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University College Dublin
An Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath
WELCOME TO
UCD
2017/18
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 and learning, Each stage usually represents 60 credits. A
which is usually studied over one semester. full-time student will normally complete a
Each module has a credit value, normally 5 60 credit stage in one academic year. Some
credits. programmes may vary. A degree programme will
normally be three to four stages, although some
Core module degree programmes have more stages.
You have to do these modules as they’re
a fundamental part of your degree. You’re Semester
normally pre-registered to them. The academic year is divided into semesters.
Undergraduate programmes have
Option module two semesters - Semester 1 runs from
You maybe able to choose these modules as part September to December and Semester 2 runs
of your degree. You will be given a list when you from January to May. Within each semester you
register online. will have 12 weeks of teaching, revision weeks
and exams.
Elective module
Modules that you can pick from any subject area Laboratory, Practicals and Fieldwork
across UCD. This is the practical work part of your course;
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 be laden
to be too similar. down with information leaflets but just keep
talking to other UCD students, that’s an
Credit
important part of finding your way around. Keep
Credit is just a name for the value given to a an eye on the New Students part of the website
module. for details.
www.ucd.ie/students/jargon.html
CONTENTS
02 04 06
Before You Arrive On Arrival At UCD Important Dates
08 10 12
Orientation Week IT Services In UCD Building Your Degree
14 22 24
How To Register Online Fees Information UCD Regulations
25 28 30
Student Support Campus Facilities Getting To UCD
32 36
UCD Students’ Union Get Social
For an online version of this publication, visit www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents
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
We are delighted to
welcome you to UCD
YOU Once you accept your offer – and we really
hope you do - you should start preparing
ARRIVE
for the start of term. There are quite a few
important things you need to do in the next
few weeks, even before you get here!
POP ALONG TO THE
ACCEPT YOUR OFFER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
www.cao.ie
4 SESSION
Check your CAO offer notice carefully Can’t attend? Don’t worry! You can
and follow the instructions to accept watch it on online at
your offer before the reply date. www.ucd.ie/studentdesk
International students should accept
online through www.ucd.ie/apply
5 CHECK OUT UCD’S JARGON
BUSTER
www.ucd.ie/students/jargon.html
Wondering what’s the difference between
2 GET SOCIAL! a core module and an elective module?
www.ucd.ie/social-media The jargon buster will explain words and
Use the hashtag #helloucd to connect phrases you’ll hear used in UCD.
with other students joining UCD this
year. Check out the list of UCD-related GO TO UCD CONNECT
social media sites (page 36) and keep up
to date with the latest news and events
6 www.ucd.ie/connect
Three working days after you accept your
from around the University. offer, go to www.ucd.ie/connect
This will give you access to a number
FINALISE YOUR of services including SISWeb and UCD
3 ACCOMMODATION email. Click on the relevant icon and
enter your username and password when
www.ucd.ie/residences
asked.
www.ucdaccommodationpad.ie
If you have been offered a place in UCD USERNAME
accommodation, follow the instructions Your username is your CAO number (or
emailed to you by UCD Residences very UCD student number if you are a direct
carefully. If you don’t get a place on applicant or if you were here before).
campus, check out the following links for PASSWORD
accommodation off campus: If you have already created a password
www.ucdaccommodationpad.ie for SISWeb, please use that. Otherwise,
www.ucdsu.ie your default password is your date of
www.findahome.ie birth (ddmmyy).
www.daft.ie See page 10 for more details.
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WELCOME TO UCD 2017
BOOK YOUR MODULE
9 REGISTRATION START TIME
www.ucd.ie/students/registration
14 Log into SISWeb on 30 August between
8am and 1pm (the earlier the better!)
to book your registration start time for
module registration. You will receive an
7 email to your UCD Connect email with
BEGIN STEP 1 OF REGISTRATION your start time. If you don’t book a start
www.ucd.ie/students/registration time, one will be automatically selected
You can begin Step 1 of registration three for you.
working days after accepting your offer.
To enter online registration, go to UCD
Connect, click on the SISWeb icon and
enter your login details.
Make sure you upload your photo by the
1 September deadline so that you can BEGIN STEP 2 OF REGISTRATION
collect your UCD Student Card (UCARD)
at the time allocated for you during 10 ON 1 OR 2 SEPTEMBER
(depending on your start time)
Orientation Week.
Visit www.ucd.ie/students/registration
14 www.ucd.ie/students/registration
Module registration begins on
for more information. 31 August for the first group of incoming
CAO students. Check your UCD email for
your start time.
PRINT YOUR ORIENTATION IF YOU ARE DEFERRING/
8 TIMETABLE
11 CANCELLING YOUR PLACE
www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents admissions@ucd.ie
Make sure you check your personalised You can defer or cancel your place by
Orientation timetable which is available on emailing admissions@ucd.ie, with your
the UCD Current Students website. You’ll name, CAO number, and course offered.
also find maps and information about Deferral requests must be received at
transport. least two days before the reply date on
The pre-orientation activities run by UCD the offer notice.
Access and Lifelong Learning take place on www.ucd.ie/myucd/defer
various dates between 28 and 31 August.
