pm 2.00 – 5.30pm
degree programme, contact your
Friday
academic department without delay. If you are considering withdrawing from
International Students *
your course there are some important
Consider other academic supports; What we offer: Please refer to the Accommodation
dates to be mindful of (see page 23).
Academic Advisory Office Office website for your application
̍̍ Campus Accommodation
(page 49), Writing Centre (page 60), procedures. Before applying you
̍̍ Home Finder Service
Mathematics Support Centre will need to have made contact with
Note
(page 54). You can pa the International Office, http://www.
rk in any
Maynooth
University maynoothuniversity.ie/international.
staff, stud
ent or mul
permit area ti- Please use International Student as
until 26th
Septembe the category on your application.
r 2016 with
having a pa out
rking
permit.
12 13
Getting Started –
Before You Arrive
Demand for campus rooms in February Type of Accommodation Commute or Stay Short Stay / Occasional
and May is always greater than supply. or Blend the two? Accommodation
Type of Typical Costs Notes
So if you intend to apply to live on campus Accommodation It is a good question to ask yourself. Not all
Guest Accommodation
watch the Accommodation website from students need accommodation and those that
Shared Student €100 - €120 Limited
early December annually for details of House pppw do, may only need it for 4 days or 5 days per Maynooth Campus Conference
Campus booking dates and process. week. Some may only need accommodation & Accommodation
Self-Catering in €90 – €120, Depends
Owner Occupied pppw on size & for the exam weeks or to stay over for an Long Corridor, South Campus 25
Campus Vacancies 5 / 7 days event from time to time. So why pay for 7 days (01) 708 6400
From time to time and particularly in mid Accommodation €120 – €140 Includes accommodation if you need less? Consider FAX (01) 708 3534
in a Family Home per week meals your budget when making these decisions.
September to early October annually we
@ info@maynoothcampus.com
have a small number of room cancellations Room Only in a €80 – €100 No cooking
family home per week facilities About 62% of Maynooth students commute WWW www.maynoothcampus.com
as students finalise their university
daily to University. Staying at home and
arrangements. All vacancies arising
commuting to university is a real option for Opening Hours
late in the season will be advertised. Local landlords advertise their student many students. Our online transport guide on
accommodation offerings from August to the University website will give you an idea of Day Daily Evening
Rooms advertised may be available for a
early September for CAO students and in July how long it will take to commute to MU from
single semester only and may also specify Monday- 8.30am 8.00pm-
/ August for International Students. Landlords various places, how much it will cost and Friday -7.30pm 11.00pm
which category of student may apply, for
offering accommodation for continuing how available is transport from your home.
example first years only or post grads only etc
students will advertise from February to Weekends 8.30am- 8.00pm-
June. Properties offered via our web search Living locally to the university during term & Bank 12.30pm 11.00pm
Holidays 1.30pm-7.30pm
Home Finder Service facility are not vetted by the university. time can be attractive and by blending a
commute with occasional accommodation
We offer an accommodation information We advise students to always visit a property During the academic year Maynooth Campus
you may be able to get the best of both.
service (www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ and speak with the landlord before you offers overnight stays for students, guests,
Check out the options to book in advance
accommodation) consisting of OPTIONS confirm any arrangement. The demand conference delegates and holidaymakers.
all your short stays for semester 1 and 2 on
you may wish to consider, RESOURCES for accommodation in Maynooth town is Prices are from €24 per person per night
http://maynoothcampus.com/ (page 15).
that you are welcome to use and a LISTING very high but do bear in mind that there (sharing) and €29 for a single room.
SERVICE on www.maynoothstudentpad.ie are very good accommodation offerings
based in Celbridge and other towns near 24 individually appointed en-suite rooms
This web search facility will help you identify Kilkenny Campus and 40 standard rooms (available in a
Maynooth. Do keep an open mind!
places to live in the local area to Maynooth, mixture of singles, twins and doubles)
Students seeking accommodation in
Celbridge, Leixlip and Kilcock and environs. are located on the South Campus.
Kilkenny are welcome to check out the
accommodation website for details
Access is reserved for MU students only. During the summer 1000 bedrooms,
of the listing service for Kilkenny.
Please check the advert to see how and when 60 meeting-rooms and two restaurants
you can gain access based on your student are available for conferences,
category. See also our website for details. meetings, summer schools, sports
programmes and other events.
