DIT Freshers Mag by TU Dublin

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KEY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY DÁTAÍ TÁBHACHTACHA DON DIALANN SEPTEMBER 10th — 14th ORIENTATION WEEK Orientation sessions will take place this week. Each session is different and will cater to the type of programme you are studying. The duration of these may range from a half day to two/three days. The orientation schedule is published online at: www.dit.ie/orientation.

SEPTEMBER 10th — 14th DIT, ID CARD EVENT The ID card event is held on the DIT Aungier Street Campus, while you may not attend lectures in Aungier Street, you will need to come here to collect your ID Card. Student ID Cards will allow you to access the library, exam centres, and some classrooms. Be sure to register online before you collect your ID card. www.dit.ie/idcardevent

SEPTEMBER 10th – 12th PARENTS INFORMATION EVENINGS Back by popular demand this year!!! If your parent or guardian would like to attend, they can register for the event online. Full details on how to register will be available in the DIT Student e-zine, which you will receive by email shortly after you complete registration.

SEPTEMBER 17th — 21st DITSU FRESHERS WEEK This is your chance to meet loads of new people and make new friends! Over the week, DITSU will organise a variety of events on campus and in venues all over Dublin City! See ditsu.ie for more details.

SEPTEMBER 17th – LECTURES BEGIN It’s down to business, lectures begin this week. Full details of your lectures will be outlined in your timetable, which will be provided to you by your tutor during orientation.

SEPTEMBER 24th — 28th CLUBS AND SOCS FESTIVAL Get the opportunity to meet committee members from various clubs and societies, and find out what members get up to. There will be various on-campus events throughout the week from jugglers to tournaments, live bands and lots more!

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REGISTER ON YOUR PROGRAMME Once you have accepted your CAO offer, you will receive details by post on how to register. This will arrive approximately 7—10 days after your online acceptance. In the interim, you will receive a student e-zine to the email address you supplied to the CAO. This will provide you with detailed information about attending the orientation session for your programme, where to collect your Student ID card and other valuable information to help you get off to the best start.

MINIMUM PAYMENT REQUIRED TO REGISTER ON YOUR PROGRAMME

Once you receive your letter you should register online on our website: www.dit.ie/registrations with your username and password (which will be sent via post) to complete

To register on your DIT programme and gain access to DIT

the short process.

services, a minimum of 50% of the annual fee must be paid. For most undergraduate first-year students this means a payment of €1500, which is half the annual fee for students who have not attended college in the past. You must register on your programme by 17th September 2018 to have access to the services you need. The remaining fee of €1500 can be paid in multiple payments online/or by bank transfer, but it must be paid in full by

PAYING YOUR COLLEGE FEES

31st January 2019.

Once you u have received your invitation to register by post, you will have the information you need to pay your fees. There are two options available to students when paying fees: 1. You can pay using your debit or credit card while registering online for your programme. 2. You can make a payment by bank transfer to DIT’s bank account:

IBAN: IE30 AIBK 9310 1218 4114 49 BIC: AIBKIE2D If paying by bank transfer, please include your DIT student number, this is your CAO application number with a Capital ‘C’ before the eight digit number, please also include your full name.

GRANT APPLICATIONS Did you know that you can apply for a grant even before you have been offered a college place? We advise that you check your eligibility on the SUSI website and if you’re eligible, apply as soon as possible online at www. SUSI.ie. If you have already applied for a SUSI grant, you can complete your programme registration without paying any fees.

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INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION WEEK

ADVICE

We are excited to welcome you to Ireland and DIT. To help you get settled in we run a week-long

Campus Life offers a

orientation tailored for International Students. This will

great variety of services, see here:

be held from Monday, 10th September to Friday, 14th

www.dit.ie/international/forstudents/

September and the team from the DIT International Office

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will be your guides throughout your week. We recommend that you arrive before Monday, to give yourself a little bit of

Should you have any general questions on non-

time to get organised before orientation week starts.

academic matters, please contact our International Student Experience Officer at alicia.hughes@dit.ie.

You will also need to attend your programme

Any academic related issues should be addressed

orientation details available at

to the designated academic coordinator or

www.dit.ie/orientation

the relevant school office where your programme of study is taught.

AIRPORT RECEPTION The International Office Team will

REGISTERING WITH INIS (IRISH NATURALISATION & IMMIGRATION SERVICES)

be at Terminal 1 of Dublin Airport on Thursday until Saturday 8th from 9 am to 8 pm every day to greet you. If you are arriving on those days, please let us know the exact date and time

It is a legal requirement that all non-EU nationals register

as soon as you can.

with INIS to get their registration card when they arrive. There is an online appointment system in place to get your student visa card. Please book your appointment online here:

DIT EMAIL AND MOBILE NUMBER

http://burghquayregistrationoffice.inis.gov.ie.

Once you are registered, you will be

You must give yourself plenty of time to make the appointment.

allocated a student email account. This will be

Once you have paid your fees, you can book up to nine weeks in

studentnumber@mydit.ie. DIT will always use this

advance. Please note that you will also have to be registered

email address for any correspondence during the

in DIT first before attending so it is essential you make

academic year. Make sure that you check your DIT

it to orientation week where we will guide you

emails regularly. You should provide us with an

through the registration process.

Irish mobile number as soon as you have one, official communication with students may also be made via text message.

NEXT OF KIN It is vital that you provide us with the details of your next-of-kin should we have to contact this person in case of an emergency. We will request this piece of information from you on the first day of your orientation week.

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DIT Aungier Street

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DIT Bolton Street

DIT Cathal Brugha Street

DIT Mountjoy Square

DIT Grangegorman

See: dit.ie/about/campusfacilities/locations

CAMPUS FACILITIES Aungier Street Bike Rack: On the lower ground floor Shower Facilities: 2nd Flr Rooms 243 & 057, 3rd Flr Rooms 343 & 057 and 4th Flr Rooms 443 & 057 (Key from Porter)

Cathal Brugha Street Bike Rack: at Marlborough & Cathal Brugha Street

Lockers: Student’s Union/Available in shower rooms

Lockers: In shower rooms

Bike Pump & Repair Kit: Available in Fit2Go at Kevin Street Bolton Street Bike Rack: Swipe card to enter bike racks at Bolton Street/Linenhall Street

Shower Facilities: Marlborough Street basement Bike Pump & Repair Kit: Fit2Go Gym Kevin Street Bike Rack: Rear of science building/ Courtyard by swimming pool Shower Facilities: Changing rooms in Fit2Go Gym

Shower Facilities: Linenhall Gym

Lockers: Available in changing rooms

Lockers: Throughout campus & in Fit2Go Gym located in basement in Linenhall back courtyard

Bike Pump & Repair Kit: in Fit2Go Gym

Rathmines Bike Rack: Front & rear of college Shower Facilities: Ground floor & basement Bike Pump & Repair Kit: Available in Fit2Go Kevin Street Grangegorman Bike Rack: Secure bike enclosure with swipe-card access at rear of North House, 140 bike racks across campus Shower Facilities: North House, Rathdown House, Bradogue & Glassmanogue Lockers: Throughout campus, heated lockers in shower room

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GETTING AROUND DUBLIN Over 90% of DIT students use sustainable methods (public

Leap Card, you can use it until you turn 19, saving you loads

transport, walking or cycling) to get to college, and these free

of money!

