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JUST THE FACTS GUIDE 2020/2021
CONTENTS
President’s Address 03
Dear Students,
Fáilte romhaibh go léir go pobal CIT!
Dates for your Diary 04
Sports 05 You are all most welcome into our
Societies 06 growing CIT learning community.
Arts Office 07 As you commence your studies
Students’ Union 08 with us here in CIT, we can assure
you of our full support for you as
International Office 09
an individual and unique student
IT Services 10
through your educational and
Reprographics & Card Services 11 social experiences over the coming
Canvas Learning Management System 12 academic year. We offer this support in a spirit of partnership and shared
Covid-19 13 responsibility. For those of you joining us straight from Leaving Cert, we
CIT Map 14 recognise the extremely difficult and uncertain times you have had over
the last six months. These have been very different times for all of us. CIT
Bus Routes 16
staff and student support services have adapted quickly to the challenges
Counselling Service 18 of programme delivery thrown at us by Coivd-19. Together with CIT
Medical Centre 19 Students’ Union, we offer many opportunities and supports right across
Access Service 20 the spectrum of the CIT Student Experience. We realise that in this era
Disability Support Service 20 of remote/distance learning it is more important than ever that we build
Student Assistance Fund 21 a community of CIT students.The year ahead will be challenging but we
have every confidence that our CIT Clubs and Societies will step up to
1916 Bursaries 21
the mark and provide opportunities for you to get involved from Day 1,
Mature Students 21 making new friends, learning from the experiences of other students and
Careers 22 developing your future network of professionals. The Academic Year will
Fees & Grants 23 pass very quickly, particularly as we operate a 2-Semester schedule, so
Library 24 it is important to hit the ground running. Tús maith – leath na h-oibre!
Accommodation 25 2020/21 should be an exciting year for you and all of us here in CIT as
we transition to MTU in January next. If you need help along the way…
Admissions 26
as the signs say Just Ask !
Chaplaincy 27
Exams & Awards Office 28 Beir bua.
Careers 29
Student Discipline 29 Dr Barry O’Connor
Student Ombudsman 29 President
Student Campus Liaison 30 Uachtarán
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STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021DATES FOR YOUR
SPORTS
DIARY Wide range of Sports Clubs including outdoor
sports, indoor sports, watersports, martial
arts etc. Membership is free. Like “CIT Sports
Department” Facebook page for updates. Sports Facilities
The sports facilities are ideally located at
Membership of the Gym & Athletics Track is
• Semest Bishopstown campus and are amongst the
Start date er 1 free to registered full-time students, just bring
for conti finest in Ireland.
Septemb nuing an your Student/ID card.
er 2020. d part-tim • Gym: Open Mon-Fri 7am-9pm,
• Start date e studen
for first- ts is 21s Fancy a game of Astro-turf soccer with your
time stu t Sat 11am-4pm. Free to registered
dents is
Monday friends or classmates. Just €10 for the hour, full-time students
5th Octo call to the Sports Office to book or email
ber 2 020. • Astro Turf: Behind F Block, 5 a-side
fintan.oleary@cit.ie.
pitch €10/hr. Book in Sports Office
• Athletics Track: Adjacent to Staff Car
• Semest Park, Free to use
All years er 2
will share Sports Office
• The proje a comm • Tennis Court: Behind F Block
cted sta on acad The Sports Office is where you can come
rt date is emic cale with any sports related query and it €4/hr. Book in Sports Office
Monday ndar in S
25th Jan emester facilitates all CIT students and clubs. The
uary 202 2. • One mile jog/walk: Around playing
1. Sports Office plays a key role in the life pitches. Dependant on pitch activity
of the Institute assisting students in the
organisation and running of the clubs.
Exams Sports Scholarships
Students CIT annually awards Sports Scholarships
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complete hopstow 021 4335767 to a wide range of sports for Seniors and
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Decemb ester 1 le CAD, an Freshers. It is expected that those awarded
er, i.e. b arning a d NMCI
efore th nd asses will have fintan.oleary@cit.ie a scholarship will have a high level of
have som e C h s ment ac
e assess ristmas B tivity by achievement in their chosen sport and a full
ments in reak. CIT 23rd www.mycit.ie/sport
January, CSM stu involvement and participation in this sport
Continu as in pre dents m
ous ass vious ye ay 1st Floor, Student Centre, in the Institute.
