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University College Dublin
An Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath
WELCOME TO
UCD
2018/19
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 over full-time student will normally complete a
one semester. Each module has a credit value, 60 credit stage in one academic year. Some
normally 5 credits. programmes may vary. A degree programme will
normally be three to four stages, although some
Core module degree programmes have more stages.
You must 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 may be able to choose these modules as September to December and Semester 2 runs
part of your degree. You will be given a list when from January to May. Each semester consists
you register online. of 12 weeks of teaching, followed by a revision
Elective module week and end of semester exams period.
Modules that you can pick from any subject area Laboratory, Practicals and Fieldwork
across UCD. This is the practical work part of your course;
Co-requisite modules it’s an opportunity to use the knowledge and
These are modules that must be taken together. techniques you learn in your lectures, e.g.
carrying out chemistry experiments or visiting
Pre-requisite module historic sites.
Before you can register to some modules you
need to have completed certain modules first. Module Coordinator
The Module Coordinator is responsible for the
Incompatible modules design, delivery and assessment of a module and
You can’t register to a module if you are also acts as the principal examiner for it.
registered to, or have already been registered to,
another module where the content is considered Orientation
to be too similar. One of the best weeks in UCD. You’ll be laden
down with information leaflets but keep talking
Credit to other UCD students. That’s an important
Credit is just a name for the value given to a part of finding your way around. Keep an eye on
module. Modules usually have a value of 5 the New Students website for details.
credits. www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents
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 The Buliding Blocks of
your Degree
14 22 26
How To Register Online Fees Information UCD Regulations
27 28 30
Student Support Campus Facilities Getting To UCD
32 35 36
UCD Students’ Union Healthy UCD 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 prepare
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
4 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
ACCEPT YOUR OFFER SESSION - 28 AUGUST 2018
You’ll get details on how to register
www.cao.ie
online and have fees explained, along
Check your CAO offer notice carefully
with information about life in UCD.
and follow the instructions to accept
For further information and to book
your offer before the reply date.
your ticket see www.ucd.ie/students/
studentdesk/readysetgo.html
5 CHECK OUT UCD’S JARGON
BUSTER
www.ucd.ie/students/jargon.html
We’ve explained the key terms on page 2
2 GET SOCIAL!
but the online jargon buster will explain
www.ucd.ie/social-media
other words and phrases you’ll hear in
Use the hashtag #helloucd to connect
UCD.
with other students joining UCD this
year. Check out the list of UCD-related
social media sites (page 36) and keep up GO TO UCD CONNECT
to date with the latest news and events
6 www.ucd.ie/connect
from around the University. Three working days after you accept your
offer, go to www.ucd.ie/connect
This will give you access to a number of
FINALISE YOUR services including SISWeb (the student
3 ACCOMMODATION information system) and UCD email.
www.ucd.ie/residences Click on the relevant icon and enter your
www.ucdaccommodationpad.ie username and password when asked.
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 password is your date of birth
www.findahome.ie (ddmmyy). Please change it on first
www.daft.ie login.
See page 10 for more details.
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WELCOME TO UCD 2018
DOWNLOAD THE UCD MOBILE
7 APP
Google Play or iTunes BOOK YOUR MODULE
Go to Google Play store or the iTunes 10 REGISTRATION START TIME
store and search for UCD Mobile. The www.ucd.ie/students/registration
app will really help you settle in to life in 14 Log into SISWeb on 29 August between
UCD. 8am and 1pm (the earlier the better!)
to book your registration start time for
module registration. You will receive an
email to your UCD Connect email with
your start time. If you don’t book a start
time, one will be automatically selected
for you.
BEGIN STEP 1 OF
8 REGISTRATION
www.ucd.ie/students/registration
You can begin Step 1 of registration three
working days after accepting your offer.
To enter online registration, go to UCD
Connect, click on the SISWeb icon and BEGIN STEP 2 OF
enter your login details. 11 REGISTRATION ON 30 AUGUST
Make sure you upload your photo by OR 31 AUGUST
the 31 August deadline so that you can
collect your UCD Student Card (UCARD)
14 (depending on your start time)
www.ucd.ie/students/registration
at the time allocated for you during Module registration begins on
Orientation Week. 30 August for the first group of incoming
Visit www.ucd.ie/students/registration CAO students. Check your UCD email for
for more information. your start time.