14 15
Getting Started –
Before You Arrive
Payment of College Fees Orientation Week
You will receive an email to the email address Each student must attend the campus for Documents required
you supplied to the CAO with detailed two consecutive days during Orientation for your registration verification slot:
instructions on how to register and pay your week which takes place from:
1. Birth Certificate (please note that your
fees. This email will be issued by the Student Baptismal Certificate will not serve as
Records & Registration Office. Monday to Friday,
a substitute for your Birth Certificate)
Full information can be found in the 12th -16th September 2016.
Or
Money Matters chapter (pages 27-33).
Full details of Orientation Week are in Valid Passport
the “Your First Week Schedule” booklet
Note: Driving Licence is not acceptable.
Note you will have received with your welcome
Payment of fees alone does not pack. This schedule is also available on NOTE: Students wishing to register in
constitute registration. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/freshers16 their married name must either produce
a state marriage certificate or have their
married name on their passport.
Registration 2. PPS (Personal Public Service) Number.
All students are required to register at the
3. Confirmation of registration and fee status (as
beginning of each Academic Year for every
per registration instructions received via email).
year of their programme. You will be required
to register and pay your fees on-line in the 5. Study Abroad & Erasmus students are
Maynooth University Student Web. You will also required to bring your signed “Module
Registration” form (provided during orientation
receive an email to the email address you
welcome talk by the International Office).
supplied to the CAO with detailed instructions
on how to register and pay your fees. This Note:
e-mail will be issued by the Student Records If you do not produce your documents or have
& Registration Office. your fees paid on the date for Registration
Verification your registration will be deemed to
be provisional and incomplete and you will not
You will also be required to come on campus
receive your Student card until all is in order.
to attend a series of orientation events and Maynooth Freshers 2016
a Registration Verification where Student MaynoothFreshers16
Records & Registration staff will check to @MU_Freshers16
ensure you have registered correctly and will @MU_Freshers16
issue your student card. Refer to the First
MU_Freshers16
Week schedule booklet and your email for the
Maynooth Freshers ‘16
dates you are required to come on campus.
MyMaynooth.Wordpress.com
Note: A late registration penalty of €100 will
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ freshers16
apply to students who fail to attend their
designated Registration Verification slot.
16 17
Academic Year
Planning for
2016 / 2017
your Academic Year
First Semester
Week Dates Event
0 12 – 16 Sept, 2016 Orientation Week (including Registration Verification)
1 19 – 23 Sep Start of Lectures
2 26 Sept – 30 Sept Clubs & Societies Fairs Day – Wednesday,
28th September, 2016
3 3 – 7 Oct
4 10 – 14 Oct 1st year deadline for change of subject choice –
Friday 14th October, 2016
Maynooth Social Justice Week
5 17 – 21 Oct
6 24 – 28 Oct
7 31st Oct – 4 Nov Study Week
8 7 – 11 Nov
9 14 – 18 Nov
10 21 – 25 Nov
11 28 Nov – 2 Dec
Academic Year 2016/2017 19 Changing Modules 22
12 5 – 9 Dec
First Semester 19 Personal Details, Transfers
& Withdrawals 22 13 12 – 16 Dec Last week of Lectures
Second Semester 20
Academic Timetable 24 19 – 23 Dec Christmas Vacation
The Academic Year 21
Registration of Subject Choices 21 26 - 30 Dec Christmas Vacation
Lectures, Tutorials, Lab Work, 14 2 – 6 Jan, 2017 Study Week.
Assignments and Modules 21
Exams Commence Friday 6th January 2017
15 9 – 14 Jan Exam Week (Including Saturday)
16 16 – 21 Jan Exam Week (Including Saturday)
23 – 27 Jan Inter Semester Break
18 19Academic Year Academic Year
2016 / 2017
Second Semester Registration of Subject Choices Lectures, Tutorials, Lab Work,
Students with optional subject choices Assignments and Modules
Week Dates Event are required to attend the Subject
Information Talks on the first day of Lectures
1 30 Jan – 3 Feb, Start of Lectures
their two day orientation / registration You will be expected to attend a series of
2017
slot and are required to register their lectures as part of your course. Lectures
2 6 – 10 Feb subject choices on-line in the Student form the core of theoretical knowledge of
3 13– 17 Feb Web ahead of attendance at their your subjects, introducing the main ideas
Registration Verification slot on day 2. of your discipline and providing a guide
4 20 – 24 Feb
to further research and reading. Lectures
5 27 Feb – 3 Mar You may attend lectures in any subject
are delivered to groups of students,
over the first four weeks in Semester One
varying in size from 40 to 450 people.
