All information in this handbook is correct at time of print.

Information may be altered

at short notice during the course of the 2009 - 2010 Academic Year, therefore the
University cannot accept responsibility for items contained in this Handbook.

Published: Student Support & Development, Dublin City University, August 2009.
Editor: Deirdre Moloney
Design: grimes-designs.com
Print: twinpillars.ie
Photography: Sportsfile & Public Affairs & Media Relations, DCU

Student Support & Development, DCU, Dublin 9.

Tel: 01 700 7165
Email: student.support@dcu.ie

DCU Main Reception

Tel: 01 700 5000

Fiosrucháin Geinerálta as Gaeilge

Tel: 01 700 6191
 Table of Contents
A - Z Index 2-3
Welcome Note 4
Important Telephone Numbers 5
Calendar - Semester One & Two 6-7
A - Z Guide 8 - 52
Map of Campus 54 - 55

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 Index
A D
Academic Support 8
Academic Regulations 9
Academic Calendar 9
Appeals 9
Academic Transcripts 10
Access Programme 10
Accommodation 11
Advice 12
Alumni 12
Audio Visual Service 12
B
Banking 13
Bar 13
Bookshop 14
Booking Rooms 14
Building Signage 14
C Grants 30
Careers Service 15
Childcare 16
Code of Conduct 16
Complaints Procedure 16
Computer Access 16-17
Counselling & Personal Dev. 18
Clubs & Societies 19
D
DCU Rules & Regulations 20
Deferral of Exams or Modules 20
Deferral of Year 20
Disability & Learning Support 21
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Disciplinary Committee 22
Drugs 22
E
Email Access 23
English Language Support 23
Enrolment 24
Extenuating Circumstances 24
Equality Office 24
ExL – Student Learning Portal 25
Examination Board 25
F
Fees 27
Finance at University 27
Food 28-29
G
H
Health Service 30-31
I
INTRA Unit 32
Insurance 32
Inter Faith Centre 32
International Office 33
L
Library 34
Lockers 34
 Index

M S
Mature Student Support 35 Student Card 47
Mental Health 35 Students’ Union 47
Modules 36 Student Advice Centre 48
Moodle – Online Learning 36 Student Support & Development 48

O T
Office of Student Life 37 The Mezzanine 49
The Street 49
P The Helix 49
Parking 37 The Hub 49
Pharmhealth Pharmacy 38 Transferring Programmes 50
Photocopying/Printing 38 Transport in Dublin 50-51
Plagiarism 39
Police 40 U
Portal Pages 40 Uaneen Module 52
Postgraduate Common Room 40
Postgraduate Support 40 W
Programme Chairperson 41 Withdrawing from the University 52

R
Registry 41
Registration 41
Repeating 42
Research 42

S
Security on Campus 43
Spar Convenience Store 43
Sport & Recreation Service 44
Sport Scholarships 45
Sports Academy 46
Sports Facilities – DCU Sport 46

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 Míle Fáilte go DCU

Hello and Welcome to DCU

The initial period in any large institution

is always a challenging time – students
coming from school will find themselves
confronted with ‘university-speak’,
new structures and policies and new
academic norms – students coming
from other third level institutions in
Ireland or elsewhere may be more
familiar with the terminology but may
need ready access to contact details
of units and support services.

The A - Z Guide to Life at DCU has been published with a view to helping all new
students find their way around the university system with ease. The Guide covers
a wide array of information including explanations of DCU jargon, information on
important policies, contact details of many units and support services, opening hours
of on-campus facilities etc.

I hope that you have an academically and personally enriching time at the University
and very much look forward to meeting you around the campus! Don’t forget to drop
into the ‘Student Advice Centre’ in the Henry Grattan Building – or mail us if you need
any advice during the year.
Email: student.support@dcu.ie

Enjoy your year!