CHECK OUT YOUR IF YOU ARE DEFERRING/
9 ORIENTATION TIMETABLE
www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents
12 CANCELLING YOUR PLACE
admissions@ucd.ie
Make sure you check your personalised If you want to take a year out before you
Orientation timetable which is available on start, you may be able to defer your place
the UCD New Students website. You’ll also - please see www.ucd.ie/myucd/defer
find maps and information about transport. where you will find a deferral request
The pre-orientation activities run by UCD form.
Access and Lifelong Learning take place on If you have decided not to come to UCD,
various dates between 28 and 31 August. for example if you are going to repeat the
Students supported by HEAR and/or DARE Leaving Certificate, please let us know so
admission routes will receive notification we can offer the place to someone else.
from UCD Access and Lifelong Learning of Email admissions@ucd.ie.
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 15
www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents
The main University Orientation runs
from Monday, 3 September to Friday, CHECK YOUR TIMETABLE
7 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.
14 MEET YOUR PEER MENTOR 16 FINALISE YOUR MODULE
www.ucd.ie/peermentoring CHOICES
You will be assigned to a Peer Mentor www.ucd.ie/students/registration
who is a trained, experienced student Undergraduate registration closes at
from your degree. Your Peer Mentor is 5pm on Friday, 21 September so make
there to provide you with support and sure you have registered to enough
advice so make sure you arrange to meet credits (60 credits) and that you have
up and make the most of the knowledge registered to any labs and tutorials
your Peer Mentor can share with you. by that date. You will have a chance
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 2018
17 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. 19 www.ucd.ie/studentcentre
The different types of support are listed on There are more than a hundred clubs
pages 25-27 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 (17 – 21
September) and Sports Expo (17 – 20
September).
18 GET TO KNOW YOUR
STUDENTS’ UNION MAKE SURE YOU READ...
14 www.ucdsu.ie 20 »» UCD Student Charter
On joining UCD, you automatically »» UCD Student Code
become a member of the UCD Students’ 14
Union (SU). The SU represents students’ »» UCD Academic Regulations
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
the student population. See page 32 for »» UCD Mental Health Policy
more information. »» The Acceptable Usage Policy
»» Healthy UCD
»» Dignity and Respect Policy
www.ucd.ie/students
(Click on Student Services Directory)IMPORTANT
DATES SEMESTER 1
23 Incoming CAO students can
begin Step 1 of registration 10 Academic teaching term
begins
AUG three working days after SEP
accepting offer
17 Freshers’ Week &
28 Get Ready for Registration
Information Session. More SEP
Sports Expo
AUG information www.ucd.ie/
studentdesk
21 Undergraduate
registration closes
SEP
29 Book your start time for
module registration between
AUG 8am and 1pm
19 Deadline for dropping
modules/withdrawing
OCT
30 Module registration begins
(Check your UCD email for your
from your Programme
AUG start time)
25 Semester 1 exam
timetable published
31 Deadline for uploading photo
for UCD Student Card (UCARD)
OCT
AUG
01 End of Semester 1
teaching term
03 The main University
Orientation runs from
DEC
SEP Monday, 3 to Friday, 7
September. Make sure
to check your Orientation
02 Revision week
timetable carefully DEC
07 Registration closes for
allocation of general elective
10 Semester 1 exams begin
(incl. Saturday,
SEP places and re-opens on 8 DEC 15 December)
September
09 First instalment of fees due 21 Semester 1 exams finish
DEC
SEP
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WELCOME TO UCD 2018
For more key dates for first year undergraduates,
SEMESTER 2 visit www.ucd.ie/students/keydates
21 Semester 2 academic
teaching term begins
26 Semester 2 academic
teaching term ends
JAN APR
23 Semester 1 provisional
exam results (available
27 Revision week
JAN until 29 January)
APR
30 Refreshers’ Day 07 Semester 2 exams begin
(incl. Saturday, 11 May)
JAN MAY
31 Remaining balance of
fees due
18 Semester 2 exams finish
JAN MAY
14 Semester 1 final exam
results
07 Semester 2 provisional exam
results (available until 11
FEB JUN June)
11 Fieldwork/study period
(2 weeks)
27 Semester 2 final exam
results
MAR JUN
25 Semester 2 academic
teaching term resumes
MAR
28 Semester 2 exam
timetable published
MARORIENTATION
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 3 to 7
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 to UCD
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
Peer Mentor - especially in Semester 1.
