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University College Dublin
An Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath
WELCOME TO
UCD
IRELAND’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
LAST UPDATED 18 AUGUST 2021
2021/22
UCD JARGON BUSTER
Programme Level
This is your course of study, for example, BA The level of a module is the level of difficulty of
Degree. Each programme will have a set number the material that will be covered, and broadly
of stages and credits that you must complete indicates the stage in your academic career when
to get a University award (degree, diploma or you are likely to attempt the module. Generally,
certificate). levels 1-3 are taken by undergraduate students.
Module Stage
A self-contained unit of teaching, learning Each stage usually represents 60 credits. A
and assessment, which is usually studied full-time student will normally complete a
over one trimester. Each module has a credit 60 credit stage in one academic year. Some
value, normally 5 credits. See page 12 for more programmes may vary. A degree programme will
information. normally be three to four stages, although some
degree programmes have more stages.
Core module
You must do these modules as they’re a Trimester
fundamental part of your degree. You’re The academic year is divided into trimesters.
normally pre-registered to them. Undergraduate programmes have two trimesters
the Autumn Trimester runs from September to
Option module December and the Spring Trimester runs from
You may be able to choose these modules as January to May. Each trimester normally has 12
part of your degree. You will be given a list when weeks of teaching followed by a revision week
you register online. and end of trimester exams.
Elective module Laboratory, Practicals and Fieldwork
Modules that you can pick from any subject area This is the practical work part of your course;
across UCD. it’s an opportunity to use the knowledge and
Co-requisite modules techniques you learn in your lectures, e.g.
These are modules that must be taken together. carrying out chemistry experiments or visiting
historic sites.
Pre-requisite module
Before you can register to some modules you Module Coordinator
need to have completed certain modules first. The Module Coordinator is responsible for the
design, delivery and assessment of a module and
Incompatible modules acts as the principal examiner for it.
You can’t register to a module if you are also
registered to, or have already been registered to, Orientation
another module where the content is considered One of the best weeks in UCD. You’ll meet your
to be too similar. Peer Mentor and lots of other students from
your programme and from other programmes.
Credit If you can, attend as many of the social events
Credit is just a name for the value given to a as possible. Keep an eye on the New Students
module. Modules usually have a value of 5 website for details.
credits. ucdnewstudents.ie
www.ucd.ie/students/services/ucdstudentjargonbuster
WELCOME TO UCD 2021
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.
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Before You Arrive On Arrival At UCD Important Dates
08 10 12
Orientation Week IT Services In UCD The Building Blocks of
your Degree
14 22 25
How To Register Online Fees Information UCD Regulations
26 28 30
Student Support Campus Facilities Getting To UCD
32 38 40
UCD Students’ Union Healthy UCD Get Social
BEFORE
We are delighted to
welcome you to UCD,
YOU Ireland’s Global University.
Once you accept your offer – and we really hope
you do - you should prepare for the start of term.
ARRIVE There are quite a few important things you need to
do in the next few weeks, even before you get here!
FINALISE YOUR
ACCEPT YOUR OFFER
www.cao.ie 5 ACCOMMODATION
Check your CAO offer notice or UCD www.ucd.ie/residences
Offer Letter (direct applicants only) www.ucdaccommodationpad.ie
carefully and follow the instructions If you have been offered a place
to accept the offer by the relevant in UCD accommodation, follow
closing date the instructions emailed to you by
UCD Residences very carefully. If
CAREFULLY READ THE you don’t get a place on campus,
2 UNIVERSITY COVID-19 check out the following links for
ARRANGEMENTS accommodation off campus:
www.ucd.ie/covid-19 www.ucd.ie/residences/policies/
www.ucd.ie/students/services/ generalfaqs
studenthealthdeclaration www.ucdaccommodationpad.ie
WATCH THE UCD IT www.ucdsu.ie
www.findahome.ie
3 INDUCTION VIDEO
www.daft.ie
www.ucd.ie/it/startoftermguide
Note: Payments should not be made for
To help you get started using IT at
accommodation in the private rented sector,
UCD without viewing a property in person and
receiving a signed lease/contract.
DOWNLOAD THE UCD MOBILE
APP
4
3 Google Play or App Store
CHECK OUT THE STUDENT
This app will really help you settle
5 DESK’S FRESHERS GUIDE
You’ll get details on how to register
into life in UCD. You’ll find info on online and have fees explained.
how to get to UCD, an interactive For further information see
map of the UCD campus, which www.ucd.ie/students/studentdesk/
includes all eateries and their freshersguide
opening hours, your Orientation
timetable, as well as UCD Connect, a CHECK OUT UCD’S JARGON
staff directory, welcome guides and 6 BUSTER
library journals. You can even book www.ucd.ie/students/services/
the cinema and gym with this app ucdstudentjargonbuster
We’ve explained the key terms on the
and lots more. Go to Google Play or inside cover but the online jargon buster
the App store and search for UCD will explain other words and phrases
Mobile. you’ll hear in UCD.
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GET SOCIAL!