6 6 – 10 Mar to facilitate your final selection. It is not
7 13 – 17 Mar Study Week advisable to leave selection to the fourth
week. Remember, 1/3 of the semester will Tutorials
8 20 – 24 Mar
have passed at this stage! Contact the Tutorials involve smaller groups of students,
9 27– 31 Mar Student Records & Registration Office who meet regularly with an academic
if you encounter any issue amending staff member to work through ideas and
10 3– 7 Apr
your subject selections on-line. topics relevant to their course. Tutorials
11 10 – 13 Apr (Good Friday 14th April) provide an opportunity for you to engage
The deadline for 1st Year Change of
17 – 21 Apr Easter Vacation in debate and exchange ideas with
Subject is Friday 14th October 2016.
your fellow students. Marks are allotted
12 24 - 28 Apr Absolutely no changes for 1st Year
for attendance at tutorials, as part of
13 1– 5 May Last week of Lectures students are permitted after this date.
continuous assessment. A high attendance
14 8 – 12 May Study Week record is required to pass each year.
Exams Commence Friday 12th May, 2017
The Academic Year
15 15 – 20 May Exam Week (Including Saturday) Labwork
The academic year is divided up into
16 22 – 27 May Exam Week (Including Saturday) two semesters, each lasting 16 weeks. Certain courses, especially subjects
A semester consists of 12 teaching within Science and Engineering, involve
30 May – 4 June Exam Week (Including Saturday)
weeks and two study weeks, followed by a substantial amount of laboratory work.
27 June Consultation Day a period of examinations. The teaching This consists of a series of hands-on,
weeks normally involve a series of practical sessions where you will have an
lectures and tutorials, along with written opportunity to explore the reality behind the
assignments and/or laboratory work, theory of your chosen subjects, under the
depending on your chosen discipline. supervision of experienced staff members.
20 21Academic Year
Assignments Changing Modules Transfers If you fail to follow this procedure, the
Assignments take the form of essays or 1st Year Students have the first four Please note that if you accept a CAO place University may not be able to certify your
project work, which require reading and weeks in Semester 1 to change first in a particular Faculty, any later request withdrawal from the course. This could affect
independent research. A certain amount semester modules and the first two weeks on your part to transfer to another degree your transactions with the Department of
of marks will be given for assignments and of Semester 2 to change second semester within the University will only be considered Education under the Government’s Free
these will contribute to your overall grade modules. In this time, it is advisable that if you possess the points appropriate for Fees Initiative if you seek admission to
for continuous assessment each year. In students attend many different lectures to admission to that other degree as well as another third level college in the future.
First Year you will be given guidelines on decide if they have made the right choice. any specific subjects and grades required.
how to prepare and present assignments.
Please contact the Admissions
This time allows students to sit in on a variety
Office in the first instance for further
of lectures and not miss out on important
Modules information on transfer procedures. Important Dates:
notes. Students wishing to change modules
Degree programmes are made up of
can do so online. Details on how to do this
Last day to de-register
modules in a range of subjects. A module is without losing Free Fees
can be found on the Student Records & Withdrawal from Course
a self-contained fraction of the workload for
registration Office web pages. It is the Should you withdraw from University status is 31st October;
the year and carries a unique examination
responsibility of each student to ensure that at any stage after you have registered,
or assessment mark. Different modules
his/her modules are recorded correctly. you must notify the Student Records & Last day to de-register
are given different credit weightings. For
example, a module on the study of modern Registration Office 24 in writing and return and retain half Free Fees
your Student Identity Card to the Student
drama, as part of English literature (MH101), status is 31st January;
Personal Details, Transfers Records & Registration Office. You must
is worth 2.5 credits. An entire year of an
undergraduate degree programme is typically & Withdrawals also advise the Academic Advisory Office,
Education House 49 (tel: 01 708 3368). De-registering after 1st
worth 60 credits. The credit system is based Personal Details
You are also advised to contact the Fees February will incur full fees
on the European Credit Transfer System Your personal details (permanent home
(ECTS), which provides common procedures and Grants Office 24 (01) 708 4747 with the following academic year.
