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Welcome to UCD 2012 1

1 Important things to do 2

2 Academic Calendar 5

3 orientation Week 7

4 It Services in UCD 9

5 How to Register online 11

6 Fees Information 17

7 Campus life 21

8 on-Campus Seruices 23

9 Student Support 25

travel 26

Campus Map 28

The information contained herein is correct at time of going to print and may be subject to change. University College Dublin 2012.

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Accept your placeWe hope you will decide to accept the place that has been offered to you in UCD. The sooner you do this, the sooner you can register. Check your CAO offer notice carefully and follow the instructions to accept your place online before the reply date.

Register online with UCDThree working days after you accept, go to www.ucd.ie. Scroll down to the UCD Connect log-in on the right hand side and enter your log-in (CAO number) and password (date of birth ddmmyy). We advise you to change your password immediately using the Password Change Tool in the IT Services tab in UCD Connect. Next, click on the Student Information System (SIS) link in the First Year Tab. You can register online from here. Start by filling in your personal details.

You must complete the first part of your online registration before you can get your Student Card (UCARD). For a step-by-step guide to the online registration system, please see page 11.

Pay your feesIn order to be a fully-registered student you must pay your fees. Please see page 17 for further information. If you have any queries, please email studentdesk@ucd.ie or call in to the Student Desk in the Tierney Building. Check www.ucd.ie/studentdesk for opening hours.

Find a place to liveAccommodation on-campus: Phone: 01 716 1031, email: residences@ucd.ie Web: www.ucd.ie/residences

Other useful links: www.findahome.ie, www.daft.ie, www.ucd.ie/noticeboard, www.ucdsu.ie, www.ucdaccommodationpad.ie

Attend first year orientationCOMPULSORY! Details page 7 New student Orientation will take place from tuesday, 4 to Friday, 7 September 2012. It is very important that you attend Orientation Week as there will be a series of events organised to prepare you for life in UCD. See www.ucd.ie/incomingstudents for details.

If you have received a late offer and have already missed these events, please don’t worry. Contact the Student Adviser for your programme as soon as possible. Visit www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers for contact details.

Pick up your Student Card (UCARD)Once you have completed the first part of your online registration (see page 11), including uploading your photo, you can collect your Student Card (UCARD). You will find details of the collection point and the date and time you can collect it in your Orientation Week Timetable (see www.ucd.ie/incomingstudents for details). On arrival at the Student Card (UCARD) collection point you must have your passport or alternatively your birth certificate and a valid photo ID with you. These are the only documents that will be accepted as a form of identification. Your Student Card (UCARD) lasts for the duration of your programme. Please take care of it, as there is a replacement charge of €30.

Attend It Induction CourseIT Induction Courses are run all day during Orientation Week. These courses are the best way to learn quickly how to use the University’s IT systems, which are very different from your home computer. More information on the IT induction courses and IT systems can be found on page 9.

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Medicine, Physiotherapy and Radiography students Don’t forget to return the medical and Garda vetting forms. You will receive these forms separately.

Fitness to Practise Programmes that lead to a professional qualification, and a licence to practise that requires students to undertake practical training in a professional environment, may be subject to the University’s Student Fitness to Practise Policy. Students applying to such programmes can find out more information at: www.ucd.ie/registry/academicsecretariat/policy.htm

Nursing and Midwifery Students Each prospective nursing/midwifery student will receive a separate pack in addition to this booklet, with information and forms specific to their nursing/midwifery programme. Please return these forms as soon as possible.

Recognition of Prior learningFor students seeking to have prior learning, including prior experiential learning, evaluated towards the requirements of a UCD programme of study, please refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning Academic Policy and Recognition of Prior Learning Guide for Applicants, both of which can be found at www.ucd.ie/registry/academicsecretariat/ policy.htm

other important things to remember at the start of term

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If you decide not to come to UCD

We really hope you’ll decide to accept your place but if, for whatever reason, you can’t, the following might be helpful:

DeferralIf you have decided that you would like to take a year out before starting at university, you may want to defer your place. If this is the case, DO NOT accept your offer of a place through the CAO. Instead, email admissions@ucd.ie or write a letter immediately to Admissions, UCD Registry, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4 giving the following information:

• Your name• CAO number• Course offered• Reason for wishing to defer.