WELCOME TO UCD 2021
7 www.ucd.ie/social-media 10 READ THE STUDENT HEALTH
Use the hashtag #helloucd to DECLARATION
connect with other students joining www.ucd.ie/students/services/
UCD this year. Check out the list of studenthealthdeclaration
UCD-related social media sites (page
36) and keep up to date with the CHECK OUT YOUR
latest news and events from around ORIENTATION TIMETABLE
the University. 11 www.ucdnewstudents.ie
GO TO UCD CONNECT Make sure you check your
www.ucd.ie/connect personalised Orientation timetable
8 Within three working days of accepting, which is available on the UCD New
go to www.ucd.ie/connect Students website and in SISWeb.
This will give you access to a number of The UCD Access & Lifelong Learning
services including SISWeb (the student (ALL) Student Welcome will take
information system) and UCD email. place on 17 and 18 September.
Click on the relevant icon and enter your Students entering through our
username and password when asked. alternative pathways - HEAR,
USERNAME DARE, Mature, University Access,
Your username is your CAO number (or Open Learning and QQI-FET will
UCD student number if you are a direct be invited to this event and receive
applicant or if you were here before). further information directly from
PASSWORD UCD ALL. www.ucd.ie/all
If you have already created a password
for SISWeb, please use that. Otherwise,
your temporary password is your date of START THE “INTRODUCTION
birth (ddmmyy). Please change this on TO UCD MODULE ”.
first login, as it will expire. 12 This module will help you get
See page 10 for more details. started in UCD.
BEGIN STEP 1 OF
9 REGISTRATION
www.ucd.ie/students/registration
You can begin Step 1 of Registration
from 10 September (or within 3
days of accepting your CAO offer). To CHECK YOUR MODULE
enter online registration, go to UCD REGISTRATION START TIME
Connect, click on the SISWeb icon and 13 www.ucd.ie/students/
enter your login details. registration
Make sure you upload your photo by Check your UCD Connect email on
the 19 September deadline so that 15 September (after 2pm) to see
you can collect your UCD Student what’s your start time for module
Card (UCARD) at the time allocated registration.
for you during Orientation.
See page 12 for full details on how to
register. Visit www.ucd.ie/students/
registration for more information.
ON ARRIVAL Plan your time
carefully
AT UCD The first few weeks of term
will be a busy time for you,
so make sure you plan your
time carefully to make the
most of everything that UCD
has to offer.
BEGIN STEP 2 OF REGISTRATION ATTEND ORIENTATION
14 ON 17 OR 20 SEPTEMBER 17 www.ucdnewstudents.ie
(depending on your start time) The main University Orientation runs
www.ucd.ie/students/registration from Tuesday, 21 September and
Module registration begins from is an essential part of your becoming
17 September for the first group of a UCD student. Make sure you check
incoming students. Check your UCD your Orientation timetable carefully.
email for your start time. Orientation for most students
includes Academic Advisory sessions,
Student Card Collection, a campus
CHECK OUT THE COMMUTING tour and an official welcome in
GUIDE TO PLAN HOW TO GET week one. Keep an eye on www.
15 TO UCD ucd.ie/events for orientation events
Contact campus services for help throughout the Autumn Trimester.
with directions
MEET YOUR PEER MENTOR
18 www.ucd.ie/peermentoring
IF YOU ARE DEFERRING/ You will be assigned to a Peer Mentor
16 CANCELLING YOUR PLACE who is a trained, experienced student
www.ucd.ie/askus from your degree. Your Peer Mentor
If you want to take a year out of is there to welcome you to UCD as
study before you start in UCD, you well as provide you with support and
may be able to defer your place for advice so, make sure you connect
a year. Please see www.ucd.ie/ with and benefit from the helpful tips
ugdeferral If you decide you don’t your Peer Mentor can share with you.
want the offer you have accepted,
CHECK YOUR ACADEMIC
please contact us to cancel your
TIMETABLE
place so we can offer it to someone 19 www.ucd.ie/sisweb
else.
Important information on module
content and assessments is
presented at the first lecture of each
module - don’t miss it!
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WELCOME TO UCD 2021
REVIEW YOUR MODULE
20 CHOICES
www.ucd.ie/students/registration
Undergraduate registration closes at
5pm on Friday, 8 October so make
sure you have registered to enough
Core/Option credits (usually 55
credits) and that you have registered
to any labs and tutorials by that date.
You will have a chance to change
your choice of modules and register
to your Elective module for Spring in
GET INVOLVED IN UCD LIFE
early January. Keep an eye on www. 23 www.ucd.ie/studentcentre
ucd.ie/students/keydates for
There are more than a hundred
updates.
clubs and societies in UCD, covering
activities such as debating and
creative writing to basketball and
KNOW WHERE TO rugby, and everything in between.
21 GO FOR SUPPORT Find a club, society or group that
www.ucd.ie/students interests you, and join it.