Apps can make it even easier for finding your way. The Cycle Planner provides information on the best cycling The National Journey Planner App from Transport for Ireland

routes in Dublin, based on individual cycling capabilities.

provides journey planning, timetable and travel information

If you are new to cycling or getting out on the bike after a

from all licenced public transport providers across Ireland.

long break, the Cycle Planner will find a route that avoids

The Real Time Ireland App integrates all real time arrival

roads with heavy traffic and also avoids difficult turns at

information services from Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, DART,

busy junctions to help you get comfortable cycling your bike

Iarnród Éireann and Luas services.

around town.

Leap Top-Up allows you to instantly top-up your Leap Card,

Driver Check App allows Taxi users to verify that the

check your balance and collect tickets directly from your NFC

vehicle that they are about to hire has been correctly

enabled device. Simply hold your Leap Card to the back of

registered and that the driver has the appropriate licence

your compatible, NFC-enabled device and instantly check

to operate the vehicle. There is also the facility to email a

your balance, collect a pre-purchased tickets, or top-up your

friend with trip details. There are also Apps for Dublin Bus,

Leap Card anytime, anywhere. Remember, if you have a Child

Luas and Iarnród Éireann.

# myditlife A WHISTLE-STOP TOUR OF DIT ON THE LUAS

ON YOUR BIKE!

With the introduction of the Green Line Luas to Grangegorman

1 in 10 DIT students cycle to college. It’s a great way to keep

in 2017, DIT campuses throughout the city are now connected

fit and save money while in college. Below are some tips for

by the Luas. Starting with the first stop of the Green Line on

cycling around Dublin.

the Northside, DIT’s newest sports pitches are situated beside

the Broombridge Depot while a few stops down the line you can hop off at DIT Grangegorman which is the location of our

Use the Transport for Ireland Cycle Planner app to identify the shortest, safest route to your campus.

newest campus in the North Inner City.

If you need a hi-vis jacket or light, keep an eye out for the DIT Green Campus stand during Orientation Week and the Clubs and Societies festival — they usually have some

From Grangegorman, you can travel on the Luas to our Bolton Street campus by getting off at the Dominick Street stop while

useful freebies. 3.

Get a good lock. It should cost 10-20% of the value of your

students in DIT Cathal Brugha Street are served by the Parnell

bike and learn how to lock your bike securely. The 5 minute

stop southbound, and Upper O’Connell, Northbound. If you’re

YouTube video “Bicycle Security in Dublin” is a very good

travelling to Kevin Street or Aungier Street, you can jump off the Luas at St. Stephen’s Green followed by a short 6 or

tutorial on bike-locking and could save you a lot of money. 4.

7-minute walk to either destination.

Most DIT sites have secure bike racks and onsite showers for cyclists. See the list of campus facilities on page 6.

If you don’t want to invest in a bike, membership of

The Red Luas also serves some DIT locations; the

Dublinbikes costs €25 per year, and most DIT sites are

Grangegorman Campus is a 12-minute walk from the

convenient to a Dublinbike stand.

Smithfield stop while students in Cathal Brugha Street can alight on Middle Abbey Street and take a 6-minute walk via Marlborough Street. Bolton Street students can reach their building by getting off at the Jervis Street stop by taking an 8-minute walk via Wolfe Tone Street or Capel Street. And don’t forget you can make all of these journeys by hopping on a Dublin Bike as there are stations near all of our campuses as well.

ON THE BUSES! All of our locations are serviced by several bus routes, which are too numerous to list here, so we recommend you find the best bus route using the Dublin Bus website: www.dublinbus.ie. Dublin Bus also have a fantastic app with real-time information which says when your next bus is due, so you don’t have to wait at the bus-stop for too long!

IRISH RAIL & DART Broombridge is the closest railway station to our Grangegorman campus; you can hop on the Luas at Broombridge and get off at the Grangegorman stop. Connolly Station is close to Cathal Brugha Street and Bolton Street, while Pearse and Tara Street stations are closer to Kevin Street and Aungier Street. More information is available from www.irishrail.ie.

TREOIR ITBÁC MAIDIR LE COSTAS MAIREACHTÁLA

DIT STUDENT COST OF LIVING GUIDE Cost of Living for Student’s Living away from Home

Monthly (€)

Annual (€)

Rent (National – for Dublin see below) Utilities Food Travel Books & Class materials Clothes/Medical Mobile Social life/Misc Student Charge

430* 35 169 135** 71*** 40 25**** 76 333

3,870 315 1,521 1,215 639 360 225 684 3,000

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Cost of living for Students living at home

Monthly (€)

Annual (€)

Contribution to Utilities Food Travel Books & Class Materials Clothes/Medical Mobile Social Life/Misc Student Charge Total’s

29 60 135 56 44 25 71 333 753

261 540 1,215 504 396 225 639 3,000 6,780

Sources used to produce the DIT Student Cost of Living Guide included the Daft.ie rental report Q1, 2018, Consumer price index March 2018, HEA Eurostudent V (2016), Money Guide Ireland (2018). On average 40% of students receive Higher Education grants, and their Student Contribution charge will be paid by SUSI. * The rent figure is the mean of National City regions single rent a room cost. The above guide is a national guide, and the average rental figure for students in Dublin is higher at around €541 Rent in Dublin can vary widely from less than €483 per month for a shared room, up to €1,784 or more for a one bedroom unit in Dublin 2. (€541 Figure mean of Dublin region single rent a room cost) **The travel cost is taking on the capped student LEAP fare which has remained at €30/week on average month of 4.5 weeks. *** Class materials and equipment cost can vary greatly, particularly for students in Arts, Sciences and Catering. For more detailed information you should contact your programme co-coordinator **** Taken from the Money Guide Ireland (http://www.moneyguideireland.com/cheapest-mobile-phone- charges.html): “In 2016 the average spend per mobile customer in Ireland was €25.10 a month or €301 a year. Pre-paid mobile phone customers in Ireland spent half as much as bill pay customers – with average monthly prepay charges of €15.44 compared to a €34.94 monthly average for bill pay mobile customers.”

Find out more information on student finance and budgeting at www.studentfinance.ie and www.consumerhelp.ie. To get detailed information on rental costs in your search area, the PRTB have launched the national rent index more detail can be found at www.prtb.ie.

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# myditlife SIMPLE WAYS TO MANAGE YOUR MONEY BETTER If you’re starting in DIT this month, this might be your first time living away from home and managing your own expenses. We won’t pretend that this will be easy but making a budget and sticking to it can make a massive difference to your finances.