NOTE! email requests will only be accepted from the email address used in your CAO application.

The email/letter should normally arrive in Admissions at least two days before the reply date on the offer notice. If the deferral is granted, you must apply again next year via the CAO. You will receive a letter with full instructions.

CancellingIf you accept your place and then change your mind, please email admissions@ucd.ie to let us know. Make sure to quote your application number and the name of the course you are cancelling. It is really important that you let us know so that we can offer the place to somebody else. However, you don’t need to do this if you are accepting another place via CAO.

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Semester 1

First Year orientation tuesday, 4 September – Friday, 7 September

teaching term Monday, 10 September – Friday, 30 November1

Revision Saturday, 1 December – Friday, 7 December

exams Monday, 10 December – Friday, 21 December

Semester 2

teaching term 2a Monday, 21 January – Friday, 8 March

Fieldwork/Study Monday, 11 March – Sunday, 24 March2

teaching term 2b Monday, 25 March – Friday, 26 April3

Revision Monday, 29 April – Sunday, 5 May

exams tuesday, 7 May4 – Saturday, 18 May

ACADeMIC CAleNDAR

1 October Bank Holiday: Monday, 29 October 2012

2 St. Patrick’s Day: Sunday, 17 March 2013. St. Patrick’s Bank Holiday: Monday, 18 March 2013

3 Good Friday, 29 March 2013; Easter Sunday, 31 March 2013; Easter Monday, 1 April 2013

4 May Bank Holiday: Monday, 6 May 2013

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In UCD we aim to make your transition into university as smooth as possible by organising Orientation Week for all new students. UCD Orientation Week is about finding your way around UCD and settling into university life.

oRIeNtAtIoN WeeK

This is a compulsory week for new students only, in which we prepare a timetable of academic and social events to introduce you to your new community. You will be assisted and guided by the Orientation Guides and Peer Mentors.

It is a great week to get involved in Clubs and Societies too. Below you will find information about Orientation Week and the events that are taking place to help you settle into college.

The UCD Orientation Guides and Peer Mentors are current students who have volunteered to return to college a week early to help you settle in and welcome you into the UCD Community. They can be seen wearing blue t-shirts with the Orientation Week logo and are there to help you.

orientation Week timetableYour personalised Orientation Week Timetable can be found at www.ucd.ie/incomingstudents Click on Orientation Timetables and choose your CAO course code.

Some of the many important events include:• Student Card (UCARD) Collection • Academic Advisory meeting • UCD President’s Welcome Ceremony• Library tours• IT induction courses• Fun events• Welcome Concert and Reception• BBQ• Tapas Night and Salsa Dancing• Comedy Debates

These events are to help you make friends and get to know people.

Remember, during Orientation Week most of the students you see in UCD are new just like you.

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It SeRVICeS IN UCD

UCD Mobile Download the UCD AppBefore arriving on campus you can download a free app called ‘UCD Mobile’ for both Apple and Android devices. It includes an interactive map of campus (so you know where you are going!), Blackboard Mobile Learn so you can check Blackboard content and announcements on the go as well as a library catalogue search function, news updates, an events calendar, sports fixtures and much more!

It Induction Courses IT Induction Courses run for the duration of Orientation Week. They are held in the Daedalus Building on the Belfield campus. These courses are the best way to learn quickly how to use the University’s IT systems, which are very different from what you might be used to using. Once you finish this 20-minute induction course, you will know how to get started and where to find help. On attending, each student gets a free 4GB disk key – that’s enough space to hold all your essays and much more!