14 There is much to enjoy at university,
but it can also be difficult and
stressful at times. If you have any BECOME A VOLUNTEER
problems while you’re here, there are 24 There are a wide range of
people to help you. volunteering opportunities on and
The different types of support are listed on off-campus for UCD students.
pages 26-27 and also available at www.studentvolunteer.ie/ucd
www.ucd.ie/students/services and
www.ucd.ie/students/help.
You can make an appointment to talk to
the Student Desk team on www.ucd.ie/ MAKE SURE YOU READ...
askus
25 » UCD Student Code
GET TO KNOW YOUR
14 » UCD Student Charter
» UCD Student Health Declaration
14
22 STUDENTS’ UNION
www.ucdsu.ie » UCD Academic Regulations
On joining UCD, you automatically » UCD Student Email Protocol
become a member of the UCD
» UCD Smoke-free Campus Policy
Students’ Union (SU). The SU
represents students’ views and » UCD Mental Health Policy
opinions, and works on a number of » The Acceptable Usage Policy
University committees from all areas » Healthy UCD
of university life as the voice of the
» Dignity and Respect Policy
student population. See page 32 for
more information. www.ucd.ie/students/services
IMPORTANT AUTUMN 21
TRIMESTER 22
DATES Dates are subject to change.
10 Incoming CAO students and
direct applicants who have
27 Academic teaching
term begins
SEP accepted their offer by 7 SEP
September can begin Step 1 of
registration 08 Undergraduate
registration closes
OCT
15 From 2pm onwards you can
check your UCD Connect email
SEP for your start time for module 05 Autumn Trimester
exam timetable
registration NOV published
17 Module registration begins
(Check your UCD email for your 12 Deadline for dropping
SEP modules/withdrawing
start time) NOV from your Programme
19 Deadline for uploading photo
for UCD Student Card (UCARD) 03 End of Autumn
SEP Trimester teaching
DEC term
21 The main University Orientation
SEP
runs from Tuesday, 21
September. Make sure to check
01 Autumn Trimester
exams begin (incl.
your Orientation timetable DEC Saturday, 11 & 18
carefully December)
26 First instalment of fees due
22 Autumn Trimester
exams finish
SEP DEC
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WELCOME TO UCD 2021
Dates are subject to change.
SPRING 21
For more key dates for first year undergraduates,
TRIMESTER 22 visit www.ucd.ie/students/keydates
17 Spring Trimester 23 Spring Trimester
academic teaching APR academic teaching term
JAN term begins ends
28 Autumn Trimester 24 Revision week
final exam results APR
JAN
03 Spring Trimester exams
31 Remaining balance of
fees due
MAY begin (incl. Saturday, 7
& 14 May)
JAN
08 Fieldwork/study period
(2 weeks)
14 Spring Trimester exams
MAR MAY finish
22 Spring Trimester 17 Spring Trimester final
academic teaching JUN exam results
MAR term resumes
25 Spring Trimester
exam timetable
MAR published
ORIENTATION ORIE
IS CO
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NTAT
ALL N PULSORY
ION
EW ST F
UDEN OR
The UCD Orientation programme is designed to help you TS!
settle in to UCD. Throughout the programme you will be
introduced to different aspects of life at UCD including studying,
student life and social opportunities.
Orientation in UCD has 3 main strands:
SOCIAL
PROGRAMME VIRTUAL
ORIENTATION
ORIENTATION ORIENTATION
& TOURS
You will have a specific Part of your Orientation will You will be assigned a Peer
timetable of orientation take place on Brightspace, Mentor, who will contact
events related to your course our virtual learning you using your UCD Connect
of study. Most of these environment. Once you email account. They will
events will take place from have registered, make sure take you on a campus tour
21 - 24 September with to access Brightspace and (restrictions allowing) and
other events throughout start the “Introduction to make sure you get to meet
the Autumn Trimester. Your UCD Module” where you some of your classmates,
personalised Orientation will learn how to use our attend a Welcome
timetable can be found in IT systems and explore Ceremony and get your
your SISWeb account and at content which will help you scarf. Make sure to ask them
www.ucd.ie/newstudents. take your place in the UCD about Freshers Week and
Enter your CAO code or Community. the Sports Expo.
Programme title in the search
field.
Orientation doesn’t end at week one, keep an eye out for events
throughout the Autumn Trimester in your programme and keep
an eye on www.ucd.ie/events for loads of helpful events
Hey,
As well as providing support, Hey, I can help with almost
everything from planning your
information and informal advice, academic time, managing your reading
list and using the library and IT services,
your Peer Mentor knows which to how to get around Dublin, where
support services to refer you to if to shop and what is the best
society to join.
there is a need. Stay in touch with your PEER MENTOR
Peer Mentor - especially in the Autumn
Trimester.
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WHAT YOU’LL
2 02 1
WELCOME TO UCD 2021
DO DURING
ORIENTATION
Log into Brightspace and Make new friends and get to know
complete the “Introduction to people.
UCD” module.
