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UCD JARGON BUSTER Programme Level This is your course of study, for example, BA The level of a module is the level of difficulty of Degree. Each programme will have a set number the material that will be covered, and broadly of stages and credits that you must complete indicates the stage in your academic career when to get a University award (degree, diploma or you are likely to attempt the module. Generally, certificate). levels 1-3 are taken by undergraduate students. Module Stage A self-contained unit of teaching and learning, Each stage usually represents 60 credits. A which is usually studied over one semester. full-time student will normally complete a Each module has a credit value, normally 5 60 credit stage in one academic year. Some credits. programmes may vary. A degree programme will normally be three to four stages, although some Core module degree programmes have more stages. You have to do these modules as they’re a fundamental part of your degree. You’re Semester normally pre-registered to them. The academic year is divided into semesters. Undergraduate programmes have Option module two semesters - Semester 1 runs from You maybe able to choose these modules as part September to December and Semester 2 runs of your degree. You will be given a list when you from January to May. Within each semester you register online. will have 12 weeks of teaching, revision weeks and exams. Elective module Modules that you can pick from any subject area Laboratory, Practicals and Fieldwork across UCD. This is the practical work part of your course; it’s an opportunity to use the knowledge and Co-requisite modules techniques you learn in your lectures, e.g. These are modules that must be taken together. carrying out chemistry experiments or visiting historic sites. Pre-requisite module Before you can register to some modules you Module Coordinator need to have completed certain modules first. The Module Coordinator is responsible for the design, delivery and assessment of a module and Incompatible modules acts as the principal examiner for it. You can’t register to a module if you are also registered to, or have already been registered to, Orientation another module where the content is considered One of the best weeks in UCD. You’ll be laden to be too similar. down with information leaflets but just keep talking to other UCD students, that’s an Credit important part of finding your way around. Keep Credit is just a name for the value given to a an eye on the New Students part of the website module. for details. www.ucd.ie/students/jargon.html
CONTENTS 02 04 06 Before You Arrive On Arrival At UCD Important Dates 08 10 12 Orientation Week IT Services In UCD Building Your Degree 14 22 24 How To Register Online Fees Information UCD Regulations 25 28 30 Student Support Campus Facilities Getting To UCD 32 36 UCD Students’ Union Get Social For an online version of this publication, visit www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents Every effort has been made to ensure the information contained herein is correct at time of going to print. However, it may be subject to change. University College Dublin does not have editorial control or take responsibility for the material published under the Students’ Union banner.
BEFORE We are delighted to welcome you to UCD YOU Once you accept your offer – and we really hope you do - you should start preparing ARRIVE for the start of term. There are quite a few important things you need to do in the next few weeks, even before you get here! POP ALONG TO THE ACCEPT YOUR OFFER REGISTRATION INFORMATION www.cao.ie 4 SESSION Check your CAO offer notice carefully Can’t attend? Don’t worry! You can and follow the instructions to accept watch it on online at your offer before the reply date. www.ucd.ie/studentdesk International students should accept online through www.ucd.ie/apply 5 CHECK OUT UCD’S JARGON BUSTER www.ucd.ie/students/jargon.html Wondering what’s the difference between 2 GET SOCIAL! a core module and an elective module? www.ucd.ie/social-media The jargon buster will explain words and Use the hashtag #helloucd to connect phrases you’ll hear used in UCD. with other students joining UCD this year. Check out the list of UCD-related GO TO UCD CONNECT social media sites (page 36) and keep up to date with the latest news and events 6 www.ucd.ie/connect Three working days after you accept your from around the University. offer, go to www.ucd.ie/connect This will give you access to a number FINALISE YOUR of services including SISWeb and UCD 3 ACCOMMODATION email. Click on the relevant icon and enter your username and password when www.ucd.ie/residences asked. www.ucdaccommodationpad.ie If you have been offered a place in UCD USERNAME accommodation, follow the instructions Your username is your CAO number (or emailed to you by UCD Residences very UCD student number if you are a direct carefully. If you don’t get a place on applicant or if you were here before). campus, check out the following links for PASSWORD accommodation off campus: If you have already created a password www.ucdaccommodationpad.ie for SISWeb, please use that. Otherwise, www.ucdsu.ie your default password is your date of www.findahome.ie birth (ddmmyy). www.daft.ie See page 10 for more details. 2|
|3 WELCOME TO UCD 2017 BOOK YOUR MODULE 9 REGISTRATION START TIME www.ucd.ie/students/registration 14 Log into SISWeb on 30 August between 8am and 1pm (the earlier the better!) to book your registration start time for module registration. You will receive an 7 email to your UCD Connect email with BEGIN STEP 1 OF REGISTRATION your start time. If you don’t book a start www.ucd.ie/students/registration time, one will be automatically selected You can begin Step 1 of registration three for you. working days after accepting your offer. To enter online registration, go to UCD Connect, click on the SISWeb icon and enter your login details. Make sure you upload your photo by the 1 September deadline so that you can BEGIN STEP 2 OF REGISTRATION collect your UCD Student Card (UCARD) at the time allocated for you during 10 ON 1 OR 2 SEPTEMBER (depending on your start time) Orientation Week. Visit www.ucd.ie/students/registration 14 www.ucd.ie/students/registration Module registration begins on for more information. 31 August for the first group of incoming CAO students. Check your UCD email for your start time. PRINT YOUR ORIENTATION IF YOU ARE DEFERRING/ 8 TIMETABLE 11 CANCELLING YOUR PLACE www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents admissions@ucd.ie Make sure you check your personalised You can defer or cancel your place by Orientation timetable which is available on emailing admissions@ucd.ie, with your the UCD Current Students website. You’ll name, CAO number, and course offered. also find maps and information about Deferral requests must be received at transport. least two days before the reply date on The pre-orientation activities run by UCD the offer notice. Access and Lifelong Learning take place on www.ucd.ie/myucd/defer various dates between 28 and 31 August. Students supported by HEAR and/or DARE admission routes will receive notification from UCD Access and Lifelong Learning of activities they should attend during this time. www.ucd.ie/openingworlds