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will be o ster 1 m rk- base Application forms are available from
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may tak ote in na 2020-20 aches w
e place o ture. So 21. Man ill be www.mycit.ie/sport. The closing date for
n campu m e end-of- y a ssessme receipt of application is 5pm Friday 2nd
professio s, but th semeste nts
nal accre is will de r assessm October 2020.
guidelin ditation pend on ents
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ents and uch as
prevailin Sports Office Opening Hours
g public
health
Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm
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STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021 STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021SOCIETIES ARTS OFFICE
Grab the opportunity to experience something new Sign up to Societies CIT Arts Office – Oifig na nEalaíon artsoffice@cit.ie
or pursue an interest you have always wanted to By signing up you become an official Engage with the Arts at CIT!
explore. CIT has some of the most active societies in #ArtsRichInstitute
https://arts.cit.ie
society member and are allowed to vote
Ireland. Being selected as a Committee Officer and at society general meetings. You will also Ground Floor, Administration
getting involved in running a Society is a huge bonus be notified directly of when activities for There is always something on in one of the Building, Bishopstown Campus
for your CV and provides an opportunity to develop that particular society are taking place. venues and art spaces in CIT. Call in to the
your interpersonal skills. Many societies will have a strong online exhibition space between classes, go to a concert citartsoffice
presence that you can engage with and at lunchtimes, or see a film or theatre production
Education means more than just academic learning. in the evening. Or join an arts-related societies to
ArtsOfficeCIT
be part of. There is no fee or charge to
The diversity of CIT Societies means that practically develop skills and experience, and get support for
become a society member. ArtsOfficeCIT
every taste is catered for. Grab the opportunity to your own project ideas.
Sign up online http://societies.cit.ie/join
ENGAGE
experience something new or pursue an interest
you have always wanted to explore. Societies in CIT Please note that many of our services and events
• ACADEMIC: Automotive, Civil &
are some of the best Societies in Ireland frequently may be restricted due to COVID-19 regulations
Structural Engineering, Physical
winning at the BICS (Board of Irish College Societies)
WITH
Sciences, Marketing and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of
National Awards. students.
• ACTIVITIES: Alexander Technique
• COMMUNITY: Arabesque,
How to contact a Society Christian Union, Enactus, Energy CIT Arts Office works with students, societies,
THE ARTS
Every CIT Society has a direct email address so you & Environmental, Feminist, staff, departments, graduates, and the wider
can put your queries directly to the society committee. International Students, Korean, community to develop, support, and promote
To find the email for a society check out the list of LGBT*, Mature Students, Pool & arts-related events, projects, and resources in
societies online https://societies.cit.ie/societies Board Games, WiSTEM all campuses of CIT. The CIT Arts Office also
AT CIT!
Most societies also have a social media presence. • INTEREST: Airsoft, Anime & Manga, maintains the CIT Art Collections, and runs
You can message them directly. Crawford Film, Photographic, the Rory Gallagher Theatre and James Barry
Programming, Sci-Fi Exhibition Centre on the Bishopstown Campus.
What is a society committee?
To be elected as a Society committee officer is a huge • MUSIC, PERFORMANCE & ARTS:
Art, Comedy, DJ, Music, Musical CIT is an arts rich Institute, and has a vibrant
bonus for your CV and provides an opportunity to
creative and cultural community offering many
develop communication and team work skills.
To see an extensive range of our societies, ways for you to engage with the Arts both
All societies are run by a student committee. A go to http://societies.cit.ie academically and as an extra-curricular or social
Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations activity.
Officer and many more roles exist depending on The Societies Office plays a key role in the
the society requirements. The committee team plan, life of the Institute, assisting students in
organise and execute activities. Together they are the organisation and running of Societies.
Check out all arts & culture events at arts.cit.ie
responsible for driving and running a society with the CIT includes CIT Crawford College of Art & Design, CIT Cork School of
support of the Societies Office. Tel: 021 4335759 / 087 2073492 Music and National Maritime College of Ireland. CIT Arts Office is part
of the Registrar’s Office and AnSEO - The Student Engagement Office.
Societies Officer: Aoife Kelliher aoife.kelliher@cit.ie info@citsocieties.ie
Societies Intern: Adrian Coleman There are lots of opportunities for students to engage with the arts,
http://societies.cit.ie
adrian.coleman@cit.ie inside and outside class structures.
Sports & Societies Administrator:
1st floor Student Centre,
Fintan O’Leary fintan.oleary@cit.ie CIT Art Collections – There are over 600 artworks in total in the
Bishopstown Campus
CIT Collection. Artworks are displayed on the walls in the corridors,
Opening hours:
Facebook/CITsocieties meeting rooms, and canteen, in all CIT campuses, with a lot of the
Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm
collection viewable online at arts.cit.ie.
Instagram/CITsocieties
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STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021 STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021STUDENTS’ UNION INTERNATIONAL
The Students’ Union (SU) is the voice of the students. It
represents and defends students on matters including
academic and welfare issues.
There are three Sabbatical Officers - President, VP
OFFICE
CIT’s excellence in higher education is recognised
worldwide, with close to 500 international students
Education, and VP Welfare. enrolled from over 50 different countries. We have over
180 international institutional partners, and welcome
The SU organises a programme of welfare and
visiting staff and students from Europe, USA, Canada,
entertainment events.
Malaysia, India, the Middle East and Vietnam every year.