Get help from UCD Orientation
Attend your virtual meet up with Guides (dressed in blue t-shirts)
your Peer Mentor who will help you to familiarise
yourself with the campus and UCD
Check your Orientation services.
timetable for your virtual
programme Orientation event Discover all the student services at
where you will meet your UCD and what they offer you.
lecturers, tutors and staff in the
School/College Office. Your Peer Mentor will bring you
to collect your UCD Student Card
Receive academic advice to (UCARD) which is required for
help you finalise your choice accessing the library and other on-
of modules so you have your campus services. UCARDs can be
timetable in place before the collected from building 71 during
first day of lectures. Orientation.
Take a campus tour with your Attend a Welcome ceremony as
Peer Mentor who will show you part of your campus tour with
around the campus, as well as your Peer Mentor. This is the point
introduce you to your classmates you symbolically join the UCD
and help you to settle into life Community and make sure you
at UCD. collect your scarf!
MAKE SURE YOU
CAREFULLY READ THE
COMING TO UCD
CAMPUS STUDENT GUIDE
VIEW HEREIT 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.
Through UCD Connect, you have unlimited
Within UCD Connect you also have access
Gmail and Google Drive storage plus a
to the University’s eLearning environment
personal calendar with your own academic
Brightspace. Here you’ll find your learning
timetable in it.
and assessment materials, you can submit
TOP TIP: Download Google assignments and check announcements and
calendar with your timetable to communications from your lecturers.
your smart phone!
‘DISCOVER IT’ AT UCD
Remember to check out our Student IT
Guide for videos, help, hints and tips.
ACCESSING UCD CONNECT
www.ucd.ie/itservices/startoftermguide
Your username is your CAO number (or
UCD student number if you are a direct Check the Discover IT section in the
applicant or if you were here before). If you “Introduction to UCD” module in
have already created a SISWeb password, Brightspace.
use that to log in, otherwise your temporary
TOP TIP:
password is your date of birth (ddmmyy).
Download UCD Mobile
! You will have to change your initial
password (ddmmyy) on first login
If you need help with IT you can contact
as it will expire. There is a change
the IT Helpdesk through our IT Support
password tool in UCD Connect and you will
Hub at www.ucd.ie/ithelp or by calling 01
be required to use a strong password.
716 2700. Alternatively, you can make an
A range of academic software is available appointment to avail of our face to face IT
for you to stream from Apps Anywhere or Centre service
download from Software Downloads in UCD www.ucd.ie/itservices/ourservices/
Connect. advicesupportconsultancy/
helpdeskitcentres
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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!|12
THE BUILDING
BLOCKS OF
WELCOME TO UCD 2021
YOUR DEGREE
PROGRAMME Your degree, for example,
DN200 Science.
STAGE 1 [YEAR 1]
SEPT-DEC AUTUMN TRIMESTER EXAMS
A Stage is normally a year of a
JAN-MAY SPRING TRIMESTER EXAMS
programme, so Stage 1 is first year
CORE OPTION ELECTIVE
MODULES MODULES MODULES
Modules you must Modules you can choose Modules you can select
study as part of your from within your from any subject area
programme. programme. across UCD.
CORE/OPTION MODULES*
IN YOUR DEGREE SUBJECT(S)
5
CREDITS
5
CREDITS
5
CREDITS
5
CREDITS
ELECTIVE MODULES**
FROM OUTSIDE YOUR
DEGREE SUBJECT(S)
5
CREDITS
5
CREDITS
5
CREDITS
5
CREDITS
YOU CAN SELECT AN
ELECTIVE IN THE SPRING
TRIMESTER
MODULES
The units that
make up your
5
CREDITS
5
CREDITS
5
CREDITS
5
CREDITS
programme.
55 5
* Some programmes ** not all programmes
require more than 55 require you to take
Core and Option credits. Elective modules
CREDITS CREDITS
60 CREDITS
To complete Stage 1
you need to have 60 credits.
YEAR TOTAL
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BUILDING
WELCOME TO UCD 2021
YOUR
DEGREE
UCD full-time undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degrees are
made up of a number of modules, normally 12 per year.
The majority of your study (generally 11 of the 12
modules) will be in your chosen degree programme.
There are different types of modules: Discovery modules are exciting new
Core modules (you must take these) modules that you can take as Electives.
and Option modules where you have These modules are on topics of global
a choice between a number of different significance such as Gateways to Japan,
modules in your degree programme. These and War: Ancient & Modern and will include
11 Core and Option modules usually add up lectures on cutting-edge research or current
to 55 credits. affairs. Each module is taught by more than
one school within UCD and is designed to
In addition, you can choose one Elective
deepen your understanding of different
module (5 credits) in the Spring Trimester.
disciplinary perspectives on topics of
Electives can be chosen from across the full
significant importance.
range of undergraduate degree programmes
www.ucd.ie/students/registration/
available at UCD (subject to module entry
electives
requirements, timetable and availability of
places).