Students supported by HEAR and/or DARE
admission routes will receive notification
from UCD Access and Lifelong Learning of
activities they should attend during this
time.
www.ucd.ie/openingworlds
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.
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ATTEND ORIENTATION 14
www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents
The main University Orientation runs
CHECK YOUR TIMETABLE
from Monday, 4 September to Friday,
8 September and is an essential part of www.ucd.ie/sisweb
your becoming a UCD student. Make sure Important information on module
you check your Orientation timetable content and assessments is presented at
carefully. the first lecture of each module - don’t
miss it!
Orientation includes the President’s
Welcome, Academic Advisory sessions,
UCD Student Card (UCARD) collection,
Library Tour, IT induction and lots more
activities to help you make friends and to
find your way around UCD.
13 MEET YOUR PEER MENTOR 15 FINALISE YOUR MODULE CHOICES
www.ucd.ie/peermentoring www.ucd.ie/students/registration
You will be assigned to a Peer Mentor Undergraduate registration closes at
who is a trained, experienced student 5pm on Friday, 22 September so make
from your degree. Your Peer Mentor is sure you have registered to enough
there to provide you with support and credits (60 credits) and that you have
advice so make sure you arrange to meet registered to any labs and tutorials
up and make the most of knowledge your by that date. You will have a chance
Peer Mentor can share with you. to change your choice of modules for
Semester 2 in early January. Keep an eye
on www.ucd.ie/students/keydates for
updates.
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WELCOME TO UCD 2017
16 KNOW WHERE TO
GO FOR SUPPORT
14 www.ucd.ie/students
There is much to enjoy at university, but it
can also be difficult and stressful at times.
If you have any problems while you’re GET INVOLVED IN UCD LIFE
here, there are people to help you. 18 www.ucd.ie/studentcentre
The different types of support are listed on There are more than a hundred clubs
page 27 and also available at and societies in UCD, covering activities
www.ucd.ie/students (under Student such as debating and creative writing to
Services Directory) and juggling and dancing, and everything in
www.ucd.ie/students/support or call between. Find a club, society or group
in to see us at the Student Desk in the that interests you, and join it. And don’t
Tierney building. miss out on the opportunity to get
involved during Freshers’ Week (18 – 22
September) and Sports Expo (18 – 21
September).
17 GET TO KNOW YOUR
STUDENTS’ UNION MAKE SURE YOU READ...
14 www.ucdsu.ie 19 UCD Student Charter
On joining UCD, you automatically UCD Student Code
become a member of the UCD Students’ 14 UCD Academic Regulations
Union (SU). The SU represents students’
views and opinions, and works on a UCD Student Email Protocol
number of University committees from UCD Smoke-free Campus Policy
all areas of university life as the voice of UCD Mental Health Policy
the student population. See page 32 for
more information. The Acceptable Usage Policy
Healthy UCD
www.ucd.ie/students
(Click on Student Services Directory)
IMPORTANT
DATES SEMESTER 1
24 Incoming CAO students can
begin Step 1 of registration 18 Freshers’ Week &
Sports Expo
AUG three working days after SEP
accepting offer
22 Undergraduate
30 Book your start time for
module registration between SEP
registration closes
AUG 8am and 1pm
20 Deadline for dropping
31 Module registration begins
(Check your UCD email for your OCT
modules/withdrawing
from your Programme
AUG start time)
01 Deadline for uploading photo
for UCD Student Card (UCARD)
26 Semester 1 exam
timetable published
SEP OCT
04 The main University
Orientation runs from
01 End of Semester 1
teaching term
SEP DEC
Monday, 4 to Friday, 8
September. Make sure
to check your Orientation
timetable carefully
02 Revision week
DEC
08 Registration closes for
allocation of general elective 16 Semester 1 exams begin
SEP places and re-opens on 9 (incl. Saturday,
September DEC 16 December)
10 First instalment of fees due
22 Semester 1 exams finish
SEP DEC
11 Academic teaching term begins
SEP
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WELCOME TO UCD 2016
For more key dates for first year undergraduates,
SEMESTER 2 visit www.ucd.ie/students/keydates
22 Semester 2 academic
teaching term begins
27 Semester 2 academic
teaching term ends
JAN APR
24 Semester 1 provisional
exam results (available
28 Revision week
JAN until 31 January)
APR
31 Remaining balance of
fees due
07 Semester 2 exams begin
(incl. Saturday, 12 May)
JAN MAY
15 Semester 1 final exam
results
18 Semester 2 exams finish
FEB MAY
12 Fieldwork/study period
(2 weeks)
TBA
JUN
Semester 2 provisional
exam results (available until
MAR 12 June)
26 Semester 2 academic
teaching term resumes
TBA
JUN
Semester 2 final exam
results
MAR
30 Semester 2 exam
timetable published
MAR
ORIENTATION
WEEK ORIE
NT
WEEAKTION
To help you settle into life at UCD we IS CO
M
ALL N PULSORY
organise orientation events for all new EW ST F
UDEN OR
TS!
students. These events run from 4 to 8
September and are designed to help you
find your way in UCD.