The SU processes Student Leap Cards and sells college
Internationalisation is central to CIT’s ambitions, and
supplies including lab coats, safety googles and
our vision is “to develop graduates as global citizens
stationery at student friendly prices.
who have the necessary abilities and confidence to live,
work, achieve and participate fully in an international Student Drop-In Hours
environment”. Monday to Friday
Representational 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm
• Officers are members of all CIT CIT’s International Office provides end-to-end support *These drop-in hours will operate
committees including Governing Body to both incoming and outgoing students embarking both online and where possible
• Class Rep System Management, Training and Awards on an international experience. Full degree or visiting in person during the Covid-19
• Union Council Meetings (Class Reps) international students should contact the office for restrictions.
• General Meetings assistance with opening bank accounts, immigration and
• Sparq at CIT (Students as partners in quality) applying for PPS numbers. Contact Us
• NStEP (National Student Engagement Programme) Although our usual drop-in facility
Students interested in studying abroad for a semester is restricted under current public
- whether in Europe through the Erasmus programme, health advice, the International
or in the USA and Canada through the study abroad Office Team are available virtually
Welfare Campaigns Entertainment Opening Hours to answer any queries and support
programme - should contact the international office
• Sexual Health Awareness • SU Freshers Week Monday to Friday you through your international
to learn about opportunities to study in our partner
• Mental Health • CIT Rag Week 10am - 4pm experience, whether it be studying
institutions across Europe, USA, Canada, Malaysia and
• Safety Week • Live Gigs on Campus at CIT or looking for an Erasmus or
Vietnam, India and the Middle East.
• Exam De-Stress • Regular night time events 021 4335270 Study Abroad experience. For any
• Eclectic Picnic queries, or to set up an appointment
Communication • Student Race Day fiona.leddy@cit.ie to meet online or face to face, please
• https://international.cit.ie
• Pool Tables (Common Room) contact us through one of the email
• expliCIT www.citsu.ie
• 021 4335300 addresses relevant to you.
• Freshers Handbook Services 1st Floor, Student
• General Queries: international@cit.ie
• Low cost college supplies Centre, Bishopstown
• www.citsu.ie
• Student Leap Cards Campus • Non-EU Full Degree Students: international@cit.ie
• CITSU • Grinds database
• Erasmus Students (incoming and outgoing):
• CITSU erasmus@cit.ie
Please note that many of our services
• cit_su and events may be restricted due to • Study Abroad (incoming and outgoing):
• cit_su Covid-19 Regulations and to ensure study.abroad@cit.ie
the safety and wellbeing of students.
• Ground Floor, Administration Building,
Bishopstown Campus
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STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021 STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021IT SERVICES REPROGRAPHICS
IT Services work to deliver many services and technologies to enhance
your experience while in CIT. Below, you will find a summary of the IT
services offered by CIT. We encourage students to regularly visit our IT
Services support website www.mycit.ie/itsupport to keep up to date
with our latest developments. IT Services provide:
& CARD SERVICES
The Reprographics and Card Services is
located in Room S102 on the ground
floor of the Student Centre, Bishopstown
Campus.
PRINTING AND
MYCIT EMAIL This is a cash free facility - payment is
PHOTOCOPYING accepted by Student/ID Card only. The
Student/ID Card acts as an electronic purse
to which you can transfer funds by any of
SERVICE VIRTUAL WI-FI the following:
DESK DESKTOPS (eduroam) • Via Laser or Credit Card at
www.mycit.ie/topup
USER APPLICATIONS • By clicking Card Topup on the mycit.ie
(Canvas,
ACCOUNTS
student portal or at any of the shops
Web4Student… ) and restaurants within the Institute
Services include
• New and replacement Smart Cards (ID Cards)
• Sale of manuals
servicedesk@cit.ie (for answers to commonly asked IT questions or to log a support ticket)
• Binding documents
www.mycit.ie/itsupport • Laminating
Open Access - Opening Hours • Copying acetates REPROGRAPHICS
Term Time • 021 4335752 & 021 4335746
• Sale of paper and binding supplies
Monday - Friday 8.30am – 9.45pm
Saturday 9.00am – 4.45pm • copy.centre@cit.ie
Opening Hours • Ground Floor, Student Centre,
Non-Term Time Monday to Thursday Bishopstown Campus
Monday - Thursday 9.30am – 4.30pm 8.30am – 1.00pm & 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Friday 9.30am – 1.00pm Friday 8.30am – 1.00pm & 2.00pm – 4.30pm
CARD SERVICES
Open Access Area – Located in the Berkley Centre, Bishopstown Campus
• 021 4335752 & 021 4335746
• cardoffice@cit.ie
• Ground Floor, Student Centre,
Bishopstown Campus
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STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021 STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021THE CANVAS LEARNING COVID-19
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM We have been working hard to prepare and
plan for the challenge of Covid-19 with a
commitment to providing a safe and healthy
environment for the return of staff and
Canvas is the Institute’s Learning Management
students to our campuses for the academic
System (also known as a Virtual Learning
year 2020/21.
Environment) and sits at the heart of the Institute’s
e-learning infrastructure.
We welcome you and wish you all the very
best for the year ahead.