UCD Connect – access to important servicesEach student in UCD is provided with a UCD Connect account, where a wide range of services can be accessed through the internet, whether you are on campus, at home or travelling abroad. Through UCD Connect, you get 25GB email storage and a personal calendar (with your student timetable) both powered by Google. These can be synced to your smart phone.

Your personalised UCD email address will be used for official UCD correspondence including regular updates and bulletins from the Vice-President for Students, and academic and exams information. Please make sure that you check it regularly. You also have 2GB web file storage space (Connect Files) and access to the University’s eLearning environment (Blackboard), where you can submit assignments, check announcements and use wikis and blogs. Useful software applications are also available in UCD Connect for downloading or streaming.

Through UCD Connect you can see your own course schedule, exam results, past exam papers and college registration details. Your initial log-in is your CAO number (or UCD student number if you’ve been here before) and your password is your date of birth (DDMMYY). For your own security, you should change your password on first log-in.

For more information on the UCD email policy and how to re-direct your email address please check out the Useful Links section of the UCD Registry website: www.ucd.ie/registry

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HoW to ReGISteR oNlINe As an incoming undergraduate student you can begin online registration within three working days of accepting your CAO offer. For example if you: Accept your CAO offer Monday, 20 August 2012 5.00pm You will be able to go online Thursday, 23 August 2012 afternoon

Step 1 Personal Information

The first thing you need to do is go to www.ucd.ie and use your log-in (CAO number or your UCD student number if you have studied in UCD before) and password date of birth (ddmmyy) to access UCD Connect. You are advised to change your password immediately using the Password Change Tool in the IT Services tab in UCD Connect.

Click on the Student Information System (SIS) link, which can be found under the First Year tab in UCD Connect. When you enter for the first time you will be required to agree to the Terms of Usage. Pressing the CONTiNUE button is the same as signing a document, so make sure that read this very carefully. Once you press CONTiNUE you will be taken to another page. On this page please click ENTER REgiSTRaTiON PROCESS. This will confirm your registration to your programme for 2012/13.

The next page you will see is the WELCOME TO UCD page. Here, you will be asked to do the following:i. Fill in your personal details, e.g. your address, or amend existing

details (from your application information). If you have applied for a grant, please include your Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) grant application number in the field provided

ii. Answer a short survey

iii. If registering for certain Life Sciences programmes you will be asked to complete the programme requirements form

iv. Pay your fees online (see fees information below)

v. Upload your photo online so that you can pick up your to Student Card (UCARD) during Orientation Week.

iMPORTaNT: You must upload your photo bEfORE you can collect your Student Card (UCaRD).

You must complete any required fields that are empty and marked with an asterisk symbol (*). Some of your personal information (e.g. name, permanent address) will be filled automatically from your CAO application details. Please check it carefully and amend as necessary. If your term address is different to your home address, please be sure to enter it. Certain information, such as your name and date of birth cannot be changed online. If you do need to change these details a note of the correct information will be taken at the student card (UCARD) collection point and your record will be updated.

Before your begin your registration, visit www.ucd.ie/incomingstudents for useful information, including step-by-step video and pdf tutorials

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You can collect your Student Card (UCARD) during Orientation Week once you have completed Step 1. The collection point, date and time can be found on your Orientation Week Timetable, available to download at www.ucd.ie/incomingstudents

If the name on your passport/birth certificate differs from the one used on your CAO application then you may not be able to collect your card until after your name has been updated on your student record.

Step 2 Module Registration

Book your Registration Start Time On Wednesday, 29 August 2012 log into SIS to book your Registration Start Time. This Start Time will be the date/time from which you may begin your module registration. Once you book, an email will be sent to your UCD Connect account confirming your Start Time. Go to www.ucd.ie/students for more information.

Check what modules are available to your programme Before you begin this step, you should know what modules are part of your programme and the choices you will need to make. Go to www.ucd.ie/incomingstudents and click on the Course Search link for more information on your UCD Programme.

Pick your modules Online module registration begins on Thursday, 30 August 2012 - check your UCD email for your individual Start Time.

In this step you need to record your module choices:

Core modules modules you must study as part of your programme.