There are plenty of supports in place to
You can also choose to take Structured help you along the way. In particular, your
Electives. This means taking your elective College/School Office will offer you
credits in a structured manner over the advice and support on a range of academic
course of your programme to form a issues, including programme advice,
recognised block of learning in a subject extenuating circumstances, withdrawal/
area amounting to a minimum of 15 credits leave of absence from your degree
– typically three 5 credit modules. programme as well as referral to other
www.ucd.ie/students/registration/ student supports.
electives www.ucd.ie/collegesandschoolsHOW TO
REGISTER
ONLINE
Before you begin the academic year at UCD, you will
need to 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.
As an incoming undergraduate student you can begin online
registration from 15 September. For example, if you accept your
CAO offer by by 5pm on Tuesday, 7 September 2021 you will be
able to go online from 12 noon on Friday, 10 September 2021.
Registration is carried out online (via your SISWeb account) and
involves the following steps:
STEP 1 STEP 2
PERSONAL INFORMATION MODULE REGISTRATION
This is where you confirm your Check your Core modules and select your
personal details, upload your photo Option modules. You may also need to
for your UCD Student Card (UCARD) choose tutorial times.
and pay your fees.
During the Spring Trimester registration
period you can select an Elective module.
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GETTING
WELCOME TO UCD 2021
STARTED
1 GO TO UCD CONNECT
Within three working days after
accepting your offer, go to
www.ucd.ie/connect and click on
the SISWeb icon.
2 LOG INTO SISWEB VIA
SSO BUTTON
You will be asked to enter your UCD
Connect username and password.
Your username is your UCD Student
number (CAO number or student
number if you are a direct applicant
or if you were here before).
If you have already created a
SISWeb password, please use that.
Otherwise, your temporary password
is your date of birth (in the format
ddmmyy).
If your password is your date of
birth, make sure you change it to
something more secure on first login.3 AGREE TO THE UCD TERMS
& CONDITIONS
When you enter the registration
system for the first time you will
be required to agree to the Terms
& Conditions of the University.
This includes the Student Health
Declaration. This is the start of
becoming a registered student so
make sure you read them carefully.
4 CLICK ON MY REGISTRATION
AND CONFIRM YOUR
REGISTRATION
When you click on MY
REGISTRATION you will be asked
to confirm your registration for
2021/22.
You need to confirm registration so
you can select your modules later
on.
5 MY REGISTRATION PAGE
Once on this page, you can access
and complete your PERSONAL
INFORMATION.
You will also be able to access
and complete your MODULE
REGISTRATION once it opens
for you. Check your UCD email to
see when you can start module
registration.
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STEP 1
WELCOME TO UCD 2021
PERSONAL
INFORMATION
6 CONFIRM YOUR DETAILS
ANSWER A SHORT SURVEY
PAY YOUR FEES
UPLOAD YOUR UCARD
PHOTO
THINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR ! In the fees section, check how much you
! Some information, such as name and are required to pay now and enter that
date of birth, cannot be changed by you. To amount (or the full amount if preferable)
change these details, contact the Student into the box provided. You can pay online
Desk. Be sure to scan/have a copy of your using a credit or debit card.
passport or birth certificate to hand and we ! Make sure you upload your photo by the
can make the change. More information on 19 September deadline so that you can
how to contact the Student Desk at collect your UCD Student Card (UCARD)
www.ucd.ie/askus. at the time allocated to you during
! If the name on your passport/birth Orientation.
certificate does not match the one used on ! Guidelines on how to upload your photo,
your CAO/direct application, then you may as well as the correct size and format of
not be able to collect your UCD Student the photo, are available at
Card (UCARD) until after your name has www.ucd.ie/ucard
been updated on your student record. ! If you are registering for certain Health
! If your term address and/or phone number Sciences programmes, you will be asked
is different to your home address, make to complete a Programme Requirements
sure to enter it. section.
! Enter your emergency contact details in ! Complete the mandatory Career
the fields provided. Registration section.
! Remember to include your Student
Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) grant
application number if you have applied for
a grant.CHOOSING
YOUR
MODULES
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Check what modules you need
before you begin Step 2 of registration
- go to www.ucd.ie/students/ Check your UCD email regularly as you
course_search.htm to see what will receive important emails regarding
modules you can study and how many registration, exams, Orientation and much
credits you need. In your first year more throughout the year.
(called Stage 1) you will normally
take 12 modules over two trimesters, Complete your Core/Option module
totalling 60 credits. registration by the closing date for
undergraduate students – 5pm on 8
Check your UCD Connect email for October 2021.
your start time. You can begin your
module registration at any stage from Make sure you drop any Autumn
this time onwards until undergraduate Trimester modules (credits) you’re not
registration closes on 8 October 2021. taking, as otherwise you will be charged
for them. The deadline for this is 12
Register to your modules as early as November 2021. You will need to contact
possible! Popular Option modules fill your College/School Office in order to
up quickly so it is important to register drop modules after 8 October 2021 as
as early as possible. You can choose you will no longer be able to make changes
your Elective module in January. in your online registration after this date.