Canvas was originally chosen as the Institute’s
Learning Management System because of its ease
of use, so even if you’ve not tried it before it’s not
difficult to find your way around.
The system supports a number of important
Face masks are
online teaching and learning functions: Avoid touching
• Assessment now mandatory
• Content/notes sharing your face
in all campus
• Communication and collaboration
• Student management. buildings
In addition to using Canvas on your desktop Keep surfaces
or laptop you can also access Canvas on your Please do not
smartphone or tablet by downloading the Canvas clean
App.
come to campus
if you are unwell
The system is also integrated with the Institute’s
Student Record System meaning that every Don’t shake
module has its own area inside Canvas with all
staff and students enrolled against it or given hands or hug
access to it based on the most up-to-date Wash your hands
information.
Canvas is managed by the Department of
Technology Enhanced Learning – please visit their Keep a safe
website for more information (https://tel.cit.ie). Cover mouth distance
Canvas is available 24/7 for all CIT students via the
help menu inside the Canvas system.
if coughing or
sneezing
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STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021 STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021Bishopstown campus map
Bishopstown campus map
Sport Pitches
& River Walk
Main Stadium
P Student / Visitors
Parking 18 17
T
Tennis Court
Pay
P Parking All Weather Pitch All Weather Track
Leisureworld
13
River Walk
7
P 16 P
Pay P 5
10 15
Nimbus & Rubicon
Parking
Parking 8
6 12
e
To Parchment Square
4 9.1 MEETING POINT
B
GROUND FLOOR
ADMINISTRATION CENTRE
11
9
1 2 3
P P Pay
Parking
14
Pay
MEETING POINT
A
P
P Parking
GROUND FLOOR
D Block
P 9.2
IDA Ireland
Enterprise Ireland
Main Entrance & Exit
Bus Stop ad
Melbourn Ro
Entrance & Exit
Rossa Avenue Bus Stop Bus Stop
201 /205 / 219
N
Bus Stop
YOU ARE HERE
LEGEND Designated Meeting Points
1 A-Block 4 D-Block 8 Sports Hall 10 Student Centre10 11 12 Tourism Building P Reserved Parking
9 Berkeley Centre9.1 Ground Floor First Floor Ground Floor First Floor 13 G-Block
13
2 & Workshops
P Student / Visitors Parking
Library 9.1 14 Melbourn
14 Building
2 B-Block IT Centre 9.2
Examinations Centre,
Architecture Factory,
Disability Parking
Common Room Human Resources Recruitment, Hincks Centre,
IT Services, Research Office, Technology Enhanced Learning
Rory Gallagher Theatre Bike Parking
3 C-Block Second Floor 15 Nimbus Centre
International Office Parking Barriers
5 CREATE Building Alumni Association
16 Rubicon Centre
6 E-Block
Industry Liasion Office 17 Sports Stadium & Pitches Bus Stops
Food Court Second Floor 18
7 F-Block P Restaurants
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STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021 STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021Bus Routes Servicing CIT To Kent Station
Blackpool
To Mayfield/Lotabeg
Route 201 (North Orbital) Mardyke Gardens Sheare St.
Mardyke Arena
Route 208 Patrick Street
Blarney Road
Bus Station
Victoria Western Rd Washington St. Courthouse City Centre
Sunday’s Well
Cross
Route 216
River Lee Hotel South Mall
Ballincollig Eden Hall
Route 232 College Road UCC CIT-CCAD
Route 205
Parchment Sq. St. Finbarr’s
Cathedral
CIT-CSM
Rossa Cork
Glasheen Rd Glasheen Rd/
Avenue Lough To Mahon
Magazine Rd
Route 208 Route 208 Mayfield/Lotabeg to
Route 216 Bishopstown via CUH
Wilton Rd Route 205 CIT to Kent Station
CIT
Main Campus Route 216 Glasheen to Mahon
To Glasheen
Route 201 (North Orbital)
Route 219 (South Orbital)
Curraheen Rd
CUH Route 232 Ballincollig to Parnell
Route 219 (South Orbital) Place via Model Farm Rd.
Sarsfield Rd
Togher Mahon
CIT CAMPUS
Wilton Roundabout
Bus Eireann timetables
www.buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=248#Cork
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STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021 STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021COUNSELLING MEDICAL CENTRE
During your time at the Institute, you may Opening hours (during Semester) The Medical Centre is situated on the Bishopstown
experience personal and emotional issues Campus. It is available to all registered full-time
Bishopstown Campus:
that impact on your academic work and on CIT students including those in the CIT Cork
8.00am - 4.30pm weekdays Monday
your overall student experience. School of Music, the CIT Crawford College of Art
- Thursday, 8.00am – 4.00pm Friday,
evening sessions 5.00pm - 8.00pm Tuesday, & Design and the National Maritime College of
The Counselling Service offers a Ireland. We are open to students during term time
Wednesday, and Thursday.
confidential space for you to reflect and and provide a comprehensive range of services
explore these issues without being judged, CCAD Campus & CSM Campus: suitable for students’ needs.