Option modules modules you can choose from within your programme.

Elective modules modules you may select from any subject across UCD

The modules which are core to your programme (if any) will already have been assigned to you. You can also choose option and elective modules if you wish. It is advised that you check your eligibility for your chosen module as you register. You don’t want to waste time attending a module that you are not eligible for, and if you do not check your eligibility at the start of the year then you may be left with very little time to change your module.

Deadline to complete module registration 5.00pm on friday, 21 September 2012Popular option and in-programme elective modules will fill up quickly so it is important to register as early as possible!

Online help is available wherever you see the information icon.

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It is recommended that you complete your module registration in the following sequence:

Subject/Stream First Year Arts, Social Science and Science students, you must choose your subjects in this section, as directed. Arts and Science students, you should read the information leaflet carefully before you start choosing your modules (included in the Arts pack or sent by email in the case of the Science Stage 1 Guide).

arts Students/Social Science StudentsIn the Selected Subjects/Streams section you will see subject(s) to which you are already registered. You may also pick the other subject(s) that you wish to study.

• The subjects available to you are displayed under Available Subjects/Streams. For Arts Students they are arranged in groups (A-F) and you can only choose one subject from each group due to timetable constraints.

• To choose a subject area click on SELECT. You will then be asked to confirm your subject choice. Do this by clicking on SURE.

• Your choice will appear in a section called Selected Subjects/Streams just above the grid. Remember that the choices you make here will have an impact on the future stages of your degree.

• In your first year (called Stage 1) you will normally take 12 modules over two semesters, totalling 60 credits and you can study a number of subjects.

You can choose all 60 credits from the Subject/Stream page or you can choose 50 credits from here. Arts students must register to a 5 credit module, called Introduction to Arts and can choose 1 elective module. Social Science students can choose a further 10 credits as Electives. Once you are happy with your choices, make sure that you choose the modules you need for your subject areas. Do this on the Core/Options section.

Science Students Please read the Science Stage 1 Guide which was emailed to you when you received your offer. This guide is also available at www.ucd.ie/science

• Subject/Stream (Arts, Social Science and Science students only)• Core/Options• Main Labs/Tutorials (for your Core and Option modules)• Electives (Please note that Online Module Registration will close

for the allocation of general elective places at 5.00pm on Friday, 7 September, and will reopen from 6.00pm Saturday, 8 September).

• Elective Labs/Tutorials

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Core/options This page shows your Core Modules. These modules are compulsory for you to study as part of your programme. You may already be registered to these modules – you will see PRE-SELECTED beside these modules. In some instances you are required to select your core modules in which case click SELECT MODULE/ChOOSE TiME.

You will also need to select your Option Modules:

• Click on SELECT MODULE beside the module of your choice.• When you click on SELECT MODULE an information box will appear for that module. Click

on the different headings to read about that module. Always read the information in ‘Am I eligible to take this module?’ before you make your decision.

• If there is a choice of time slots for a particular lecture a calendar will display the available time slots on offer to you (highlighted in blue). Scroll down to see all the time slots on offer.

• Select the time slot that suits best. Click on REgiSTER to confirm your choice and return to the Core/Options page.

• Make sure that you register to all of the Option Modules required.• You may drop or swap modules by clicking on DROP/SWaP beside a chosen module.

Main labs and tutorials Remember to register to any Laboratories, Tutorials or Practicals that are part of your modules. Sometimes your School will look after your registration to any neccesary Labs/Tutorials. In this instance you will see a message saying Automatically Registered or Contact School.

[Note to Patrick: full web address to be provided soon].

If you don’t have access to a computer at home or nearby in a local library or Internet café, don’t worry – you will be able to use the computers in the Assisted Registration Lab (see page 16)or there are lots of Stand Up and Surf (SUAS) PCs available for you to use around campus.

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electives Once you are registered to your core and option modules/labs/tutorials you can choose elective modules (generally two elective modules = 10 credits). Please read the information text at the top of the page before picking electives.

