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University College Dublin
An Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath
WELCOME TO
UCD
IRELAND’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE TAUGHT & RESEARCH STUDENTS
Last Updated: August 2021
2021/22
GRADUATE
CHECKLIST
We are excited that you have decided to attend
UCD! Use the checklist provided to help you
keep track of the major steps in the process.
1 Accept your offer (If you haven’t already 8 Organise your health Insurance
done so) Students from EU Member States in possession
Ensure your place on the course by accepting of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) are
your offer. If you are accepting online, you may entitled to public health services in Ireland. Non-
be asked to submit an enrolment deposit of €500. EU students must obtain private health insurance.
This deposit is applied towards your tuition fee.
9 Review Orientation information
2 Review payment options and pay fees for September 2021 start programmes, University
UCD has made a number of payment options orientation runs from Tuesday 21 September.
available to help you settle your fees quickly and Programme-specific orientation may take place
efficiently in a different week, so please check with your
www.ucd.ie/students/fees/howtopay School. In addition, graduate research students
will have a virtual induction on Wednesday, 22nd
3 Register for your course September
Register online via UCD Connect. Please check
UCD Key Dates to see when online registration 10 Attend the Virtual GradsConnect
opens for your programme. Photo upload for Welcome
your student UCARD should also be done during This year, GradsConnect will be online and
registration. comprise a live Welcome from the Dean of
www.ucd.ie/students/registration Graduate Studies Professor Barbara Dooley,
as well as signposts to supports for graduate
4 Check immigration regulations and students. Tune in live on YouTube on Friday 24th
apply for a visa (if applicable) September 2021
All non-EU/EEA students must comply with
Irish immigration requirements. Please click 11 Collect your Student UCARD
on Immigration Regulations and Visa details for Please go to the Ucard website
further information. www.ucd.ie/global www.ucd.ie/ucard and click on the “Request a
Student Ucard” Link for details of how to obtain
5 Carefully read the University’s your Ucard.
COVID-19 Arrangements
www.ucd.ie/covid-19 12 Know where to go for Support and
www.ucd.ie/students/services/ visit the Student Desk for queries
studenthealthdeclaration www.ucd.ie/students/studentdesk
www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/
6 Finalise your accommodation researchstudenthub/
If you have been offered a place on campus, click servicessupportsforresearchstudents
Pay Residential Fees to view and pay residential
fees. If you will be living off campus, check 13 Get to know your Students’ Union
out the UCD student accommodation search www.ucdsu.ie
engine and other sources listed on the Graduate
14 Make sure you read the Academic
Studies website www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/ Policies and Student Guidelines
studywithus/lifeoncampus/accommodation www.ucd.ie/students/services
7 Make Travel Arrangements 15 Get involved in UCD Life
Check out the Commuting Guide to plan how to www.ucd.ie/studentcentre
get to UCD. Contact Campus Services for help
with directions ucdestates.ie/commuting
CONTENTS
2021
02 03 04
Before You Arrive On Arrival At UCD Orientation
06 08 09
UCD IT Services Important Dates How To Register Online
10 12 15
Fees Information Student Support UCD Regulations
16 18 20
Campus Facilities Getting To UCD UCD Students’ Union
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Get Social
Every effort has been made to ensure the information contained herein is correct at time of going to print. However, it may be subject to change.
University College Dublin does not have editorial control or take responsibility for the material published under the Students’ Union banner.
BEFORE YOU
ARRIVE 8
DOWNLOAD THE UCD MOBILE APP
Google Play or iTunes
This app will really help you settle into
We are delighted to life in UCD. You’ll find info on how to get
to UCD, an interactive map of the UCD
welcome you to UCD campus, which includes all eateries and
Once you accept your offer – and we really their opening hours, your Orientation
hope you do - you should start preparing timetable, as well as UCD Connect, a staff
for the start of term. There are quite a few directory, welcome guides and library
important things you need to do in the journals. You can even book the cinema
next few weeks, even before you get here! and gym with this app and lots more. Go to
Google Play or the App store and search for
UCD Mobile.
ACCEPT YOUR OFFER
(If you have not already done so.) GO TO UCD CONNECT
Ensure your place on the course by accepting www.ucd.ie/connect
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your offer. Within three working days of accepting,
CAREFULLY READ THE UNIVERSITY your offer, go to www.ucd.ie/connect
2 COVID-19 ARRANGEMENTS This will give you access to a number of
www.ucd.ie/covid-19 services including SISWeb and UCD email.
www.ucd.ie/students/services/ Click on the relevant icon and enter your
studenthealthdeclaration username and password when asked. Your
WATCH THE UCD IT INDUCTION VIDEO username is your student number and
your default password is your date of birth
3 FINALISE ACCOMMODATION
(ddmmyy).
www.ucd.ie/residences
www.ucdaccommodationpad.ie BEGIN REGISTRATION
If you have been offered a place in UCD
www.ucd.ie/students/keydates.htm
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3 accommodation, follow the instructions 6 A start time for registration will be
emailed to you by UCD Residences very
allocated to you and confirmation will be
carefully. If you don’t get a place on campus,
sent to your UCD connect email. To enter
check out the following links for
online registration, go to UCD Connect,
accommodation off campus:
click on the SISWeb icon and enter your
www.ucdaccommodationpad.ie
login details.
www.ucdsu.ie
www.findahome.ie Make sure you upload your photo so
www.daft.ie that you can collect your UCD Student
Card (UCARD). Please go to the Ucard
GET SOCIAL!
website www.ucd.ie/ucard and click
www.ucd.ie/social-media
on the “Request a Student Ucard” Link
Use the hashtag #helloucd to connect with
for details of how to obtain your Ucard.