Make sure you are happy with your If you change your mind you will have
choices - after you have attended your an opportunity in early January 2022 to
Academic Advisory meeting during change your choice of Spring Trimester
Orientation, you may want to review Option modules. Dates for this will be
your module choices. available midway through the Autumn
Follow the instructions in the step- Trimester so keep an eye on
by-step guide to registration at www.ucd.ie/students/keydates
www.ucd.ie/students/registration Choose your Spring Trimester Elective
If you need academic advice, speak when online module registration reopens
to your College/School Office. Visit in January 2022.
www.ucd.ie/collegesandschools for
contact details.
For help with online registration, contact us through the Student
HELP IS Desk Connector or use our Chatbot. You can also call us on 01 716
AVAILABLE! 1555. If you would prefer to speak with someone in person, book
an appointment with the Student Desk and we will be happy to
help you. Go to www/ucd.ie/askus
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STEP 2
WELCOME TO UCD 2021
MODULE
REGISTRATION
Check your UCD Connect email address for your
specific start time for module registration. You will also
see it in your SISWeb. You can check for this from 2pm
on Wednesday, 15 September 2021.
7 YOU CAN BEGIN YOUR
MODULE REGISTRATION
AT ANY POINT FROM THIS
TIME ONWARDS
This will show you the exact date/
time from which you may begin
your module registration.
To get to Module Registration, click on My Registration (on SISWeb
homepage).
Some of your modules will be Core modules; others will be Option modules
from a list of modules related to your programme. You may also be able to
choose an Elective module in the Spring Trimester.
When you start module registration in September, you will normally be able to
register to 55 credits worth of Core and Option modules. 5 credits will be set
aside for you to use for your Elective module in Spring.
As you register for modules they will appear on your timetable where you will
see the time and a location. Please check the contact type when selecting
an offering. The information may change so check your timetable before
lectures start. Once registered, check your modules in Brightspace for
messages about your classes.
For a step-by-step guide to completing your registration,
visit www.ucd.ie/students/registrationYou should complete your module registration in the following order:
8 SELECT SUBJECT/STREAM
FIRST YEAR BA ARTS AND
SCIENCE STUDENTS ONLY
You may already be registered to your
main subjects based on your choices
when you applied through CAO/
direct application. You will see these
! Read your programme information subjects in the SELECTED SUBJECTS/
before you start this step. Online STREAMS list.
guides to choosing subjects/streams
You will then need to select the other
are available for BA Arts and Science
subject(s) that you want to study from
students at www.ucd.ie/students/
the AVAILABLE SUBJECTS/STREAMS
registration
section. If you want to drop a chosen
subject simply click on DROP SUBJECT/
STREAM beside the subject in question.
If you are a BA Arts student, you will
not be able to drop your main subjects
until after your Academic Advisory
meetings.
9 REGISTER TO CORE MODULES
ALL STUDENTS
You may find that you are already
registered to your Core modules
(PRESELECTED will appear beside them).
For some of your Core modules you
may need to pick a time slot. Do this by
clicking on SELECT TIME beside the
module.
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WELCOME TO UCD 2021
10 SELECT OPTION MODULES
You may also need to select OPTION
MODULES. Click on SELECT MODULE
beside the module of your choice. Always
read the ‘Am I eligible to take this module?’
information about a module before you make
your decision.
11 SELECT YOUR MAIN LABS AND
TUTORIALS
Remember to register to any Laboratories,
Tutorials or Practicals that are part of your
Core and Option modules. To register to a lab
or tutorial click on SELECT TIME. Sometimes
your School will look after your registration
to Labs/Tutorials. In this case you will
see a message saying AUTOMATICALLY
REGISTERED or CONTACT SCHOOL.
12 SELECT YOUR ELECTIVE IN
THE SPRING TRIMESTER
If there are Elective modules available for
your programme then you can select one
in the Spring Trimester. 5 credits will be set
aside for you to use for your Elective.
! Remember to register to any Laboratories,
Tutorials or Practicals that are part of your
modules.
University College Dublin
Make sure you read the How to Register Online guide for full step-by-step
An Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath
instructions www.ucd.ie/students/registration
HOW TO
REGISTER
ONLINE
BACK TO CONTENTS 1| 2016/17FEES PAYING YOUR FEES
INFORMATION
DEADLINES FOR PAYMENT HOW MUCH DO I PAY?
OF FEES (CAO ENTRY)
The first instalment is usually one third of
your total fee.
26 First instalment €254 Student Centre Levy
of fees due Student Contribution
SEPT
€3,000 Charge
Undergraduate students eligible for Free
Fees (who are not entitled to a grant) are
Fee Deadline for required to pay a minimum of one third of
withdrawing from the Student Contribution charge plus the
12 your programme Student Centre Levy by 26 September 2021
in order to be a fully-registered student. This
NOV
amounts to approximately €1,084.66*.
