WELCOME UCDTO 2022/23 University College Dublin An Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath GRADUATE TAUGHT & RESEARCH STUDENTS Last Updated: August 2022 IRELAND’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
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If you will be living off campus, check out the UCD student accommodation search engine and other sources listed on the Graduate Studies website. lifeoncampus/accommodationwww.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/studywithus/ 6 Make Travel Arrangements Check out the Commuting Guide to plan how to get to UCD. Contact Campus Services for help with directions. ucdestates.ie/commuting 7 Organise your health Insurance Students from EU Member States in possession of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) are entitled to public health services in Ireland. Non-EU students must obtain private health insurance. 8 Review Programme/School Orientation You will receive information directly from your School regarding their planned activities. Smurfit students should refer to the SISweb Incoming Students Portal for Orientation details/information. Research students should liaise with their Principal Supervisor. 9 Attend Welcome Events Graduate Research Student Orientation Day 2022/23 for incoming graduate research students will be on Tuesday, 11th October in O’Reilly Hall from 10amGradsCONNECT4pm. Welcome 2022/23 for all new graduate taught students will be on Wednesday 12th October 2022 from 4 - 6pm in O’Reilly Hall. 10 Collect your Student UCARD Please go to the Ucard website www.ucd.ie/ucard to find more infromation about Student Ucard distribution for 2022. 11 Know where to go for Support and visit the Student Desk for queries servicessupportsforresearchstudentswww.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/researchstudenthub/www.ucd.ie/students/studentdesk 12 Get to know your Students’ Union www.ucdsu.ie 13 Make sure you read the Academic Policies and Student Guidelines www.ucd.ie/students/services 14 Get involved in UCD Life www.ucd.ie/studentcentre 15 Carefully read the University’s COVID-19 Arrangements www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/covid-19faqsfaqsforgraduateresearchstudentswww.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/aboutus/studenthealthdeclarationwww.ucd.ie/students/services/
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We are excited that you have decided to attend UCD to undertake your graduate programme! Use the checklist provided to help you keep track of the major steps in the process.CHECKLISTGRADUATE1Acceptyouroffer(ifyouhaven’talreadydoneso) Ensure your place on the course by accepting your offer. If you are accepting online, you may be asked to submit an enrolment deposit of €500. This deposit is applied towards your tuition fee. There may be a slightly different mechanism for some GR programmes. Please check with your School: collegesschoolswww.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/ 2 Review payment options and pay fees
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UCD has made a number of payment available to help you settle your fees www.ucd.ie/students/fees/howtopay Register for your course Register online via UCD Connect. Please check UCD Key Dates to see when online registration opens for your programme. Photo upload for your student UCARD should also be done during www.ucd.ie/students/registrationregistration Check immigration regulations and apply for a visa (if applicable) non-EU/EEA students must comply with Irish immigration requirements. Please click on Immigration Regulations and Visa visasandimmigrationwww.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/ Finalise your accommodation If you have been offered a place on campus, click “Pay Residential Fees” to view and pay residential fees.
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. CONTENTS 2022 02 Before You Arrive 03 On Arrival At UCD 04 Orientation 06 IT Services 08 Important Dates 09 How To Register Online 10 Fees Information 12 Student Support 15 UCD Regulations 16 Campus Facilities 18 Getting To UCD 20 UCD Students’ Union 28 Get Social
BEGIN REGISTRATION
A start time for registration will be allocated to you and confirmation will be sent to your UCD connect email. To enter online registration, go to UCD Connect, click on the SISWeb icon and enter your login details. Make sure you upload your photo so that you can collect your UCD Student Card (UCARD). Please go to the Ucard website www.ucd.ie/ ucard to find more infromation about Student Ucard distribution for 2022. For more information, visit newgraduatestudentsgraduatestudies/researchstudenthub/www.ucd.ie/ 332 456
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2| BEFORE YOU ARRIVEWearedelightedtowelcomeyoutoUCD Once you accept your offer – and we really hope you do - you should start preparing 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! ACCEPT YOUR OFFER (If you have not already done so.) Ensure your place on the course by accepting your offer. This may slightly differ for some GR programmes. WATCH THE UCD IT INDUCTION VIDEO To help you get started using IT at UCD www.ucd.ie/itservices/startoftermguide FINALISE ACCOMMODATION www.ucd.ie/residences If you have been offered a place in UCD accommodation, follow the instructions emailed to you by UCD Residences very carefully. If you don’t get a place on campus, check out the following links for accommodation off campus: www.daft.iewww.ucdsu.iewww.ucdaccommodationpad.ie GET SOCIAL! www.ucd.ie/social-media Use the hashtag #helloucd to connect with other students joining UCD this year. Check out the list of UCD-related social media sites (page 28) and keep up to date with the latest news and events from around the University. DOWNLOAD THE UCD MOBILE APP Google Play or iTunes This app will really help you settle into life in UCD. You’ll find info on how to get to UCD, an interactive map of the UCD campus, which includes all eateries and their opening hours, your Orientation timetable, as well as UCD Connect, a staff directory, welcome guides and library journals. You can even book the cinema and gym with this app and lots more. Go to Google Play or the App store and search for UCD Mobile.