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WHAT YOU’LL
WELCOME TO UCD 2018
DO DURING
ORIENTATION
Meet your Peer Mentor who Collect your UCD Student Card
will show you around the (UCARD) which is required for
campus and the buildings where accessing the library and other on-
your lectures will take place, as campus services. UCARDs can be
well as introduce you to your collected from building 71 during
classmates and help you to Orientation Week. Check your
settle into life at UCD. personalised Orientation timetable
at www.ucd.ie/students/
Make new friends and get to newstudents to find out when
know people. you are scheduled to collect yours.
Get help from UCD Orientation Visit the Students’ Union tent
Guides (dressed in blue t-shirts) to learn about its services and
who will help you to familiarise activities.
yourself with the campus and
UCD services. Attend the President’s Welcome
ceremony for students on your
Meet your lecturers, tutors degree programme to mark the
and staff in the School and official start to your UCD career. To
Programme Offices. welcome you to UCD the President
gives you a UCD scarf and pocket
Receive academic advice to guide.
help you finalise your choice
of modules so you have your There are also lots of fun
timetable in place before the activities during the week,
first day of lectures. including a comedy debate, a
food fair, movie nights, sports
Discover all the student tournaments, gigs and the
services at UCD and what they Orientation Barbecue and Res
offer you. Céilí. Visit the Students’ Union
tent to get your Welcome to UCD
Goodie bag.
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), 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/itservices/
startoftermguide 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
have unlimited combined Gmail and Google Drive storage plus a including a
personal calendar with your academic timetable in it. fortnightly
student e-zine and
You also have access to the University’s eLearning environment
academic and exams
(Blackboard/Brightspace), where you can access learning
information. Please
and assessment materials relating to your modules, submit
make sure that you
assignments, check announcements and other communications
check it regularly.
from your lecturers. Software applications are available to
download or stream from AppsAnywhere on UCD Connect.
Sophos Anti Virus
Your initial login to applications in UCD Connect is your software is available
CAO number (or UCD student number if you are a direct to download for
applicant or if you’ve been here before) and your default free to all registered
password* is your date of birth (ddmmyy). students through
(*If you have already created a SISWeb password, use that to log in.)
UCD Connect.
! You will have to change your initial password (ddmmyy) Useful tip:
on first login as it will expire. There is a change password Sync UCD
tool in UCD Connect and you will be required to use a Connect to
strong password. your smartphone, so
you have easy access
to information
wherever you are!
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WELCOME TO UCD 2018
UCD MOBILE
APP
Before arriving on campus, download the
free app ‘UCD Mobile’. New students can
find student orientation information and
timetables, add events to your personal
calendar or view locations on the map. The app includes an interactive map of the
Registration information for all students is campus (with an augmented reality view of
also available. locations for iPhone users), handy access to
Blackboard content and announcements as well
as a library catalogue search function, information
on student supports, news updates, an events
calendar, sports fixtures and much more! You can
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THE BUILDING
WELCOME TO UCD 2018
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.
50 10
* Some programmes ** not all programme
require 55 Core and require you to take
Option modules. 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 2018
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: course of your programme to form a
Core modules (you must take these) recognised block of learning in a subject
and Option modules where you have area amounting to a minimum of 15 credits
a choice between a number of different – typically three 5 credit modules.
modules in your degree programme. These
Discovery modules are exciting new
10 Core and Option modules add up to 50
modules that you can take as Electives.
credits.