You can choose from In-Programme electives (modules from within your programme) or All Electives (modules from any subject across UCD).

Go to www.ucd.ie/students/electives.html for more information.

Searching for an elective• If you want to search for an In-Programme elective simply click on

Search and the relevant modules will be displayed to you. • If you wish to search All Electives go to the ShOW MODULES fOR

section and select the All option.Then select your criteria (e.g. Category, Subject) and click on SEaRCh to get a list of relevant modules.

You can also search for electives in the following ways: by Subject, by School, Keyword Search, Time slot Search.

To start a new Elective search you must always click on CLEaR SEaRCh and then enter your new information.

Choosing an electiveChoose a module from the list that appears and click on the module title. An information box will appear.

Click on the different headings to read about that module. Always read the information in ‘Am I eligible to take this module?’ before you make your decision.

If you wish to choose the module simply click REgiSTER. If there is a choice of time slots for a particular lecture you will be able to choose the one that suits your timetable best from the calendar displayed. Your elective choices will be recorded in the Electives Modules section of the page.

• If you see Confirmed beside an elective choice that means that you have a place in it. In most cases registration to an In-Programme elective will be confirmed immediately and will not be part of random allocation.

• If you see Provisional beside an elective choice it means that places for that module will be randomly allocated on the evening of Friday, 7 September and Saturday, 8 September. Please note that prior to Friday, 7 September; confirmed places are available on In-Programme Electives only.

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Check your UCD Connect email on the evening of Saturday, 8 September to see if you were successful in getting your chosen modules. If you did not get a place on your original choice you can choose an alternative module at this stage.

Be sure to click on hiDE fULL MODULES (in the ShOW MODULES fOR section) to exclude any modules that do not currently have places available.

At this point, the Your Summary page will show you a summary of the personal information that you have provided so far, and the modules to which you are registered. If you have any personal information left to complete, or any modules still to choose, you should return to the relevant page and complete the step. You will be able to return to the relevant page from the YOUR SUMMaRY page.

After you have attended your academic advisory meeting you may want to review your module choices. When you are happy with your choice, print off your timetable so that you know the time and location of your first lecture on Monday, 10 September.

You need to register online before you can get your Student Card (UCARD) but you will have until friday, 21 September to change your mind about your modules for the first semester. For your choice of Semester 2 elective modules, you will have an opportunity in early January 2013 to change your mind online, if you wish.

Note: for the very small number of students who register late online (i.e. those registering from Monday 3, September onwards), your Student Card (UCARD) will be available for collection one day after you have completed Step 1 of online registration.

If you still have questions… Email the Student Desk at studentdesk@ucd.ie or call 01 716 1555

Where to find help with your registrationFor online tutorials, visit www.ucd.ie/incomingstudents and click on Registration.

For one-to-one assistance, visit the Assisted Registration Lab on campus (Room 321 and 321b in the UCD Engineering & Materials Science Centre from 3 - 14 September 2012, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.00pm).

For academic advice, your Programme Office will be able to assist you. Visit www.ucd.ie/programmeoffices.htm for contact details.

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FeeS INFoRMAtIoNPaying your fees In order to be a fully-registered student you must pay a minimum of 50% of your fees. The total Student Contribution for those eligible for ‘Free Tuition’ is €2,433 in 2012/13, including the Student Centre levy. You can pay your fees online using a debit or credit card by logging into your UCD Connect account and clicking PaY fEES. In the Fees Payment section you will see the amount you have been assessed as owing. Enter the amount in the box provided. You should pay a minimum of 50% of the total amount due.

EU Students with ‘free’ fees who will not be getting a grant should pay 50% of the amount above. EU Students with ‘free’ fees who have, or will be getting, a grant should pay 50% of the Student Centre Levy, €183, in 2012/13. If you would prefer to have a UCD Fee Payment Giro posted to you, you can request this online. You can use this form to pay your fees at any bank in the Republic of Ireland.