Your personalised Orientation Week timetable can be found at
www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents. Click on Timetables and
enter your CAO code or Programme title in the search field.
You will have received a social events schedule in your welcome pack.
It is also available at www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents
Two of the most important
things to do during
Orientation Week are to say
‘Hello’ to other new students
and to get involved in as
many activities as you can.
Hey,
I can help with almost everything
from planning your academic time,
managing your reading list and using the
library to how to get around Dublin,
where to shop and what is the best
society to join.
R
As well as providing support, information PEER MENTO
and informal advice, your Peer Mentor
knows which support services to refer you
to if there is a need. Stay in touch with
your mentor - especially in Semester 1.
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WHAT HAPPENS
WELCOME TO UCD 2017
DURING
ORIENTATION?
You will also meet your Peer You collect your UCD Student
Mentor who will show you Card (UCARD) which is required
around the campus and the for accessing the library and other
buildings where your lectures on-campus services. UCARDs
will take place, as well as can be collected from building 71
introduce you to your classmates during Orientation Week. Check
and help you to settle into life your personalised Orientation
at UCD. timetable at www.ucd.ie/
students/newstudents to find
You have the opportunity to out when you are scheduled to
make new friends and get to collect yours.
know people.
You visit the Students’ Union
UCD Orientation Guides tent to learn about its services and
(dressed in blue t-shirts) will help activities.
you to familiarise yourself with
the campus and UCD services. You attend the President’s
Welcome ceremony for students
You will meet your lecturers, on your degree programme to
tutors and staff in the School mark the official start to your UCD
and Programme Offices. career. You also collect your free
UCD Scarf and pocket guide at the
As you will have begun your President’s Welcome ceremony
registration to your programme,
Orientation Week gives you the There are also lots of fun
opportunity to receive academic activities during the week,
advice to help you finalise your including a comedy debate, a
choice of modules so you have food fair, movie nights, sports
your timetable in place before tournaments, gigs and the
the first day of lectures. Orientation Barbecue and Res
Céilí. You visit the Students’ Union
We introduce you to all the tent to get your welcome to UCD
student services at UCD and Goodie bag
what they offer you.
The best thing is that Orientation
doesn’t stop there. There will be
more events all through the first
semester to help you settle into
your programme.IT SERVICES
IN UCD
DISCOVER IT STUDENT EVENT
The Discover IT Student Event runs over Orientation Week and is held in the Daedalus
Building on the Belfield campus. It is important to attend this event, which will introduce
you to the key IT services available at UCD. Check your Orientation timetable to see when
you are scheduled in.
Remember, if you get stuck, there is support available. Drop into one of our IT Centres
(Daedalus and Health Sciences) or contact the IT Helpdesk on 01 716 2700 or email
ithelpdesk@ucd.ie. You can also check the Student IT Guide on www.ucd.ie/it for help and
hints and tips.
UCD CONNECT Your personalised
UCD email address
ACCESS TO IMPORTANT SERVICES will be used for
Each student in UCD is provided with a UCD Connect account, so official UCD
you have access to key online services. Through UCD Connect, you correspondence
get unlimited combined Gmail and Google Drive storage plus a including a
personal calendar with your academic timetable in it. fortnightly
student e-zine and
Useful tip: Sync these to your smartphone, so you academic and exams
have easy access to information wherever you are! information. Please
make sure that you
You also have access to the University’s eLearning environment check it regularly.
(Blackboard), where you can submit assignments, check
announcements, and use wikis and blogs. Software applications Ensure the Anti-
are available to download or stream from AppsAnywhere on UCD Virus software on
Connect. your laptop is up to
date. Sophos Anti
Your initial login to applications in UCD Connect is your Virus is available
CAO number (or UCD student number if you are a direct free to all registered
applicant or if you’ve been here before) and your default students.
password* is your date of birth (ddmmyy).
(*If you have already created a SISWeb password, use that to log in.)
! Your IT security is your own responsibility so make sure
you change your password on first login and remember to
use a strong password. There is a change password tool in
UCD Connect. Never share your username or password.
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WELCOME TO UCD 2017
UCD MOBILE
Before arriving on campus you can download
a free app called ‘UCD Mobile’ for both Apple
and Android devices. It includes an interactive
map of the campus, (with an augmented-reality
view of locations for iPhone users), handy access
to Blackboard content and announcements
(Blackboard Mobile Learn) as well as a library
catalogue search function, information on student
supports, news updates, an events calendar, sports
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THE BUILDING
WELCOME TO UCD 2017
BLOCKS OF
YOUR DEGREE
PROGRAMME Your degree, for example,
DN200 Science.
STAGE 1 [YEAR 1]
SEPT-DEC SEMESTER 1 EXAMS
A Stage is normally a year of a
JAN-MAY SEMESTER 2 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
WITHIN OR OUTSIDE YOUR
DEGREE SUBJECT(S)
5
CREDITS
5
CREDITS
5
CREDITS
5
CREDITS
5
CREDITS
MODULES
the units that
make up your
5
CREDITS
5
CREDITS
5
CREDITS
programme.
50CREDITS
10CREDITS
60 CREDITS
To complete Stage 1
you need to have 60 credits.