*The figure above is based on an
undergraduate student eligible for Free Fees
Deadline for who is registered to 60 credits.
dropping any extra
12 Autumn modules
you no longer wish
HOW TO PAY
NOV to take
You can pay online through
online registration (SISWeb)
using a debit/credit card
Remaining balance
31 of fees due
(undergraduate
A third party (parent/sponsor)
can pay on your behalf. Visit
JAN students) www.ucd.ie/fees and click
on ‘Third Party Payment’
For important dates for your academic year, For information about ‘Free Fees’ eligibility, EU
visit www.ucd.ie/students/keydates fee eligibility, Non-EU fees and undergraduate
programme fees, 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 We hope you don’t withdraw
Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), from your programme but if
remember to provide us with your SUSI you are considering it, talk
application number in the Personal Details to someone first. Talk to
section of the online registration system. your College/School Office,
Student Adviser or staff on
This is a 13-digit alphanumeric number, your degree programme about
beginning with ‘W’. why you’re thinking of leaving.
Please note that all students
in receipt of a grant must pay
If you still wish to withdraw,
the Student Centre Levy of and it’s before the close
€254 plus any fees not payable of online registration (8
under the grant scheme. October) contact us at www.
ucd.ie/askus saying you wish
For information about grants, visit to cancel your place and post
www.susi.ie and www.studentfinance.ie in your UCARD to the Student
Desk.
After 8 October you must
complete and submit a
FINANCIAL SUPPORT withdrawal form via SISWeb
IN UCD and return your UCD Student
Card (UCARD) to your
College/School Office.
As a student of University College Dublin, If you cancel/withdraw on or
you are expected to have budgeted before 12 November, you
appropriately and sufficiently before 12
NOV will receive a full refund of
starting your studies. However, UCD any payments made in respect
recognises that unexpected financial of the Student Contribution
problems can arise. If you find yourself in Charge or Student Levy.
financial difficulty, you may wish to seek
advice from one of the following: your If you withdraw after the 12
Student Adviser, your Chaplain or your SU November deadline, you will
12
Welfare Officer. NOV be liable for fees.
For College/School Office contacts,
visit www.ucd.ie/collegesandschools
For Student Adviser contacts,
visit www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers
For information about the types of financial Visit the fees website for more information
support available in UCD, visit www.ucd.ie/fees
www.ucd.ie/studentadvisersUCD ACADEMIC
TIMETABLE
This is an example of what your timetable may
look like during your time in UCD.
» As you register to modules, tutorials, laboratories etc., they will appear on your
timetable
» Click on a particular time slot to see what room/building that class is in or to check if
the class is online
» Use the Autumn, Spring or Summer buttons to see the relevant timetable for each
trimester.
» You can also sync your SISWeb timetable to your phone
www.ucd.ie/itservices/ourservices/getconnected/getyouremailandtimetableonyourphone
» Check your modules in Brightspace for any local timetable arrangements.
Your time slots are colour coded so you can see
at a glance your lectures, labs and tutorials.
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UCD
WELCOME TO UCD 2021
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 CODE OF CONDUCT UCD ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
The Student Code of Conduct sets out the Your studies in UCD are governed by a
University’s expectations of your behaviour set of overarching rules called Academic
and asks you to abide by three important Regulations. These regulations are
principles: supported by academic policy, procedures
and guidelines. You can read the Academic
• Respect: Treat everyone with dignity
Regulations at the link below.
and respect.
• Responsibility: Conduct yourself in a UCD EXAM REGULATIONS
responsible way. UCD has examination procedures and
• Academic Integrity: Be honest in your regulations in place so make sure that you
studies. are aware of the rules.
SMOKE-FREE UCD POLICY
UCD STUDENT CHARTER
UCD is committed to working towards a
The Student Charter sets out the roles and
smoke-free campus. All built-up areas of
responsibilities of the various groups within
the campus, commuting hubs, carparks and
our University and outlines what you can
pedestrian routes to and from commuting
expect from your University and what the
facilities are prescribed as smoke-free zones.
University expects from students.
Your cooperation not to smoke/vape in
UCD STUDENT EMAIL PROTOCOL these areas is appreciated.
Remember to check your UCD email
HEALTHY BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION
account frequently so that you don’t
In support of the Healthy Ireland
miss out on important information from
programme, high added-sugar carbonated
the University. We use your UCD email
beverages (subject to sugar tax) are no
address for all official communication
longer for sale on campus. This initiative
with you. The full student email protocol
aims to promote healthier beverage
can be found at the link below.
consumption among the student and
employee population.
You will find a copy of these and other university policies and regulations
in the Student Services Directory on the Current Students area of the website,
under University Regulations.
www.ucd.ie/students/servicesSTUDENT SUPPORT
COLLEGE/SCHOOL OFFICE STUDENTS’ UNION
www.ucd.ie/collegesandschools www.ucdsu.ie
Each undergraduate course (programme As a UCD student you automatically
in UCD) is supported by a College/School become a member of the Students’ Union.
Office. They are the first point of contact See page 32 for more details.
for students seeking academic advice and
UCD GLOBAL
support. They can help you with any queries
www.ucd.ie/global/studentexperience
relating to your degree programme. Some
UCD Global offers a wide range of support
of the key areas your College/School Office
services to international students as
can help you with are registration queries,
well students wishing to study abroad,
academic programme advice, extenuating
on exchange programmes or engage in
circumstances/medical certificates, leaves
international volunteering.
of absence, withdrawals or referral to
Student Adviser, academic staff/Access and STUDENT DESK
Lifelong Learning - Disability Support, etc. www.ucd.ie/askus
Module registration, SISWeb access, fees
SCHOOL OFFICES
and form stamping are just some of the
www.ucd.ie/collegesandschools
topics the Student Desk can help you with.