address, study address and phone numbers
to guarantee academic recognition of regard to fee implications should you intend
including emergency contact name and
studies at institutions offering ECTS-based to return to University at a later date.
number) must be up to date on the Student
programmes. Within your chosen degree Records System at all times. Please log into By doing this, there will be a record of
programme, there is a range of modules the Student Web and update all changes your cessation of studies from the time
– some compulsory, some required and in the Update Address/ Phone Details of receipt of your I.D. Card, which can
some optional. Compulsory and optional menu. This will ensure that communications subsequently be certified by the University
modules are just that. Required modules are from the University regarding courses and to the Department of Social Protection
compulsory and must be passed in order to examinations etc. will reach you safely. or any educational establishment which
progress to the next year of your degree. For
may request such a statement.
more information on modules, and to see the
structure of the various degree programmes
in terms of modules and credits, visit http://
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/courses.
22 23Academic Year Academic Timetable During Orientation Week you will be shown how to access your academic timetable. There will also be a stand at the Services Expo where all your queries about the timetable can be dealt with. You will be able to access your timetable via the following website link: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/exams/ academic-examination-timetable 24 25
Money Matters
Money Matters
All matters relating to Fees University fees –
(Tuition, Student Contribution, EU Nationals
Student Levy) and Higher There are three elements to fees:
Education Grants (SUSI) are
1. Tuition Fee
dealt with by the University
First year undergraduate students
Fees & Grants Office. 24
attending publicly funded third-level
courses who are eligible for the Free
Fees Initiative (See note 1 on page
Fees & Grants Office 29) do not have to pay tuition fees. All
Humanity House, South Campus 24 other students are liable for tuition fees.
01 708 4747
2. Student Contribution Charge
@ fees.office@nuim.ie.
This charge (€3,000 for 2016/17) must
WWW www.maynoothuniversity.
be paid by all students unless they are in
ie/student-fees-grants
receipt of a Higher Education Grant that
covers all or part of this charge. If you have
Opening Hours applied or qualifed for a Higher Education
Day Morning Afternoon Grant please (see note 3 on page 29).
Monday – 9.30am – 2.00 – 5.00pm 3. Student Levy
Friday 1.00pm
€125 payable by ALL STUDENTS for
Fees & Grants Office 27 Other Funding 32 2016/17. This is the minimum payment
University Fees – EU Nationals 27 Back to Education Allowance 32 required to become a registered student.
University Fees – Non EU Nationals 27 ESF Student Assistance Fund 32
Student Emergency Fund 32
A Guide to Your Fees 28 University Fees –
Scholarships & Awards 33
Higher Education Grants 29 Non EU Nationals
Educationally Disadvantaged
Students and Students with Disabilities 33 Non EU Nationals can check the
Planning Your College Budget 30
Fees & Grants Office website (www.
Your College Budget 30 maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-
Budgeting Advice Service 30 grants) for information on their fees and
Cost of Living 31 or contact the Fees Office on (01) 708 4747.
26 27A Guide to Your Fees
Is this your first year in You are repeating your You are liable for
a 3rd level institution year in Maynooth Tuition Fees.
and do you qualify
You have previous 3rd Check out the Fees &
for the Free Fees
level attendance Grants Office website Note 1: Higher Education Grants
Initiative? See note 1.
to calculate the fee Under the terms of the Free Fees www.studentfinance.ie is a very
You have a degree already payable or contact the
Initiative, the Irish Exchequer will pay comprehensive and clear website explaining
Fees & Grants Office.
You have changed course tuition fees to the University on behalf grant information and funding options that
You do not qualify for of students registered for the first time may be available to you. All new applications
the Free Fees Initiative
on qualifying, full-time, undergraduate for higher education grants are made online
YES NO
degree programmes. For further details through SUSI (See Note 2). There are two
on the Free Fees Initiative, please refer classes of grant available from the Irish
to the Fees & Grants Office website. State under the Student Grant Scheme for
eligible undergraduates in full-time courses:
Note 2:
Have you applied to You are liable for You are ready to (1) Maintenance Grant, (2) Grant for Fees.
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland)
SUSI for a Grant? €3,125 (Student attend Registration
See note 2. Contribution Verification to become is the single Awarding Authority for all new 1. Maintenance Grant
Charge of €3,000 a fully registered student grant applications. Please visit
& Student Levy of student.