ON ARRIVAL Plan your time carefully AT UCD The first few weeks of term will be a busy time for you, so make sure you plan your time carefully to make the most of everything that UCD has to offer. 12 ATTEND ORIENTATION 14 www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents The main University Orientation runs CHECK YOUR TIMETABLE from Monday, 4 September to Friday, 8 September and is an essential part of www.ucd.ie/sisweb your becoming a UCD student. Make sure Important information on module you check your Orientation timetable content and assessments is presented at carefully. the first lecture of each module - don’t miss it! Orientation includes the President’s Welcome, Academic Advisory sessions, UCD Student Card (UCARD) collection, Library Tour, IT induction and lots more activities to help you make friends and to find your way around UCD. 13 MEET YOUR PEER MENTOR 15 FINALISE YOUR MODULE CHOICES www.ucd.ie/peermentoring www.ucd.ie/students/registration You will be assigned to a Peer Mentor Undergraduate registration closes at who is a trained, experienced student 5pm on Friday, 22 September so make from your degree. Your Peer Mentor is sure you have registered to enough there to provide you with support and credits (60 credits) and that you have advice so make sure you arrange to meet registered to any labs and tutorials up and make the most of knowledge your by that date. You will have a chance Peer Mentor can share with you. to change your choice of modules for Semester 2 in early January. Keep an eye on www.ucd.ie/students/keydates for updates. 4|
|5 WELCOME TO UCD 2017 16 KNOW WHERE TO GO FOR SUPPORT 14 www.ucd.ie/students There is much to enjoy at university, but it can also be difficult and stressful at times. If you have any problems while you’re GET INVOLVED IN UCD LIFE here, there are people to help you. 18 www.ucd.ie/studentcentre The different types of support are listed on There are more than a hundred clubs page 27 and also available at and societies in UCD, covering activities www.ucd.ie/students (under Student such as debating and creative writing to Services Directory) and juggling and dancing, and everything in www.ucd.ie/students/support or call between. Find a club, society or group in to see us at the Student Desk in the that interests you, and join it. And don’t Tierney building. miss out on the opportunity to get involved during Freshers’ Week (18 – 22 September) and Sports Expo (18 – 21 September). 17 GET TO KNOW YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION MAKE SURE YOU READ... 14 www.ucdsu.ie 19 UCD Student Charter On joining UCD, you automatically UCD Student Code become a member of the UCD Students’ 14 UCD Academic Regulations Union (SU). The SU represents students’ views and opinions, and works on a UCD Student Email Protocol number of University committees from UCD Smoke-free Campus Policy all areas of university life as the voice of UCD Mental Health Policy the student population. See page 32 for more information. The Acceptable Usage Policy Healthy UCD www.ucd.ie/students (Click on Student Services Directory)
IMPORTANT DATES SEMESTER 1 24 Incoming CAO students can begin Step 1 of registration 18 Freshers’ Week & Sports Expo AUG three working days after SEP accepting offer 22 Undergraduate 30 Book your start time for module registration between SEP registration closes AUG 8am and 1pm 20 Deadline for dropping 31 Module registration begins (Check your UCD email for your OCT modules/withdrawing from your Programme AUG start time) 01 Deadline for uploading photo for UCD Student Card (UCARD) 26 Semester 1 exam timetable published SEP OCT 04 The main University Orientation runs from 01 End of Semester 1 teaching term SEP DEC Monday, 4 to Friday, 8 September. Make sure to check your Orientation timetable carefully 02 Revision week DEC 08 Registration closes for allocation of general elective 16 Semester 1 exams begin SEP places and re-opens on 9 (incl. Saturday, September DEC 16 December) 10 First instalment of fees due 22 Semester 1 exams finish SEP DEC 11 Academic teaching term begins SEP 6|
|7 WELCOME TO UCD 2016 For more key dates for first year undergraduates, SEMESTER 2 visit www.ucd.ie/students/keydates 22 Semester 2 academic teaching term begins 27 Semester 2 academic teaching term ends JAN APR 24 Semester 1 provisional exam results (available 28 Revision week JAN until 31 January) APR 31 Remaining balance of fees due 07 Semester 2 exams begin (incl. Saturday, 12 May) JAN MAY 15 Semester 1 final exam results 18 Semester 2 exams finish FEB MAY 12 Fieldwork/study period (2 weeks) TBA JUN Semester 2 provisional exam results (available until MAR 12 June) 26 Semester 2 academic teaching term resumes TBA JUN Semester 2 final exam results MAR 30 Semester 2 exam timetable published MAR
ORIENTATION WEEK ORIE NT WEEAKTION To help you settle into life at UCD we IS CO M ALL N PULSORY organise orientation events for all new EW ST F UDEN OR TS! students. These events run from 4 to 8 September and are designed to help you find your way in UCD. Your personalised Orientation Week timetable can be found at www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents. Click on Timetables and enter your CAO code or Programme title in the search field. You will have received a social events schedule in your welcome pack. It is also available at www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents Two of the most important things to do during Orientation Week are to say ‘Hello’ to other new students and to get involved in as many activities as you can. Hey, I can help with almost everything from planning your academic time, managing your reading list and using the library to how to get around Dublin, where to shop and what is the best society to join. R As well as providing support, information PEER MENTO and informal advice, your Peer Mentor knows which support services to refer you to if there is a need. Stay in touch with your mentor - especially in Semester 1. 8|
|9 WHAT HAPPENS WELCOME TO UCD 2017 DURING ORIENTATION? You will also meet your Peer You collect your UCD Student Mentor who will show you Card (UCARD) which is required around the campus and the for accessing the library and other buildings where your lectures on-campus services. UCARDs will take place, as well as can be collected from building 71 introduce you to your classmates during Orientation Week. Check and help you to settle into life your personalised Orientation at UCD. timetable at www.ucd.ie/ students/newstudents to find You have the opportunity to out when you are scheduled to make new friends and get to collect yours. know people. You visit the Students’ Union UCD Orientation Guides tent to learn about its services and (dressed in blue t-shirts) will help activities. you to familiarise yourself with the campus and UCD services. You attend the President’s Welcome ceremony for students You will meet your lecturers, on your degree programme to tutors and staff in the School mark the official start to your UCD and Programme Offices. career. You also collect your free UCD Scarf and pocket guide at the As you will have begun your President’s Welcome ceremony registration to your programme, Orientation Week gives you the There are also lots of fun opportunity to receive academic activities during the week, advice to help you finalise your including a comedy debate, a choice of modules so you have food fair, movie nights, sports your timetable in place before tournaments, gigs and the the first day of lectures. Orientation Barbecue and Res Céilí. You visit the Students’ Union We introduce you to all the tent to get your welcome to UCD student services at UCD and Goodie bag what they offer you. The best thing is that Orientation doesn’t stop there. There will be more events all through the first semester to help you settle into your programme.