Make a list of all your income to include your student grant, part-time job or an allowance from your parents. Then make a list of all possible outgoings such as your rent, travel expenses, mobile and internet charges, utilities. You can use an online budgeting tool, an excel sheet or go back to basics with pen and paper! Once you’ve listed all your income and necessary expenditures, it is easier to budget for extras like a night out or a takeaway. One of the simplest ways to save money is to make your own meals. A good way to keep the cost of eating down is to plan your meals for a week by making a shopping list and stick to it. Try to vary what you’re eating so you won’t get bored and end up reaching for the takeaway app! Not a lot of people realise that the Child Leap Card is valid until a student turns 19, and this can reduce the weekly cost of travel by over 60%. Make sure you avail of student discounts wherever possible. For example, a Student Leap Card may allow you to save up to 20% on Luas fares or 30 – 40% travelling on Irish Rail. If you are treating yourself to a meal out, keep an eye out for special offers as lots of restaurants do special meal deals for students. Always shop around for the best deal possible. If you’re in the market for a new pair of jeans or boots, compare prices online don’t just pick the first pair you see! Save money on your mobile by comparing costs on the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) – https://www.comreg.ie/price-comparison/. If you’re following our tips and still find that you are overspending, use the CCPC’s spending calculator on www.ccpc.ie or a spending app like Goodbudget (https://goodbudget. com/) to see how much you are spending each day. A few euro a day on a coffee and muffin

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One of the first things you will need to do after accepting a place at DIT is find somewhere to live. Unfortunately, student accommodation is in short supply in Dublin so you will have to start looking as soon as possible. We have some tips to help the process a little easier. TALK TO OUR STUDENT PAD EXPERTS If you don’t know Dublin well, one of the first things you should do is contact DIT Student Pad (www.ditstudentpad.ie/Contact) to find out the best locations for your campus. Our campuses are all in city centre locations, but travel may be cheaper and easier if you choose a location that is closer to your particular campus. For example, the suburbs of Cabra or Phibsborough are closer to DIT Bolton Street or DIT Grangegorman. You can also use Google maps to calculate the difference.

LIVE WITH A HOST FAMILY Of all the accommodation choices, staying with a host family is the most economical, and DIT strongly encourages this option. It will help you to save money but also give you a chance to find your feet, particularly in your first year away from home. Last year, DIT had over 400 host families listed on its student accommodation website. www.ditstudentpad.ie/ Accommodation

STAYING IN A STUDENT HUB If you like to be close to the action, campus style accommodation may be the option for you. DIT is busy planning its own student residences at our Grangegorman campus, which should be ready in 2021. In the meantime, we have block booked bed spaces with many external providers of campus style accommodation. You can find more information about these providers on www.ditstudentpad.ie.

PRIVATE RENTED ACCOMMODATION You might prefer to live in a shared property with friends, and the best place to search for this type of accommodation is on Daft.ie. When you find a suitable property make sure you get your landlord to confirm, in writing, the length of your lease, the conditions you must meet to get your deposit back, who to contact if anything goes wrong and how much notice they need before you leave the property. Make sure you get a receipt for all money paid, avoid paying in cash and when you move in, take photos of any damage, so you don’t get charged for it when you leave.

WATCH OUT FOR RENTAL SCAMS One of the most common scams is when someone copies listings of properties that are genuinely available to rent and advertises them with their email or phone number. They might refuse to show you the property, saying they are too busy or living elsewhere, but may send you photos and fake documents or keys in the hope of getting you to pay rent or a deposit. Often victims do not realise they have been scammed until they show up at “their” property to find someone else living in it. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A TENANT You can find lots of information about renting, your rights and responsibilities at www.rtb.ie or www.threshold.ie. DIT Students’ Union also has an excellent guide to renting in Dublin on their website – www.ditsu.ie.

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# myditlife SOME USEFUL TIPS

When choosing your accommodation for the next academic year, shortlist your potential properties and arrange to view and book as soon as possible.

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with others is available on www.facebook.com/groups/ DITStudentAccommodation

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FAN SÁBHÁILTE, BÍ CLISTE

If you’re a newbie in Dublin you will be raring to get out and explore what the city has to offer. Dublin is a safe place compared to other capital cities, but like all major urban areas, you do need to keep your wits about you.

These are our top tips for keeping safe in Dublin: OUT WITH MATES

TAKE IT EASY AT HOME

Remember there is safety in numbers so if you’re going out

Once you’re home, lock your door correctly and set your alarm

late at night try to always stay in your group. Set up a message

if you have one. Most importantly have fun and keep an eye

group so you can all keep in contact throughout the night and

out for your friends. If something does happen to you, you

if you decide to leave early text the group so that they know

should report the incident to Gardai as soon as possible and let

you got home safely. Keep your wallet, smartphone and any

us know in Student Services if you require further assistance.

other valuables out of sight while walking around Dublin, if you need to make a call pop into an open shop or fast food outlet.

USING YOUR SMARTPHONE

Always make sure you’ve enough money left to get home after

If you are using your smartphone on the street, be aware of

a night out. It’s always a good idea to have an emergency fund

your surroundings and stand in a place where you have your

just in case you lose track of your friends.

back to a wall, so a thief can’t take you unawares. If you’re out, keep your phone securely in a pocket or bag.

ON YOUR BIKE If you cycle always wear a helmet and hi-vis gear. Bike thefts is a common problem so if you’re buying a new one make sure you keep a receipt showing ID details. Make sure you buy a quality bike lock too.

STAY SAFE, STAY STREETWISE!

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ORIENTATION All students are invited to an orientation session for their programme where you will have the opportunity to meet your lecturers and classmates. This will entail a tour of your campus including the library, computer labs and on-site facilities. You will find out more about your programme and have an opportunity to get advice from your tutors on what modules to take. If you cannot make your programme orientation, you should contact your schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office to advise them. See

COLLECTING YOUR STUDENT CARD We run a week-long event in DIT Aungier Street from 10th-14th September 2018 for new students to receive their student card. Your student card will give you access to the following services, which you will need access to before beginning lectures:

www.dit.ie/orientation for the schedule.

Access to campus buildings/classrooms Access to libraries (physical buildings, borrowing books, printing, and photocopying facilities) Access to exam halls If you cannot make the event, you can call to any of our student service centres to get your card. See www.dit.ie/studentservices for locations. Remember you need to be registered on your DIT programme to be

GETTING ONLINE

able to avail of a student card.

You should log onto the Eduroam network to access Wi-Fi on all DIT campuses. You will need your DIT student email address and password to access the network.

EMAIL Be sure to access your student email account regularly. This is where we communicate with all our students. To avoid having multiple accounts why not divert your DIT student email account to your personal account. See www.dit.ie/

GET YOUR PROGRAMME TIMETABLE

studentemail for instructions.

You will get a copy of your timetable at your programme orientation.

WEBCOURSES Webcourses is the Virtual Learning Environment used within DIT, providing students with a blended learning experience. Your lecturers will post notes and assignment details on this system which you can access online, you can also use it to discuss course work, collaborate with others and submit assignments. See www.dit.ie/

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Most new devices will auto configure to connect to eduroam, If your device has problems go to https://cat.eduroam.org (using another means of connecting to the Internet) select DIT and pick your device. At present Older IOS, Blackberry, Nokia and Windows phones have difficulties accessing the eduroam service.