These modules are on topics of global
In addition, you can generally choose up significance such as War and Childhood
to two Elective modules (10 credits). and will include lectures on cutting-edge
Electives can be chosen from across the full research or current affairs. Each module
range of undergraduate degree programmes is taught by more than one school within
available at UCD (subject to module entry UCD and is designed to deepen your
requirements, timetable and availability of understanding of different disciplinary
places). perspectives on topics of significant
importance. www.ucd.ie/ucdelectives
Your Elective modules can be taken from
within your main degree programme to There are plenty of supports in place to
deepen your learning (In-programme help you along the way. In particular, your
Electives) or outside it if you want Programme Office will offer you advice
to broaden your horizons (General and support on a range of academic issues,
Electives). The choice is yours. including programme advice, extenuating
circumstances, withdrawal/leave of absence
You can also choose to take Structured
from your degree programme as well as
Electives. This means taking your elective
referral to other student supports.
credits in a structured manner over the
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 20
August, you will be able to go online from 12 noon on Thursday 23
August 2018.
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 (Cores,
Options and Electives)
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WELCOME TO UCD 2018
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 CLICK ON MY REGISTRATION
AND CONFIRM YOUR
REGISTRATION
When you click on MY
REGISTRATION you will be asked
to confirm your registration for
2018/19.
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.
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STEP 1
WELCOME TO UCD 2018
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 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
change. the 31 August 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, 3
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 2018/19
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 29
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 21 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 19 October 2018. 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 21 September
registration closes on 21 September. 2018 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 2019 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 3 and 14 September
HELP IS where 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
AVAILABLE!
from 9am to 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 2018
STEP 2
MODULE
REGISTRATION
The first thing you need to do as part of your module
registration is book your start time on Wednesday, 29
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, 29 August 2018,
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/registrationTo 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
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 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 guides
subject(s) that you want to study from
to choosing subjects/streams are
the AVAILABLE SUBJECTS/STREAMS
available for BA and Science students at
section. If you want to drop a chosen
www.ucd.ie/students/registration
subject simply click on DROP SUBJECT/
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 SELECT TIME beside the
module.
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11 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.
12 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.
13 SELECT YOUR ELECTIVES
Once you have been registered to
your Core and Option modules/labs/
tutorials you can select Elective modules
(generally two Elective modules =
10 credits). You can choose from In-
Programme Electives (modules from
within your programme) or General
Electives (modules from any subject
across UCD). General Electives are
University College Dublin
Make sure you read the How to
An Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath
Register Online guide for full step- provisional until 8 September.
by-step instructions www.ucd.ie/ucdelectives
HOW TO
REGISTER
ONLINE
BACK TO CONTENTS 1| 2016/17
www.ucd.ie/students/registration ! Remember to register to any
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.
09 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
19 your programme Student Centre Levy by 9 September 2018
in order to be a fully-registered student. This
OCT
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
19 modules you no
longer wish to take
HOW TO PAY
OCT
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, and undergraduate programme
fees, visit www.ucd.ie/fees
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WELCOME TO UCD 2018
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 to
application number in the Personal Details someone first. Talk to your
section of the online registration system. Programme Office, Student
Adviser or staff on your degree
This is a 13-digit alphanumeric number, programme about why you’re
beginning with ‘W’. thinking of leaving.
Please note that all students If you still wish to withdraw,
in receipt of a grant must pay
the Student Centre Levy of and it’s before the close
€254 plus any fees not payable of online registration (21
under the grant scheme. September) email admissions@
ucd.ie saying you wish to
For information about grants, visit
cancel and hand in your
www.susi.ie and www.studentfinance.ie UCARD to the Student Desk.
After 21 September you
must complete and submit a
withdrawal form via SISWeb
FINANCIAL SUPPORT and return your UCD Student
IN UCD Card (UCARD) to your
Programme Office.
As a student of University College Dublin, If you cancel/withdraw on or
you are expected to have budgeted before 19 October, you will
19
appropriately and sufficiently before OCT receive a full refund of any
starting your studies. However, UCD 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
If you withdraw after the 19
advice from one of the following: your
October deadline, you will be
Student Adviser, your Chaplain or your SU 19
OCT liable for fees.
Welfare Officer.