and to enable you to develop ways of Mondays and Tuesdays from 8.00am -
overcoming your difficulties. 4.00pm during term. This Service is located
at CSM Union Quay. What the Medical Centre provides:
The Counselling Service is a professional • Medical attention to all registered full-time
and confidential service which is available Opening Hours for
NMCI Campus: students.
to all registered full time CIT students free Bridge Medical Practice
Wednesdays 8am - 2pm. This service is • Appointments with Doctors and Nurses can
of charge. Monday - Friday 9.00am - 1.00pm
located at our NMCI campus. be arranged by phone only. Please do not
Monday - Friday 2.30pm - 5.00pm
https://www.nmci.ie/counselling-and- present to the Medical Centre without an
The service aims to provide opportunities appointment.
to explore personal and social issues that maritime-life-skills-training-programme Closed for lunch 1.00pm – 1.30pm
• Specialist clinics including Asthma, Sexual
hinder academic performance, to promote Health, Sports Injury and Vaccination.
How to make an appointment if you
wellness and to enhance personal growth. • A fee of €10.00 applies for all Doctor
Our team provides a supportive and non- are a CSM, CCAD or a Bishopstown MTU Medical Centre phone lines:
consultations including Telephone
judgemental environment. based student: consultations. Payment can be made by debit/ Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 4.00pm
• 021 4335772 visa card over the phone. Friday 9.00am - 12.30 pm
Student Counselling is a specialist service • Students in CIT Cork School of Music and Closed for lunch 1.00pm - 1.30pm
provided by professional counsellors who • counselling.admin@cit.ie
CIT Crawford College of Art & Design have
are experienced in working with students, • www.mycit.ie/counselling the opportunity to avail of the Grand Parade Follow CIT Covid-19 guidelines,
enabling them to cope with personal Medical Practice in the City Centre. Fee of available on www.cit.ie and
• 2nd Floor, Student Centre,
difficulties and issues. €10 for doctor consultation. Tel: 021 2355784 www.mycit.ie/medical
Bishopstown Campus
for appointment. Student ID card must be
Counsellors can help with a wide range of presented at attendance.
difficulties. Some of the common problems • After hours, SouthDoc provides a Family • 021- 4335780
experienced by students include: Doctor Service. Tel: 1850 335 999. This service • www.mycit.ie/medical
• Anxiety, depression, suicidal feelings operates at night and weekends. Students
• Homesickness, loneliness who do not have a medical card have to pay
• Relationship problems the appropriate fee for this service.
• Bereavement and loss • CIT is now offering students in the NMCI the
• Family issues and upsetting past opportunity to avail of the Bridge Medical
experiences Practice, Carrigaline Primary Care Centre,
• Academic difficulties Carrigaline, Co. Cork on 021 4372663 for
• Crisis and trauma the same fee structure as the CIT Medical
• Sexual and cultural identity Centre. Note: Students must ring and make
• Eating problems or habitual addictions an appointment in advance. Students must
• Life changes such as pregnancy and indicate, when they ring that they are an
illness NMCI student.Students must produce their
official CIT Student Card on arrival.
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STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021 STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021ACCESS SERVICE
Student Assistance Fund
The Student Assistance Fund (SAF) provides
financial support to students who are
experiencing short or long-term financial
difficulties while attending higher education.
different and individual needs. We can guide What can I use it for?
The Access Service is committed to widening and support you to access your courses, and The SAF is available to assist students with
participation, increasing access and supporting become a more independent learner. We costs such as:
positive educational outcomes for under- work hard to ensure that the DSS is a place • Books and other class materials
represented groups. We provide a range of that you can go to in confidence to look for • Rent, heating and lighting bills
supports for student groups including: support and help. • Food
• Students with disabilities • Essential travel
• Mature students The DSS is supported by the Fund for • In the case of student parents, 1916 Student Bursaries
• Students who experience socio-economic Students with Disabilities which is an childcare costs The purpose of this funding is to encourage
disadvantage objective of the Third Level Access - • Medical costs participation and success by students from
• Members of minority ethnic groups co-funded by the Department of Education sections of society that are significantly
and Skills and the European Social Fund as under-represented in higher education due
part of the Programme for Employability, to socio-economic disadvantage. Seven
Disability Support Service Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020. What costs are not covered? bursaries are available for CIT students. The
The CIT Disability Support Service (DSS) Tuition fees, registration fees, student loan bursaries are to the amount of €5,000 for
welcomes any student to contact us if you need Contacting the Disability repayments or any costs borne by your each year of an undergraduate programme.
some support due to your learning difference, Support Service institution are not covered by SAF.
health condition or disability. Please go to www.cit.ie/access for
Email us at dss@cit.ie
information on the application process.