Students should use username@mydit.ie where “username” is your DIT student number. The part after the “@” symbol is always “mydit.ie” for DIT students. The password used should be your mydit email password. Any field’s labelled “domain” should be left blank

Test that eduroam works for you in DIT before you leave. If you can’t get it working here, you’re likely to have problems elsewhere as well. Search for any documentation the remote site has on eduroam before you leave. Forewarned is forearmed!

eduroam supports the following network services; • Outbound access for all IP protocols except windows filesharing off campus • Full eduroam roaming is currently permitted • Wireless printing to Datapac printer service (www.ditprint.ie)

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eduroam is the secure, world-wide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community available in DIT and in Universities worldwide. To find out more view the promotional video www.youtube.com/ watch?v=TVCmcMZS3uA. Or for more information about WiFi and other services please visit the DIT ICT Services website at www.dit.ie/is.

WiFi Coverage Issues Despite significant investment there may be areas across DIT with less than adequate WiFi cover.

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When possible, turn off mobile hotspot on your mobile device as having it enabled has the potential to create ‘noise’ at certain frequencies degrading the eduroam service for all other users in your proximity

The IT Service Desk can help with any wireless problems. The desk can be contacted by Call: 01 402 3123 Visit: IT Service Desk in room G005 Aungier Street Email: support@dit.ie

SEIRBHÍSÍ TFC

As a student of DIT you are entitled to the use of a wide range of services including email, Wi-Fi, print services, data storage, software and much more. You also have access to various services provided by HEAnet such as Eduroam Wi-Fi access. To get started with any DIT Student ICT service, you will need your student number and password. GETTING STARTED

PRINTING

Computer labs are available at each campus, and access is

There are printing/scanning stations in DIT Libraries and

also provided to computers in the DIT Libraries. Each Student

sprinkled throughout the various campuses. Scanning is free

will be given a DIT email address and ICTDOMAIN when they

but there is a small charge for printing see www.ditprint.ie or

ask about it in your local library.

services in DIT using the same username and password. Your ICTDOMAIN Account is used to access the following

IF YOU RUN INTO DIFFICULTY:

services:

We recommend that your set up your password reset account

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at https://mypassword.dit.ie , do this at the very start of the

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DIT Self- Services System (for adding/dropping modules/checking your exam results)

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Student Lab PC’s

If you are still having trouble with this you can contact DIT IT Support at 01-4023123 or alternatively email us at support@dit.ie

FREE SOFTWARE DIT offer a free Microsoft office 365 package to all registered students see: https://bit.ly/2tCbXRg We also have free access to other software programmes that may be relevant to your programme of study, again you can find out more online at: https://bit.ly/2tCbXRg

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24/7 access to all online resources off campus

WWW.DIT.IE/LIBRARY

Friendly, experienced staff to lend support in person and online

TOP TIPS • • • •

Your Student card is your Library card You can use all 6 libraries Borrowing is FREE More than just books - 1000’s of online resources

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24/7 access to online resources off-campus Manage your loans through my library Librarians can help with academic research for assignment

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Printing, photocopying & scanning available in all Libraries Laptops available for loan in some Libraries Can’t find what you’re looking for? Ask Library staff

SEIRBHÍSÍ SHAOL AN CHAMPAIS

HEALTH CENTRE

COUNSELLING SERVICES

The DIT Health Centre is a free, confidential service available

The DIT Counselling Service employs five full-time counsellors

to both full time and apprenticeship Students. We have two

and supports over 700 students every year. Any problem

health centres one on the Southside of Dublin at our Aungier

you experience that affects your ability to concentrate on

Street Campus and one in Linenhall Street, just across from

your college work or enjoy life as a student can be discussed

Bolton Street Campus. Eligible students from any Campus can

and explored with a counsellor. A team of professional

decide which Health Centre they prefer to use, both facilities

counselling psychologists and psychotherapists are available

supply the same treatment options.

across all DIT campuses. Students bring a variety of issues to the Counselling Service including personal and emotional

The Health Service provides a holistic approach to health,

difficulties, relationship and family problems and a range of

providing on-campus healthcare and specialist clinics. Our

mental health challenges.

service incorporates physical, psychological and social aspects of student health and health promotion.

How do you arrange to meet a counsellor? To contact the service go to www.dit.ie/counselling/

You can read more about the services on offer at:

makinganappointment and complete the booking form. You

ww.dit.ie/campuslife/studenthealthservice

can book your appointment online at a time that suits you. Drop in appointments are available during term-time to any

PLEASE BRING YOUR DIT STUDENT CARD WHEN ATTENDING.

student in crisis. A list of these are published on our webpage.

South City Location: Room 2051, Second Floor, Aungier Street, Dublin 2 T. 01 402 3051 North City Location: Linenhall Lodge, Henrietta Place, Dublin 1 (Opposite Bolton Street College) T. 01 402 3614 Monday to Friday, 9 am — 1 pm, 2 pm — 5 pm

PASTORAL CARE AND CHAPLAINCY SERVICES Moving to DIT, whether you are a mature student, an international student or have come straight from a Leaving Certificate experience, can be a challenging time. The chaplaincy team has lots of experience dealing with all the issues that arise for students so don’t be afraid to drop into any one of us to ask a question or get a little bit of clarity on any matter. You don’t have to make an appointment but feel free to ring ahead to fix a time to catch up. We also have information on worthwhile events taking place in college so give us a shout if you’d like to be more involved. See www.dit.ie/chaplaincy for details.

CAMPUS LIFE SERVICES

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GAIRMEACHA BEATHA CAREERS

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR FIRST YEAR, START AS YOU MEAN TO CONTINUE FIRST THINGS FIRST Settling into college, getting to know your classmates and even finding the lecture theatres and restaurants, not to mention understanding all the new terminology like modules and semesters, should be your priority.

FUTURE PROOFING Moving into third level education is also an excellent opportunity to begin thinking about your future. You can take steps in first-year that will give you an edge when you graduate. Employers always tell us they not only want a graduate with a good degree but also with a wide range of ‘employability’ skills and personal attributes as well as a great attitude. These employability skills, include teamwork, communication (verbal and written), problem-solving, research, organisation and planning, project management, time management, persuasion and negotiation, leadership and commercial awareness. Personal attributes include being proactive, taking initiative, responsibility and ownership, determination, persistence and a desire to reach excellence. While you’ll develop some of these through your studies, you will have great opportunities to build them by getting involved in extracurricular activities and work experience. You can also have great fun and get to know yourself and others better. The Career Development Centre is here to support you to take control of your career from first year to final year.