For Programme Office contacts,
visit www.ucd.ie/students/progoffice
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
»» Use the Semester 1 and Semester 2 buttons to see the relevant timetables
»» You can also sync your SISWeb timetable to your phone
www.ucd.ie/itservices/ourservices/getconnected/
getyouremailandtimetableonyourphone/
Your time slots are colour coded so you can see
at at a glance your lectures, labs and tutorials
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STUDENT
WELCOME TO UCD 2018
SUPPORT
PROGRAMME OFFICES 716 1555 or call in to see us in the Tierney
www.ucd.ie/students/progoffice Building. For opening hours, check
Each undergraduate course (programme www.ucd.ie/studentdesk
in UCD) is supported by a Programme
Office. They are the first point of contact STUDENT ADVISERS
for students seeking academic advice www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers
and support. They can help you with any Student Advisers provide support for
concern or query relating to your degree all students throughout their university
programme. Some of the key areas your experience. Each academic programme
Programme Office can help you with are has a dedicated Student Adviser, who can
registration queries, academic programme advise on the range of supports offered by
advice, extenuating circumstances/medical UCD. There are specific Student Advisers
certificates, leaves of absence, withdrawals for mature or international students.
or referral to Student Adviser, academic Student Advisers work closely with the
staff/Access and Lifelong Learning - administrative and academic staff as
Disability Support, etc. well as other support staff. Students can
contact them in relation to personal, social
SCHOOL OFFICES or practical issues. From simple requests
www.ucd.ie/collegesandschools for information, to more confidential and
Each subject area belongs within a School. serious matters, they will give you the time
For example, any MST (Mathematical and space to talk things through.
Studies) modules will belong to the UCD
School of Mathematics and Statistics. You ACCESS AND LIFELONG LEARNING -
should talk to the administrative staff in DISABILITY SUPPORT
the School Office if you have questions www.ucd.ie/all
or difficulties which are specific to those The UCD Access Centre proves a range of
modules or subjects or if you need advice support for students with disabilities.
on what modules to take to ensure degree Please email disability@ucd.ie for more
compliance in that subject. information.
STUDENT DESK INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
www.ucd.ie/studentdesk www.ucd.ie/international
Module registration, SISWeb access, fees UCD International offers a wide range of
and form stamping are just some of the support services to international students
services we provide. You can also get as well as to Irish students wishing to study
official documents such as Certificates abroad on exchange programmes.
of Attendance, Statements, and Official STUDENTS’ UNION
Transcripts online via your SISWeb account, www.ucdsu.ie
under the Registration, Fees & Assessment As a UCD student you automatically
tab. You can contact us through the Student become a member of the Students’ Union.
Desk Connector (as above), call us on 01 See page 32 for more details.UCD
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 a FAQ format.
Regulations before you begin your
life here in UCD. UCD EXAM REGULATIONS
UCD has examination procedures and
UCD STUDENT CHARTER 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 towards a
members. smoke-free campus. All built-up areas of
the campus, commuting hubs, carparks and
pedestrian routes to and from commuting
UCD STUDENT CODE
facilities are prescribed as smoke-free zones.
The Student Code establishes the
Your cooperation not to smoke/vape in
University’s expectations in respect of
these areas is appreciated.
student behaviour and conduct.
HEALTHY BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION
UCD STUDENT EMAIL PROTOCOL In support of the Healthy Ireland
Remember to check your UCD email programme, high added-sugar carbonated
account frequently so that you don’t miss beverages (subject to sugar tax) are no
out on important information from the longer for sale on campus. This initiative
University. We use your UCD email address aims to promote healthier beverage
for all official communication with you. The consumption among the student and
full student email protocol can be found at employee population.
the link below.