|3 UCDTOWELCOME 2022ARRIVEYOUAFTERCHECKOUTTHESTUDENTDESK’SFRESHERSGUIDE You’ll get details on how to register online and have fees explained. For further information see freshersguidewww.ucd.ie/students/studentdesk/ ORIENTATION Orientation is the time to ask all questions, to meet other students and have fun. Your School will engage with you specifically in relation to programme orientation. There may be orientation events in some Schools as well as two Graduate Studies events: a Graduate Research Student Orientation Day for graduate research students only on Tuesday 11th October and the GradsCONNECT welcome event for all taught graduate students on Wednesday 12th October 2022. Details: s/#Orientationresearchstudenthub/newgraduatestudentwww.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/ KNOW WHERE TO GO FOR SUPPORT 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 here, there are people to help you. The different types of support are listed on pages 12-14 and also available at www.ucd.ie/students/services and www.ucd.ie/students/help. You can find the ways to contact the Student Desk team on www.ucd.ie/askus MAKE SURE YOU READ... UCD Student Charter UCD Student Code UCD Academic Regulations UCD Student Email Protocol UCD Smoke-free Campus Policy UCD Mental Health Policy IT Acceptable Use Policy Healthy UCD Dignity and Respect Policy www.ucd.ie/students (Click on the Student Services Directory). GET INVOLVED IN UCD LIFE www.ucd.ie/studentcentre There are more than a hundred clubs and societies in UCD, covering activities such as debating and creative writing to juggling and dancing, and everything in between. Find a club, society or group that interests you, and join it. GET TO KNOW YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION www.ucdsu.ie On joining UCD, you automatically become a member of the UCD Students’ Union (SU). The SU represents students’ views and opinions, and works on a number of University committees from all areas of university life as the voice of the student population. See page 20 for more information. 97 1211108
4| Graduate Studies GradsCONNECT welcome and Graduate Research Student Orientation Day both will take place the week of 10th October 2022. WEEKORIENTATION Your School will contact you directly in relation to Programme Orientation. PEER MENTOR
|5 UCDTOWELCOME 2022 WHAT ORIENTATION?DURINGHAPPENS You have the opportunity to make new friends and get to know people. UCD Orientation Guides (dressed in blue t-shirts) will help you to familiarise yourself with the campus and UCD services. You will meet staff in the School. It gives you the opportunity to receive academic advice and find out more about your programme and Wetimetable.introduce you to all the See the Ucard website www.ucd.ie/ ucard and click on the “Request a Student Ucard” Link for details of how to obtain your Ucard Log into Brightspace (available via UCD Connect page) and complete: • Introduction to UCD – Graduate Taught Students 2022/23 module if you are a taught student • Orientation for Graduate Research Graduate Taught Wednesday 12th October 2022 2022 Orientation Day for Graduate Research Students Tuesday 11th October 2022 10:00Orientation16:00Day for GraduateStudentsResearch
6| Before you arrive on campus, watch the IT Induction video (www.ucd.ie/itservices/ startoftermguide) which will help you get started using IT at UCD. Each student is provided with a UCD Connect account, so you have 24/7 access to key online services. Through UCD Connect, you have Gmail and Google Drive storage plus a personal calendar with your own academic timetable in it. TOP TIP: Download UCD Mobile App ACCESSING UCD CONNECT Your username is your UCD student number if you are a direct applicant or if you were here before. If you have already created a SISWeb password, use that to log in, otherwise your temporary password is your date of birth (ddmmyy). You will have to change your initial password (ddmmyy) on first login as it will expire. There is a change password tool in UCD Connect and you will be required to use a strong password. Read more about changing your password: How to change your password using UCD Password Self Service A range of academic software is available for you to stream from Apps Anywhere or download from Software Downloads in UCD WithinConnect.UCD Connect you also have access to the University’s eLearning environment Brightspace. Here you’ll find your learning and assessment materials, you can submit assignments and check announcements and communications from your lecturers. ‘DISCOVER IT’ AT UCD Remember to check out our Student IT Guide for videos, help, hints and tips. www.ucd.ie/itservices/startoftermguide Check the Discover IT section in the “Introduction to UCD - Graduate Taught Students” or “Orientation for Graduate Research Students” modules in Brightspace. If you need IT support you can contact the IT Support Hub at www.ucd.ie/ithelp or 01 716 2700. Alternatively, you can make an appointment to avail of our face-to-face IT Centre service. IT SERVICES IN UCDDISCOVERUCDITATUCDCONNECT ACCESS TO IMPORTANT SERVICES Don’t forget as a registered student you are entitled to download your own copy of Office 365 as well as Sophos anti-virus, which is free to install on your devices!