IT SERVICES IN UCD DISCOVER IT STUDENT EVENT The Discover IT Student Event runs over Orientation Week and is held in the Daedalus Building on the Belfield campus. It is important to attend this event, which will introduce you to the key IT services available at UCD. Check your Orientation timetable to see when you are scheduled in. Remember, if you get stuck, there is support available. Drop into one of our IT Centres (Daedalus and Health Sciences) or contact the IT Helpdesk on 01 716 2700 or email ithelpdesk@ucd.ie. You can also check the Student IT Guide on www.ucd.ie/it for help and hints and tips. UCD CONNECT Your personalised UCD email address ACCESS TO IMPORTANT SERVICES will be used for Each student in UCD is provided with a UCD Connect account, so official UCD you have access to key online services. Through UCD Connect, you correspondence get unlimited combined Gmail and Google Drive storage plus a including a personal calendar with your academic timetable in it. fortnightly student e-zine and Useful tip: Sync these to your smartphone, so you academic and exams have easy access to information wherever you are! information. Please make sure that you You also have access to the University’s eLearning environment check it regularly. (Blackboard), where you can submit assignments, check announcements, and use wikis and blogs. Software applications Ensure the Anti- are available to download or stream from AppsAnywhere on UCD Virus software on Connect. your laptop is up to date. Sophos Anti Your initial login to applications in UCD Connect is your Virus is available CAO number (or UCD student number if you are a direct free to all registered applicant or if you’ve been here before) and your default students. password* is your date of birth (ddmmyy). (*If you have already created a SISWeb password, use that to log in.) ! Your IT security is your own responsibility so make sure you change your password on first login and remember to use a strong password. There is a change password tool in UCD Connect. Never share your username or password. 10| www.ucd.ie/itservices/ourservices/security
|11 WELCOME TO UCD 2017 UCD MOBILE Before arriving on campus you can download a free app called ‘UCD Mobile’ for both Apple and Android devices. It includes an interactive map of the campus, (with an augmented-reality view of locations for iPhone users), handy access to Blackboard content and announcements (Blackboard Mobile Learn) as well as a library catalogue search function, information on student supports, news updates, an events calendar, sports fixtures and much more!
|12 THE BUILDING WELCOME TO UCD 2017 BLOCKS OF YOUR DEGREE PROGRAMME Your degree, for example, DN200 Science. STAGE 1 [YEAR 1] SEPT-DEC SEMESTER 1 EXAMS A Stage is normally a year of a JAN-MAY SEMESTER 2 EXAMS programme, so Stage 1 is first year CORE OPTION ELECTIVE MODULES MODULES MODULES Modules you must Modules you can choose Modules you can select study as part of your from within your from any subject area programme. programme. across UCD. CORE/OPTION MODULES IN YOUR DEGREE SUBJECT(S) 5 CREDITS 5 CREDITS 5 CREDITS 5 CREDITS ELECTIVE MODULES WITHIN OR OUTSIDE YOUR DEGREE SUBJECT(S) 5 CREDITS 5 CREDITS 5 CREDITS 5 CREDITS 5 CREDITS MODULES the units that make up your 5 CREDITS 5 CREDITS 5 CREDITS programme. 50CREDITS 10CREDITS 60 CREDITS To complete Stage 1 you need to have 60 credits. YEAR TOTAL 12|
|13 BUILDING WELCOME TO UCD 2016 YOUR DEGREE UCD full-time undergraduate (bachelor’s) degrees are made up of a number of modules, normally 12 per year. The majority of your study (generally 10 of the 12 modules) will be in your chosen degree programme. There are different types of modules: core modules (you must take these) and option modules where you have a choice between a number of different modules in your degree programme. These 10 core and option modules add up to 50 credits. In addition, you can choose two elective modules (10 credits). Electives can be chosen from across the full range of undergraduate degree programmes available at UCD (subject to module entry requirements, timetable and availability of places). Your elective modules can be taken from within your main degree programme to deepen your learning, or outside it if you want to broaden your horizons. The choice is yours. You can also choose to take Structured Electives. This means taking your elective credits in a structured manner over the course of your programme to form a recognised block of learning in a subject area amounting to a minimum of 15 credits – typically three 5 credit modules. Discovery modules are exciting new modules that you can take as electives. These modules are on topics of global significance such as War and Childhood and will include lectures on cutting-edge research or current affairs. Each module is taught by more than one school within UCD and is designed to deepen your understanding of different disciplinary perspectives on topics of significant importance. There are plenty of supports in place to help you along the way. In particular, your Programme Office will offer you advice and support on a range of academic issues, including programme advice, extenuating circumstances, withdrawal/ leave of absence from your degree programme as well as referral to other student supports. www.ucd.ie/students/progoffice
HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE Before you begin the academic year at UCD, you will need to fully register with the University. Registration allows you to obtain your UCD Student Card (UCARD) and gain access to the wide range of facilities available to our students. As an incoming undergraduate student you can begin online registration three working days after accepting your CAO offer. For example, if you accept your CAO offer by 5pm on Monday 21 August, you will be able to go online from 12 noon on Thursday 24 August 2017. Registration is carried out online (via your SISWeb account) and involves the following steps: STEP 1 STEP 2 PERSONAL INFORMATION MODULE REGISTRATION This is where you confirm your There are two main parts to this: personal details, upload your photo »» Book your module registration start for your UCD Student Card (UCARD) time and pay your fees. »» Record your module choices (core, options and electives) 14|