Each subject area belongs within a School.
You can access your official documents such
You should talk to the faculty and staff in
as Certificates of Attendance, Statements
the School Office if you have questions
of Results, and Official Transcripts online
or difficulties which are specific to those
via your SISWeb account, under the
modules or subjects or if you need advice
Registration, Fees & Assessment tab. You
on what modules to take to ensure degree
can contact us through the Student Desk
compliance in that subject.
Connector, call us on 01 716 1555, use our
ACCESS AND LIFELONG LEARNING - Chatbot or make an appointment to see us
DISABILITY SUPPORT in the Tierney Building. For opening hours,
www.ucd.ie/all check www.ucd.ie/students/studentdesk/
UCD Access & Lifelong Learning provides openinghours
a range of supports for students who enter
STUDENT ADVISERS
UCD through the HEAR, DARE, QQI FET,
www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers
Mature, Open Learning, Access Programme
Student Advisers provide support for
and Lifelong Learning pathways. The
all students throughout their university
supports provided include disability ,
experience. Each academic programme has
financial, academic and social supports.
a dedicated Student Adviser, who can advise
Please email all@ucd.ie/disability@ucd.ie
you on the range of supports offered by
for more information.
UCD. There are specific Student Advisers for
STUCK ON A MATHS PROBLEM OR mature and postgraduate students. Student
WRITING ASSIGNMENT? Advisers work closely with the faculty and
Contact Maths Support Centre staff. You can contact them in relation to
www.ucd.ie/msc personal, social or practical issues.
Writing Centre www.ucd.ie/writingcentre
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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 the
registration guidance about my online registration system
modules STUDENT DESK
COLLEGE/SCHOOL OFFICE COLLEGE/SCHOOL OFFICE
www.ucd.ie/collegesandschools 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/support 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 UCD I want to join a society or club
accommodation to meet new people
STUDENT RESIDENCES (RESIDENT UCD SPORT & SOCIETIES
ASSISTANT) www.ucd.ie/sportandsocieties.htm
www.ucd.ie/residences
I have a question about I’m an international student with
my fees visa problems
STUDENT DESK UCD GLOBAL
www.ucd.ie/askus www.ucd.ie/global/enquire
I want to get in touch with other For advice on all of the above
students from my country STUDENT ADVISER
UCD GLOBAL www.ucd.ie/students/help
www.ucd.ie/globalCAMPUS
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 bicycle
shop, a barber, a medical centre, a pharmacy and much more. Of course, 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 term www.ucd.ie/careers
www.ucd.ie/estates
IT Services
Childcare www.ucd.ie/it
www.ucd.ie/creche
Shops and Restaurants
Campus Services www.ucd.ie/catering/facilities
www.ucd.ie/estates
UCD Global Lounge
Gaeltacht UCD www.ucd.ie/global/studentexperience/
www.ucd.ie/bnag theucdgloballounge
Disability Support Health Service
www.ucd.ie/all www.ucd.ie/stuhealth
UCD Student Health and Applied Language Centre
Counselling www.ucd.ie/alc
www.ucd.ie/
studentcounselling
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SPORT LIBRARY
WELCOME TO UCD 2021
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. Library staff are on
programme of fitness classes, there is hand to answer any questions you might
something for everyone. Sporting facilities have. A dedicated online guide will help you
include 12 natural grass pitches, including become familiar with the Library website,
the UCD Bowl - home ground to both the online collections (available 24/7) and
UCD RFC and the UCD AFC - a 50 metre services which include our popular laptop
swimming pool, three gyms, squash courts, and self-service loans. Your UCD Student
tennis courts, three multi-purpose sports Card (UCARD) is your library card – you
halls, five-a-side and full size synthetic will need this to enter and exit the library,
pitches, as well as the National Hockey borrow books or borrow a laptop. At
Stadium. Orientation, be sure to enter our Prize Draw
for new students. See our New Students
To see the full list of clubs and facilities,
guide www.ucd.ie/library/newstudents
visit the UCD Sport website
for details of all the great prizes to be won.
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
ground floor at the side of the Agriculture
SOCIETIES
Building.
societies.ucd.ie
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/parking/
Find the best route for you - parking-locations
choose a direct route, an easier Find your nearest docking station
route or to avoid hills! and bike availability
ucdestates.ie/blog/2017/10/13/
bleeperbikes-are-now-available-
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JOURNEYPLANNER
WELCOME TO UCD 2021
Use the National Transport Authority’s journey planner to plan your
journey by train, bus, tram, taxi and by foot. You can change searching
options and search how to get from point A to B anywhere in Dublin.
www.journeyplanner.transportforireland.ie
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,
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