5 other students joining UCD this year. Check
out the list of UCD-related social media sites Visit www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/
(page 27) and keep up to date with the latest researchstudenthub/
news and events from around the University. newgraduatestudents for more
information.
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AFTER
WELCOME TO UCD 2021
YOU
ARRIVE
CHECK OUT THE STUDENT DESK’S
9 FRESHERS GUIDE MAKE SURE YOU READ...
You’ll get details on how to register online 12 UCD Student Charter
and have fees explained. For further UCD Student Code
information see UCD Academic Regulations
www.ucd.ie/students/studentdesk/ UCD Student Email Protocol
freshersguide UCD Smoke-free Campus Policy
UCD Mental Health Policy
ORIENTATION
10 The Acceptable Usage Policy
Orientation is the time to ask all questions,
Healthy UCD
to meet other students and have fun. Your
Dignity and Respect Policy
School will engage with you specifically in
relation to programme orientation. There
www.ucd.ie/students
(Click on the Student Services Directory)
may be orientation events in some Schools
as well as 2 Graduate Studies events: GET INVOLVED IN UCD LIFE
an induction day for graduate research 13 www.ucd.ie/studentcentre
students only on Wednesday 22nd
September and a virtual GradsConnect There are more than a hundred clubs
Welcome for all graduate students (research and societies in UCD, covering activities
& taught) on Friday 24th September such as debating and creative writing to
juggling and dancing, and everything in
Details: www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/ between. Find a club, society or group
researchstudenthub/newgraduatestu that interests you, and join it.
dents/#Orientation
GET TO KNOW YOUR
11 KNOW WHERE TO GO FOR SUPPORT STUDENTS’ UNION
www.ucd.ie/students 14 www.ucdsu.ie
There is much to enjoy at university, but it On joining UCD, you automatically
can also be difficult and stressful at times. become a member of the UCD Students’
If you have any problems while you’re here, Union (SU). The SU represents students’
there are people to help you. views and opinions, and works on a
The different types of support are listed on number of University committees from
pages 13-15 and also available at all areas of university life as the voice of
www.ucd.ie/students/services and the student population. See page 20 for
www.ucd.ie/students/help. more information.
You can make an appointment to talk to the
Student Desk team on www.ucd.ie/askus
ORIENTATION
WEEK
For September 2021 start programmes, the
University General Orientation programme runs
in the week of 20th Septemebr 2021.
Programme-specific orientation may take place
in a different week.
Your School will contact you directly in
relation to Programme Orientation.
R
PEER MENTO
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WHAT HAPPENS
WELCOME TO UCD 2021
2 02 1
DURING
ORIENTATION?
You have the opportunity to We introduce you to all the
make new friends and get to student services at UCD and
know people. what they offer you.
UCD Orientation Guides See the Ucard website www.ucd.
(dressed in blue t-shirts) will help ie/ucard and click on the “Request
you to familiarise yourself with a Student Ucard” Link for details of
the campus and UCD services. how to obtain your Ucard
You will meet staff in the Log into Brightspace (available via
School. (virtually, if face to face UCD Connect page) and complete
meetings are not possible) the ‘Introduction to UCD’ module.
If you are a graduate research
It gives you the opportunity to student, enrol to Graduate
receive academic advice and find Orientation module in Brightspace
out more about your programme for useful information (www.ucd.
and timetable. ie/graduatestudies/t4media/
Brightspace%20Enrolment%20
Instructions.pdf)
Virtual Welcome for
Graduate Taught & Research Students
Friday 24th September, 14:00-14:30
IT SERVICES
IN UCD
DISCOVER IT AT UCD
UCD CONNECT ACCESS TO IMPORTANT SERVICES
Before you arrive on campus, watch the IT
Don’t forget as a registered student
Induction video (www.ucd.ie/itservices/
you are entitled to download your own
startoftermguide) which will help you
copy of Office 365 as well as Sophos
get started using IT at UCD. Each student is
anti-virus, which is free to install on your
provided with a UCD Connect account, so
devices!
you have 24/7 access to key online services. Within UCD Connect you also have access
Through UCD Connect, you have unlimited to the University’s eLearning environment
Gmail and Google Drive storage plus a Brightspace. Here you’ll find your learning
personal calendar with your own academic and assessment materials, you can submit
timetable in it. assignments and check announcements and
communications from your lecturers.
TOP TIP: Download UCD Mobile
App with your timetable to your ‘DISCOVER IT’ AT UCD
smart phone. Remember to check out our Student IT
Guide for videos, help, hints and tips.
www.ucd.ie/itservices/startoftermguide
ACCESSING UCD CONNECT
Check the Discover IT section in the
Your username is your UCD student number
“Introduction to UCD” module in
if you are a direct applicant or if you were
Brightspace.
here before. If you have already created
a SISWeb password, use that to log in, TOP TIP:
otherwise your temporary password is your Download UCD Mobile
date of birth (ddmmyy).