YEAR TOTAL
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BUILDING
WELCOME TO UCD 2016
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 10
of the 12 modules) will be in your chosen
degree programme.
There are different types of modules: core modules (you must take these) and option
modules where you have a choice between a number of different modules in your degree
programme. These 10 core and option modules add up to 50 credits.
In addition, you can choose two elective modules (10 credits). Electives can be chosen
from across the full range of undergraduate degree programmes available at UCD (subject
to module entry requirements, timetable and availability of places).
Your elective modules can be taken from within your main degree programme to deepen
your learning, or outside it if you want to broaden your horizons. The choice is yours.
You can also choose to take Structured Electives. This means taking your elective credits
in a structured manner over the course of your programme to form a recognised block of
learning in a subject area amounting to a minimum of 15 credits – typically three 5 credit
modules.
Discovery modules are exciting new modules that you can take as electives. These
modules are on topics of global significance such as War and Childhood and will include
lectures on cutting-edge research or current affairs. Each module is taught by more than
one school within UCD and is designed to deepen your understanding of different
disciplinary perspectives on topics of significant importance.
There are plenty of supports in place to help you along the way.
In particular, your Programme Office will offer you advice and support on a range of
academic issues, including programme advice, extenuating circumstances, withdrawal/
leave of absence from your degree programme as well as referral to other student
supports. www.ucd.ie/students/progofficeHOW TO
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.
As an incoming undergraduate student you can begin online
registration three working days after accepting your CAO offer.
For example, if you accept your CAO offer by 5pm on Monday 21
August, you will be able to go online from 12 noon on Thursday 24
August 2017.
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 There are two main parts to this:
personal details, upload your photo
»» Book your module registration start
for your UCD Student Card (UCARD)
time
and pay your fees.
»» Record your module choices (core,
options and electives)
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WELCOME TO UCD 2016
GETTING
STARTED
1 GO TO UCD CONNECT
Three working days after accepting
your offer, go to
www.ucd.ie/connect and click on
the SISWeb icon.
2 LOG INTO SISWEB
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 default 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 is the start of becoming a
registered student so make sure
you read them carefully.
4 ENTER THE REGISTRATION
PROCESS TO CONFIRM
YOUR REGISTRATION
On this page, click on the ENTER
REGISTRATION PROCESS menu
item.
This will confirm registration to
your programme for 2017/18.
5 WELCOME TO
UCD PAGE
You are now in the Welcome to
UCD page where you will see a brief
explanation of what you need to do
to complete your registration.
Click on the CONTINUE button to
begin Step 1 of your registration.
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STEP 1
WELCOME TO UCD 2016
PERSONAL
INFORMATION
6 CONFIRM YOUR DETAILS
ANSWER A SHORT SURVEY
PAY YOUR FEES
UPLOAD YOUR UCARD
PHOTO
VIEW YOUR SUMMARY
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 online. amount (or the full amount if preferable)
To change these details, go to the Student into the box provided. You can pay online
Desk (Tierney Building) with your passport using a credit or debit card.
or birth certificate and they will make the ! Make sure you upload your photo by the
change. 2 September deadline so that you can
! If the name on your passport/birth collect your UCD Student Card (UCARD)
certificate does not match the one used on at the time allocated to you during
your CAO/direct application, then you may Orientation Week.
not be able to collect your UCD Student ! Guidelines on how to upload your photo,
Card (UCARD) until after your name has as well as the correct size and format of
been updated on your student record. the photo, are available at
! If your term address and/or phone number www.ucd.ie/ucard
is different to your home address, make ! If you register late (i.e. from Monday, 4
sure to enter it. September onwards), your UCARD will
! Enter your emergency contact details in be available for collection one working day
the fields provided. after you have completed Step 1 of online
registration.
! Remember to include your Student
Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) grant ! If you are registering for certain Health
application number if you have applied for Sciences programmes, you will be asked
a grant. to complete a Programme Requirements
section.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/course_
If you need academic advice, speak to
search.htm and click on 2017/18
your Programme Office. Visit
Programmes to see what modules you
www.ucd.ie/students/progoffice for
can study and how many credits you
contact details.
need. In your first year (called Stage
1) you will normally take 12 modules Check your UCD email regularly as you
over two semesters, totalling 60 will receive important emails regarding
credits. registration, exams, Orientation Week and
much more throughout the year.
Book your start time – on 30
August, go to UCD Connect and click Complete your registration by the
on the SISWeb icon to book your start closing date for undergraduate students –
time for module registration. You can 5pm on 22 September.
do this between 8am and 1pm. The
earlier you do it the better! Make sure you drop any Semester 1
modules (credits) you’re not taking, as
Check your UCD Connect email for you will be charged for them. The deadline
your start time. You can begin your for this is 20 October 2017. You will need
module registration at any stage from to contact your Programme Office in order
this time onwards until undergraduate to drop modules after 22 September
registration closes on 22 September. 2017 as you will no longer be able to make
Register to your modules as early changes in your online registration after
as possible! Popular option and in- this date.
programme elective modules fill up If you change your mind you will have
quickly so it is important to register as an opportunity in early January 2018 to
early as possible. change your choice of Semester 2 option
Make sure you are happy with your and elective modules. Dates for this will be
choices - after you have attended available midway through Semester 1 so
your Academic Advisory meeting keep an eye on
during Orientation Week, you may www.ucd.ie/students/keydates
want to review your module choices.