CONSIDER GETTING STARTED IN FIRST YEAR BY: •

Joining a club or society

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Becoming a class representative

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Become active in the Student Union

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Learning a language

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Getting a summer job

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Volunteering

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Developing IT proficiency (e.g. typing; Adobe Software)

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Develop skills for learning - note-taking; academic writing and research; report writing

THESE EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS WILL HELP YOU: •

Build a good CV

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Grow your confidence

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Introduce you to new people

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Learn new things about yourself

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Help you perform to your best in college

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Feel you belong in college

SEIRBHÍSÍ ROCHTANA AGUS MÍCHUMAIS

DIT ACCESS SERVICE

DISABILITY SERVICE:

The DIT Access Service is for students who are under 23

The DIT Disability Service is committed to helping students

entering full-time undergraduate programmes via an Access

with disabilities achieve their academic goals, and currently

Entry Route, such as HEAR(Higher Education Access Route),

supports over 1,000 students in DIT. If you are a student with

Access DIT, QQI Access DIT, and the Access Foundation

a physical, sensory or learning disability, medical or mental

Programme. There are approximately 1,100 Access students

health condition that interferes with your education, we can

in DIT currently, registered across all years in and all full-time

support you.

undergraduate programmes. Important: Indicating that you have a disability on your CAO Here is a list of the supports available:

Application or during your online registration with DIT is not

•

Orientation programme

sufficient to get you the support you need. You will have to

•

A dedicated student leader who will mentor 1st years in

contact the Disability Service and register separately with us.

the transition to DIT •

A dedicated student support staff member

How do I register with the Disability Service?

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Group information sessions throughout the year

There are a few steps you need to take:

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Financial advice and guidance

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Additional academic support

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Student forum

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Contact your LSO directly to arrange an appointment

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Leadership opportunities

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Once you have made an appointment, your LSO will carry

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Volunteering opportunities

out a “Needs Assessment” with you. (Bring all relevant

•

Social events

supporting documentation/proof of disability with you to

Identify who your Learning Support Officer (LSO) is by checking here: https://bit.ly/2xZRNC4

this appointment) Student support officer for students studying on Northside Campuses:

Your LSO will then discuss and recommend the supports you

Dolores Hill

need and refer you to your Assistive Technology Officer (AT),

dolores.hill@dit.ie

who you will meet separately.

01 402 7625 087 229 7882 Southside Campuses: Emmet Jordan Kelly emmet.jordankelly@dit.ie 01 402 7611 087 744 9839 Find out more on our website: www.dit.ie/ace/access

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ACCESS & DISABILITY SERVICES

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OIFIG NA GAEILGE IRISH LANGUAGE OFFICE Tá Oifig na Gaeilge ag obair chun an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn i ngach slí ar fud Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Cliath (ITBÁC), ach go háirithe i saol mhic léinn na hInstitiúide. Seo thíos cuid de na himeachtaí a bhíonn ar siúl ag Oifig na Gaeilge le mic léinn:

Oifig na Gaeilge, DIT’s Irish Language Office is working to promote the Irish language in every way possible in DIT and especially in student life in the Institute. Here are some of Oifig na Gaeilge’s main activities with students: BÚA SCHOLARSHIP - ‘BAIN ÚSÁID AISTI’ - USE IRISH IN DIT

SCOLÁIREACHTAÍ BÚA - ‘BAIN ÚSÁID AISTI’ IN ITBÁC!

is a new scholarship organised by Oifig na Gaeilge for DIT

Scoláireacht nua atá á heagrú ag Oifig na Gaeilge do mhic

students to encourage, inspire, promote and develop the use

léinn ITBÁC chun an Ghaeilge a spreagadh, a chur chun cinn

of the language across the Institute. Scholarships to the value

agus a fhorbairt trasna na hInstitiúide. Cuirfear scoláireachtaí ar

of €500 will be offered to students to promote Irish across

luach €500 ar fáil do mhic léinn ceannródaithe le Gaeilge chun

DIT’s main campuses by organising exciting opportunities for

an teanga a úsáid agus a chur chun cinn i bpríomhchampais

students to speak and to engage with the language! If you

na hInstitiúide tré dheiseanna spreagúla agus bríomhara a

have Irish and are enthusiastic and energised in promoting and

fhorbairt d’úsáid na Gaeilge. Má tá Gaeilge agat, spéis agus

developing Irish in DIT, we want to hear from you!

fuinneamh agat an teanga a spreagadh agus a fhorbairt in - Free Irish Language Classes for students run during the

ITBÁC, bí i dteagmháil linn!

academic year and Gaeltacht Scholarships are provided by - Bíonn Ranganna Gaeilge saor in aisce ar siúl i rith na bliana

Oifig na Gaeilge to all DIT students to attend Irish courses in the

acadúla agus bíonn Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta chun freastal ar

Gaeltacht during the summer.

chúrsaí sa Ghaeltacht i rith an tsamhraidh ar fáil do mhic léinn - Developing Irish Language Services and Events for

uile ITBÁC ó Oifig na Gaeilge.

students in DIT in conjunction with an Cumann Gaelach, - Ag Forbairt Seirbhísí agus Imeachtaí trí Ghaeilge do mhic

DIT’s Irish language student society; DIT Students Union and

léinn na hInstitiúide i gcomhair leis an Cumann Gaelach,

departments across the Institute.

Aontas na Mac Léinn ITBÁC agus rannóga éagsúla san Institiúid. We would love to hear from you if you speak Irish, if you have Ba bhreá linn cloisteáil uait má tá Gaeilge agat, má tá spéis

an interest in the language and the work of Oifig na Gaeilge

agat sa teanga agus san obair atá ar bun againn ná má tá aon

or if you have any ideas on promoting the Irish language

tuairimí agat maidir le cur chun cinn na Gaeilge in ITBÁC. Is

on campus. Drop into Oifig na Gaeilge in Áras Ráth an Dúin,

féidir bualadh isteach chuig Oifig na Gaeilge in Áras Ráth an

Grangegorman or send an email to gaeilge@dit.ie We look

Dúin, Gráinseach Ghormáin nó seol ríomhphost chuig gaeilge@

forward to meeting you soon in DIT!

dit.ie. Táimid ag súil le bualadh leat go luath in ITBÁC! AN CUMANN GAELACH — DIT’S IRISH LANGUAGE AN CUMANN GAELACH — GRÚPA MAC LÉINN LE

STUDENT SOCIETY

GAEILGE IN ITBÁC

An Cumann Gaelach meet regularly and organise social

Tagann an Cumann Gaelach le chéile go rialta le himeachtaí

events through Irish for students in DIT including trips to

sóisialta a eagrú do mhic léinn ITBÁC. Bíonn turais go féile

the Oireachtas na Samhna festival and to the Gaeltacht; the

Oireachtas na Samhna agus chun na Gaeltachta; féile

Seachtain na Gaeilge festival in March as well as music events,

Sheachtain na Gaeilge i mí an Mhárta chomh maith le hócáidí

DJs, concerts, céilís, workshops and much more during the

rialta spraíúla — oícheanta ceoil, DJs, ceolchoirmeacha, céilithe,

academic year. Join an Cumann Gaelach during the Clubs and

ceardlanna agus go leor eile ar siúl i rith na bliana! Cláraigh mar

Societies festival in September and take part in the events

bhall le linn fhéile na gCumann agus na Clubanna i mí Mheán

during the year!