! You will have to change your initial If you need IT support you can contact you
password (ddmmyy) on first login can contact IT Support Hub at
as it will expire. There is a change www.ucd.ie/ithelp or 01 716 2700.
password tool in UCD Connect and you will Alternatively, you can make an appointment
be required to use a strong password. to avail of our face to face IT Centre service.
A range of academic software is available
for you to stream from Apps Anywhere or
download from Software Downloads in UCD
Connect.
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WELCOME TO UCD 2021
UCD MOBILE
APP
1. It’s free!
2. The interactive campus map will
help you get around UCD
3. You’ll find your orientation
timetable
4. Watch the IT Induction video
5. You can change your UCD
Connect password
6. Find guides and info on registering
for your modules
7. Book a gym class or the cinema
8. Check your announcements
from your lecturer using Pulse,
the Brightspace virtual learning
environment app
9. Look up library journals on the go
Before arriving on campus, download
the free UCD Mobile ‘app’. A New to
UCD persona has been designed for
you which brings the most important
information together in one place.
Throughout the year events and
information will appear. For example,
Did you know the map feature in this app
you will be able to access your exam
includes an augmented reality view of locations
timetable at exam times.
for iPhone users!
IMPORTANT
DATES
Most Programmes start at the beginning of the academic year in
September. The start date for your programme will be stated on
your offer letter. Research programmes can start at the beginning of
September, January or May. For details on term, revision and exam dates
please see the academic calendar for 2021/22 at
www.ucd.ie/students/keydates
Orientation
1 21-24 September 2021
Autumn (Trimester 1)
2 Monday, 13 September 2021 – Sunday, 16 January
2022 inclusive
3 Spring (Trimester 2)
Monday, 17 January – Sunday, 15 May 2022 inclusive
4 Summer (Trimester 3)
Monday, 16 May – Sunday, 28 August 2022 inclusive
These dates may be subject to change, see UCD Key Dates for the most up to date info
www.ucd.ie/students/keydates
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HOW TO
WELCOME TO UCD 2021
REGISTER
ONLINE
Before you begin the academic year at UCD, you
will need to fully register with the University.
Registration allows you to obtain your UCD
Student Card (UCARD) and gain access to the
wide range of facilities available to our students.
Check key dates to see when online Your UCD Connect account will be available
registration opens for your programme. 48 hours in advance of online registration.
Brightspace access will be available within
To access online registration, go to UCD
24 hours of registering to your programme.
Connect and click on the SISWeb icon.
If you have any questions or problems with
Using the Login Via SSO button, enter your
the registration process, please contact
UCD Connect username and password
your College/School directly. Please see
when asked. If you are a new student your
Registration 2021/22 for times, a step-by-
username is your UCD student number and
step guide to registration and other support
your default password is your date of birth
information.
(ddmmyy) - you can change your password
once you have logged in. If you were a Make sure you read the How to Register
student of UCD in the last three years your Online guide for full step-by-step
computer account and email details remain instructions www.ucd.ie/students/
the same. registration/registrationguides
If you were a student of UCD in the last
three years your computer account and To access UCD Connect email, you will need
email details remain the same. to go to www.ucd.ie/connect and click on
the Mail icon. Enter your username (UCD
The My Registration button will bring you student number) and your password (Date
to the online registration pages. The first of Birth in ddmmyy format).
time you click on it you will be asked to
confirm your registration for 2021/22.FEES PAYING YOUR FEES
INFORMATION
DEADLINES FOR PAYMENT OF FEES
Programme Duration Installments Dates
1 Trimester Full amount Sunday 26 September 2021
2 Trimesters First instalment Sunday 26 September 2021
Remaining balance due Monday 31 January 2022
3 Trimesters e.g. research, First instalment Sunday 26 September 2021
taught masters etc.
Second instalment Monday 31 January 2022
Starting in September 2020
Third instalment Saturday 14 May 2022
3 Trimesters First instalment Monday 31 January 2022
Starting in January 2021
Second instalment Saturday 14 May 2022
Third instalment Sunday 4 September 2022
3 Trimesters First instalment Saturday 14 May 2022
Starting in May2021
Second instalment Sunday, 04 September 202
Third instalment Tuesday 31 January 2023
HOW MUCH DO I PAY? HOW TO PAY
Fees information per programme can be You can pay online through
found here: online registration (SISWeb)
Graduate Research using a debit/credit card
www.ucd.ie/students/fees/eucoursefees/
eugraduateresearchfees202021 A third party can pay on your
Graduate Taught behalf. Visit www.ucd.ie/
www.ucd.ie/students/fees/eucoursefees/ students/fees/howtopay
eugraduateresearchfees202021 Click on ‘Third Party Payment’
Fees are inclusive of a Student Centre Levy For information about Fees and EU Fee
which must be paid by all students. eligibility please visit www.ucd.ie/fees
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WELCOME TO UCD 2021
INFORMATION ON
WITHDRAWING FROM
GRANTS
YOUR PROGRAMME*
If you have applied for a grant through
*For students starting in September.
Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI),
remember to provide us with your SUSI If you are considering
application number in the Personal Details withdrawing, talk to someone
section of the online registration system. first. Talk to your School,
This is a 13-digit alphanumeric number, Student Adviser or staff on
beginning with ‘W’. your programme about why
Please note that all students
you’re thinking of leaving.
in receipt of a grant must pay
the Student Centre Levy of
€254 plus any fees not payable
under the grant scheme. If you still wish to withdraw,
complete a withdrawal form
For information about grants, visit and return the completed
www.susi.ie and www. form and your UCD Student
studentfinance.ie Card (UCARD) to your School
by 12 November 2021.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
IN UCD
If you withdraw on or before
12 November 2021, you
01 will receive a full refund of
As a student of University College Dublin, NOV
you are expected to have budgeted any payments made subject
appropriately and sufficiently before to points 1.4 and 1.5 of the
starting your studies. However, UCD refunds policy
recognises that unexpected financial
problems can arise. If you find yourself in If you withdraw after the 12
financial difficulty, you may wish to seek November deadline, you will
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advice from one of the following: your NOV be liable for fees. For more
Student Adviser, your Chaplain or your SU information, visit
Welfare Officer. www.ucd.ie/students/fees/
withdrawal
For information about the types of For College/Graduate School contacts visit
financial support available in UCD, visit www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/
www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers collegesschools
For Student Adviser contacts,
visit www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers
Visit the fees website for more information
www.ucd.ie/feesSTUDENT UCD has many people
available to help with
SUPPORT your queries.
UCD GRADUATE STUDIES INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/collegesschools QUERIES, INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Professor Barbara Dooley is the Dean of www.ucd.ie/global
Graduate Studies at UCD. The Dean and her Immigration/Visa Queries
team coordinate Graduate Education in UCD. Off campus Accommodation
Please do not hesitate to contact the team for (International Students Only)
any general queries you may have concerning T: +353 (0) 1 716 8500
any of our Graduate programmes in the E: ucdglobal@ucd.ie
University.
E: Graduate Studies Connector FEES, TRANSCRIPTS, QUERIES/
ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION,
SCHOOL OFFICES/ACADEMIC STUDENT RECORDS
ADVICE STUDENT DESK
www.ucd.ie/collegesandschools www.ucd.ie/students/studentdesk
As a graduate student, you will be associated T: +353 (0) 1 716 1555
with a particular School/unit within UCD. If you E: Student Desk Connector
have general questions about your subjects,
modules or degree compliance, you may contact MEDICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL &
the School Office. If need academic advice, you PSYCHIATRIC CARE STUDENT
may contact your Programme Coordinator. HEALTH
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES ACCESS T: +353 1 716 3134
AND LIFELONG LEARNING
www.ucd.ie/all/ucdstudents/support/ STUDENT CARDS UCARD
disabilitysupport T: +353 1 716 8196
E: disability@ucd.ie E: ucard@ucd.ie
ACCOMMODATION QUERIES UCD STUDENTS’ UNION
www.ucd.ie/residences www.ucdsu.ie
T: +353 (0) 1 716 1031 Carla Gummerson (Graduate Officer)
E: residences@ucd.ie E: graduate@ucdsu.ie
OFFER/APPLICATION QUERIES UCD GLOBAL
www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/ www.ucd.ie/global/studentexperience/
admissions/graduateapplicants/applying theucdgloballounge
T: +353 (0) 1 716 1350 UCD Global offers a wide range of support
services to international students as well
LOST/FOUND, EMERGENCY students wishing to study abroad on exchange
SECURITY, UNICARE EMERGENCY programmes or engage in international
LINE, CAMPUS SERVICES volunteering.
www.ucdestates.ie/unicare
T: +353 (0) 1 716 7000
E: campus.services@ucd.ie
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WELCOME TO UCD 2021
STUDENT DESK
www.ucd.ie/askus
Module registration, SISWeb access, fees and
RESEARCH
form stamping are just some of the services the
Student Desk provides. You can also get official
documents such as Certificates of Attendance,
STUDENTS
Statements of Results, and Official Transcripts
online via your SISWeb account, under the SERVICES & SUPPORTS FOR
Registration, Fees & Assessment tab. You can RESEARCH STUDENTS
contact us through the Student Desk Connector www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/
(as above), call us on 01 716 1555 or make an researchstudenthub/
appointment to see us in the Tierney Building. servicessupportsforresearchstudents
For opening hours, check www.ucd.ie/askus
RESEARCH STUDENT
STUDENT ADVISERS HANDBOOK
www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/
Student Advisers provide support for all students researchstudenthub/
throughout their university experience. Each researchstudenthandbook
academic programme has a dedicated Student
Adviser, who can advise you on the range of
supports offered by UCD. There are specific
Student Advisers for mature and postgraduate
students. Student Advisers work closely with
the faculty and staff. You can contact them in
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STUDENT
WELCOME TO UCD 2021
Here is a sample of the
best places to go for
SUPPORT different types
of queries.