|15 WELCOME TO UCD 2016 GETTING STARTED 1 GO TO UCD CONNECT Three working days after accepting your offer, go to www.ucd.ie/connect and click on the SISWeb icon. 2 LOG INTO SISWEB You will be asked to enter your UCD Connect username and password. Your username is your UCD Student number (CAO number or student number if you are a direct applicant or if you were here before). If you have already created a SISWeb password, please use that. Otherwise, your default password is your date of birth (in the format ddmmyy). If your password is your date of birth, make sure you change it to something more secure on first login.
3 AGREE TO THE UCD TERMS & CONDITIONS When you enter the registration system for the first time you will be required to agree to the Terms & Conditions of the University. This is the start of becoming a registered student so make sure you read them carefully. 4 ENTER THE REGISTRATION PROCESS TO CONFIRM YOUR REGISTRATION On this page, click on the ENTER REGISTRATION PROCESS menu item. This will confirm registration to your programme for 2017/18. 5 WELCOME TO UCD PAGE You are now in the Welcome to UCD page where you will see a brief explanation of what you need to do to complete your registration. Click on the CONTINUE button to begin Step 1 of your registration. 16|
|17 STEP 1 WELCOME TO UCD 2016 PERSONAL INFORMATION 6 CONFIRM YOUR DETAILS ANSWER A SHORT SURVEY PAY YOUR FEES UPLOAD YOUR UCARD PHOTO VIEW YOUR SUMMARY THINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR ! In the fees section, check how much you ! Some information, such as name and are required to pay now and enter that date of birth, cannot be changed online. amount (or the full amount if preferable) To change these details, go to the Student into the box provided. You can pay online Desk (Tierney Building) with your passport using a credit or debit card. or birth certificate and they will make the ! Make sure you upload your photo by the change. 2 September deadline so that you can ! If the name on your passport/birth collect your UCD Student Card (UCARD) certificate does not match the one used on at the time allocated to you during your CAO/direct application, then you may Orientation Week. not be able to collect your UCD Student ! Guidelines on how to upload your photo, Card (UCARD) until after your name has as well as the correct size and format of been updated on your student record. the photo, are available at ! If your term address and/or phone number www.ucd.ie/ucard is different to your home address, make ! If you register late (i.e. from Monday, 4 sure to enter it. September onwards), your UCARD will ! Enter your emergency contact details in be available for collection one working day the fields provided. after you have completed Step 1 of online registration. ! Remember to include your Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) grant ! If you are registering for certain Health application number if you have applied for Sciences programmes, you will be asked a grant. to complete a Programme Requirements section.
CHOOSING YOUR MODULES HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS Check what modules you need before you begin Step 2 of registration - go to www.ucd.ie/students/course_ If you need academic advice, speak to search.htm and click on 2017/18 your Programme Office. Visit Programmes to see what modules you www.ucd.ie/students/progoffice for can study and how many credits you contact details. need. In your first year (called Stage 1) you will normally take 12 modules Check your UCD email regularly as you over two semesters, totalling 60 will receive important emails regarding credits. registration, exams, Orientation Week and much more throughout the year. Book your start time – on 30 August, go to UCD Connect and click Complete your registration by the on the SISWeb icon to book your start closing date for undergraduate students – time for module registration. You can 5pm on 22 September. do this between 8am and 1pm. The earlier you do it the better! Make sure you drop any Semester 1 modules (credits) you’re not taking, as Check your UCD Connect email for you will be charged for them. The deadline your start time. You can begin your for this is 20 October 2017. You will need module registration at any stage from to contact your Programme Office in order this time onwards until undergraduate to drop modules after 22 September registration closes on 22 September. 2017 as you will no longer be able to make Register to your modules as early changes in your online registration after as possible! Popular option and in- this date. programme elective modules fill up If you change your mind you will have quickly so it is important to register as an opportunity in early January 2018 to early as possible. change your choice of Semester 2 option Make sure you are happy with your and elective modules. Dates for this will be choices - after you have attended available midway through Semester 1 so your Academic Advisory meeting keep an eye on during Orientation Week, you may www.ucd.ie/students/keydates want to review your module choices. Follow the instructions in the step- by-step guide to registration at www.ucd.ie/students/registration Pop down to the Registration Made Easy Lab between 4 and 15 September where HELP IS staff will be on hand to guide you through your registration. During Orientation Week the lab will be located in A105, Newman Building, Mon to Fri from 9am to AVAILABLE! 5pm. You can also submit your query through the Student Desk Connector www.ucd.ie/studentdesk or call us on +353 716 1555. 18|