A Maintenance Grant is a contribution
www.susi.ie for all details, access to the
€125). See Note 4. towards a student’s living costs and is
online application and contact details for
YES NO means tested. Students who are awarded a
any enquries. Closing date for receipt of
Maintenance Grant are paid monthly directly
2016/17 applications is 8th July 2016.
into their bank account, provided that they
Note 3: are fully registered students of the University.
Your Pay Student If you require a If you have applied or qualified for a
OR 2. Grant For Fees
application Levy €125 student I.D. card Higher Education Grant (SUSI), you
is being during on-line you must pay €1,625
need to bring a copy of correspondence a) If you are eligible for the Maintenance
processed registration. (half of the Student Grant, all or part of the Student
at time of Contribution €1,500 indicating this information with you
registration. & the Student Levy to your registration verification. Contribution Charge will be paid
You have been
awarded a Higher See note 3. of €125) during on your behalf to the University.
Education Grant. on-line registration. Note 4:
See Note 5.
b) Some students may also be eligible
See note 3.
Payment can be made in two instalments: for a grant in respect of eligible field
First instalment €1,625 (€1,500 & the trip expenditure. (A field trip is defined
Student Levy of €125) to be paid during as a compulsory and integral part of
on-line registration. Second instalment a courses, which is for fact-finding or
€1,500: to be paid by 31st January 2017. research purposes, and without which
Pay the Student You are ready You are ready You are ready the student cannot graduate or progress
Levy of €125 to attend to attend to attend
Note 5:
to the next year of their course.)
during on-line Registration Registration Registration Monies will be reimbursed when the
registration. This Verification to Verification, Verification University receives payment from c) If your tuition fees are not being met
is the minimum become a fully where you will to become a under the Free Fees Scheme, you
payment required. registered student be provisionally fully registered
your funding body. See the Fees
Office Website for refund process. may be eligible for the tuition fee
registered. student.
element of the fee grant. Full details
are on www.studentfinance.ie.
28 29Planning your College Budget
Your College Budget Cost of Living (estimated) for Academic Year
Decide on whether amounts entered will be weekly, (9 months or 38 weeks)
monthly or yearly. The academic year is normally is 38 weeks.
On Campus Off Campus
Income € Expenses € Monthly (€) Academic year (€) Monthly (€) Academic year (€)
HEA Grant(SUSI) (page 29) Rent/Mortgage Rent 456-633 4,104-5,700 340-420 3,060-3,780
Social Welfare/BTEA Payments Food Utilities 55 495 40-60 360-540
Rent Allowance Lunches Food 120-180 1,080-1620 120-180 1,080-1,620
Mortgage Interest Supplement Cleaning/Toiletries Travel 20-50 180-450 20-50 180-450
Family Support Gas/ESB Books & Materials 30 270 30 270
Part-Time Work Bins/Water Clothes & Medical 43 387 43 387
Summer Work Broadband Mobile 20-40 180-360 20-40 180-360
Spouse/Partner Income TV Licence Social Life/Misc 128 1,152 128 1,152
Savings Tel./Mobile Total 872-1,159 7,848-10,434 741-951 6,669-8,559
Bank Loan Repayment Tuition Fees (page 27)
Other Borrowings Contribution Charge (page 27) 3000
Student Once Off Expenses
Scholarship (page 33) Student Levy (page 27) 125
Security Deposit for Accommodation 300-500*
Other Grants/Awards (page 33) Books/Stationery/Printing
Textbooks 100-500**
ESF Fund (page 32) Childcare/Creche
Bed Linen + Sundry Items For Accommodation 100-500
Transport
Total 500-1,500
Petrol/Diesel
Car Tax
NCT
International Students Once off Expenses
Campus Parking Permit 40
GNIB card 300
Once Off Expenses
Taxi from Airport 50-60
Other repayments
Total Total Re-Entry Visa For Students Requiring Visas 60-100***
Medical Insurance 122
Mobile Phone 40-200
Budgeting Advice Service Opening Hours Total 572-782
Student Budgeting Advisor, Student Day Morning Afternoon
Services Centre, North Campus. 47 Mon-Thurs 9.00am – 1.00pm 2.00 –
* refundable (for Off-Campus Accommodation)
This is intended as a guide, expenses
@ Student.Budget@nuim.ie (Term time) Drop in session 5.30pm ** some secondhand textbooks are available in the SU Shop, textbooks will vary from student to student
are available to borrow in the University Library or at your local library
every Wednesday
WWW www.maynoothuniversity. (11.30 am -
*** Single entry visa €60, Multiple entry visa €100
ie/money-matters 12.30 pm)
30 31Other Funding
Back To Education Allowance Student Emergency Fund Educationally Disadvantaged
The Back To Education Allowance The Student Emergency Fund is an Students and Students
(BTEA) is a scheme administered by the emergency fund which is available to with Disabilities
Department of Social Protection. It allows assist students who encounter unforeseen Some scholarships and bursaries are
people in receipt of certain social welfare and unexpected circumstances during available for students with an educational
payments to retain those payments their time at Maynooth University. There disadvantage or a disability. Information
whilst participating in approved full-time are two types of assistance available is available from the Maynooth University
courses in further and higher education. from the fund: the short term emergency Access Programme www.maynoothuniversity.