I NEED ACADEMIC ADVICE/ I’M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH
REGISTRATION GUIDANCE THE ONLINE REGISTRATION
ABOUT MY MODULES SYSTEM
COLLEGE/SCHOOL OFFICE STUDENT DESK
www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/ COLLEGE/SCHOOL OFFICE
collegesschools www.ucd.ie/askus or
www.ucd.ie/collegesandschools
I HAVE A PERSONAL PROBLEM I HAVE A DISABILITY/LEARNING
STUDENT ADVISER DIFFICULTY
www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers UCD ACCESS AND LIFELONG
LEARNING - DISABILITY SUPPORT
www.ucd.ie/all
I HAVE AN EMERGENCY I’VE LOST MY UCD STUDENT
ON CAMPUS CARD (UCARD)
STUDENT HELP UCARD BUREAU
www.ucd.ie/students/help www.ucd.ie/ucard
I WANT TO REPORT AN I NEED A CERT OF ATTENDANCE/
EMERGENCY ON CAMPUS OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY STAMP/
ESTATE SERVICES TRANSCRIPT
Ext. 7999 or (01) 716 7999 STUDENT DESK
https://ucdestates.ie/unicare www.ucd.ie/sisweb or
www.ucd.ie/askus
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY I WANT TO JOIN A SOCIETY
UCD ACCOMMODATION TO MEET NEW PEOPLE
STUDENT RESIDENCES (RESIDENT UCD SOCIETIES
ASSISTANT) societies.ucd.ie
www.ucd.ie/residences
I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT I’M AN INTERNATIONAL
MY FEES STUDENT WITH VISA PROBLEMS
STUDENT DESK UCD GLOBAL
www.ucd.ie/askus www.ucd.ie/global
I WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH FOR ADVICE ON ALL OF THE
OTHER STUDENTS FROM MY ABOVE
COUNTRY STUDENT ADVISER
UCD GLOBAL www.ucd.ie/studentcentre/
www.ucd.ie/global services
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REGULATIONS
When you become a UCD student, you join a community that values honesty,
integrity, dignity and respect. The UCD Student Charter and Student Code
outline the role you play and how you are expected to act while in UCD.
It is important that you familiarise yourself with the University Regulations
before you begin your life here in UCD.
UCD STUDENT CHARTER UCD ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
The Student Charter sets out the roles and Your studies in UCD are governed by a
responsibilities of the various groups within set of overarching rules called Academic
our University and outlines what you can Regulations. These regulations are
expect from your University and what the supported by academic policy, procedures
University can expect from its student and guidelines.
members.
UCD EXAM REGULATIONS
UCD STUDENT CODE UCD has examination procedures and
The Student Code establishes the regulations in place so make sure that you
University’s expectations in respect of are aware of the rules.
student behaviour and conduct.
UCD SMOKE-FREE CAMPUS POLICY
UCD is committed to working toward
UCD STUDENT EMAIL PROTOCOL
a smoke free campus. From September
Remember to check your UCD email
2017 all built-up areas of the campus,
account frequently so that you don’t miss
commuting hubs, carparks and pedestrian
out on important information from the
routes to and from commuting facilities are
University. We use your UCD email address
prescribed as smoke-free zones. Your
for all official communication with you. The
cooperation not to smoke/vape in these
full student email protocol can be found at
areas is appreciated.
the link below.
You will find a copy of these regulations in the Student Services Directory on
the Current Students area of the website.
www.ucd.ie/students/servicesCAMPUS
FACILITIES
UCD has a population of around 30,000 people and is home to all of the facilities you’d
expect to find in a small town. You’ll find almost everything you need on campus, including
shops, cafés, a post office, a bank, a barber, a medical centre, a pharmacy and much more.
There is also a bicycle shop close by at the Cranfield Centre off the Stillorgan road. Life at
university is not just about lectures and study; there is so much more to being at UCD.
UCD STUDENT CENTRE
UCD SPORT
You will find that sports, societies and social life
are vital ingredients of your university experience. AND FITNESS
The Student Centre, UCD Sport and the UCD Sport As a UCD student you
& Fitness complex are the home of student life on are entitled to free gym
campus. They provide you with the most diverse membership and discounted
student facilities of any university in Ireland. swim membership. To register
Facilities in the Student Centre include a state-of- for the gym and take your
the-art 3D cinema, a drama theatre, a debating online induction, visit
chamber and a 600-seat auditorium. Visit www. www.ucd.ie/sportandfitness
ucd.ie/studentcentre for more information.
CAMPUS GARDA OFFICE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
1-2pm, Mon-Wed during www.ucd.ie/careers
term
www.ucd.ie/estates THE WRITING CENTRE
CHILDCARE www.ucd.ie/writingcentre
www.ucd.ie/creche
MATHS SUPPORT CENTRE
CAMPUS SERVICES www.ucd.ie/msc
www.ucd.ie/estates IT SERVICES
GAELTACHT UCD www.ucd.ie/it
www.ucd.ie/bnag SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS
DISABILITY SUPPORT www.ucd.ie/catering/facilities
www.ucd.ie/all BIKE SHOP
HEALTH SERVICE www.belfieldbikeshop.com
www.ucd.ie/stuhealth UCD GLOBAL LOUNGE
APPLIED LANGUAGE www.ucd.ie/global/studentsupports/
CENTRE theucdgloballounge
www.ucd.ie/alc
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WELCOME TO UCD 2021
SPORT LIBRARY
www.ucd.ie/sport www.ucd.ie/library/newstudents
For many students at UCD, sport is an UCD Library provides the information
important part of life and we hope that resources, services and friendly staff to
you will engage with this aspect of campus help you succeed with your studies. You
life when you join us. With over 55 official have access to five libraries with wifi and
sports clubs, excellent facilities and a huge ample spaces for study. The library staff
programme of fitness classes, there is are on hand to answer any questions you
something for everyone. Sporting facilities might have. A dedicated online guide will
include 12 natural grass pitches, including help you become familiar with the Library
the UCD Bowl - home ground to both the website, online collections (available 24/7)
UCD RFC and the UCD AFC - a 50 metre and services which include our popular
swimming pool, three gyms, squash courts, laptop and self-service loans. Your UCD
tennis courts, three multi-purpose sports Student Card (UCARD) is your library
halls, five-a-side and full size synthetic card – you will need this to enter and exit
pitches, as well as the National Hockey the library, borrow books or borrow a
Stadium. laptop. UCD Library provides also services
for researchers that graduate research
To see the full list of clubs and facilities,
students can access at www.ucd.ie/
visit the UCD Sport website
library/researchers
www.ucd.ie/sport and Facebook page
www.facebook.com/ucdsport. CAMPUS SERVICES
Campus Services operates 24/7
STUDENT LOCKERS
located on the Lower ground floor
www.ucd.ie/estates
of the Agriculture building. Make
Lockers are available to rent for
a report to our security team, look
the academic year in the main teaching
for event support, request a WalkSafe,
buildings. Lockers can be booked online
Setup your secure bike parking access, Lost
through SISWeb using your UCD Student
& Found. If you find property on campus
Card (UCARD).