|19 WELCOME TO UCD 2016 STEP 2 MODULE REGISTRATION The first thing you need to do as part of your module registration is book your start time on Wednesday, 30 August. You can do this between 8am and 1pm but try to do it as early as possible. 7 BOOK YOUR REGISTRATION START TIME On Wednesday, 30 August 2017, between 8am and 1pm, go to www.ucd.ie/connect Log into SISWeb and click on the BOOK A START TIME button. 8 YOU CAN BEGIN YOUR MODULE REGISTRATION AT ANY POINT FROM THIS TIME ONWARDS This will show you the exact date/ time from which you may begin your module registration. Once you exit the screen, an email will be sent to your UCD Connect account (within one hour) confirming your start time. For a step-by-step guide to completing your registration, visit www.ucd.ie/students/registration
Some of your modules will be core modules; others will be option modules from a list of modules related to your programme. You may also be able to study elective modules that either deepen your knowledge in your chosen programme (In-Programme Electives) or allow you to explore subjects outside of your area of study (General Electives). You should complete your module registration in the following order: 9 SELECT SUBJECT/STREAM FIRST YEAR BA, SOCIAL SCIENCE AND SCIENCE STUDENTS ONLY You may already be registered to your main subjects based on your CAO choice. You will see these subjects in the SELECTED SUBJECTS/STREAMS list. ! Read your programme information You will then need to select the other before you start this step. Online subject(s) that you want to study from guides to choosing subjects/streams the AVAILABLE SUBJECTS/STREAMS are available for BA, Social Science section. If you want to drop a chosen and Science students at www.ucd.ie/ subject simply click on DROP SUBJECT/ students/registration STREAM beside the subject in question. If you are a BA student, you will not be able to drop your main subjects until after your Academic Advisory meetings. 10 REGISTER TO CORE MODULES ALL STUDENTS You may find that you are already registered to your Core Modules (Pre –selected will appear beside them). For some of your Core Modules you may need to pick a time slot. Do this by clicking on CHOOSE TIME beside the module. 20|
|21 WELCOME TO UCD 2016 11 CHOOSE OPTION MODULES You also need to select OPTION MODULES. Click on SELECT MODULE beside the module of your choice. Always read the ‘Am I eligible to take this module?’ section in the information box before you make your decision. 12 CHOOSE YOUR MAIN LABS AND TUTORIALS Remember to register to any Laboratories, Tutorials or Practicals that are part of your Core and Option modules. To register to a lab or tutorial click on CHOOSE TIME. Sometimes your School will look after your registration to Labs/Tutorials. In this case you will see a message saying AUTOMATICALLY REGISTERED or CONTACT SCHOOL. 13 CHOOSE YOUR ELECTIVES Once you have been registered to your Core and Option modules/labs/tutorials you can choose Elective modules (generally two Elective modules = 10 credits). You can choose from In- Programme Electives (modules from within your programme) or All Electives (modules from any subject across UCD). These choices are provisional until 9 University College Dublin Make sure you read the How to An Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath Register Online guide for full step- September. by-step instructions HOW TO ! Remember to register to any REGISTER ONLINE www.ucd.ie/students/registration BACK TO CONTENTS 1| 2016/17 Laboratories, Tutorials or Practicals that are part of your modules.
FEES PAYING YOUR FEES INFORMATION DEADLINES FOR PAYMENT HOW MUCH DO I PAY? OF FEES The first instalment is usually one third of your total fee. 10 First instalment €254 Student Centre Levy of fees due Student Contribution SEPT €3,000 Charge Undergraduate students eligible for ‘free fees’ (who are not entitled to a grant) are Deadline for required to pay a minimum of one third of withdrawing from the Student Contribution charge plus the 20 your programme Student Centre Levy by 10 September 2017 OCT in order to be a fully-registered student. This amounts to €1084.56*. *The figure above is based on an undergraduate student eligible for ‘free fees’ who is registered to 60 credits. Deadline for dropping any extra HOW TO PAY 20 modules you no longer wish to take OCT You can pay online through online registration (SISWeb) using a debit/credit card Remaining balance A third party (parent/sponsor) 31 of fees due (undergraduate can pay on your behalf. Visit JAN www.ucd.ie/fees and click students) on ‘Third Party Payment’ For important dates for your academic year, For information about ‘Free Fees’ eligibility, EU visit www.ucd.ie/students/keydates fee eligibility, and undergraduate programme fees, visit www.ucd.ie/fees 22|
|23 WELCOME TO UCD 2017 WITHDRAWING FROM YOUR PROGRAMME INFORMATION ON GRANTS If you are considering If you have applied for a grant through withdrawing, talk to someone Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), first. Talk to your Programme remember to provide us with your SUSI Office, Student Adviser application number in the Personal Details or staff on your degree section of the online registration system. programme about why you’re thinking of leaving. This is a 13-digit alphanumeric number, beginning with ‘W’. If you still wish to withdraw, you can complete and submit Please note that all students in receipt of a grant must pay a withdrawal form via SISWeb the Student Centre Levy of by 20 October 2017 (for €254 plus any fees not payable Semester 1). You should also under the grant scheme. return your UCD Student Card (UCARD) to your Programme For information about grants, visit Office by the same date. www.susi.ie and www.studentfinance.ie If you withdraw on or before 20 October, you will