Follow the instructions in the step-
by-step guide to registration at
www.ucd.ie/students/registration
Pop down to the Registration Made Easy Lab between 4 and 15 September where
HELP IS staff will be on hand to guide you through your registration. During Orientation
Week the lab will be located in A105, Newman Building, Mon to Fri from 9am to
AVAILABLE!
5pm. You can also submit your query through the Student Desk Connector
www.ucd.ie/studentdesk or call us on +353 716 1555.
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WELCOME TO UCD 2016
STEP 2
MODULE
REGISTRATION
The first thing you need to do as part of your module
registration is book your start time on Wednesday, 30
August. You can do this between 8am and 1pm but try
to do it as early as possible.
7 BOOK YOUR
REGISTRATION START TIME
On Wednesday, 30 August 2017,
between 8am and 1pm, go to
www.ucd.ie/connect
Log into SISWeb and click on the
BOOK A START TIME button.
8 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.
Once you exit the screen, an
email will be sent to your UCD
Connect account (within one hour)
confirming your start time.
For a step-by-step guide to completing your registration,
visit www.ucd.ie/students/registrationSome 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
study elective modules that either deepen your knowledge in your chosen
programme (In-Programme Electives) or allow you to explore subjects outside
of your area of study (General Electives).
You should complete your module registration in the following order:
9 SELECT SUBJECT/STREAM
FIRST YEAR BA, SOCIAL
SCIENCE AND SCIENCE
STUDENTS ONLY
You may already be registered to your
main subjects based on your CAO
choice. You will see these subjects in the
SELECTED SUBJECTS/STREAMS list.
! Read your programme information You will then need to select the other
before you start this step. Online
subject(s) that you want to study from
guides to choosing subjects/streams
the AVAILABLE SUBJECTS/STREAMS
are available for BA, Social Science
section. If you want to drop a chosen
and Science students at www.ucd.ie/
subject simply click on DROP SUBJECT/
students/registration
STREAM beside the subject in question.
If you are a BA student, you will not be
able to drop your main subjects until
after your Academic Advisory meetings.
10 REGISTER TO CORE MODULES
ALL STUDENTS
You may find that you are already
registered to your Core Modules (Pre
–selected will appear beside them). For
some of your Core Modules you may
need to pick a time slot. Do this by
clicking on CHOOSE TIME beside the
module.
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WELCOME TO UCD 2016
11 CHOOSE OPTION MODULES
You 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?’ section in
the information box before you make your
decision.
12 CHOOSE 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 CHOOSE
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.
13 CHOOSE YOUR ELECTIVES
Once you have been registered to your
Core and Option modules/labs/tutorials
you can choose Elective modules
(generally two Elective modules =
10 credits). You can choose from In-
Programme Electives (modules from
within your programme) or All Electives
(modules from any subject across UCD).
These choices are provisional until 9
University College Dublin
Make sure you read the How to
An Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath
Register Online guide for full step- September.
by-step instructions
HOW TO
! Remember to register to any
REGISTER
ONLINE www.ucd.ie/students/registration
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Laboratories, Tutorials or Practicals that
are part of your modules.FEES PAYING YOUR FEES
INFORMATION
DEADLINES FOR PAYMENT HOW MUCH DO I PAY?
OF FEES
The first instalment is usually one third of
your total fee.
10 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
Deadline for required to pay a minimum of one third of
withdrawing from the Student Contribution charge plus the
20 your programme Student Centre Levy by 10 September 2017
OCT in order to be a fully-registered student.
This amounts to €1084.56*.
*The figure above is based on an undergraduate student
eligible for ‘free fees’ who is registered to 60 credits.
Deadline for
dropping any extra HOW TO PAY
20 modules you no
longer wish to take
OCT
You can pay online through
online registration (SISWeb)
using a debit/credit card
Remaining balance
A third party (parent/sponsor)
31 of fees due
(undergraduate
can pay on your behalf. Visit
JAN www.ucd.ie/fees and click
students)
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, and undergraduate programme
fees, visit www.ucd.ie/fees
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WELCOME TO UCD 2017
WITHDRAWING FROM
YOUR PROGRAMME
INFORMATION ON
GRANTS
If you are considering
If you have applied for a grant through withdrawing, talk to someone
Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), first. Talk to your Programme
remember to provide us with your SUSI Office, Student Adviser
application number in the Personal Details or staff on your degree
section of the online registration system. programme about why you’re
thinking of leaving.
This is a 13-digit alphanumeric number,
beginning with ‘W’. If you still wish to withdraw,
you can complete and submit
Please note that all students
in receipt of a grant must pay a withdrawal form via SISWeb
the Student Centre Levy of by 20 October 2017 (for
€254 plus any fees not payable Semester 1). You should also
under the grant scheme.
return your UCD Student Card
(UCARD) to your Programme
For information about grants, visit Office by the same date.
www.susi.ie and www.studentfinance.ie
If you withdraw on or before
20 October, you will receive a
16
OCT full refund of any payments
FINANCIAL SUPPORT made in respect of the
IN UCD Student Contribution Charge
or Student Levy.