loan and the student aid loan. ie/access-office and from the Student
Further details on www.welfare.ie and
Budgeting Advice Service at www.
www.citizensinformation.ie. Students Guidelines can be found at:
maynoothuniversity.ie/money-matters.
are advised to contact their local office http://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/money-
for further details and instructions as matters. An application form must be
criteria may change from year to year. accompanied by one written academic
reference from academic staff.
ESF Student Assistance For more information call to the
Fund (SAF) Student Services Hub, Student
Services Centre (01) 708 4729
The SAF provides financial assistance for
full-time higher education students (including
grant holders) who may need additional Scholarships & Awards
support in order to remain in college.
The University has a range of scholarships
Applications are means tested and funding available to undergraduates.
is targeted at those students who are in – Entrance Scholarships
most financial need. Guidance on the – Michael Osborne Equine
process and eligibility criteria for the SAF Business Scholarships
is available at www.maynoothuniversity.ie/
– Music Scholarships
access-office/student-assistance-fund.
– Sports Scholarships
Further financial advice and information
is available from the Student See http://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/
Budgeting Advice Service at www. study-maynooth/undergraduate-studies/
maynoothuniversity.ie/money-matters. scholarships for further details.
(The Student Assistance Fund is funded
by the Irish Government and part funded
by the European Social Fund).
32 33Maynooth
Maynooth
& Getting Here
The beautiful and historic
town of Maynooth is the fifth
largest town in Co. Kildare
and the only University town in
Ireland. It has a population of
over 12,000 people, though this
swells to over 20,000 during the
academic year with the arrival
of the University students.
For many students, Maynooth will provide
a home from home, as well as a place
This creates a vibrant and
of study. You are urged to treat your
buzzing environment for social,
neighbours with the respect that you and
sporting and cultural activities. your family expect in your own home area.
Maynooth is YOUR town too
The University and the Maynooth community
and you are a big part of this
work in close partnership to integrate
community!
the activities of the student body and the
town, through initiatives such as the joint
community relations project. During your
time in the University you will have many
opportunities to engage in co-operative
Maynooth 35
ventures with representatives of the
Maynooth Town Map 36
business, social or sporting life of Maynooth.
Getting Here 37
Further details are available on www.
Smart Travel 37 maynoothuniversity.ie/student-engagement.
Bus 37
Train 37 You may wish to read about the town’s
Car 37
history, including the Castle at the
entrance to the South Campus, at
Bus & Train Routes http://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/
to Maynooth 38 campus-life/explore-maynooth-dublin
34 35Maynooth Town Map Getting Here
Travelling to Maynooth Bus Éireann:
is easy. Check our Transport www.buseireann.ie
Guide booklet for more detail Services to / from Maynooth from:
on the options for commuting Athlone / Mullingar / Ballina / Sligo /
Galway / Tuam / Longford / Westport.
to the University.
Train
To complement public transport services
to Maynooth (Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann Irish Rail
and Irish Rail), a number of private bus www.irishrail.ie
operators organise daily and weekly links Maynooth lies on the Western Suburban
North to the University (See map on page 38). All railway line which serves the four Dublin
Campus information on timetables can be found on city centre stations (Pearse Station, Tara St,
our website Connolly Station and Docklands) as well as
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/location or by twelve other suburban stations (Drumcondra,
contacting the individual transport providers. Broombridge, Ashtown, Navan Rd. Parkway,
Castleknock, Coolmine, Clonsilla, Hansfield,
Dunboyne, M3 Parkway, Leixlip Confey and
South Smart Travel Leixlip Louisa Bridge) which makes it a quick
Campus In this era of high fuel costs, cycling, and convenient way to get to Maynooth.