receive a 16 OCT full refund of any payments FINANCIAL SUPPORT made in respect of the IN UCD Student Contribution Charge or Student Levy. As a student of University College Dublin, If you withdraw after the you are expected to have budgeted 20 October deadline, you will appropriately and sufficiently before 16 OCT be liable for fees. starting your studies. However, UCD recognises that unexpected financial problems can arise. If you find yourself in For Programme Office contacts, financial difficulty, you may wish to seek visit www.ucd.ie/students/progoffice advice from one of the following: your Student Adviser, your Chaplain or your SU For Student Adviser contacts, Welfare Officer. visit www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers For information about the types of financial Visit the fees website for more information support available in UCD, visit www.ucd.ie/fees www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers
UCD REGULATIONS When you become a UCD student, UCD ACADEMIC REGULATIONS you join a community that values Your studies in UCD are governed by a honesty, integrity, dignity and set of overarching rules called Academic respect. The UCD Student Charter Regulations. These regulations are and Student Code outline the role supported by academic policy, procedures you play and how you are expected and guidelines. For ease of use, there is to act while in UCD. also a quick reference user’s guide to the It is important that you familiarise regulations available which allows you to yourself with the University search for topics in an FAQ format. Regulations before you begin your life here in UCD. UCD EXAM REGULATIONS UCD STUDENT CHARTER UCD has examination procedures and regulations in place so make sure that you The Student Charter sets out the roles and are aware of the rules. responsibilities of the various groups within our University and outlines what you can expect from your University and what the SMOKE-FREE UCD POLICY University can expect from its student UCD is committed to working toward a members. smoke free campus. From September 2017 all built-up areas of the campus, commuting UCD STUDENT CODE hubs, carparks and pedestrian routes to and The Student Code establishes the from commuting facilities are prescribed as University’s expectations in respect of smoke-free zones. Your cooperation not to student behaviour and conduct. smoke/vape in these areas is appreciated. Smoke-Free UCD UCD STUDENT EMAIL PROTOCOL Creating Remember to check your UCD email account frequently so that you don’t miss ANAIR OF out on important information from the University. We use your UCD email address RESPECT for all official communication with you. The for our environment and community full student email protocol can be found at the link below. Thank you for not smoking/vaping in the core built-up areas of campus You will find a copy of these regulations in the Student Services Directory on the Current Students area of the website, under University Regulations. www.ucd.ie/students 24|
|25 STUDENT WELCOME TO UCD 2016 SUPPORT PROGRAMME OFFICES Student Desk Connector (as above), call www.ucd.ie/students/progoffice us on 01 716 1555 or call in to see us in the Each undergraduate course (programme Tierney Building. For opening hours, check in UCD) is supported by a Programme www.ucd.ie/studentdesk Office. They are the first point of contact for students seeking academic advice and STUDENT ADVISERS support. They are here to help you with any www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers concern or query relating to your degree Student Advisers provide support for programme. Some of the key areas your all students throughout their university Programme Office can help you with are experience. Each academic programme registration queries, academic programme has a dedicated Student Adviser, who can advice, outgoing Erasmus/exchange advise on the range of supports offered by information, extenuating circumstances/ UCD. There are specific Student Advisers medical certificates, leaves of absence, for mature or international students. withdrawals/re-admission to programmes Student Advisers work closely with the or referral to Student Adviser, academic administrative and academic staff as staff/Access and Lifelong Learning - well as other support staff. Students can Disability Support, etc. contact them in relation to personal, social or practical issues. From simple requests SCHOOL OFFICES for information, to more confidential and www.ucd.ie/collegesandschools serious matters, they will give you the time Each subject area belongs within a School. and space to talk things through. For example, any MST (Mathematical Studies) modules will belong to the UCD ACCESS AND LIFELONG LEARNING - School of Mathematics and Statistics. You DISABILITY SUPPORT should talk to the administrative staff in www.ucd.ie/all the School Office if you have questions The UCD Access Centre proves a range of or difficulties which are specific to those support for students with disabilities. modules or subjects or if you need advice Please email disability@ucd.ie for more on what modules to take to ensure degree information. compliance in that subject. INTERNATIONAL OFFICE STUDENT DESK www.ucd.ie/international www.ucd.ie/studentdesk UCD International offers a wide range of Module registration, SISWeb access, fees support services to international students and form stamping are just some of the as well as to Irish students wishing to study services we provide. You can also get abroad on exchange programmes. official documents such as Certificates STUDENTS’ UNION of Attendance, Statements, and Official www.ucdsu.ie Transcripts online via your SISWeb account, As a UCD student you automatically under the Registration, Fees & Assessment become a member of the Students’ Union. tab. You can also contact us through the See page 32 for more details.