You should apply to us if you need to access Email is the quickest way of receiving a
supports and reasonable accommodations response from DSS staff as we may be busy The Student Assistance Fund and the Fund For more information on financial support
in your studies and exams. CIT DSS offers a meeting students when you call. Make sure for Students with Disabilities is co-funded please email student.assistance@cit.ie
person-centred approach to providing support to include your name, CIT student/CAO by the Irish Government, the European
to students, recognising that each student has number in any emails. Social Fund and the YEI as part of the ESF
Programme for Employability, Inclusion and
Check out our website: www.mycit.ie/dss
Learning 2014-2020. Mature Students
The CIT Access Service provides a range of
HEAR Eligible Students Government Laptop Loan Scheme supports for full time undergraduate mature
If you are a HEAR (Higher Education Access Funding has been allocated to CIT under students. A specific online programme will
Route to Education) eligible student you may this scheme. Applications can be made be organised before the beginning of the
be entitled to additional post entry supports through the Institute’s Student Assistance academic year to allow mature students
at CIT. For more information visit: Fund. Details for applying will be available an opportunity to become familiar with
www.cit.ie/hear or email HEAR@cit.ie at www.mycit.ie/saf from the middle of CIT and learn about the supports available.
September. Please refer to the website at Throughout the year, the Mature Student
this time and if you have any questions, Officer is available to support students who
please email student.assistance@cit.ie may have queries, challenges, issues that
they need help with.
For more information please go to
www.cit.ie/maturestudent
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STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021 STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021CAREERS Going for a job
interview?
Book a practice
FEES & GRANTS
interview
Open all year - On Campus & Online. Student Contribution Charge: €3,000 Payment of Fees:
The Careers Service is open all year-round and we offer free session. This is an annual charge set by the Government
• Students are notified of their fees
advice and guidance for your personal and professional for all full-time third level students. Students
by e-mail to their CIT student e-mail
development. We work with full-time undergraduate and can apply to Student Universal Support Ireland
account, therefore it is important
postgraduate students, full-time graduates up to one year (SUSI) for a grant. For information on Grants go
that students check their e-mail
out and Springboard and Apprentice students. to www. susi.ie.
How effective is accounts regularly
How can we help you? your CV? Union of Students of Ireland (USI) Levy: €7 • To make payments, students should
• One-to-One Appointment with a Careers Advisor This Levy is not covered by a SUSI grant and log on to the online payments
– Book by email, careers@cit.ie or by phone: 021- Have it must be paid before the start of Semester 1. facility www.cit.ie/pay. You will
4326232. reviewed for need your student ID number
• Social Media – We are on it! Follow us on at least If you have applied for a grant and are awaiting (R000XXXXX), Date of birth and
feedback.
one platform: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, approval, you can apply to pay your fees in your Debit/Credit card details
to keep up-to-date on all things Careers. And… for a monthly instalments. Simply click www.mycit. • A receipt will be sent to your CIT
chance to win prizes in our regular competitions! ie/susi, complete the form including your SUSI email address
• Website – Useful info on jobs (full-time and part- Reference Number and submit it as soon as
time), advice on preparing for interview, What’s Next Unsure about possible. Please read the terms and conditions
guides for your degree and links to useful information your future or before submitting the form. If your grant Payment Options:
to help you towards your future, see: www.mycit.ie/ application is successful then any payments
careers
your course choice? Payment can be made in full €3,007
made will be refunded depending on the grant before the start of Semester 1
• E-Learning – Complete our online CV, Interview Book a 1-1 awarded. or
& Linkedin courses, available to all CIT students on
Canvas.
appointment Payment can be made in 2 instalments
with a Careers €1,507 before the start of Semester 1
• Drop-in Sessions & Careers Clinics – Daily drop-in
and €1,500 before the start of
sessions – no appointment needed – available online Advisor Semester 2
& will resume on campus when it is safe to do so!
• Information & Noticeboards – When on campus,
see our noticeboards on the Main Corridor & in the
Careers waiting area for info on job ads, employer
Careers & Late Payment Penalties and Charges:
visits, open workshops, etc.
• Any outstanding Semester 1 fees
• Class Talks & Workshops – Develop your skills in Employability Fair will incur a 10% late payment fee
college to improve your career prospects. Get practical
The Careers Fair will • Any outstanding Semester 2 fees
help and advice!
be held online on will incur a 10% late payment fee
• Careers & Employability Fair – The 2020 Careers
15th October 2020 • Non Payment of fees will result in
Fair will be held online on 15th October.
loss of access to IT Services
• Meet Employers – The Careers Service runs employer
events on campus and online during the year – it’s
a great chance to make contacts for internships and • 021 4335440
graduate jobs!