Dr. Claire Bohan

Director of Student Support & Development

Email: Claire.bohan@dcu.ie

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Important Telephone Numbers

Accommodation 700 5736

Audio Visual Service 700 5410
Bank 700 5140
Careers Service 700 5163
Crèche 700 5200
Counselling & Personal Development Service 700 5165
Disability & Learning Support Service 700 5927
Doctors’ Appointments 700 5143
Doctors’ Emergency 700 6999
Doctors’ Emergency (Out of Hours) 700 5999
Fees Office 700 8836
Information Systems & Services 700 5007
International Office 700 7411
Library 700 5418
Registry 700 5338
Security 700 5999
Sports Officer 700 5811
Sports Complex 700 5797
Student Advice Centre 700 7165
Students’ Union 700 5279
Student Support & Development 700 7165

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 DCU Calendar
Semester One (2009-2010)

SEPTEMBER

Registration of First Year Undergraduate Students (online) 9th - 18th September

Registration of First Year Postgraduate Students (online) 9th - 18th September
Orientation of First Year Undergraduate Students 21st - 25th September
Beginning of Semester One - Start of Lectures 28th September

OCTOBER

Freshers’ Week 28th Sept. - 2nd Oct.

Freshers’ Ball 30th September
Last Date for Registration (late reg. fee applies thereafter) 2nd October
Change of Module Choice (free of charge) 5th - 9th October
Club & Societies Day (The Hub) 6th & 7th October
Late Change of Module Choice (fee applies) 12th - 16th October
Public Holiday - University Closed 26th October
Halloween Ball 28th October
Closing Date for Receipt of Deferral of Academic Year 30th October
Closing Date for Withdrawals: ‘Free Fee Tuition’ (undergraduate) 30th October

NOVEMBER

Clubs & Socs Ball 3rd November

Graduation Ceremonies 9th - 10th November
Graduation Ball 10th November
Reading Week (for Faculties with this option) 9th - 13th November
DCU Open Days 20th - 21st November

DECEMBER

End of Semester One Lectures 19th December

University Closed 24th Dec. - 1st Jan.

JANUARY

Exam Study Period for Semester One Examinations 4th - 15th January
Semester 1 Examinations 18th - 29th January
Closing Date for Withdrawals: ‘Half Fee Tuition’ (undergraduate) 22nd January

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 DCU Calendar
Semester Two (2010)

FEBRUARY

Inter-Semester Break 1st - 5th February

Orientation for Semester Two - (Exchange/Study Abroad Students) 4th - 5th February
Beginning of Semester Two Lectures 8th February
Last Date for Reg. (New students only - late reg. fee applies thereafter) 8th February
Change of Module Choice - Semester Two (Free of charge) 15th - 22nd February
Examination Results Online (Semester One) 18th February
Period of Consultation for Students with Faculty 22nd - 26th February
Late Change of Module Choice - Semester Two (Fee applies) 23rd - 26th February

MARCH

St. Patrick’s Day - University Closed 17th March

Reading Week (for Faculties with this option) 15th - 19th March
Graduation Ceremonies 27th March

APRIL

Good Friday - University Closed 2nd April

Bank Holiday - University Closed 5th April
Health Fair 7th April

MAY
End of Semester 2 Lectures 1st May
Public Holiday 3rd May
Exam Study Period 3rd - 14th May
Semester Two Examinations 17th - 29th May

JUNE

Closing Date for Submission of Extenuating Circumstances 4th June

Public Holdiay 7th June

JULY

Examination Results (online) 1st July

Period of Consultation for Students with Faculty 6th - 7th July
Closing Date for Lodging of Appeals 15th July