STUDENT SUPPORT Here is a sample of the best places to go for different types of queries. I NEED ACADEMIC ADVICE/ I’M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE REGISTRATION GUIDANCE ABOUT ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM MY MODULES www.ucd.ie/studentdesk or Programme Office www.ucd.ie/students/progoffice www.ucd.ie/students/progoffice I’VE GOT A PERSONAL PROBLEM I HAVE A DISABILITY/LEARNING Student Adviser DIFFICULTY www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers UCD Access and Lifelong Learning - Disability support www.ucd.ie/campusaccessibility I HAVE AN URGENT MEDICAL I’VE LOST MY UCD STUDENT PROBLEM CARD (UCARD) Student Health Service UCARD Bureau www.ucd.ie/stuhealth www.ucd.ie/ucard I WANT TO REPORT AN I NEED A CERT OF ATTENDANCE/ EMERGENCY ON CAMPUS OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY STAMP/ Estate Services TRANSCRIPT Ext. 7999 or (01) 716 7999 Student Desk www.ucd.ie/estates www.ucd.ie/sisweb or www.ucd.ie/studentdesk 26|
|27 WELCOME TO UCD 2017 I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY UCD I WANT TO JOIN A SOCIETY ACCOMMODATION TO MEET NEW PEOPLE Student Residences (Resident Assistant) UCD Societies www.ucd.ie/residences www.ucdsocieties.com I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT I’M AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MY FEES WITH VISA PROBLEMS Student Desk UCD International www.ucd.ie/studentdesk www.ucd.ie/international I’VE BEEN SICK AND CAN’T I WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH DO ALL MY ASSESSMENTS OTHER STUDENTS FROM MY Programme Office COUNTRY www.ucd.ie/students/progoffice UCD International www.ucd.ie/international I’M IN FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES I WANT TO MAKE A COMPLAINT Student Adviser ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE AT UCD www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers www.ucd.ie/complaints I WANT TO LEAVE UCD FOR ADVICE ON ALL OF THE ABOVE Programme Office Student Adviser www.ucd.ie/students/progoffice www.ucd.ie/students/support
CAMPUS FACILITIES UCD has a population of around 30,000 people and is home to all of the facilities you’d expect to find in a small town. You’ll find almost everything you need on campus, including shops, cafés, a post office, a bank, a bicycle shop, a barber, a medical centre, a pharmacy and much more. Of course, life at university is not just about lectures and study; there is so much more to being at UCD. UCD STUDENT CENTRE UCD SPORT You will find that sports, societies and social life are vital ingredients of your university experience. AND FITNESS The Student Centre, UCD Sport and the UCD Sport UCD Students are entitled & Fitness complex are the home of student life on to free gym membership and campus. They provide provides our students with discounted swim membership, the most diverse student facility of any university to register for the gym and take in Ireland. Facilities in the Student Centre include your online induction. visit a state-of-the-art 3D cinema, a drama theatre, a www.ucd.ie/sportandfitness debating chamber and a 600-seat auditorium. Visit www.ucd.ie/studentcentre for more information. Campus Garda Office Career Development Centre www.ucd.ie/estates www.ucd.ie/careers Childcare The Writing Centre www.ucd.ie/creche www.ucd.ie/writingcentre Campus Services Maths Support Centre www.ucd.ie/estates www.ucd.ie/msc Bord na Gaeilge UCD Computer Facilities/IT Services www.ucd.ie/bnag www.ucd.ie/itservices Disability Support Health Service www.ucd.ie/disability www.ucd.ie/stuhealth Campus Bookshop Shops and Restaurants www.campusbookshopucd.com www.ucd.ie/catering/facilities.html Bank AIB has a branch on campus 28|
|29 WELCOME TO UCD 2017 SPORT LIBRARY www.ucd.ie/sport www.ucd.ie/library/newstudents For many students at UCD, sport is an UCD Library provides the information important part of life and we hope that resources, study spaces and friendly staff you will continue this when you join support to help you succeed with your us. With over 55 official sports clubs, studies. You have five libraries with full excellent facilities and a huge programme wireless connectivity, spaces for silent, of fitness classes, including the Get-in- social and group study and Library staff, Gear programme, there is something for happy to assist you with any questions you everyone. Sporting facilities include 12 might have. A dedicated online guide for natural grass pitches, including the UCD new students will help you become familiar Bowl - home ground to both the UCD RFC with the website, your online collections and the UCD AFC - a 50 metre swimming (available 24/7) and services which include pool, three gyms, squash courts, three the popular laptop loans and self service multi-purpose sports halls, five-a-side and loans.Your UCD Student Card (UCARD) full size synthetic pitches, as well as the is your library card - you’ll need this to National Hockey Stadium. enter and exit the library, borrow books, or borrow a laptop. Be sure to enter our To see the full list of clubs and facilities, competition for new students too - see visit the UCD Sport website www.ucd.ie/library/competitions for www.ucd.ie/sport and Facebook page details of the great prizes to be won. www.facebook.com/ucdsport. And don’t miss the Sports Expo which takes place from 18- 21 September. SOCIETIES www.ucdsocieties.com Meeting people and making friends is one of the most important parts of life, STUDENT LOCKERS especially at university. UCD has over 70 www.ucd.ie/estates societies that offer students opportunities Lockers are available to rent for the in everything from public speaking to academic year in the main teaching drama, juggling, event management, buildings. Lockers can be booked online national and international cultures through SISWeb using your UCD Student and volunteering. Societies run events Card (UCARD). throughout the year, so visit our website www.ucdsocieties.com, Tweet us @ UCDSocieties or follow us on Facebook. LOST & FOUND com/UCDSocieties and don’t miss out Lost & found items are on your first opportunity to get involved regularly handed in to Estate during Freshers’ Week (18 - 22 September). Services on the ground floor at the side of the Agriculture Building where they are securely stored. For a full list of facilities available to you in UCD, visit www.ucd.ie/students