UCDTOWELCOME 2022 |7 UCD MOBILE APP Did you know the map feature in this app includes an augmented reality view of locations for iPhone users! Before arriving on campus, download the free UCD Mobile ‘app’. A New to UCD persona has been designed for you which brings the most important information together in one place. Throughout the year events and information will appear. For example, you will be able to access your exam timetable at exam times. 1. It’s free! 2. The interactive campus map will help you get around UCD 3. You’ll find your orientation timetable 4. Watch the IT Induction video 5. You can change your UCD Connect password 6. Find guides and info on registering for your modules 7. Book a gym class or the cinema 8. Check your announcements from your lecturer using Pulse, the Brightspace virtual learning environment app 9. Look up library journals on the go
8| DATESIMPORTANT 4123 Most Programmes start at the beginning of the academic year in September. The start date for your programme will be stated on your offer letter. Research programmes can start at the beginning of September, January or May. For details on term, revision and exam dates please see the academic calendar for 2022/23 at www.ucd.ie/students/keydates Programme Orientation (as provided by the School) 11th October 2022: Graduate Research Student Orientation 12th October 2022: GradsCONNECT Welcome Autumn (Trimester 1) Monday, 12th September 2022- Sunday, 22nd January 2023 inclusive Spring (Trimester 2) Monday, 23rd January – Sunday, 21st May 2023 inclusive Summer (Trimester 3) Monday, 22nd May – Sunday, 10th September 2023 inclusive) These dates may be subject to change, see UCD Key Dates for the most up to date info www.ucd.ie/students/keydates
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|9 UCDTOWELCOME 2022 Before you begin the academic year at UCD, you will need to fully register with the University. Registration allows you to obtain your UCD Student Card (UCARD) and gain access to the wide range of facilities available to our students. Check key dates to see when online registration opens for your programme. To access online registration, go to UCD Connect and click on the SISWeb icon. Using the Login Via SSO button, enter your UCD Connect username and password when asked. If you are a new student your username is your UCD student number and your default password is your date of birth (ddmmyy) - you can change your password once you have logged in. If you were a student of UCD in the last three years your computer account and email details remain the same. The My Registration button will bring you to the online registration pages. The first time you click on it you will be asked to confirm your registration for 2022/23. Your UCD Connect account will be available 48 hours in advance of online registration. Brightspace access will be available within 24 hours of registering to your programme. If you have any questions or problems with the registration process, please contact your College/School directly. Please see Registration 2022/23 for times, a step-bystep guide to registration and other support information.Makesureyou read the How to Register Online guide for full step-by-step instructions registration/registrationguideswww.ucd.ie/students/ To access UCD Connect email, you will need to go to www.ucd.ie/connect and click on the Mail icon. Enter your username (UCD student number) and your password (Date of Birth in ddmmyy format).