AUGUST
Autumn Repeat Examinations 16th - 28th August
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Academic Support
University is about learning - learning a
new discipline, learning a new subject
and learning about life. However
sometimes you may struggle with one
or more of your subjects during your
time spent in this new environment. It
is normal for this to happen and
the best action you can take is
to seek help. The first person
you need to talk to is your
lecturer or the Chairperson
of your programme, who is
based in your School.
Remember to seek advice
as early as possible
in order to allow the
School time to help
you along with your
studies. If you don’t
know who your
Chairperson is, ask your
School Secretary or Class Rep.
The Class Rep. is a student in
your class that is chosen by
your class to represent you if
academic difficulties do arise.
A helpful resource is the
‘Student Academic Support’
website which highlights all the
major avenues of academic
support available to you. Full details
can be found at web: www.dcu.ie/
students/academicsupport.shtml
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The ‘Maths Learning Centre’ is located
on the ground floor of the Henry
Grattan Building. It provides hands-
on maths support for students
in any programme with maths
modules. This is a drop-in service
which is free of charge and highly
recommended by students.
Full details can be found at:
web: www.dcu.ie/maths/mlc
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Google your su
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area and read up
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articles to help
understand!
Another great resource is the
online Academic Support
Service (ExL). You’ll find
helpful information on note-
taking, giving presentations,
structuring essays, doing
assignments, academic
writing at third level etc. This
website will give you great
tips and is useful whatever
year you are in:
web: www.dcu.ie/ExL
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Academic Regulations
At University you will have many different
types of assessments to take and
assignments to write throughout the
year. It is important that you understand
the rules and guidelines in relation to
them. Unlike in secondary school, you
will have exams and assignments during
each semester and at the end of the year.
You need to be familiar with words like
‘plagiarism’ which is a form of copying,
‘citing and referencing’,etc.
A full overview of the Rules and
Regulations relating to examinations and
assessments can be found at:
web: www.dcu.ie/registry/
examination
Academic Calendar
DCU is semesterised, which means
that we have two semesters, each of
12 weeks in duration. Semester One
takes place from September to January
(including exams) and Semester Two
takes place from February to May
(including exams). A full overview of
lecture dates, holidays, exams, dates of
results etc. can be found at:
web: www.dcu.ie/timetables/
ac_09_10.shtml
*Make sure to look at this carefully,
especially if you are coming from abroad
or planning any mid-year breaks.
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Appeals
Following receipt of results for either
examinations or a piece of assessment,
you may find you have issues with the
result or feel a material error has
occurred. If this happens, you may have
the chance to appeal via the R31 form.
There are specified grounds only on which
an appeal may be based. Please check
the R31 form for these grounds. The
form can be obtained from The Registry
Information Point which is located in the
‘The Street’ area of the Henry Grattan
Building or at the following web address:
web: www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/
pdfs/r31.pdf
This form also provides detailed
information on the Appeals procedure
and rules and regulations attached to
this procedure. Appeals must be lodged
within 14 days of publication of online
results. There is an administrative fee
of €100 to lodge an appeal. If you are
successful this will be refunded.
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Academic Transcripts
Academic Transcripts are official copies
of your exam results for the year. Exam
results are posted on your personal
student portal page after the relevant
meetings of Examination Boards in
Spring, Summer and Autumn. Students
receive a full academic transcript of
results from both semesters at the end
of the academic year. Please ensure
that you update your contact details
on your portal page if you are moving
accommodation in summer!
Exchange and Study Abroad students
should speak to the Co-ordinator in the
International Office about receiving a hard
copy of their transcripts after the relevant
Examination Boards, if they are not staying
in DCU for the full academic year.
their programme of study. The Access
Service achieves these aims through
their primary and second level schools
programme. They also have an extensive
post–entry programme which includes
Top–Up Scholarships, Academic Support,
Peer Mentoring Programmes and
Summer Schools. If you wish to find out
more about the Access Programme, you
can contact Ita Tobin who is the Director
of the Programme.
tel: 01 700 5493
email: ita.tobin@dcu.ie
web: www.dcu.ie/access

Official copies of transcripts can be

obtained on the student’s request only
from Registry by completing the R23
form on the Registry website. Costs
involved are €7 for one academic year and
€15 for an entire degree programme.