please hand it in to Campus Services on the
SOCIETIES ground floor at the side of the Agriculture
societies.ucd.ie Building.
Meeting people and making friends is
BIODIVERSITY ON CAMPUS
one of the most important parts of life,
The 330 acre Belfield campus is home to a
especially at university. UCD has over 70
rich array of biodiversity, supported by 40
societies that offer students opportunities
acres of woodland with over 50,000 trees
in everything from public speaking to
and numerous lakes, watercourses and
drama, juggling, event management,
naturalised areas. Check out the Campus
national and international cultures
Pollinator plan and explore the woodland
and volunteering. Societies run events
walks on campus.
throughout the year, visit our website
https://ucdestates.ie/green-campus/
societies.ucd.ie, Tweet us @UCDSocieties
biodiversity
or follow us on Facebook.com/
UCDSocieties.
For a full list of facilities available to you in UCD, visit www.ucd.ie/studentsGETTING
TO UCD
The Belfield campus is located 4km from Dublin city centre on the N11. There
are many travel options from various parts of the city, the local suburbs and
indeed the whole country. UCD strongly encourages the use of public transport
where possible.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO UCD
DUBLIN BUS
There are many bus routes servicing the Belfield campus. Check out the
Dublin Bus website which has links to bus routes in and out of the Belfield
campus. Go-Ahead Ireland operates key bus services to UCD, including the
17 and 175. www.journeyplanner.transportforireland.ie
IRISH RAIL
The DART will take you north to Howth and Malahide and south to
Greystones. A shuttle bus operates from Sydney Parade to UCD during term
time. www.ucdestates.ie/commuting | www.irishrail.ie
LUAS
The Green LUAS line, at Windy Arbour and Milltown, is also within walking
distance. www.luas.ie
AIRCOACH/DUBLIN AIRPORT
Aircoach is a bus service from Dublin Airport to the city centre and UCD
campus. It passes by the main entrance to UCD on the Stillorgan Road.
www.aircoach.ie or www.dublinairport.com
CYCLING
UCD has over 4,000 cycle parking spaces, a free secure bike parking area for
all students and several pedestrian and cyclist only entrances.
www.ucd.ie/estates CYCLE APPS
CYCLE PLANNER BLEEPERBIKES
www.transportforireland.ie bleeperbike.com
Find the best route for you - Find your nearest docking station
choose a direct route, an easier and bike availability
route or to avoid hills!
ucdestates.ie/blog/2017/10/13/
bleeperbikes-are-now-available-
throughout-campus
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WELCOME
JOURNEYPLANNER
WELCOMETO
Use the National Transport Authority’s journey planner to plan your
journey by train, bus, tram, taxi and by foot. You can change searching
TOUCD
options and search how to get from point A to B anywhere in Dublin.
UCD2021
www.journeyplanner.transportforireland.ie
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STUDENT LEAP CARD
The Student Leap Card is the national student travel and discount
card. The card saves students money on public transport services as
well as selected retail brand partners. Apply for a Student Leap Card
to make savings on public transport! One card for bus, Luas and train.
www.leapcard.ie
You can also save money on transport with a Student Travel Card.
www.studentleapcard.ie
COMMUTING TO UCD BY CAR:
UCD strongly encourages the use of public transport, cycling and
walking to campus.
Students living on the Belfield Campus are not eligible for a parking
permit. Parking is limited on campus and available on a first come first
served basis. Car parks are designated permit parking or hourly paid
zones. Eligible UCD Community members (including students) may
apply for a parking permit. For full details and to apply see
www.ucd.ie/commuting
Traffic calming barriers are in place to prevent through traffic and
operate from 7am to 10.30am and from 4pm to 7.30pm Monday to
Friday.
GoCar - UCD provides a GoBase for GoCars and free parking for
GoCars.
E-car - charging points are available on campus.