10| Fees information per programme: Graduate non-eugraduatetaughtfees202223www.ucd.ie/students/fees/noneucoursefees/eugraduatetaughtfees202223www.ucd.ie/students/fees/eucoursefees/Graduatenon-eugraduateresearchfees202223www.ucd.ie/students/fees/noneucoursefees/eugraduateresearchfees202223www.ucd.ie/students/fees/eucoursefees/ResearchTaught Fees are inclusive of a Student Centre Levy which must be paid by all students. Programme Duration Installments Dates 1 Trimester Full amount Sunday 25 September 2022 2 Trimesters First instalment Sunday 26 September 2022 Remaining balance due Tuesday 31 January 2023 3 Trimesters e.g. research, taught masters etc. Starting in September 2022 First instalment Sunday 26 September 2022 Second instalment Tuesday 31 January 2023 Third instalment Sunday 14 May 2023 3 Trimesters Starting in January 2023 First instalment Tuesday 31 January 2023 Second instalment Sunday 14 May 2023 Third instalment Sunday 3 September 2023 3 Trimesters Starting in May 2023 First instalment Sunday 14 May 2023 Second instalment Sunday 03 September 2023 Third instalment Wednesday 31 January 2024 INFORMATIONFEES For information about Fees and EU Fee eligibility please visit www.ucd.ie/fees You can pay online through online registration (SISWeb) using a debit/credit card A third party can pay on your behalf. Visit students/fees/howtopaywww.ucd.ie/ Click on ‘Third Party Payment’ PAYING YOUR FEES DEADLINES FOR PAYMENT OF FEES HOW MUCH DO I PAY? HOW TO PAY
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For Student Adviser contacts, visit www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers
As a student of University College Dublin, you are expected to have budgeted appropriately and sufficiently before starting your studies. However, UCD recognises that unexpected financial problems can arise. If you find yourself in financial difficulty, you may wish to seek advice from one of the following: your Student Adviser, your Chaplain or your SU Welfare Officer. If you are a research student, you may talk to your supervisor/School to see if there are any funding/tutoring opportunities available within the School.
12| UCD GRADUATE STUDIES www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies Professor Paul McCabe is the Dean of Graduate Studies at UCD. The Dean and his team develop supports for Graduate Education in UCD. Please do not hesitate to contact the team for any general queries you may have concerning any of our Graduate programmes in the University. e:Graduate Studies Connector SCHOOL OFFICES/ACADEMIC ADVICE www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/collegesschools As a graduate student, you will be associated with a particular School/unit within UCD. If you have general questions about your subjects, modules or degree compliance, you may contact the School Office. If you need academic advice, you may also contact your Programme Coordinator. If you are a research student, talk to your Supervisor. ACCESS AND LIFELONG LEARNINGDISABILITY SUPPORT disabilitysupportwww.ucd.ie/all/ucdstudents/support/ t: +353(0) 1 716 7123 e:all@ucd.ie or disability@ucd.ie UCD STUDENTS’ UNION www.ucdsu.ie Marc Matouc (Graduate Officer) e:graduate@ucdsu.ie UCD GLOBAL www.ucd.ie/global UCD Global offers a wide range of support services to international students as well students wishing to study abroad on exchange programmes or engage in international e:volunteering.www.ucd.ie/global/enquire
STUDENT DESK www.ucd.ie/students/studentdesk Module registration, SISWeb access, fees and form stamping are just some of the services the Student Desk provides. You can also get official documents such as Certificates of Attendance, Statements of Results, and Official Transcripts online via your SISWeb account, under the Registration, Fees & Assessment tab. You can contact the team through the Student Desk Connector, call on 01 716 1555 or walk into the Tierney Building. For opening hours, check www.ucd.ie/askus STUDENT ADVISERS www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers
Student Advisers are here to support students individually and collectively in identifying and achieving their academic goals by helping them manage the various life challenges they may encounter. Each degree programme has a dedicated student adviser and there are additional advisers for international, mature and postgraduate research students. Contact your adviser if you feel we can be of assistance. Student Advisers work closely with the faculty and staff. You can contact them in relation to personal, social or practical issues.
DIGNITY & RESPECT SUPPORT SERVICE www.ucd.ie/dignityandrespect
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The Dignity and Respect Support Advisers offer confidential and proactive support to students and staff who are impacted by issues of bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct. Should you experience these issues while studying at UCD the D&R Support Advisers can support you through informal resolution options and give you information and guidance on formal options. t: +353 (0) 1 716 7716 e:respect@ucd.ie UCD has many people available to help with your queries.