• Joint Mentorship Programme – Apply to be paired • 021 4326232 • fees@cit.ie
with a Mentor working in a job that interests you. All • www.cit.ie/fees
• careers@cit.ie
year groups can apply! Application form on
www.mycit.ie/careers. • www.mycit.ie/careers
• 2nd Floor, Student Centre,
We look forward to meeting you! Bishopstown Campus
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STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021 STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021LIBRARY ACCOMMODATION
The Library is the first port of call to access The Accommodation Office provides A tenant is obliged not to engage in or to allow
academic literature during your studies in CIT. a register of lodgings (digs), shared any behaviour that may be deemed as “anti-
Good use of library material ensures better housing and student apartments in the social” behaviour.
grades in exams, assignments and project work Bishopstown, city centre and Ringaskiddy
throughout the year. areas. A guide to renting for students is available on
www.threshold.ie, who also offer free advice
1. You MUST HAVE your Student ID card In response to the current Academic and in more serious cases a third party may
to access the Library. You can also use Delivery Model for students, we now need to intervene to take a case to the Private
CSM, CCAD and NMCI libraries with your have rates for short-term stays in local Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) www.prtb.ie
Student ID card. hotels, B&B’s and in our registered digs
accommodation. We are happy to discuss any problems or issues
2. Opening times vary so follow us on students may have throughout the year and try
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ Bookings for the student apartments to resolve them in a reasonable manner. Please
Useful Information:
CITlibraries/ and Twitter https://twitter. should be made directly with them and refer to www.mycit.ie/accommodation for
• Other CIT libraries are available at CIT
com/CITLibrary to keep up-to-date with there is a list of these apartments on the listings and further information.
Cork School of Music, CIT Crawford
opening and closing times. CIT website.
College of Art & Design, and
3. Inside you will find not only books, but National Maritime College of Ireland.
Students can phone, call into the office or Opening Hours
also study spaces, WIFI, student computers Students of CIT have access to ALL of
e-mail for up to date lists and information. Monday to Friday 10am - 12.30 pm
and photocopiers. these libraries.
• Online Databases & E-books – and 1.30pm - 4pm
Important Information
4. Keep an eye out for tours and classes on Remember these are available 24/7
• Read any leases/agreements carefully
offer throughout the year, which will show off campus also! • 021 4335750
• Check the property/apartment before
you how to find lots more material online • Use Click and Collect to request
signing • accommodation@cit.ie
and tips to help you get better grades in books in advance of coming to
• Ask for a copy of the lease/
your assignments. campus. • www.mycit.ie/accommodation
agreement
• Other useful resources available from
5. The staff are there to help you find what • Request a receipt as proof of • 1st Floor, Student Centre,
the library: Exam Papers, Careers
you are looking for so please ask! payment Bishopstown Campus
Section, Subject Guides, Wi-Fi,
Printers, Copiers, and of course,
the library staff who are happy to
support and advise students.
• E-mail us at library.info@cit.ie with
Check your local library for opening hours. any queries you may have.
Please see https://library.cit.ie/ for further • We are more than happy to show
updates and local arrangements. you how to find what you need - our
staff are there to help you, just ask.
Study spaces will be available throughout
the day in 2 hour blocks and on a first
come first serve basis. Opening hours outside of term
Monday - Friday 9.15am - 5.30pm
• library.info@cit.ie
• https://library.cit.ie/
• Berkeley Centre,
Bishopstown Campus
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STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021 STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021ADMISSIONS CHAPLAINCY
021 4335040 The Chaplaincy in CIT offers a dynamic
What Do Admissions Do? range of activities and support services on
• Registrations | Applications | Deferrals | admissions@cit.ie an all-inclusive multi-denominational and
Transfers | Withdrawals www.mycit.ie/admissions lay basis.
• Change Contact | Change Address Details
• Stamping HSE & Social Protection Forms Ground Floor, Administration Building, The Chaplaincy is a dynamic presence in
• General Admissions Queries Bishopstown Campus CIT and cares for the Pastoral, Social and
Spiritual needs of both Students and Staff
Do You Need Letters Of Attendance? in a variety of ways including
Opening Hours
Your own Departmental Secretary will provide • Proactive presence at times of crisis,
First two weeks of Semester 1:
you with these. illness and bereavement Full-time Chaplain - Fr Dave McAuliffe
Monday – Thursday 9.30am – 7pm,
• The provision of a pastoral counselling • 021 4335754
Friday 9.30am -12.30pm & 2pm – 4pm
What Can You Do If You Are Not Sure About bridge in support of professional
Your Course Choice? counselling • dave.mcauliffe@cit.ie
During Term:
It is not unusual to feel overwhelmed at times by • The promotion of cultural events for • D Corridor, D153, Bishopstown Campus
Monday – Thursday 9.30am – 4pm,
all the adjustments you have to make when you the development of greater cultural
Friday 9.30am -12.30pm & 2pm – 4pm
first go to college. These are normal transitional awareness among the national and Coordinator Pastoral Care - Edel Kelly
adjustments, but they can make some students international students on campus –
Outside Term: • 021 4335756
feel very anxious and unable to cope at the start. sharing of food, song and dialogue
Monday – Friday 9.30am – 12.30pm
One important thing to remember is that there is • Weekly ‘Food Themed’ sessions • edel.kelly@cit.ie