Fómhair agus bí páirteach sa Chumann! Ríomhphost/Email: cumanngaelach@socs.dit.ie

Facebook: cumanngaelach.dit

Twitter: @cumanngaelachdi

TACAÍOCHT MIC LÉINN

MATHS LEARNING SUPPORT

STUDENT TO STUDENT PEER MENTORING

The Mathematics Learning Support Centre provides free

Peer Mentoring is a programme whereby 2nd, 3rd and final

mathematical and statistical support to all students of DIT,

year students are able to connect with a group of 1st year

offering sessions on a one-to-one or small group basis, and

students. This programme helps first year students talk through

workshops on different topics throughout the year. For specific

questions that they may have about their course, assignments

details on scheduled drop-in sessions, as well as useful online

and exams. You can check with either your course coordinator

resources, see www.dit.ie/mlsc or email mlsc@dit.ie with

or chaplain to see if Peer Mentoring is running for your course.

questions. How does it work?

Benefits to First Year Students

There is no need to make an appointment, just drop in! One

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of our tutors will sit down with you and help you through any mathematical problems you need assistance with.

level •

Helps students with information and guidance about course related matters

Where is it? We have two drop-in centres, one in Kevin Street: Room KA3-

Helps first year students to deal with transition to third

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Helps students to resolve problems at an early stage

025 in the Annex Building and one in Bolton Street. You may attend either (or both) of these centres. When is it open? We open from week 2 to week 13 of each semester. For more details of our opening hours, visit our website: www.dit.ie/mlsc What do I bring? Bring in your lecture notes, tutorial sheets, text books and any other course materials that you have, to allow us to assist you in a manner consistent with your lectures.

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For more information: www.dit.ie/chaplaincy/peermentoring OR contact: alan.hilliard@dit.ie / finbarr.oleary@dit.ie

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ACADEMIC WRITING The Academic Writing Centre is here to support you. Drop in to see us and have a chat about your writing assignment. What is the Academic Writing Centre? The Academic Writing Centre supports students become more competent writers in an academic setting. It provides a friendly space for students to discuss their academic writing assignment with a tutor. It is free to all DIT students (undergraduate and postgraduate) from all disciplines and colleges. What does the Academic Writing Centre offer Year 1 students? The Academic Writing Centre offers a variety of supports: ONE to ONE consultations, Drop- in ONE to ONE sessions, and academic writing workshops. How can the Academic Writing Centre help me? The Academic Writing Centre helps you develop your writing competence by addressing your specific concerns. It helps students learn about their approach to writing, to progress the written assignment and bring it to completion. Why do I need to know about academic writing? Academic writing is a core competence and central to students’ success in third level education. Where is the Academic Writing Centre located? The Academic Writing Centre is a DIT-wide initiative and it offers consultations in DIT Kevin Street, DIT Bolton Street, and DIT Grangegorman. When can I go to the Academic Writing Centre? You can come to the Academic Writing Centre as often as you wish during the academic year. For more information about the Academic Writing Centre and its activities, please visit our website at: www.dit.ie/awc .

“As a mature student I have found the AWC a very good support”

“It was very helpful and gave me an idea of how to write and structure essays as I often find it difficult to actually get ideas from my head down on the paper and my marks have suffered as a result”

“I found the Academic Writing Centre very helpful and informative. The staff were friendly and approachable and by attending the Centre it gave me the confidence to start my assignment, it equipped with the right tools”

STUDENT SUPPORT

CAMPAS GLAS GREEN CAMPUS

The Greenway is the umbrella term for all sustainable activities that take place in DIT, including the likes of GreenSoc and The Green Campus Committee. GreenSoc promotes sustainability and student engagement with events held throughout the year. These have included film screenings, nights out and bake sales. This year there are many more events planned, including a human powered cycle cinema! The Green Campus Committee is a student led initiative comprising of both staff and students. The ultimate goal of Green Campus is to achieve the Green Flag award from An Taisce. This is an internationally recognised award acknowledging an ongoing commitment to sustainability. The committee works with students and staff from all campuses and departments across DIT. With events happening year round Green Campus raises awareness of, and changes attitudes towards, sustainable travel, biodiversity, and the impact we have on the Earth through our consumption of goods, energy, and water. We would love to have you on board so if you would like to get involved please visit our Facebook page or come find us during Freshers week. facebook: DIT Green Campus Committee twitter: @DITGreenCampus

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EOLAS MAIDIR LE SLÁINTE & SÁBHÁILTEACHT

# myditlife SAFETY NOTICE BOARDS Safety Notice Points in each campus highlight site-specific safety information

SMOKE-FREE POLICY AT DIT

PREGNANCY

Smoking is prohibited throughout the Dublin Institute of

Pregnant students should contact the Health & Safety Office

Technology without exceptions.

for a confidential risk assessment to ensure the safety and well-being of both mother and unborn child (in particular, if

FIRST-AID

working with radiation, chemical or biological agents.)

First-aid stations are identified by a white cross on a green background and can be found in laboratories, workshops,

DISABILITY

kitchens and other locations in each building. There is also a

Students with disabilities (temporary/permanent) should contact

first-aid kit and automated external defibrillator (AED) located

the H&S Office for a confidential assessment to determine if

at the front desk/reception area in each building.

specific arrangements are required to ensure their health and safety while at college. A personal emergency egress plan

If you are unwell or injured, please contact the relevant Student

(PEEP) will be prepared for those with temporary or permanent

Health Centre:

disabilities who require assistance evacuating the building.

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Northside (Linenhall) - 01 402 3614

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Southside (Aungier St.) - 01 402 3051

(Monday-Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm, term time only)

FOOD ALLERGENS All students undertaking a programme in the DIT are required to disclose any food allergies at registration by completing the

To contact Emergency Services dial 112 or 999. You may need

food allergen questionnaire.

to dial “0” for an outside line. Emergency numbers and a telephone are available at the front desk.

HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICE CONTACTS AT DIT Health and Safety Officer - Edel Niland

REPORTING INCIDENTS

T: 01 4024192 M: 086 3891080

All incidents and accidents must be reported immediately using the DIT Incident Report Form.

Occupational Health Officers (OHOs): Rosie Fleming T: 01 4024148 M: 087 9809194

Reporting Hazards/Shortcomings in Health and Safety All

College of Engineering & Built Environment

accidents, dangerous occurrences and hazards must be

Directorate of Student Development

reported to your supervisor and the DIT Health & Safety Office.

Office of the President

Forms are available on the DIT safety website. Yvonne McArdle T: 01 4024127 M: 087 9809135 To submit a report go to the website www.dit.ie/safework and

College of Sciences & Health

you can submit an online report directly to the Health & Safety

College of Business

Office (H&S Office).