GETTING You will find a TO UCD MAP OF THE UCD CAMPUS The Belfield campus is located 4km from Dublin city on your Orientation centre on the N11. There are many travel options Social Events schedu le. from various parts of the city, the local suburbs and indeed the whole country. PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO UCD DUBLIN BUS There are many bus routes servicing the Belfield campus. Check out tthe Dublin Bus website which has links to bus routes in and out of the Belfield campus. www.dublinbus.ie IRISH RAIL THE DART will take you north to Howth and Malahide and south to Greystones. A shuttle bus operates from Sydney Parade to UCD during term time. www.ucd.ie/commuting www.irishrail.ie LUAS The Green LUAS line, at Windy Arbour and Milltown, is also within walking distance. www.luas.ie AIRCOACH/DUBLIN AIRPORT Aircoach is a bus service from Dublin Airport to the city centre and UCD Campus. It passes by the main entrance to UCD on the Stillorgan Road. www.aircoach.ie www.dublinairport.com TAXI The MyTaxi App is available as a free download from the App Store and Google Play for both iOS and Android devices www.mytaxi.ie CYCLE APPS CYCLE PLANNER DUBLIN BIKES www.transportforireland.ie www.dublinbikes.ie Find the best route for you - Find your nearest docking station choose a direct route, an easier and bike availability route or to avoid hills! 30|
|31 COMMUTING TO UCD BY CAR: WELCOME TO UCD 2017 Parking is limited on campus and available on a first come first served basis. Car parks are designated permit parking or hourly paid. Eligible UCD Community members (including students) may apply for a parking permit at a charge of €50 for the academic year 2017/18. For full details and to apply see www.ucd.ie/commuting Traffic calming barriers are in place to prevent through traffic and operate from 7am to 10.30am and from 4pm to 7.30pm Monday to Friday. Car sharing - join UCD’s free Car sharing group and save money by sharing journeys. See www.carsharing.ie/ucd GoCar - UCD provides a GoBase for GoCars and free parking for GoCars. E-car - charging points are available on campus. UCD strongly encourages the use of public transport where possible. JOURNEYPLANNER Use the National Transport Authority’s journey planner to plan your journey by train, bus, tram, taxi and by foot. You can change searching options and search how to get from point A to B anywhere in Dublin. www.journeyplanner. transportforireland.ie Remember to use your Leap Card to make savings on public transport! One card for bus, Luas and train. www.leapcard.ie You can also save money on transport with a Student Travel Card. www.studenttravelcard.ie REAL-TIME APPS DUBLIN BUS REAL TIME IRELAND www.dublinbus.ie www.transportforireland.ie Find out when the next Real time arrival information for bus, bus is due train and Luas
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GET Here are some UCD-related social media sites that we recommend to our undergraduate students. SOCIAL Visit www.ucd.ie/social-media for a full list. Use the hashtag #helloUCD to connect with other students joining UCD this year. /UNIVERSITYCOLLEGEDUBLIN @UCDDUBLIN Keep up to date with news, events and The voice of UCD on Twitter: sharing news and updates via this Facebook home of the relevant updates from around the University. University, aimed at students, staff, community and prospective students. @UCDSTUDENTDESK Updates and information on registration, fees, /UCDREGISTRY exams and Student Desk news. A wide range of support and services @UCDINTERNAT spanning the entire academic process: Updates and news for international students. for updates on registration, exams, timetables this is worth a follow. @UCDSTUDENTCENTR News about sports, societies and events on /STUDENTCENTRE campus. For updates, events and news about your hub for student sports, societies and fun @UCDLIBRARY on campus. Follow us for updates on Library news and our collections and services. /UCDINTERNATIONAL News, events and support for the @UCDITSERVICES international student community. For IT updates and service announcements /UCDLIBRARY Like our page and get news on Library FOLLOW YOUR COURSE events, collections and services. Many UCD Colleges (e.g. Science) and Schools (e.g. School of Archaeology) have a dedicated Facebook and/or Twitter presence. It’s a great way to find out what your lecturers, researchers and fellow students are up to. Have a look on www.ucd.ie/ collegesandschools, go to your School page and look for their ‘find us on’ icons. MYUCD Guest lectures, college events, research UCDDUBLIN discoveries and more are updated here. Check Check out Instagram for pictures of campus life. out the playlists for a great archive of past Why not tag #ucd #universitycollegedublin videos relating to your university. and #helloucd in your pictures too. 36|
|37 FIRST YEAR WELCOME TO UCD 2016 CHECKLIST Congratulations on getting a place in University College Dublin! To help you get started, we have put together a checklist of things to do before you arrive and on arrival at UCD. Visit www.ucd.ie/students/ newstudents for more details. BEFORE YOU ARRIVE ON ARRIVAL AT UCD 1 Accept your offer before the 12 Attend orientation events from reply date 4 to 8 September. Check your If you haven’t already done so! Orientation timetable carefully. www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents 2 Get social! #helloucd 13 Meet your Peer Mentor www.ucd.ie/social-media www.ucd.ie/peermentoring 3 Finalise your accommodation 14 Finalise your module choices and www.ucd.ie/residences complete your registration (by 22 September) 4 Check out UCD’s jargon buster www.ucd.ie/students/registration www.ucd.ie/students/jargon.html 15 Check your timetable and start attending lectures from Monday, 11 5 Go to UCD Connect September www.ucd.ie/connect www.ucd.ie/sisweb 6 Begin Step 1 of registration 16 Know where to go for support www.ucd.ie/students/registration www.ucd.ie/students 7 Check out your Orientation timetable 17 Get to know your Students’ Union www.ucd.ie/students/newstudents They’re here to help! www.ucdsu.ie 8 Book your module registration start time (30 August between 8am and 1pm) 18 Get involved in UCD life www.ucd.ie/students/registration www.ucd.ie/studentcentre 9 Begin registering to your modules 19 Make sure you read...The Student from 31 August (check your start time) Charter, Student Code, Academic www.ucd.ie/students/registration Regulations, Student Email Protocol, Dignity & Respect Policy, The 10 If you want to take a year out and Acceptable Usage Policy and Smoke- hold your place for next year see free Campus Policy www.ucd.ie/registry/admissions/deferral. www.ucd.ie/students/services.html html 11 If you decide not to come to UCD, please contact admissions@ucd.ie as soon as possible so we can offer the place to someone else.
DOWNLOAD YOUR DIGITAL EDITION AT WWW.UCD.IE/STUDENTS/NEWSTUDENTS /ucdregistry @ucdstudentdesk www.ucd.ie/students Tel: +353 1 716 1555
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