UCDTOWELCOME 2022 |13 RESEARCHSERVICESSTUDENTSRESEARCH&SUPPORTSFORSTUDENTS servicessupportsforresearchstudentsresearchstudenthub/www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/ RESEARCH HANDBOOKSTUDENT researchstudenthandbookresearchstudenthub/www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/ STUDENT CARDS UCARD www.ucd.ie/ucard t: +353 1 716 8196 e:ucard@ucd.ie STUDENT HEALTH The Student Health Service provides oncampus medical, psychological and psychiatric care to registered students of the University. t: +353 1 716 3134 w: www.ucd.ie/stuhealth ACCOMMODATION QUERIES www.ucd.ie/residences t: +353 (0) 1 716 1031 e:residences@ucd.ie OFFER/APPLICATION QUERIES admissions/graduateapplicants/applyingwww.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/ t: +353 (0) 1 716 1555 e: Student Desk Connector LOST/FOUND, EMERGENCY SECURITY, UNICARE EMERGENCY LINE, CAMPUS SERVICES www.ucdestates.ie/unicare t: +353 (0) 1 716 7000 e: estates@ucd.ie UCD CHAPLAINCY www.ucd.ie/chaplaincy One of the key roles of chaplains is to provide human and spiritual support and care for students. All faiths and none are welcome.
14| I NEED ACADEMIC ADVICE/ REGISTRATION GUIDANCE ABOUT MY MODULES COLLEGE/SCHOOL collegesschoolswww.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/OFFICE I’M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM STUDENT COLLEGE/SCHOOLDESK OFFICE www.ucd.ie/askus or www.ucd.ie/collegesandschools I HAVE A PERSONAL PROBLEM STUDENT ADVISER www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers I HAVE A DIFFICULTYDISABILITY/LEARNING UCD ACCESS AND LIFELONG LEARNING - DISABILITY SUPPORT www.ucd.ie/all I HAVE AN EMERGENCY ON CAMPUS STUDENT HELP www.ucd.ie/students/help I’VE LOST MY UCD STUDENT CARD (UCARD) UCARD BUREAU www.ucd.ie/ucard I WANT TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY ON CAMPUS ESTATE SERVICES Ext. 7999 or (01) 716 7999 https://ucdestates.ie/unicare I NEED A CERT OF ATTENDANCE/ OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY STAMP/ TRANSCRIPT STUDENT DESK www.ucd.ie/sisweb or www.ucd.ie/askus I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY UCD ACCOMMODATION STUDENT (RESIDENTIALRESIDENCESASSISTANTS) www.ucd.ie/residences I WANT TO JOIN A SOCIETY TO MEET NEW PEOPLE UCD SOCIETIES societies.ucd.ie I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT MY FEES STUDENT DESK www.ucd.ie/askus I’M AN STUDENTINTERNATIONALWITHVISAPROBLEMS UCD GLOBAL www.ucd.ie/global I WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH OTHER STUDENTS FROM MY COUNTRY UCD GLOBAL www.ucd.ie/global FOR ADVICE ON ALL OF THE ABOVE STUDENT ADVISER www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers SUPPORTSTUDENT Here is a sample of the best places to go for different types of queries. |14 UCDTOWELCOME 2022
When you become a UCD student, you join a community that values honesty, integrity, dignity and respect. The UCD Student Charter and Student Code outline the role you play and how you are expected to act while in UCD. It is important that you familiarise yourself with the University Regulations before you begin your life here in UCD.
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Remember to check your UCD email account frequently so that you don’t miss out on important information from the University. We use your UCD email address for all official communication with you. The full student email protocol can be found at the link below.
UCD ACADEMIC REGULATIONS Your studies in UCD are governed by a set of overarching rules called Academic Regulations. These regulations are supported by academic policy, procedures and guidelines. UCD EXAM REGULATIONS
UCD has examination procedures and regulations in place so make sure that you are aware of the rules.
UCD is committed to working toward a smoke-free campus. From September 2017 all built-up areas of the campus, commuting hubs, carparks and pedestrian routes to and from commuting facilities are prescribed as smoke-free zones. Your cooperation not to smoke/vape in these areas is appreciated. You will find a copy of these regulations in the Student Services Directory on the Current Students area of the website. www.ucd.ie/students/services
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The Student Charter sets out the roles and responsibilities of the various groups within our University and outlines what you can expect from your University and what the University can expect from its student members. UCD STUDENT CODE The Student Code establishes the University’s expectations in respect of student behaviour and conduct.
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UCD STUDENT CENTRE You will find that sports, societies and social life are vital ingredients of your university experience. The Student Centre, UCD Sport and the UCD Sport & Fitness complex are the home of student life on campus. They provide you with the most diverse student facilities of any university in Ireland. Facilities in the Student Centre include a state-ofthe-art 3D cinema, a drama theatre, a debating chamber and a 600-seat auditorium. Visit www.ucd.ie/studentcentre for more information. student entitled take www.ucd.ie/sportandfitness
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 barber, a medical centre, a pharmacy and much more. There is also a bicycle shop close by at the Cranfield Centre off the Stillorgan road. Life at university is not just about lectures and study; there is so much more to being at UCD.