Directorate of Research, Enterprise & Innovation Services

FIRE SAFETY

Futher information available on all the above please visit the

Make yourself familiar with the location of emergency exits and

DIT health and safety website www.dit.ie/safework.

fire safety equipment in college buildings. Instructions on discovering a fire or / other emergencies: •

Activate the nearest manual alarm point / break glass unit

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If possible ensure the safe shutdown of equipment/ electricity/gas in use

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Leave the building using the nearest exit route - do not use the lift

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Move away to a place of safety and do not re-enter the building until the “all clear” has been given

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Assembly points are highlighted on signs throughout each building – know your assembly point!

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION

advice to my first year self “The advice I would give back to my first year self would be to not wait around for other people to go to events. It is perfectly okay to go to events by yourself. In one way people kind of hold you back. You will meet way more people if you go by yourself!” Roisin O’Donovan, Food Science

“If I were to go back to first year, I would tell myself to balance my time a bit more!” Eoin Conlan, Economics & Finance

“The advice I would give to my fresher self is to take advantage of all the services that are here in DIT. Go join a society, go join a club, go down to the union if you have any problems, go to the health centre if you feel sick, and go to the counsellor if you need someone to talk to.” Kaytee Behan, Electronics/Communication Engineering

“What I would tell my first year self...going in — first of all. Show up! A lot of people think the first week doesn’t matter...but you hear so much important information that week.” Ben Hogan, Business & Law

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CONAS LÁNTAIRBHE A BHAINT AS AN gCÉAD BHLIAIN

Starting college is an exciting time with your

EAT WELL:

new-found freedom, you may find college

During your first couple of weeks, you may be bombarded

a difficult transition from school. Here is our guide to help you get the most out of those first few weeks in college.

with student offers from burger joints and greasy spoons, but if you’re cooking for yourself for the first time it is good to get into a healthy eating habit. Sign up for supermarket emails to find out what’s on offer each week so you can stock up on proteins, fresh produce and essentials for your kitchen press. Avoid shopping in convenience stores as they often charge a

GO TO YOUR ORIENTATION: We cannot stress how important attending your course orientation is, it is your opportunity to meet your lecturers, your classmates and staff from various services at DIT. You will also learn about what you’ll be studying, get a tour of your new campus and instructions on how to use the library. JOIN A CLUB OR SOCIETY: The best way to meet new people at college is to find a club or society where you can makes friends with people with the same interests or hobbies. DIT has over 120 student-led

lot more for standard fare, for example, a bag of pasta may cost you less than a euro in a supermarket but €2 to €3 in a smaller shop. ENJOY YOURSELF AND KEEP AN OPEN MIND: If your friends are in DIT with you, it is great to have someone to explore your new campus with, but don’t fall into the trap of mixing with the same crowd all the time. Have an open mind, join a club you might not know anyone else in or if a classmate asks you to join them for lunch take them up on the offer. Most of all relax and enjoy yourself!

societies and sports clubs with something for everyone, including the arts, fashion, photography and music, soccer, yoga, basketball, tennis, and scuba diving. GET INTO A STUDY GROOVE: At this early stage, it may feel like ages away to your first set of exams, but the sooner you start getting yourself into a study pattern, the better off you will when exam time comes around.

HOW TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR FIRST YEAR

DITSU

PIERRE YIMBOG – PRESIDENT

JESS MORRIS – VP EVENTS

Hey there, my name is Pierre Yimbog, and I’m

Hello guys gals and non-binary pals! My name

your President of DIT Students’ Union. You’re very welcome to DIT. You are now a member of one of the largest Students’ Unions in the country,

is Jess Morris, and I am your Vice President for Events. My job is to make sure you guys are as entertained as you are educated throughout your

a union which has a diverse student community of 20,000.As the

first year in DIT! Sure, you’re here for your degree, but you’re

President, I’m the Chief Spokesperson, and I’m here to represent

also here to make some pals and some memories that will last

you both locally and nationally. You are starting your college

you a lifetime. Cheesy af, I know. I will be planning and running

journey at a pivotal time, as you may or may not have heard,

all the wild and wonderful events that we love to do here in

DIT along with IT Tallaght and IT Blanchardstown have applied

DITSU, things like your Freshers’ Ball, Halloween Ball, Christmas

to become the first ever Technological University in Ireland. If

Ball, lots of balls really. But there will be so much more going

successful, it means that you will graduate with a Technological

on like Speed Friending, Zombie Runs, Celebrity Talks and even

University degree; even better than what you signed up for

more! This all sounds amazing, right? But I’m only one little

on your CAO! In addition, if you’re studying in Kevin St, Cathal

gal, so I’m gonna need a bit of help from the Ents Crew! The

Brugha St and Rathmines, you will be in the brand new campus

Ents Crew are basically like an army who love to work hard to

of Grangegorman by September 2020. These are very exciting

create amazing events and who also love the sesh. Sounds like

times, and you can make it even better if you get involved.

something you’d like to get involved in? AMAZING, we’ll give

There are opportunities for you to shape how we represent

you all the info on how to get involved in absolutely everything

you, organise events and provide the services you need to have

DITSU when you come to college. I can’t wait to meet you all

the best college experience. I hope to see you around and just

during Freshers, and I hope to see you all out at the mental

remember; YOU’RE DITSU, and we’re here for YOU!

events we have planned for you!

REBECCA GORMAN – VP EDUCATION

ROISIN O’DONOVAN – VP WELFARE

Hi! My name is Rebecca, and I am your

Hey people! My name is Roisin O’Donovan, and

Vice President for Education this year. My role includes all aspects of your educational needs while you are here in DIT (and beyond!).

I’m your Vice President for Welfare for the DIT Students’ Union. My job is to look after student’s health and well-being which includes mental,

Your education is a huge part of why you are in DIT, and

sexual and physical health. Accommodation, finance, green

your qualification should be of the highest standard when

campus and health and safety are also big parts of my role.

you qualify. I want to make sure you have the support you

It’s going to be a fantastic year; the Welfare Crew will be the

need, that teaching standards remain high and that you are

team to join this year where you will have a great opportunity

fully represented in all the key decisions that will affect your

to be involved in effective onsite campaigns and workshops

education. Representation is so important throughout your

throughout the year such as puppy rooms, comedy nights,

time here, and it’s the most effective way to ensure your voice

Sexual Health awareness weeks, Mental Health campaigns and

is heard - make sure you run for Class Rep or School Rep! You

much more. I have unreal campaigns, workshops and events

will be seeing the DITSU team and me throughout the year

planned for this coming year. I want to teach students the skills

running campaigns and getting in touch with you to inform

to self-manage their own mental health and give students

you of events happening and your educational rights. We help

the opportunities to get involved in whacky events. My main

out with all things academic and set you up career-wise with

goal is to make DIT as safe as possible for all students, promote

CV building and interview skills. Please get in touch with us

overall student health and well-being and create a positive

by contacting us on social media, email or dropping into your

atmosphere. Don’t be that student who comes into college

nearest SU office – we want to hear your thoughts so that we

and goes home after lectures. Go to events, even organise one

can work on your behalf. There is far more to education than

yourself, give your time to others, and you will be surprised

what happens in the class room – make sure to build your skills

with what you will get back.

and get involved in other aspects of student life to get the most out of your time here.