Tax relief is available for specified tuition fees. If you are eligible for tax relief please enter the requested information in that section when making your online payment. Details on tax relief can be found at www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/fees/tax_relief.htm or at www.revenue.ie Enquiries about tax relief should be directed to the Revenue Commissioners.

If you have any queries about fees please email studentdesk@ucd.ie or call to the Student Desk in the Tierney Building. Visit www.ucd.ie/studentdesk for contact details and opening hours.

Please note: If you already hold a university degree you will be liable for full fees for all years of an undergraduate degree programme. If you have attended and not completed a third level degree, diploma or certificate course in the past five years you will be liable for fees for the equivalent period of attendance. You must provide confirmation of the period of registration from any institution previously attended.

Criteria for eligibility for ‘free’ feesThe Irish Exchequer will pay tuition fees to the University on behalf of students registered for full-time undergraduate degree programmes (of minimum two years’ duration) who meet ALL the criteria as follows:

• EU/EEA/Swiss nationals with no previous third level attendance• Those who have been permanently resident in an EU Member State

for three of the five years prior to entry to university.

For detailed information about free fees eligibility, visit http://www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/fees/free_tuition.htm

If you do not meet the above conditions you may be liable for the full programme fee as listed on www.ucd.ie/fees

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Fee implications of withdrawing for a ‘free fees’ student

You must speak to your Programme Office and notify UCD of your intention to withdraw on or before 1 October 2012. In order to officially withdraw you must complete a withdrawal form at your Programme Office and return your Student Card (UCARD). The date of receipt of the written notification will be taken as the withdrawal date. You will be liable for fees if you withdraw after the 1 October deadline. Please visit www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/fees/withdrawing_from_a_course.htm for further details.

Higher education Grant SchemeAll students in receipt of a Higher Education Grant must pay the Student Centre Levy of €183 plus any fees not payable under the grant scheme. Please note that your registration will not be complete until the appropriate fees have been paid.

If you have applied for a Higher Education Grant through Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) please ensure that you provide us with your SUSI application number in the PERSONaL DETaiLS section in the online Registration System. This is a 13-digit alpha numeric number you will have received from SUSI. This will allow us to communicate with SUSI regarding the outcome of your grant application.

If your grant is approved before October SUSI will inform UCD directly and they will be invoiced for the portion of your fees payable under the grant scheme. Grant holders whose grant includes maintenance will have these maintenance payments paid into their bank account.

If your grant has not been approved by 15 October you will be required to pay half of your total fee liability. If your grant is subsequently approved any refund due will be made to you when SUSI pays the fee to UCD on your behalf.

If you have not yet applied for a grant and think you may be eligible you should do so immediately. All relevant information including criteria for eligibility and the application process can be found at www.studentfinance.ie

Financial AssistanceSome students experience financial hardship while at college. Remember that there are various means of financial assistance available. These include:

• Student Welfare Fund• Student Assistance Fund• Student Childcare Assistance

For further information on how to apply, please contact your Student Adviser, Chaplain or Students’ Union Welfare Officer. Visit www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers/financial.html

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UCD Student Centre/Sport & FitnessThe Student Centre and the UCD Sport & Fitness complex are at the heart of student life in UCD. The recently completed extension provides UCD students with the most diverse student facility of any university in Ireland.

Visit www.ucd.ie/studentcentre or www.ucd.ie/sport and check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/studentcentre

The Student Centre Facilities include:• A state-of-the-art 3D cinema• Drama theatre• Debating chamber• A 600-seat auditorium• Seminar and meeting rooms (for student

clubs and societies)• Radio pod• Medical centre, pharmacy, barber and

newsagent• A 50 metre swimming pool• Gym, dance and spinning studios• Sauna and Jacuzzi• Great places to eat or just chill out