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UCD CAREERS NETWORK www.ucd.ie/careers THE WRITING CENTRE www.ucd.ie/writingcentre IT SERVICES www.ucd.ie/it SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS ucdestates.ie/retail-and-food BIKE SHOP www.belfieldbikeshop.com UCD GLOBAL LOUNGE theucdgloballoungewww.ucd.ie/global/studentexperience/ APPLIED LANGUAGE CENTRE www.ucd.ie/alc
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STUDENT LOCKERS www.ucd.ie/estates Lockers are available to rent for the academic year in the main teaching buildings. Lockers can be booked online through SISWeb using your UCD Student Card (UCARD). SOCIETIES societies.ucd.ie Meeting people and making friends is one of the most important parts of life, especially at university. UCD has over 70 societies that offer students opportunities in everything from public speaking to drama, juggling, event management, national and international cultures and volunteering. Societies run events throughout the year, visit our website societies.ucd.ie, Tweet us @UCDSocieties or follow us on Facebook.com/ UCDSocieties. For a full list of facilities available to you in UCD, visit www.ucd.ie/students
UCD also Library provides also services for researchers that graduate research students can access at www.ucd.ie/ library/researchers1 CAMPUS SERVICES
The 330 acre Belfield campus is home to a rich array of biodiversity, supported by 40 acres of woodland with over 50,000 trees and numerous lakes, watercourses and naturalised areas. Check out the Campus Pollinator plan and explore the woodland walks on campus.
UCD Library provides the information resources, services and friendly staff to help you succeed with your studies. You have access to five libraries with wifi and ample spaces for study. The library staff are on hand to answer any questions you might have. A dedicated online guide will help you become familiar with the Library website, online collections (available 24/7) and services which include our popular laptop and self-service loans. Your UCD Student Card (UCARD) is your library card – you will need this to enter and exit the library, borrow books or borrow a laptop.
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Campus Services operates 24/7 located on the lower ground floor of the Agriculture building. Make a report to our security team, look for event support, request a WalkSafe, set up your secure bike parking access, Lost & Found. If you find lost property on campus please hand it in to Campus Services on the ground floor at the side of the Agriculture Building.
SPORT www.ucd.ie/sport For many students at UCD, sport is an important part of life and we hope that you will engage with this aspect of campus life when you join us. With over 55 official sports clubs, excellent facilities and a huge programme of fitness classes, there is something for everyone. Sporting facilities include 12 natural grass pitches, including the UCD Bowl - home ground to both the UCD RFC and the UCD AFC - a 50 metre swimming pool, three gyms, squash courts, tennis courts, three multi-purpose sports halls, five-a-side and full size synthetic pitches, as well as the National Hockey ToStadium.seethe full list of clubs and facilities, visit the UCD Sport website www.ucd.ie/sport and Facebook page www.facebook.com/ucdsport
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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
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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
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The Green LUAS line, at Windy Arbour and Milltown, is also within walking distance. www.luas.ie
BUS There are many bus routes servicing the Belfield campus. Check out the UCD Estates website to check bus stops around the campus and bus routes. ucdestates.ie/commuting/getting-here/bus
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO UCD The Belfield campus is located 4km from Dublin city centre on the N11. There are many travel options from various parts of the city, the local suburbs and indeed the whole country. UCD strongly encourages the use of public transport where possible. the best route for youchoose a direct route, an easier route or to avoid hills!
|19 UCDTOWELCOME 2022 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 COMMUTING TO UCD BY CAR: UCD strongly encourages the use of public transport, cycling and walking to campus. Students living on the Belfield Campus are not eligible for a parking permit. Parking is limited on campus and available on a first come first served basis. Car parks are designated permit parking or hourly paid zones. Eligible UCD Community members (including students) may apply for a parking permit. For full details and to apply see www.ucd.ie/commuting Traffic calming barriers are in place to prevent through traffic and operate from 7am to 10.30am and from 4pm to 7.30pm Monday to Friday. GoCar - UCD provides a GoBase for GoCars and free parking for GoCars. E-car - charging points are available on campus. REAL TIME IRELAND www.transportforireland.ie Real time arrival information for bus, train and Luas STUDENT LEAP CARD The Student Leap Card is the national student travel and discount card. The card saves students money on public transport services as well as selected retail brand partners. Apply for a Student Leap Card to make savings on public transport! One card for bus, Luas and train. www.leapcard.ie REAL-TIME APPS UCDTOWELCOME 2022
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If you ever have a question or an issue that needs solving, come into the Students’ Union corridor located in the Student Centre or check out the virtual reception on our website (www.ucdsu.ie) and we’ll sort you out. We also organise nights out and gigs, fundraise for charities that benefit the student body and if need be, represent you in academic and disciplinary hearings. We have a proud tradition of campaigning for equitable access to education both locally and on a national level. Regardless of what you are after, there is no shortage of ways to get involved and shape the overall college experience throughout the year. Whether you see yourself as the class rep who approaches UCD staff on behalf of your classmates, a steadfast campaigner on social issues, or you have a passion for arranging the craic, your students’ union is yours to shape. For more information, check out our socials and catch us at orientation and freshers’ week. We’ll be handing out goodies, holding events and running workshops on how to survive in UCD!