REAL-TIME APPS
REAL TIME IRELAND
www.transportforireland.ie
Real time arrival information for bus,
train and LuasUCD STUDENTS’ UNION
Welcome to UCD from your SU! As a UCD student you are now a member
of UCD Students’ Union and membership is entirely free. We encourage
you do dive into this new year and get involved in as many aspects of
student life as you can. Don’t worry if you encounter any issues along the
way, we are here to support you.
UCD Students’ Union serves and supports all UCD students by providing
a voice and space for them to enhance their college experience. The SU
is student-led and continuously adapts to the evolving needs of the
student body.
Whenever you have a problem or question in UCD, UCDSU always has
you covered. From issues with your education to concerns about your
welfare, at undergraduate and postgraduate level, we have
democratically elected and trained officers to support and represent you.
If you ever have a question or an issue that needs solving, come into the
SU corridor located in the Old Student Centre or check out the virtual
reception on our website (www.ucdsu.ie) and we’ll sort you out.
We also organise nights out and gigs, fundraise for charities that benefit
the student body and represent you in academic and disciplinary hearings
and campaign on a national level. Every student can get involved by
becoming a class rep, an ents rep or by joining a campaigns crew. The
SU is yours to shape.
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WELCOME TO UCD 2021
SU SHOPS
UCD Students’ Union runs three shops on Campus. One under the James Joyce Library,
another in the Sports Centre and one in the Engineering Building. It’s the perfect spot to grab
a cheap coffee or a meal deal for lunch or that pen or calculator you forgot to bring with you!
All profits in the SU shops go back to the SU to help fund more services and supports for
students.
RUN FOR CLASS REP
You can get your student life off to a quick start by running to be a class rep in the SU. It is
a great way to meet new people and to help your fellow classmates out with any issues they
may have, organise parties and class hoodies. You will have plenty of support and training.
It’s also great to have on your CV and lots of fun. Class Reps meet every two weeks during
term to discuss student issues and to shape the policy of the SU. Visit https://www.ucdsu.ie/
class-reps to learn more.
REGISTER TO VOTE
Every student is a member of UCD Students’ Union and is entitled to run for class rep and to
vote in your class’s elections. All elections will take place online. All students need to register
to vote in advance of the elections. Please register
today on vote.ucdsu.ie/registration - it only takes two minutes!
UNION COUNCIL
Union Council is the governing body of UCD Students’ Union. Members of Council include
Class Reps, Campaign Coordinators, Entertainments Forum, College Officers and Sabbati-
cal Officers. They meet every 2 weeks during the academic term.
Full-time and part-time Officers give reports to Council on what they have been working on
and other members can ask them questions about it. Council also formulates policy and
mandates, to steer the work of Union and it’s elected Officers. If there is anything you would
like your SU to work on or campaign for this year, why not run for class rep or ask your class
rep to bring a mandate to Council!GET SOCIAL WITH YOUR SU:
Get ready for the online student event of the year. UCD, TU Dublin, Trinity
College, RCSI and Institute of Art and IA
Follow our socials to keep up to date on what’s happening on campus, to see events and
special student offers.
TikTok: UCDSU
Instagram: @ucdsu
Twitter: @ucdsu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ucdsu/
Facebook Accomodation Page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/UCDAccommodation/
UCDSU Job Listings: https://www.facebook.com/
groups/563067550516206/
Website: www.ucdsu.ie
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WELCOME TO UCD 2021
Ruairí Power Molly Greenough
President Welfare Officer
ruairi.power@ucdsu.ie molly.greenough@ucdsu.ie
Twitter: @RuairiPowerIRL
Hey there, my name is Molly Greenough and
Howdy, I’m your Welfare Officer! I’m 22 years old and
originally from Boston, Massachusetts. I’ve
My name is Ruairí and I’m your Students’ Union spent the past four years in Dublin and just
President. I’m a psychology undergrad student finished up my final year of Law with Social
from Clarecastle in Co. Clare. Justice.
I got involved in the Students’ Union for the first The SU has been a constant fixture in my life
time in 2020 during the protests against rent during my time in UCD, sparking my passion
increases on campus. I was the Welfare Officer for student representation and activism. The
for the last year and am pure buzzed to be four main areas I want to focus on this year
sticking around for another as President. are: mental health, housing, harm reduction,
and sexual health and wellbeing.
My main focus for the year is working to tackle
the rampant commercialisation of the higher As well, I will dedicate myself to casework and
education sector so we can create a more being an approachable, compassionate, and
accessible, affordable and welcoming UCD. If an understanding first point of contact for any
there’s something you would like the SU to work student in need - whether you’re facing mental
on this year, we’d love to hear from you. health, financial, physical or sexual health dif-
ficulties. Please get in touch with any issues,
we’re all here to support you!Carla Gummerson Aoife Bracken
Graduate Officer Education Officer
carla.gummerson@ucdsu.ie aoife.bracken@ucdsu.ie
Hi everyone, My name is Aoife Bracken and I am your
Education Officer. I completed my
My name is Carla Gummerson, I am 33 and I undergraduate in Politics and International
am from Wicklow. I have a bachelor’s in social Relations this year.
science and a master’s degree in public policy.
I was the Auditor of the Mature Student Society During my time in UCD I’ve been a Class Rep,
for two years, during which I had the ability to an OCM and Auditor of the Politics and Inter-
gain great skills but most importantly I made national Relations Society, and I’ve been a
some great friends. For the past year I have volunteer with UCD Volunteers Overseas.
been your Graduate Officer and I am very
thankful to have another year of helping and I was also lucky enough to get through half of
supporting UCD students. my Erasmus+ year in Cologne, Germany
before COVID-19 pushed everything online.