The Sport & Fitness complex houses:• 17 natural grass pitches on campus,

including the UCD Bowl, home ground to both UCD RFC and UCD AFC

• Five floodlit tennis courts• Six synthetic 5-a-side pitches• A sand based hockey pitch• A synthetic rugby pitch• A synthetic GAA pitch• A synthetic 11-a-side soccer pitch• The National Hockey Stadium• Three multi-purpose sports halls• Four squash courts• A handball/racquetball alley• Climbing wall• Changing facilities (indoor and outdoor

sports)

UCD Societies Societies are an exciting feature of life at UCD. There are many societies, covering everything from debating and languages to juggling and drama, and everything in between. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get involved in societies during Freshers’ Week (17 - 21 September). There really is something for everyone. For more information see www.ucd.ie/socs.htm

Sports Clubs & Activities If you have a passion for competitive sport or a desire to lead a healthier and active lifestyle, UCD Sport has a wide variety of sporting and leisure pursuits to choose from. The UCD Sports Clubs provide a huge range of opportunities to train, play, and compete in sport, no matter what your passion, ability or level.

UCD clubs also cater for students who may not wish to compete but want to train in a particular sport for health and fitness benefits. For full details of all clubs, visit www.ucd.ie/sport/clubs

UCD Get in Gear ProgrammesThe UCD Get in Gear Get Active programme offers UCD students an opportunity to try out a wide variety of activities in a non-competitive environment, with a flexible timetable which allows students to include exercise around a busy academic schedule. The programme is designed to cater for complete beginners to more advanced fitness levels. For more information log on to www.ucd.ie/getingear

You will be shown all of this and MUCH MORE during Orientation Week, so make sure you get involved.

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Bord na Gaeilge UCD www.ucd.ie/bnag Is mó seirbhís atá á sholáthar ag Bord Gaeilge na hOllscoile do mhic léinn Éireannacha agus idirnáisiúnta araon. Cuirtear cúrsaí Gaeilge ar fáil ag cúig leibhéal mar aon le cúrsaí cultúrtha agus gaeltachta. Bord na Gaeilge provides a broad range of services for both Irish and international students. It provides Irish language classes at five levels free of charge as well as cultural and Gaeltacht weekend courses.

Childcare www.ucd.ie/crecheThe Oakmount Crèche is a childcare facility in UCD that provides a childcare service for the children of students and staff. Call 01 269 5143 or email oakmountcreche@eircom.net for details.

Disability Support Service www.ucd.ie/disability UCD Disability Support Service (DSS) provides support for students with disabilities. Call the Support Service office on 01 716 7565.

library www.ucd.ie/library The UCD Library provides you with access to key resources and services to support your learning. The number of different library services include print resources, study rooms and a laptop loan service. Many study spaces are IT-enabled and Internet access is available throughout all our libraries. Your Student Card (UCARD) is your library card. You will need your card to enter and leave the library, borrow books, book a student study room or borrow a laptop.

Campus Safety Serviceswww.ucd.ie/unicareThe Campus Services Operations Room operates on 24-hour basis and is located on the ground floor of the Agriculture & Food Science Building. They run UCD Unicare, a 24-hour emergency line – 01 716 7999 and Campus Patrols.

Computer Facilities/It serviceswww.ucd.ie/itservicesAll students have access to high-speed internet, a computer and email account, a wide range of software including academic software and anti-spam software.

Health Service www.ucd.ie/stuhealth The Student Health Service, located in the Student Centre, provides on-campus medical, psychological and psychiatric care to registered UCD students. The service is intended as an addition to the student’s own family doctor or specialist medical services. It operates within resource constraints so certain service limitations apply. Students should continue to attend their own General Practitioner (GP), especially if Dublin-based.

UCARDwww.ucd.ie/ucardThe University provides its students with non-transferable personalised student UCARDs. The UCARD allows for the identification of students while on University property and provides access to a wide range of facilities and services through its integrated smartcard technology.Your UCD student UCaRD is your official identification card for the duration of your programme in UCD. For more information on getting your card, please see page 2.