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
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STUDENT
WELCOME TO UCD 2018
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 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 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
www.ucd.ie/estates www.ucd.ie/sisweb or
www.ucd.ie/studentdesk
I have a problem with my UCD I want to join a society
accommodation to meet new people
STUDENT RESIDENCES (RESIDENT UCD SOCIETIES
ASSISTANT) www.ucdsocieties.com
www.ucd.ie/residences
I have a question about I’m an international student with
my fees visa problems
STUDENT DESK UCD INTERNATIONAL
www.ucd.ie/studentdesk www.ucd.ie/international
For advice on all of the above I want to get in touch with other
STUDENT ADVISER students from my country
www.ucd.ie/students/support UCD INTERNATIONAL
www.ucd.ie/internationalCAMPUS
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
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 IT Services Computer Facilities
www.ucd.ie/bnag www.ucd.ie/it
Disability Support Health Service
www.ucd.ie/disability www.ucd.ie/stuhealth
Campus Bookshop Shops and Restaurants
www.campusbookshopucd.com www.ucd.ie/students/guide/food.html
Bank
AIB has a branch on campus
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WELCOME TO UCD 2018
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 us. support to help you succeed with your
With over 55 official sports clubs, excellent studies. You have access to five libraries
facilities and a huge programme of fitness with full wireless connectivity and spaces
classes, including ACE (Active Campus for silent, social and group study. Library
Europe), there is something for everyone. staff are happy to assist you with any
Sporting facilities include 12 natural grass questions you might have. A dedicated
pitches, including the UCD Bowl - home online guide for new students will help you
ground to both the UCD RFC and the UCD become familiar with the website, your
AFC - a 50 metre swimming pool, three online collections (available 24/7) and
gyms, squash courts, three multi-purpose services which include the popular laptop
sports halls, five-a-side and full size loans and self service loans. Your UCD
synthetic pitches, as well as the National Student Card (UCARD) is your library card -
Hockey Stadium. you’ll need this to enter and exit the library,
borrow books, or borrow a laptop. Be sure
To see the full list of clubs and facilities,
to enter our prize draw for new students
visit the UCD Sport website
too. See our New Students guide www.
www.ucd.ie/sport and Facebook page
ucd.ie/library/newstudents for details of
www.facebook.com/ucdsport. And don’t
all the great prizes to be won.
miss the Sports Expo which takes place
from 17-20 September.
SOCIETIES
STUDENT LOCKERS societies.ucd.ie
www.ucd.ie/estates Meeting people and making friends is
Lockers are available to rent for one of the most important parts of life,
the academic year in the main teaching especially at university. UCD has over 70
buildings. Lockers can be booked online societies that offer students opportunities
through SISWeb using your UCD Student in everything from public speaking to
Card (UCARD). drama, juggling, event management,
national and international cultures and
volunteering.
LOST & FOUND Societies run events throughout the year,
If you find property on campus visit our website societies.ucd.ie, Tweet us
please hand it in to Campus @UCDSocieties or follow us on Facebook.
Services on the ground floor com/UCDSocieties and don’t miss out
at the side of the Agriculture Building. If on your first opportunity to get involved
you’ve lost something visit them to see if during Freshers’ Week (17- 21 September).
it has been handed in.
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
the 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.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
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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WELCOME TO UCD 2018
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
COMMUTING TO UCD BY CAR:
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.
UCD strongly encourages the use of public transport where possible.
REAL-TIME APPS
DUBLIN BUS REAL TIME IRELAND
www.dublinbus.ie www.transportforireland.ie
Find out when the next Real time arrival information for bus,
bus is due train and LuasWe’ve got
you sorted for
September...
Get stuck in...
Join our entertainment forum
if you’re into partying, music and
making memories and our campaigns
crew if you’re the protesting type.
Pick up your copy
of our infamous
Don’t miss a thing
student handbook Follow us on all socials @ucdsu. Keep
‘Winging it in UCD’ your eyes peeled for our banners and
from Fresh Fest posters plus the TV screens at our SU
Sept 4th - 7th Shops for latest events and news.
Sesh?
Where to find us? Sesh with us and
We’re based in the Student Centre John Gibbons
near the gym! It’s a 5 minute walk from at ‘Fresh Sesh’
the library towards the water tower! on Wednesday
September 5th.
Freshers
Become a class rep Ball 2018
Pick up a form at SU reception Stick September
and get five of your new class 12th in your diary.
mates to nominate you. Line up to be
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your elected officers...
WELCOME TO UCD 2018
Barry My name’s Barry, I’m from Co. Carlow and I’m a former
Science student. I lead our team, representing the largest
President student body in Ireland, at a University and National level.
There’s so much more to UCD than your academic degree.
Get involved in your SU by running for class rep, join a
sports club or society. Make the best of it, you’re in for
some of the best years of your life! See you at Fresh Fest
president@ucdsu.ie and our Freshers’ Ball.
