Deferring, Transferring & Occasional Students
Deferring
Occasional Students
An application can be made to defer your place for one year. Deferral requests must be granted by the Admissions Office.
An occasional student is someone who wishes to study specific modules for a semester or for one academic year and is therefore liable for fees. Occasional students do not receive a Maynooth University qualification but will receive a transcript of results if they take assessments.
Contact the Admissions Office, visit the website or consult the CAO for more information. Maynooth University Admissions Office, Humanity House, South Campus +353 1 708 3822 caodeferrals@mu.ie www.maynoothuniversity.ie/howtoapply
Transferring Students from other universities and third-level institutes may apply for admission to second or third year of a degree course at Maynooth University if they have obtained relevant awards, e.g. QQI Higher Certificate or Ordinary Degree. Preference is normally given to candidates who have attained merit or distinction grades. You may also be considered for entry to the second year of a degree course if you have successfully completed the first year of a similar degree in another recognised institution, or have completed a Higher Certificate. In such cases, Leaving Certificate points requirements for the new degree course may be taken into consideration, as well as your first year examination results. In some cases transfer into third year is possible for holders of ordinary degrees in related disciplines. All students must apply to the Admissions Office. Completed applications must be received by 16th July 2022. If you are taking summer examinations, include the results with your application and enclose a certified copy of transcripts of results and make an online payment of the application fee of €25. Maynooth University Admissions Office, Humanity House, South Campus +353 1 708 3822 transfers@mu.ie www.maynoothuniversity.ie/howtoapply
Any non-EU international student wishing to transfer from another university or third-level institute must apply for admission through the International Office. Transfer applications must be received before 1st July 2022. Application forms may be downloaded directly from the International Office website. Please note: Students who are part of an institutional exchange programme e.g. Erasmus, should apply through the International Office. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/international
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Contact the Admissions Office for more details. There is an online application form. Maynooth University Admissions Office, Humanity House, South Campus +353 1 708 3822 admissions.occasionals@mu.ie www.maynoothuniversity.ie/howtoapply
Applicants with a Criminal Conviction All applicants are required to disclose to the University any previous serious criminal convictions when applying for admission. Having a criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent an applicant from gaining admission to the University. However, the University will take any criminal convictions of a prospective applicant into account when considering applications for admission, and reserves the right to refuse to admit an applicant where her/his previous criminal conviction makes it inappropriate for her/him to be admitted. Examples of serious convictions include (and without limitation) convictions for offences against the person, whether of a violent or sexual nature, and convictions for offences involving unlawfully supplying controlled drugs or substances where the conviction concerns commercial drug dealing or trafficking. Any applicant with a criminal conviction intending to apply for admission to the University should view the University’s Policy on Applicants with Criminal Convictions at www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ university-policies/academic-policies-procedures Any general queries that an applicant may have concerning the University’s Policy on Applicants with Criminal Convictions may be addressed, in the first instance, for the attention of the Deputy Admissions Officer. +353 1 708 3822 admissions@mu.ie