For a full directory of all services on campus visit www.ucd.ie/incomingstudents

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StUDeNt SUPPoRtUCD has lots of people available to help you with your queries.Programme offices www.ucd.ie/programmeoffices Each course (programme in UCD) belongs to a Programme Office. They are the first point of contact for students seeking academic advice and pastoral support. They are here to help you with any concern or query relating to your degree programme. Some of the key areas your programme office can help with are:

• Registration queries• Academic programme advice• Extenuating circumstances/medical

certificates• Withdrawals/re-admission to programmes• Referral to Student Adviser/academic

staff/Disability Support Service, etc.

School offices www.ucd.ie/colleges.htmEach subject area belongs within a School. For example, any mathematical modules will belong to UCD School of Mathematical Sciences. You should approach the administrative staff within the School Office if you have difficulties which are specific to those modules.

Student Desk www.ucd.ie/studentdeskAssistance with module registration, re-enabling of SIS Web access, fee-related issues and form stamping are just some of the services provided by the Student Desk team. Official documents such as Certificates of Attendance, Statements, and Official Transcripts can be obtained online via your SIS Web account under the Student Services tab. Email studentdesk@ucd.ie or call 01 716 1555. Check www.ucd.ie/studentdesk for opening hours.

Student Advisers www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers Student Advisers provide support for all students but particularly first years. They are here to help you make your time at UCD as fulfilling and enjoyable as possible. You can call to see them in relation to personal, social or practical issues. From simple requests for information to more confidential and serious matters, Student Advisers will give you the time and space to talk things through.

International office www.ucd.ie/internationalUCD International offers a wide range of support services to international students as well as to Irish students wishing to study abroad on exchange programmes.

Students’ Union www.ucdsu.ie The Students’ Union is run by the students, for the students of UCD and you are automatically a member. Its role is to make sure students’ interests are looked after in all areas relating to their education and personal wellbeing in the University and beyond. It is an active campaigning body and a great way to get involved in campus life. It also has the biggest and best Entertainments department in the country, making sure that you enjoy your time in UCD as much as possible!

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tRAVelBelfield CampusBelfield, the main University College Dublin campus, is located on a 133 hectare site 4km south of Dublin city centre. The campus is an attractively-landscaped complex of modern architectural buildings, accommodating student residences and numerous leisure and sporting facilities. The UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business is located on the campus at Blackrock, County Dublin.

Public transport to UCDHit the Road (www.ucd.hittheroad.ie) shows you how to get to or from either UCD Belfield or Blackrock campus using a combination of Dublin Bus, Luas and DART links. You can also change searching options and search how to get from point A to B anywhere in Dublin.

Bus stops are located: • Behind the UCD Chaplaincy

(grid C10, building 66)• At the N11 Entrance (grid B8)

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DrivingCampus Speed limit is 30 km/h

Vehicles using the campus must comply with the Road Traffic Act

Traffic calming barriers prevent through traffic at peak times. Barriers are located at Centra and behind the Quinn School of Business and operate: Monday - Friday 7.00am - 10.30am 4.00pm – 7.30pm

Parking is provided on a first come, first served basis and is exclusively for people with business in UCD

Vehicles may only be parked in designated parking spaces and are parked at owners’ risk

Some car parking areas are pay and display, please check the signage in the relevant car park

Vehicles left unattended for more than three weeks will be deemed abandoned and may be removed

Wheel clamping is used to facilitate parking management on campus

Clamp release fee is indicated by signage in the relevant car parks

National Journey PlannerThe National Transport Authority’s new National Journey Planner is available on www.transportforireland.ie. The service helps people plan personal journeys, door-to-door, anywhere in Ireland using public transport and/or walking. There is also an app available for android phones.

Useful travel linksGetting to UCD www.ucd.ie/myucd/gettingtous Dublin Bus www.dublinbus.ie Irish Rail www.irishrail.ie Luas www.luas.ie Dublin Airport www.dublinairport.com Aircoach www.aircoach.ie

Download the Dublin Bus App!

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Web: www.ucd.ie/incomingstudents

Email: studentdesk@ucd.ie

Tel: 01 716 1555

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