01 716 3111
My name is Stephen, I'm 21, lived in Dublin my whole life Stephen
and just graduated from UCD with a degree in Politics. I've Education
seen every side of UCD, from being a Class Rep and Peer
Mentor helping students like you. I’m responsible for all
Undergraduate students' academic issues, supporting
students with every aspect of their college work.
education@ucdsu.ie
01 716 3122
Melissa I’m Melissa and I’m a 3rd year Midwifery student from
Welfare Wicklow. College can be some of the best times in your life
but coming to a large college like UCD can be daunting.
Sometimes you may not know where to turn. My job is to
point you in the right direction and to look out for your
welfare@ucdsu.ie welfare, be it physical, sexual, financial or mental!
01 716 3112
Thomas
My name is Tom and I’m a Mayo man with a passion for
people. I’ve been involved with UCDSU since my first week
of college in all aspects of college life - Class Representa-
tive, UCD Entertainment, protests, marches and much
Campaigns and
more. I lead the charge on passionate campaigns within the Communications
University on issues such as Mental Health, Gender
Equality and LGBTQ+! I’m also responsible for the upkeep of
all SU social media. If you ever need anything, make sure campaigns@ucdsu.ie
and drop into the SU corridor for a chat! 01 716 3110
Niall As the graduate officer, I deal with postgraduate student
issues including welfare and education. I plan on using
Graduate
campaigns and social events to foster a greater sense of
community among postgraduate students. The Michael
Smurfit Graduate business school will be one of my main
focuses in this effort. If you have any issues, ideas, or just
graduate@ucdsu.ie want to get involved don't hesitate to contact me.
01 716 3113...how are you fixed for 4th - 7th
your first week in UCD? September
live music
carnival John Gibbons
tie-dye tees freshers packs
shisha pipes free ice-cream
+ much more
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WELCOME TO UCD 2018
#healthyucd
Connect -
Be Active
Help &
Support Keep
Learning
Be Eat
Mindful Healthy
@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 and
timetables this is worth a follow. @UCDSTUDENTS
News about sports, societies and events on
/UCDSTUDENTLIFE 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
@UCDESTATES
Like our page and get news on Library
For Campus updates and news
events, collections and services.
FOLLOW YOUR COURSE
Many UCD Colleges (e.g. Science) and Schools (e.g.
Add UCDSTUDENTDESK & School of Archaeology) have a dedicated Facebook
and/or Twitter presence. It’s a great way to find
UCDSTUDENTLIFE for updates from out what your lecturers, researchers and fellow
across UCD 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 2018
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
reply date 13 Attend orientation events from
If you haven’t already done so! 3 to 7 September. Check your
Orientation timetable carefully.
2 Get social! www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents
#helloucd
www.ucd.ie/social-media 14 Meet your Peer Mentor
www.ucd.ie/peermentoring
3 Finalise your accommodation
www.ucd.ie/residences 15 Finalise your module choices and
complete your registration (by 21
4 Check out UCD’s jargon buster September)
www.ucd.ie/students/jargon.html www.ucd.ie/students/registration
5 Go to UCD Connect 16 Check your timetable and start
www.ucd.ie/connect attending lectures from Monday, 10
September
www.ucd.ie/sisweb
6 Download the UCD Mobile App
Google Play or iTunes 17 Know where to go for support
www.ucd.ie/students
7 Begin Step 1 of registration
www.ucd.ie/students/registration 18 Attend Fresh Fest during
Orientation Week
8 Check out your Orientation timetable www.ucdsu.ie
www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents
19 Get to know your Students’ Union
They’re here to help!
9 Book your module registration start www.ucdsu.ie
time (29 August between 8am and 1pm)
www.ucd.ie/students/registration 20 Get involved in UCD life
www.ucd.ie/studentcentre
10 Begin registering to your modules
from 30 August (check your start time) 21 Make sure you read...The Student
www.ucd.ie/students/registration Charter, Student Code, Academic
Regulations, Student Email Protocol,
11 If you want to take a year out and hold Dignity & Respect Policy, The
your place for next year see Acceptable Usage Policy and Smoke-
www.ucd.ie/registry/admissions/deferral. free Campus Policy
html www.ucd.ie/students/services.html
12 If you decide not to come to UCD,
please contact admissions@ucd.ie as soon
as possible so we can offer the place to
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