Welcome to UCD from your Students’ Union! You automatically became a member of UCDSU the moment you registered as a UCD student. This means that you are part of an organisation that acts as the voice for students on campus and works to enhance the college experience of you and your classmates. While arriving in college for the first time can be both exciting and daunting, we encourage you to dive head-first into it and get involved in as many aspects of student life as you can. Your students’ union will be with you every step of the way; inside the classroom to ensure that you are getting the quality education that you came here for, and outside the classroom to try and make your student experience as fulfilling as it can be. Should you encounter any issues at all during your time in UCD, your students’ union is here to support you. Established by students almost 50 years ago, your students’ union is an organisation that is led by students, for students. Like the university, UCDSU is constantly changing to meet the evolving needs of the student body. Whenever you have a problem or question in UCD, your students’ union has you covered. From issues with your education to stress levels, to concerns about your landlord, at undergraduate and postgraduate level, we have democratically elected and trained officers to support and represent you.
It’s really important that you and your classmates elect a class rep during the first few weeks of term. Having a class rep ensures that you have your say on how your course is shaped and that any issues that arise during assessments and exams can be dealt with in a timely fashion. Class reps also receive full training, sit on UCDSU Union Council and provide the two-way information flow between issues in the classroom and our full time officers who represent students on every key university committee. If there is anything you would like your SU to work on or campaign for this year, why not run for class rep or ask your class rep to bring a mandate to Council! No previous experience is necessary and Class Reps receive full training and support from the SU. If you think you’ve got what it takes then collect a nomination form from the SU reception or at our Orientation stands, or you can download it online from our website any time before nominations close at the end of September. You will need signatures from five classmates to run and elections will happen early in October.
Behind each campaign coordinator is a campaign crew that any student can join. These are voluntary, unelected positions but still give you the opportunity to be
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UNION COUNCIL Union Council is the governing body of the SU and being a class rep isn’t the only way to be a part of it. We have a campaigns forum, made up of campaign coordinators that run events and campaigns pertaining to issues affecting students. We also have an Ents Forum that helps our Entertainments Officer with organising and promoting events. From fundraising to gigs to nights out, there is something for everyone! Union Council is tasked with holding us elected officers accountable, steers the work of the SU and makes decisions on where the UCD student body stands on topical issues. There are still positions available so get in touch with Robyn and Ciara for more information or go to www.ucdsu.ie
STUDENTS’ UNION SHOPS Your Students’ Union runs three shops on Campus. One under the James Joyce Library, another in the Sports Centre and one in the Engineering Building. It’s the perfect spot to grab a cheap coffee or a meal deal for lunch or that pen or calculator you forgot to bring with you! All profits in the SU shops go back to the SU to help fund more services and supports for students.