As a student of University College Dublin, If you withdraw after the
you are expected to have budgeted 20 October deadline, you will
appropriately and sufficiently before 16
OCT be liable for fees.
starting your studies. However, UCD
recognises that unexpected financial
problems can arise. If you find yourself in For Programme Office contacts,
financial difficulty, you may wish to seek visit www.ucd.ie/students/progoffice
advice from one of the following: your
Student Adviser, your Chaplain or your SU For Student Adviser contacts,
Welfare Officer. 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
REGULATIONS
When you become a UCD student, UCD ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
you join a community that values Your studies in UCD are governed by a
honesty, integrity, dignity and set of overarching rules called Academic
respect. The UCD Student Charter Regulations. These regulations are
and Student Code outline the role supported by academic policy, procedures
you play and how you are expected and guidelines. For ease of use, there is
to act while in UCD. also a quick reference user’s guide to the
It is important that you familiarise regulations available which allows you to
yourself with the University search for topics in an FAQ format.
Regulations before you begin your
life here in UCD. UCD EXAM REGULATIONS
UCD STUDENT CHARTER UCD has examination procedures and
regulations in place so make sure that you
The Student Charter sets out the roles and
are aware of the rules.
responsibilities of the various groups within
our University and outlines what you can
expect from your University and what the SMOKE-FREE UCD POLICY
University can expect from its student UCD is committed to working toward a
members. smoke free campus. From September 2017
all built-up areas of the campus, commuting
UCD STUDENT CODE hubs, carparks and pedestrian routes to and
The Student Code establishes the from commuting facilities are prescribed as
University’s expectations in respect of smoke-free zones. Your cooperation not to
student behaviour and conduct. smoke/vape in these areas is appreciated.
Smoke-Free UCD
UCD STUDENT EMAIL PROTOCOL Creating
Remember to check your UCD email
account frequently so that you don’t miss ANAIR OF
out on important information from the
University. We use your UCD email address RESPECT
for all official communication with you. The for our environment
and community
full student email protocol can be found at
the link below.
Thank you for not smoking/vaping in the
core built-up areas of campus
You will find a copy of these regulations in the Student Services Directory on
the Current Students area of the website, under University Regulations.
www.ucd.ie/students
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STUDENT
WELCOME TO UCD 2016
SUPPORT
PROGRAMME OFFICES Student Desk Connector (as above), call
www.ucd.ie/students/progoffice us on 01 716 1555 or call in to see us in the
Each undergraduate course (programme Tierney Building. For opening hours, check
in UCD) is supported by a Programme www.ucd.ie/studentdesk
Office. They are the first point of contact
for students seeking academic advice and STUDENT ADVISERS
support. They are here to help you with any www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers
concern or query relating to your degree Student Advisers provide support for
programme. Some of the key areas your all students throughout their university
Programme Office can help you with are experience. Each academic programme
registration queries, academic programme has a dedicated Student Adviser, who can
advice, outgoing Erasmus/exchange advise on the range of supports offered by
information, extenuating circumstances/ UCD. There are specific Student Advisers
medical certificates, leaves of absence, for mature or international students.
withdrawals/re-admission to programmes Student Advisers work closely with the
or referral to Student Adviser, academic administrative and academic staff as
staff/Access and Lifelong Learning - well as other support staff. Students can
Disability Support, etc. contact them in relation to personal, social
or practical issues. From simple requests
SCHOOL OFFICES for information, to more confidential and
www.ucd.ie/collegesandschools serious matters, they will give you the time
Each subject area belongs within a School. and space to talk things through.
For example, any MST (Mathematical
Studies) modules will belong to the UCD ACCESS AND LIFELONG LEARNING -
School of Mathematics and Statistics. You DISABILITY SUPPORT
should talk to the administrative staff in www.ucd.ie/all
the School Office if you have questions The UCD Access Centre proves a range of
or difficulties which are specific to those support for students with disabilities.
modules or subjects or if you need advice Please email disability@ucd.ie for more
on what modules to take to ensure degree information.
compliance in that subject. INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
STUDENT DESK www.ucd.ie/international
www.ucd.ie/studentdesk UCD International offers a wide range of
Module registration, SISWeb access, fees support services to international students
and form stamping are just some of the as well as to Irish students wishing to study
services we provide. You can also get abroad on exchange programmes.
official documents such as Certificates STUDENTS’ UNION
of Attendance, Statements, and Official www.ucdsu.ie
Transcripts online via your SISWeb account, As a UCD student you automatically
under the Registration, Fees & Assessment become a member of the Students’ Union.
tab. You can also contact us through the See page 32 for more details.STUDENT
SUPPORT
Here is a sample of the best places to go for different types
of queries.