& 2pm – 4pm
no need to feel alone or unsupported. Staff are where students can engage in lively
available at CIT to help you. discussion, share ideas, or simply catch • 1st Floor, Student Centre, Bishopstown
up on the day’s news in a relaxed and Campus
Ask us about course transfer options, which ‘chilled-out’ space
may be available to you during the first weeks of • Inter-faith dialogue and lively
September. discussion on core beliefs and values
among students of all faiths and none
Remember to speak to someone so that any • A shared sacred space on Campus –
decision you make is an informed one. If you the Campus chapel for daily Liturgical
decided to withdraw, then you must complete celebrations and prayer for Christian
an online Course Withdrawal Form on and Muslim Students and Staff – the
www.mycit.ie/admissions.withdrawing ‘Glenstal Experience’ for Staff – Annual
‘Mass of Remembrance’ for deceased
Students, Staff, and deceased Parents
and siblings of Staff and Students
• The provision and active support
of a range of community-building
projects with various student societies
across the CIT campus including the
International Students Society, ‘Da
Sillyheads’, LGBTQI, Students’ Union,
Music Society, Christian Union, Muslim
Society, Anime Society, and Vincent de
Paul Society
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STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021 STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021EXAMS & STUDENT
AWARDS OFFICE DISCIPLINE
Institute Commitment Students are required to adopt a responsible
Cork Institute of Technology is an academic attitude to their studies in respect of lecturers,
The Examinations & Awards Office website Opening Hours & Contact institution catering at any time for large practical classes or such other academic
www.mycit.ie/examinations provides useful Information: numbers who occupy the building and grounds. activities for which are timetabled. Students
information on the following queries: If you need additional information, you are The Institute authorities are committed must not engage in any behaviour which
welcome to e-mail, phone, or call to the to providing a safe, pleasant and friendly may constitute inconvenience or nuisance to
• Final Semester Examination Timetables Examinations & Awards Office as detailed environment for all who occupy the building or any persons(s) within or outside the Institute.
• Provision of Examination Supports once below: use its external environs for whatever reason. Students are advised that as well as observing
registered with the Disability Support The Institute is committed to fulfilling its mission these general Institute-wide regulations they
Service • e-mail exams@cit.ie for your queries as an academic institution and complying with are also bound to observe specific regulations
• Past Examination Papers regarding past exam papers, viewing all its lawful obligations. attached to particular areas, activities and
• Viewing of Examination Scripts exam scripts and autumn examination departments.
• Examination Result queries enrolment. Student Responsibility: Students are expected
• Autumn Examination Enrolment Tel: 021-4335381/5383/5385. to conduct themselves in a manner consistent It is advised that every student familiarise
• Conferring Ceremonies & Award • e-mail awards@cit.ie for all queries with responsible behaviour towards other themselves with the CIT Student Regulations.
Parchments regarding Conferrings & Award persons and property within and outside the Please visit www.mycit.ie/studentdiscipline to
• Examination Procedures & Regulations Parchments. Institute campuses at all times. download a copy.
Tel: 021-4335381/5383/5385.
STUDENT
• e-mail examsmgt@cit.ie for queries
regarding Final End of Semester
Examination Timetables.
Tel: 021-433 5046/5047.
OMBUDSMAN
• e-mail examsdss@cit.ie for queries
regarding Exams Support for DSS
registered students.
Tel: 021-433 5090.
Opening Hours
The purpose of the post of the Student To contact the Student Ombudsman,
Monday to Friday 8.30am – 12.30pm &
Ombudsman is to advise and assist students please visit the reception desk at the
2pm – 4.30pm
with the resolution, in an informal manner, of Students’ Union Office, 1st Floor, Student
difficulties, complaints or grievances involving Centre, Bishopstown Campus.
• www.mycit.ie/examinations
staff, fellow students, services and others within
• Melbourn Building Exam Centre, the CIT community. • 021 4335880/087 3840691
Bishopstown Campus
Further information is available in the Student • student.ombudsman@cit.ie
Grievance Procedure section www.mycit.ie/ • www.mycit.ie/studentombudsman
studentombudsman
The Student Ombudsman welcomes enquires
from students. All enquires to the Student
Ombudsman will remain confidential, except in
cases of serious threat to life or property.
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STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021 STUDENT SERVICES GUIDE 2020/2021STUDENT CAMPUS
LIAISON
As a member of the Student Services Team,
the Campus Liaison Officer works in a flexible,
proactive manner, to ensure the effective
delivery of student advice services.
The purpose of the Post
• Recruitment and support Student Leaders
• To liaise effectively with Satellite campuses
to promote the college and effect
successful transitions for students
• To provide information and guidance to
groups about the support services available
• To support the effective admission of If you have any queries regarding Student
students. services and supports i.e. (Counselling,
Sports, Societies, Accommodation,
• To provide impartial guidance to individuals Careers, Students’ Union, Access Office,
Chaplaincy, Student Assistance Fund etc.)
• To act as a source of continuity on campus please call into Yvonne to discuss.
and maintain a rapport within their college
You can also contact Yvonne
• 021 4326149
• yvonne.mackey@cit.ie
• S212, Gallery Area, Student Centre,
Bishopstown Campus
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