WE ARE DITSU YOU ARE DITSU Run For: Student Council, School Rep, Class Rep Join: The Ents Crew, The Welfare Crew, Student Media Crew Just go for it!!.....See what happens www.ditsu.ie

JOIN A SPORTS CLUB

STEP 1 Look at all the sports clubs online at dit.ie/sports/clubs

STEP 2 Sign-up for €2 - €5 during the Clubs & Societies Festival (on campus, late September)

STEP 3 Get Active! Meet up with your club and tryout for teams or just play for fun.

Currently in DIT there are over 40 Sports Clubs ranging from GAA and Soccer to Ultimate Frisbee and Surfing! So whether you’re an elite athlete, keeping fit or just want to try something new - we can help you with all of these goals! www.dit.ie/sports

American Football - Archery - Athletics - Badminton - Basketball - Boxing - Camogie - Canoe - Caving - Cricket Cycling - Darts - Equestrian - Gaelic Football Men’s - Ladies Gaelic Football - GAA 4 All - Golf - Handball - Hockey - Hurling - Judo - Karting - Kite & Wakeboarding Krav Maga - Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) - Mountaineering - Rifle - Rowing - Rugby - Sailing - Snooker & Pool - Snow Sports Soccer - Men’s Soccer - Ladies Soccer - Sub Aqua - Surf - Swimming - Table Tennis - Tae Kwon Do - Tennis - Ultimate Frisbee - Waterpolo - Volleyball - Yoga

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SPORT AT DIT

DIT STUDENT VOLUNTEERS :

Within DIT there are over 40 vibrant sports clubs that facilitate

DIT Student Volunteers are supported in their volunteering

all levels of abilities from the leisure-seeking to the competition

by using StudentVolunteer.ie/DIT to find, apply for and record

orientated.

their voluntary work.

The Sport and Recreation Service has developed a

You, as a DIT Student, can register for an account at https://

comprehensive sports programme which offers a mixture

www.studentvolunteer.ie/DIT and get active on campus,

of outdoor and indoor, competitive and non-competitive

in your community and all over the world! You will gain

recreational activities for beginners through to elite athletes.

experience in services and roles that will impact others positively, and you will also benefit hugely.

While we do have excellent Elite Sporting Initiatives at DIT,

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Volunteering expands your social network,

we want sport to be both accessible and enjoyable for all

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Let’s you show your leadership skills,

students, and we really want to encourage those students who

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Develop your employability,

are not competitively driven to participate in some form of

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Practice team-work,

team-based activity purely for fun and wellbeing.

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Demonstrate that you are an active citizen.

We know from experience that students who part-take in

DIT Student Volunteering will support you to find a role

sporting activities have a more positive student experience,

that suits the experience you want. By engaging in Student

joining a sports club will help you to make friends with similar

Volunteering in DIT, you are making a difference!

interests, keep-fit and healthy and will even help you manage stress and anxiety.

We believe that students who are active in their local community, those who volunteer in Dublin, Ireland and

You can find out more at DIT online at: www.dit/sport.

even abroad should be supported and rewarded. As we all know students who volunteer are happier, have more fun in

SOCIETIES AT DIT:

their time in College, are more

There are over 80 societies at DIT from the Juggling and Banter

engaged and make the best

Societies to Fashion, Feminism and Film, there literally is a

graduates, employees

society for everyone in the audience!

and citizens.

Much like our sporting programme, joining a society will help you to meet people with similar interests to you and will generally make your college experience a more enjoyable one. Lifelong friendships are formed within societies; we’re sure there have even been a few marriages!!!! Membership is not limited to one society so there is no need to stress over which one you will join. Did you know that if you cannot find a society to suit you, you can set up your own! All you need to do is find 15 people to support you, and we can help you take it from there see www.socs.dit.ie.

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES

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SEMESTER 1 Semester of

15 weeks that

normally includes

12 weeks teaching

SEMESTER 2 Semester of 15 weeks that normally includes 12 weeks teaching

FĂ&#x2030;ILIRE ACADĂ&#x161;I 2018/2019 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2018/2019 August

20.08.18 27.08.18

Reassessment 2017/18 Reassessment 2017/18

September 03.09.18 10.09.18 17.09.18 24.09.18

Academic Year Commences

October 01.10.18 08.10.18 15.10.18 22.10.18 29.10.18

Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7*

November 05.11.18 12.11.18 19.11.18 26.11.18

Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11

December 03.12.18 10.12.18 17.12.18 24.12.18 31.12.18

Week 12 Week 13

January 07.01.19 14.01.19

Week 14 Week 15

21.01.19 28.01.19

Exams Boards Week 1

February 04.02.19 11.02.19 18.02.19 25.02.19

Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5

March 04.03.19 11.03.19 18.03.19 25.03.19

Week 6 Week 7 Week 8* Week 9

April 01.04.19 08.04.19 15.04.19 22.04.19 29.04.19

Week 10 Week 11 Easter Break Easter Break Week 12

May 06.05.19 13.05.19 20.05.19 27.05.19

Week 13 Week 14 Week 15

June 03.06.19 10.06.19 17.06.19

Week 1 Week 2

Christmas Christmas

Review Week (unless otherwise approved & advised) * Review week to be used either for revision, reading, field visits, lectures, interim tests, formative assessment feedback etc. To be applied in week 8, except where otherwise arranged.

The week of 17 December 2018 to be used for projects, assessment and engagement with students. In the event that examinations are required, requests will require approval by College Board, and will be noted at Academic Council. The Office of Student Development must also be advised.

Weeks 14 and 15 provide flexibility to allow exams or marking during this time.

Student feedback and Appeals Student feedback and Appeals

*Review Week It has been agreed that there will be an Institute-wide Review Week (to be set by the Institute) in each Semester. There is a right to seek derogation for an individual programme. The derogation case is to be presented by the relevant Programme Committee to the Head of School responsible for the programme and the College Director, who together will make the final decision. It is suggested that Programme Committees should endeavour to agree their approach to the Review Week in a timely manner, to allow decisions to be communicated to both staff and students before the start of the Semester in which a Review Week occurs.

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JOIN A SOCIETY STEP 1 Look at all the societies online at www.socs.dit.ie. There are over 80 to choose from!

Societies are a great way to engage your interest in a particular area, meet people, and have fun while doing so. Any DIT student can join one or more societies!

STEP 2

If you can’t find a society to suit your interests, just find 15 people to support you and you could set up your own society!

STEP 3

Sign-up for €2 - €5 during the Clubs & Societies Festival (on campus in late September)

Attend your society meetings and events. New friends, new interests and new skills!

www.socs.dit.ie

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STUDENT VOLUNTEERING All students and Freshers welcome. For more info and to sign-up: Studentvolunteer.ie/DIT

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Apply for volunteering opportunities

your story starts here

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