walking and car pooling may prove more
cost-effective ways of commuting to
Maynooth. More and more bicycle paths Car
are being developed and bicycle racks Maynooth is situated 25km from Dublin
are provided in key locations around the city centre. Take junction 7 (signposted
campus. Students are advised that cycling Maynooth/Straffan/Naas) off the M4 and
is not permitted in Saint Joseph’s Square, follow the signs to Maynooth. Turn left in
in the vicinity of the John Paul II library the centre of the town and the gates to the
and in some other pedestrian areas. South Campus are directly ahead of you. To
reach the North Campus, take the left in the
centre of the town, then turn right, take the
Bus next left and the entrance is on your right.
Dublin Bus:
Designated Permit Parking is in force on
www.dublinbus.ie
our campus. See parking information
The University is served by two Dublin
on page 80 for further details.
Bus routes – the 66 and the 67 (66X is an
express service) to and from Maynooth.
36 37Bus & Train Routes Cavan
to Maynooth Lavey
Virginia
Kells Monaghan
List of Bus Providers (weekend service)
Sligo
Silver Tankard Castleblaney
Route Provider Carrickmacross
Collooney Navan
66 Dublin Bus Ardee
Longford
Garlow Cross
67 Dublin Bus Collon
Boyle Athboy Ross Cross
Kearns Transport Slane Dundalk
Birr Carrick-on-Shannon
J.J. Kavanagh (056) 883 1106 Trim Dunshaughlin
Drogheda
Kilcormac
Dromod Duleek
J.J. Kavanagh (056) 883 1106 Tullamore
Summerhill
Dunboyne
Kilmoon Cross
Longford
J.J. Kavanagh (056) 883 1106 Kilbeggan Ashbourne M3 Parkway
Edgeworthstown
J.J. Kavanagh (056) 883 1106 Tyrrellspass
Dunboyne
Ratoath
Rochfortbridge Mullingar
J.J. Kavanagh (056) 883 1106 Hansfield
Milltownpass Kilcock
Leixlip
J.J. Kavanagh (056) 883 1106 Clonard Enfield
Maynooth
Clonsilla
Coolmine
Castleknock
Streamline Coaches Kinnegad Lullymore Phoenix Park
Rathangan Ashtown
(049)433 0281 Kilcock
Celbridge
Broombridge
Bracknagh Johnstownbridge Lucan
Liffey Valley Drumcondra
Streamline Coaches Rathcoffey Docklands
Carbury Chapelizod
(049)433 0281 Clane
Dublin
Clonbullogue Fonthill Nangor Road Connolly
Edenderry Prosperous Road
Kildare Dublin Local Link Dublin
Sallins
Coill Dubh
(045) 980 383 Rhode
Newlands Belgard
Cross
Tullow Tallaght
Kildare Dublin Local Link Croghan Robertstown Naas Firhouse Road
(045) 980 383 Newbridge
Bunclody
Templeogue
Kilcullen
Rathfarnham
Kildare Dublin Local Link Allenwood Enniscorthy
Ballytore Nutgrove
(045) 980 383 Daingean
Kildare Kilmead Dundrum
Monasterevin Wexford
Finlay Coaches (041) 685 6505 Athy (weekend service)
Portarlington
Finlay Coaches (041) 685 6505 Kilkenny Carlow
Mountmellick
Slevins (044) 937 2777
Portlaoise
Waterford
38 39Sports & Sports Facilities
Student Life
The formative years spent The remarkable strength and depth of
at University should encompass the programme was tested that same
a lot more than study and weekend as MU also emerged victorious
in the final of GUI’s most important
course-work. Research and
club competition, the Senior Cup. The
practical experience shows Irish team for the World University
that sport enables all of us Championships in France will comprise 5
to work and play better. Maynooth University students including
one graduate out of the six-person team.
Sports & Gym 38
Kelly-Anne Hutchinson (Equestrian) was also
(01) 708 6406 selected for World University Championship
@ fitness.centre@nuim.ie honours in Sweden (June 2016). We had
WWW www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sport a remarkable year at all levels in both the
men’s and women’s soccer; in that we
lost every semi-final, with each team that
Recent Sporting Highlights beat them emerging eventual winners!