I NEED ACADEMIC ADVICE/ I’M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE
REGISTRATION GUIDANCE ABOUT ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM
MY MODULES www.ucd.ie/studentdesk or
Programme Office www.ucd.ie/students/progoffice
www.ucd.ie/students/progoffice
I’VE GOT 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/campusaccessibility
I HAVE AN URGENT MEDICAL I’VE LOST MY UCD STUDENT
PROBLEM CARD (UCARD)
Student Health Service UCARD Bureau
www.ucd.ie/stuhealth 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
www.ucd.ie/estates www.ucd.ie/sisweb or
www.ucd.ie/studentdesk
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WELCOME TO UCD 2017
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY UCD I WANT TO JOIN A SOCIETY
ACCOMMODATION TO MEET NEW PEOPLE
Student Residences (Resident Assistant) UCD Societies
www.ucd.ie/residences www.ucdsocieties.com
I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT I’M AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
MY FEES WITH VISA PROBLEMS
Student Desk UCD International
www.ucd.ie/studentdesk www.ucd.ie/international
I’VE BEEN SICK AND CAN’T I WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH
DO ALL MY ASSESSMENTS OTHER STUDENTS FROM MY
Programme Office COUNTRY
www.ucd.ie/students/progoffice UCD International
www.ucd.ie/international
I’M IN FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES I WANT TO MAKE A COMPLAINT
Student Adviser ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE AT UCD
www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers www.ucd.ie/complaints
I WANT TO LEAVE UCD FOR ADVICE ON ALL OF THE ABOVE
Programme Office Student Adviser
www.ucd.ie/students/progoffice www.ucd.ie/students/supportCAMPUS
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 UCD Students are entitled
& Fitness complex are the home of student life on to free gym membership and
campus. They provide provides our students with discounted swim membership,
the most diverse student facility of any university to register for the gym and take
in Ireland. Facilities in the Student Centre include your online induction. visit
a state-of-the-art 3D cinema, a drama theatre, a www.ucd.ie/sportandfitness
debating chamber and a 600-seat auditorium. Visit
www.ucd.ie/studentcentre for more information.
Campus Garda Office Career Development Centre
www.ucd.ie/estates www.ucd.ie/careers
Childcare The Writing Centre
www.ucd.ie/creche www.ucd.ie/writingcentre
Campus Services Maths Support Centre
www.ucd.ie/estates www.ucd.ie/msc
Bord na Gaeilge UCD Computer Facilities/IT Services
www.ucd.ie/bnag www.ucd.ie/itservices
Disability Support Health Service
www.ucd.ie/disability www.ucd.ie/stuhealth
Campus Bookshop Shops and Restaurants
www.campusbookshopucd.com www.ucd.ie/catering/facilities.html
Bank
AIB has a branch on campus
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WELCOME TO UCD 2017
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, study spaces and friendly staff
you will continue this when you join support to help you succeed with your
us. With over 55 official sports clubs, studies. You have five libraries with full
excellent facilities and a huge programme wireless connectivity, spaces for silent,
of fitness classes, including the Get-in- social and group study and Library staff,
Gear programme, there is something for happy to assist you with any questions you
everyone. Sporting facilities include 12 might have. A dedicated online guide for
natural grass pitches, including the UCD new students will help you become familiar
Bowl - home ground to both the UCD RFC with the website, your online collections
and the UCD AFC - a 50 metre swimming (available 24/7) and services which include
pool, three gyms, squash courts, three the popular laptop loans and self service
multi-purpose sports halls, five-a-side and loans.Your UCD Student Card (UCARD)
full size synthetic pitches, as well as the is your library card - you’ll need this to
National Hockey Stadium. enter and exit the library, borrow books,
or borrow a laptop. Be sure to enter our
To see the full list of clubs and facilities,
competition for new students too - see
visit the UCD Sport website
www.ucd.ie/library/competitions for
www.ucd.ie/sport and Facebook page
details of the great prizes to be won.
www.facebook.com/ucdsport. And don’t
miss the Sports Expo which takes place
from 18- 21 September. SOCIETIES
www.ucdsocieties.com
Meeting people and making friends is
one of the most important parts of life,
STUDENT LOCKERS
especially at university. UCD has over 70
www.ucd.ie/estates societies that offer students opportunities
Lockers are available to rent for the in everything from public speaking to
academic year in the main teaching drama, juggling, event management,
buildings. Lockers can be booked online national and international cultures
through SISWeb using your UCD Student and volunteering. Societies run events
Card (UCARD). throughout the year, so visit our website
www.ucdsocieties.com, Tweet us @
UCDSocieties or follow us on Facebook.
LOST & FOUND com/UCDSocieties and don’t miss out
Lost & found items are on your first opportunity to get involved
regularly handed in to Estate during Freshers’ Week (18 - 22 September).
Services on the ground floor at
the side of the Agriculture Building where
they are securely stored.