I will be putting on events for postgraduate
students, support them with various academic As your Education Officer I will be a helping
issues, and I will be providing a PhD hand for students who need advice and
Conference Fund. I am very excited about the assistance on academic issues.
year ahead. I cannot wait to reach out to
students to guide and empower them during
the year. If you ever need support or would like
to see your graduate officer doing something
specific like an event or campaign, please
reach out by email.
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WELCOME TO UCD 2021
Sarah Michalek Darryl Horan
Entertainments Officer Campaigns and Engagement Officer
sarah.michalek@ucdsu.ie darryl.horan@ucdsu.ie
Instagram: @the_entstagram
Hi All,
Hey everyone!
I’m Darryl Horan and I’m your incoming
I’m Sarah and I’m your Entertainments or Campaigns & Engagement Officer.
Ents Officer. It’ll be my aim to bring back
the craic on campus (as restrictions on A bit about myself, I’m 23, from Laois and just
in-person activities ease!), with lots of finishing up a Masters in Global History. I am no
acts, workshops, nights out and plenty of stranger to campaigning, I’ve been involved in
events. Charities will be another big focus. take back the city, the climate strike protests of
This year we will be supporting Empower 2020 and more recently anti-racism initiatives like
the Family through the volunteer pro- Unite Against Racism and Le Chéile.
gramme we set up with them last year and
through fundraising. As your Campaigns officer I want to help rebuild
student activism.
If you’re interested in getting involved in
Ents (being at the heart of helping out with This will mean getting back out to students and
events!) or want to know more about it, running on the ground campaigns. Let’s build
don’t hesitate to pop me an email at sarah. student power and I hope to see you there!
michalek@ucdsu.ie or send me a DM on
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Week in November
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Volunteer to help with
wellbeing events – get in
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Be Active Eat Healthy
Find us here!
www.ucd.ie/healthyucd Help and
Be Mindful
Support
healthyucd@ucd.ie
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UCD Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
www.ucd.ie/equality
RACISM
Stops
with me.
#UCDAgainstRacism
UCD is proud of its inclusive culture which is central to making your time
at UCD a positive one. You are protected by the University’s Equality,
#UCDAgainstRacism
Diversity and Inclusion policies. UCD supports every individual’s right to
study and work in an environment where everyone feels respected and
included.
Get involved in UCD’s anti-racism campaign 2021/22 today!
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Unit leads on initiatives, awareness raising
and promotes the embedding of EDI into all aspects of University life. The EDI Unit
encourages student involvement and representation in all of its activities.
Contact us on edi@ucd.ie or visit our website www.ucd.ie/equalityGET
Here are some UCD-related social media sites that we
recommend to our graduate students.
SOCIAL
Visit www.ucd.ie/social-media for a full list.
Use the hashtag #helloUCD to connect with other
students joining UCD this year.
/GRADUATESTUDIESUCD @UCDGS
Keep up to date with news, events updates For news and events for Graduate Students.
specifically for Graduate Students.
@UCDDUBLIN
/UNIVERSITYCOLLEGEDUBLIN The voice of UCD on Twitter: sharing news and
Keep up to date with news, events and updates relevant updates from around the University.
via this Facebook home of the University, aimed
@UCDSTUDENTDESK
at students, staff, community and prospective
Updates and information on registration, fees,
students.
exams and Student Desk news.
/UCDREGISTRY @UCD_GLOBAL
A wide range of support and services spanning Updates and news for international students.
the entire academic process: for updates on
registration, exams and timetables this is worth @UCDSTUDENTS
a follow. News about sports, societies and events on
campus.
/UCDSTUDENTLIFE
For updates, events and news about your hub @UCDITSERVICES
for student sports, societies and fun on campus. For IT updates and service announcements
@UCDLIBRARY
/UCDGLOBAL
Follow us for updates on Library news and our
News, events and support for the international
collections and services.
student community.
/UCDLIBRARY UCD - UNIVERSITY
Like our page and get news on Library events, COLLEGE DUBLIN
collections and services. This channel gives you a
sense of campus life at
Add UCDSTUDENTDESK & University College Dublin,
UCDSTUDENTLIFE for updates Ireland’s global university.
from across UCD.
FOLLOW YOUR COURSE/SCHOOL UCDDUBLIN
OR COLLEGE Check out Instagram for pictures
Many UCD Colleges (e.g. Science) and Schools (e.g. of campus life. Why not tag #ucd
School of Archaeology) have a dedicated facebook #universitycollegedublin and
and/or Twitter presence. It’s a great way to find #helloucd in your pictures too.
out what your lecturers, researchers and fellow
students are up to. Have a look on www.ucd.ie/
collegesandschools, go to your School page and or visit www.ucd.ie/social-media
look for their ‘find us on’ icons.
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WELCOME TO
UCD
IRELAND’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE TAUGHT & RESEARCH STUDENTS
Last Updated: August 2021
2021/22
For further information please contact us.
We will be happy to deal with your enquiry or direct
you to the best person to answer your question.
UCD Graduate Studies
www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies
T: +353 (0)1 716 4043
E: www.ucd/ie/graduatestudies
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