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GET SOCIAL WITH YOUR SU: Follow our socials to keep up to date on what’s happening on campus, to see events and special student offers. Website: groups/563067550516206/UCDSUFacebook:TikTok:Twitter:Instagram:www.ucdsu.ie@ucdsu@the_entstagram@ucdsuUCDSUhttps://www.facebook.com/ucdsu/JobListings:https://www.facebook.com/
Heypresident@ucdsu.iePresidenteveryone,myname is Molly Greenough and I’m your Students’ Union President! I’m 23 years old and from just outside of Boston, Massachusetts. I’m a Law with Social Justice grad and spent the past year working as your Welfare Officer. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to lead the SU for the next year and hit the ground running. I will work to amplify your voices at a local and national level, fighting hard on a range of issues that impact students like the cost of living crisis, mental health, racial justice, gender based violence, accessibility, harm reduction and more. Working to create a sense of community on campus will also be a priority for the SU next year, alongside bringing some class events and gigs on campus. UCDSU is a member led organisation; please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any of the sabbatical officers if there is an issue or campaign you think we should be working on. Equally, if you encounter a problem during your time in UCD, please reach
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Marc Matouc (he/him) Graduate Mygraduate@ucdsu.ieOfficernameisMarcMatouc, I’m 24 and I’m a recent student at UCD. I’m half Irish, half French and live in Dublin. I have a BA from Irish American University in Honours Liberal Arts and am currently studying MA in Geopolitics and The Global Economy. I was the Coordinator of ACD’s/IAU’s SU and I was the College’s Student Body Representative. I always love to socialise and get to know new people. I gained a lot out of my experience there and have progressed during my time here. I was a Class Rep for the Social Sciences/Law MA Stream. I have been connecting to the campus and trying to understand its highs and lows institutionally and socially. Given the recent lifting in restrictions, I am eager to make as many events as I can for I’mgraduates.passionate about supporting students around a range of issues, issues such as accommodation, welfare, and academic issues. Feel free to get in touch if you’re ever seeking advice.
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Martha Ní Riada (she/her) Education Heyeducation@ucdsu.ieOfficerthere,mynameis Martha Ní Riada and I’m your Education Officer! I’m 22 years old and from Co. Meath. I’ve just finished my final year in Law with Social I’veJustice.loved being involved in UCD clubs and societies and I really value the impact they’ve had on my college experience. I ran to be your Education Officer as I believe in the power of students and in working together to improve the student Asexperience.Education Officer I am here to support students through casework, as well as organising campaigns for systemic change. I’m committed to helping students navigate any educational challenges they might face during their time in UCD. From representing students at plagiarism hearings to guiding them through various academic processes. We also advocate for students through our work on committees and working groups. As Education Officer I sit on committees such as Governing Authority, Academic Council, University Management Team subgroups, and other subcommittees. It’s important to have student reps in governance committees as it allows for student input in important university wide decisions. We are here to represent and support you so please reach out to us if you’ve any ideas or are experiencing any problems!
Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich (she/her)
I first got involved with the Union in second year as Oifigeach na Gaeilge and have always been passionate about tackling the ever increasing problems students face with housing, mental health and consent. To me the Union is all about making UCD a better place for students, helping each other and knowing that we are stronger together. If you have any issues this year please do reach out to welfare@ucdsu.ie and know you have a Welfare Officer here to support you alongside the rest of the team.
I’m 22, and I’m from Conamara, Galway. I’ve just finished 4 years of Law with Social Justice. I spent that 4 years getting stuck into campus life through societies, student activism, and of course the Students’ Union.
Welfare Haighwelfare@ucdsu.ieOfficerI’mMídeNic Fhionnlaoich. I’m your Welfare Officer this year and I’m here to help with any of your student welfare needs.
Campaigns & Engagement Officer Hey!campaigns@ucdsu.ieI’mRobyn,yourCampaigns and Engagement Officer this year. I’m from Co. Cork and I have just finished a degree in Social Policy & Sociology. Labhraím Gaeilge, I’m a Virgo and a die-hard Taylor Swift fan. Throughout my time in UCD, I have been active with the Union, Societies and the UCD community and getting involved in student life was hands down the best decision I made in college. I want to use my experience to further enhance life on and off campus. My job as C&E officer is to ensure that the student voice is heard. Students shape the direction of the Union through proposing mandates at Council, campaignscoordinatingandoverall voicing their concerns and it is my responsibility to support and advise them. I will also be running some of my own campaigns focusing on equality for all, housing and sustainability, all under the umbrella of establishing a more
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Ciara Moroney (she/her) Entertainments Officer Hients@ucdsu.ieeveryone,I’m Ciara and I’m your Entertainments Officer. I’ve just finished up a Pharmacology degree and I’m really looking forward to the year ahead. My goal this year is to cultivate a community spirit on campus and put on some brilliant events for you all. Think gigs, workshops, fashion shows, nights out, and so much more! I’ll also be holding some fundraising events throughout the year to help raise money for our chosen charities. Not your standard bucket collections though- I’m looking to make these as unique and fun as possible! Throughout the year I also work with the Ents Forum, a group of people made up by you, the students! They get to work behind the scenes of our exciting events, and get to shape events to be the best that they can be. If this sounds like something you could be interested in, make sure to contact me at ents@ucdsu.ie to find out more info!
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