The Maynooth University Sports Clubs
Our Ladies Gaelic Football Club won their
enjoyed high rates of participation and solid
first ever O’Connor Cup. Camogie were
performances through 2015/16. The University
finalist in the Purcell Cup. On the men’s
was host to many inter-varsity events,
side, the hurlers were finalists the Kehoe
starting with the Irish University Athletic
Cup, and in fresher’s football it was our
Association’s Road Relays in November,
Sports & Sports Facilities 41 Student Engagement seconds that won their championship.
followed by the Fresher’s Basketball
Office & Societies 45
Recent Sporting Highlights 41
Championship in December, multiple archery,
Recent Societies Highlights 45 Archery brought a good haul of medals
Sports Facilities 42 fencing, basketball, volleyball, rugby, GAA
Getting Involved 45 from the Nationals with team golds and
Sports Scholarships 42 and soccer matches throughout, and in
Clubs & Societies Fairs Day 46
individual medals in the various disciplines
Clubs on Campus 42 March welcomed over three hundred male
of barebow, recurve and compound.
Extra-Curricular Activities and female rugby players for the Student
Sports Contacts 43
(ECA) Awards 46
Sport Ireland League Finals at MU Barnhall Maynooth University was honoured to have
Maynooth Students’ Societies on Campus 47
RFC. On top of the regular club training Lee Mitchell selected to represent the Irish
Union (MSU) 44
sessions and practices both on and off Universities Rugby Union against England’s
Students’ Union 44
campus, it made for a very busy year. representative side; a memorable occasion
The Student Centre 44
on the grounds of College Park, TCD. Who
Sabbatical Officers 2016/2017 44 Just before the start of the academic
knows what 2016/17 will bring? Whatever the
year, our golfers set the bar very high by
outcome, we hope that our clubs will continue
winning team silver and Robin Dawson
to be driven from member engagement in
individual gold at the European University
the tradition of fun, fitness and friendship.
Championships in Switzerland.
40 41Sports & Sports Facilities
Sports Facilities Sports Scholarships Sports Contacts Rugby Development Officer
Indoor: The University is committed to the Sports Officer 38 (01) 7086065
development of sporting excellence tom.mckeon@nuim.ie
– Three Sports Halls 38 (01) 7083824 @
and awards a number of sports
– Fitness Centre 38 @ paul.davis@nuim.ie
scholarships annually to promote and
FAI Development Officer
– Weights Room 38 foster sporting talent in the University.
– Snooker Hall 43 – Gaa Sports Reception 38 (01) 7086054
– Racquet Ball Court @ barry.prenderville@nuim.ie
– Golf (01) 7086406
– Rugby @ pamela.lucas@nuim.ie
Paddy Harrington
Outdoor: – Soccer Golf Scholarship manager
– All Weather Pitch – Snooker GAA Development Officer (086) 1675056
– Handball Court
Further details on all of the above (01) 7083321 @ barry.fennelly@nuim.ie
– 5 Pitches (South Campus)
scholarships is available on the Admissions @ jenny.duffy@nuim.ie
– 3 Pitches (North Campus) Office website: www.maynoothuniversity.
– 2 Tennis Courts ie/study-maynooth/undergraduate-studies/
scholarships/sport-scholarships
To book any sports facilities please
email fitness.centre@nuim.ie or
go to the sports reception.
Clubs on Campus Martial Arts indoor outdoor Rugby Aquatic adventure
& outdoor
Student-run clubs form the back-bone Aikido Badminton Athletics Soccer – Ladies Aquatics Club
of the sports and recreation programme Archery Basketball American Flag & Mens (including Equestrian
at the University. The Sports Office Football GAA Handball Lifesaving, Golf (Scholars
Boxing Olympic
organises a range of fitness classes And Netball Swimming And & Social)
Fencing Handball Australian Rules
for those who are unable to commit Waterpolo)
Table Tennis Camogie Cricket Rovers-Scouting
themselves fully to a club. With over 35 Judo Muck-Canoe & Outdoor
active university clubs, an exceptional Kickboxing Trampoline Gaelic Football – and Kayak
games Pursuits
and time-honoured structure is in place Volleyball Ladies & Mens
Self-Defence Surf Snowsports
for student sport. Hurling Chess
Ultimate Frisbee
Hockey Darts
Check out what groups you want
Snooker and Pool
to join at Clubs & Socs Fairs Day
on Wednesday, 28th September
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