For a full list of facilities available to you in UCD, visit www.ucd.ie/studentsGETTING You will find a
TO UCD MAP OF THE
UCD CAMPUS
The Belfield campus is located 4km from Dublin city on your Orientation
centre on the N11. There are many travel options Social Events schedu
le.
from various parts of the city, the local suburbs and
indeed the whole country.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO UCD
DUBLIN BUS
There are many bus routes servicing the Belfield campus. Check out
tthe Dublin Bus website which has links to bus routes in and out of the
Belfield campus.
www.dublinbus.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.ucd.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 www.dublinairport.com
TAXI
The MyTaxi App is available as a free download from the App Store and
Google Play for both iOS and Android devices www.mytaxi.ie
CYCLE APPS
CYCLE PLANNER DUBLIN BIKES
www.transportforireland.ie www.dublinbikes.ie
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!
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COMMUTING TO UCD BY CAR:
WELCOME TO UCD 2017
Parking is limited on campus and available on a first come first served
basis. Car parks are designated permit parking or hourly paid. Eligible
UCD Community members (including students) may apply for a
parking permit at a charge of €50 for the academic year 2017/18. 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.
Car sharing - join UCD’s free Car sharing group and save money by
sharing journeys.
See www.carsharing.ie/ucd
GoCar - UCD provides a GoBase for GoCars and free parking for
GoCars.
E-car - charging points are available on campus.
UCD strongly encourages the use of public transport where possible.
JOURNEYPLANNER
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
Remember to use your 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.studenttravelcard.ie
REAL-TIME APPS
DUBLIN BUS REAL TIME IRELAND
www.dublinbus.ie www.transportforireland.ie
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@healthyUCD healthyUCD
healthyucd@ucd.ie www.ucd.ie/healthyucdGET
Here are some UCD-related social media sites that we
recommend to our undergraduate 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.
/UNIVERSITYCOLLEGEDUBLIN @UCDDUBLIN
Keep up to date with news, events and The voice of UCD on Twitter: sharing news and
updates via this Facebook home of the relevant updates from around the University.
University, aimed at students, staff,
community and prospective students. @UCDSTUDENTDESK
Updates and information on registration, fees,
/UCDREGISTRY exams and Student Desk news.
A wide range of support and services
@UCDINTERNAT
spanning the entire academic process:
Updates and news for international students.
for updates on registration, exams,
timetables this is worth a follow. @UCDSTUDENTCENTR
News about sports, societies and events on
/STUDENTCENTRE campus.
For updates, events and news about your
hub for student sports, societies and fun @UCDLIBRARY
on campus. Follow us for updates on Library news and our
collections and services.
/UCDINTERNATIONAL
News, events and support for the @UCDITSERVICES
international student community. For IT updates and service announcements
/UCDLIBRARY
Like our page and get news on Library FOLLOW YOUR COURSE
events, collections and services. Many UCD Colleges (e.g. Science) and Schools (e.g.
School of Archaeology) have a dedicated Facebook
and/or Twitter presence. It’s a great way to find
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 look
for their ‘find us on’ icons.
MYUCD
Guest lectures, college events, research UCDDUBLIN
discoveries and more are updated here. Check Check out Instagram for pictures of campus life.
out the playlists for a great archive of past Why not tag #ucd #universitycollegedublin
videos relating to your university. and #helloucd in your pictures too.
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FIRST YEAR
WELCOME TO UCD 2016
CHECKLIST
Congratulations on getting a place in University
College Dublin! To help you get started, we have put
together a checklist of things to do before you arrive
and on arrival at UCD. Visit www.ucd.ie/students/
newstudents for more details.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE ON ARRIVAL AT UCD
1 Accept your offer before the 12 Attend orientation events from
reply date 4 to 8 September. Check your
If you haven’t already done so! Orientation timetable carefully.
www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents
2 Get social!
#helloucd 13 Meet your Peer Mentor
www.ucd.ie/social-media www.ucd.ie/peermentoring
3 Finalise your accommodation 14 Finalise your module choices and
www.ucd.ie/residences complete your registration (by 22
September)
4 Check out UCD’s jargon buster www.ucd.ie/students/registration
www.ucd.ie/students/jargon.html
15 Check your timetable and start
attending lectures from Monday, 11
5 Go to UCD Connect
September
www.ucd.ie/connect
www.ucd.ie/sisweb
6 Begin Step 1 of registration 16 Know where to go for support
www.ucd.ie/students/registration www.ucd.ie/students
7 Check out your Orientation timetable 17 Get to know your Students’ Union
www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents They’re here to help!
www.ucdsu.ie
8 Book your module registration start
time (30 August between 8am and 1pm) 18 Get involved in UCD life
www.ucd.ie/students/registration www.ucd.ie/studentcentre
9 Begin registering to your modules 19 Make sure you read...The Student
from 31 August (check your start time) Charter, Student Code, Academic
www.ucd.ie/students/registration Regulations, Student Email Protocol,
Dignity & Respect Policy, The
10 If you want to take a year out and Acceptable Usage Policy and Smoke-
hold your place for next year see free Campus Policy
www.ucd.ie/registry/admissions/deferral. www.ucd.ie/students/services.html
html
11 If you decide not to come to UCD,
please contact admissions@ucd.ie as
soon as possible so we can offer the
place to someone else.DOWNLOAD YOUR
DIGITAL EDITION AT
WWW.UCD.IE/STUDENTS/NEWSTUDENTS
/ucdregistry @ucdstudentdesk
www.ucd.ie/students
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