Access Programme
The three main aims of the DCU Access
Service are 1. To promote a positive
experience of education, 2. To increase
the numbers from the University’s
target communities entering third level
and 3. To support students completing
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Accommodation
On Campus There is also a private accommodation
listing available for students who have
DCU offers two styles of on-campus
received an offer to study at DCU, but do
accommodation for first year students.
not wish to stay on-campus. This online list
Larkfield Apartments has 126 units,
is available at: web: www.findahome.ie
each with two study bedrooms and a
You will need to contact the Accomm-
shared bathroom and kitchenette.
odation Office for the password to access
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this site. This password is available once
apartments, each with five en-suite
you have received an offer for DCU. For
bedrooms and a shared living/kitchen/
further information contact:
dining areas. Rooms are allocated under
the following system to applicants who Campus Residences Limited
tel: +353 1 7005736
have applied for campus accommodation
tel: +353 1 7005777
up to and including the day before the
email: campus.residences@dcu.ie
CAO results are released:
web: www.dcu.ie/accommodation
1. To students with over 500 CAO points
Off Campus
who wish to come to DCU and have
applied for on-campus accommodation. Student apartments are also available in
2. By order of application to all other CAO Shanowen Hall and Shanowen Square,
which are approx. 5 mins walk from the
applicants who list DCU as one of their
Campus. These are privately let and full
preferences through CAO and have their
information can be found at:
CAO application number.
web: www.shanowenhall.com
3. Students who have been unsuccessful
Good websites for private accommodation:
will be kept on file for any cancellations. web: www.daft.ie
These offers will be made as rooms web: www.studentlettings.ie
become available. web: www.collegecribs.ie

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Advice
Should you need any advice, there are Chapters across the globe, special
many points of contact in DCU. The interest Chapters (e.g. Soccer Alumni
Student Advice Centre is located on Chapter) and Corporate Chapters. Stay
the ground floor of the Henry Grattan connected - don’t wait until your 10 or 20
Building and staff there can answer year reunion!
any queries you may have in relation to
tel: 01 700 8686/89
student support. They can also point you
email: alumni@dcu.ie
in the right direction if you have any other
web: www.dcu.ie/alumni
queries relating to your studies at DCU.
The Students’ Union is based in ‘The
Hub’ and they can listen to any concerns Audio Visual Service
or queries you may have during your
time at University. Lastly, The Registry The Audio Visual Service has a broad range
can deal with academic queries you may of services available to staff and students,
have in relation to registration, exams, including booking audio visual equipment,
appeals, etc. recycling cartridges, telephone and video
conferencing. The Audio Visual Service is
part of Information Systems & Services
Alumni and is located in the ISS Building opposite
Your relationship with DCU doesn’t the main student restaurant. Make sure
end when you graduate. DCU Alumni is to give at least a week’s notice to ensure
your Alumni Association, which helps the equipment you need is available. For
graduates keep in touch with each other assistance contact:
and be a part of the DCU community. Robert Duffy: 700 5410 or 700 5226
DCU is a leading Irish University that email: robert.duffy@dcu.ie
represents excellence, vibrancy, learning
and knowledge. As a graduate, you will
take this with you on your chosen path.
The Alumni Office is committed to giving
graduates an opportunity to learn, share
and collaborate, as well as providing
professional and social networks.
As a member of a body of over 30,000
graduates, you will have an opportunity
to get involved in Alumni events and
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Banking
The campus banking services are
provided by AIB Bank. The branch is
situated in ‘The Street’ area of the Henry
Grattan Building opposite The Registry.
You can avail of a wide range of banking
services and the branch specialises in
looking after student accounts.
The campus bank is open each weekday
at the following times:
10.00am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.00pm
Wednesday: 10.30am Opening
Thursday: 5.00pm Closing
AIB staff will be available during the above
hours to assist you to open a student
account should you wish to do so.
tel: +353 1 700 8340 (Direct line)
tel: +353 1 700 5140
fax: +353 1 836 0050
ATM machines can be found in SPAR,
on the ground floor of ‘The Hub’ and
at the back entrance to the Henry
Grattan Building (opposite the student
restaurant).
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Bar
A great place to meet friends! Yes, you
can go to the latest funky bar in town, but
if you want to meet up with your college
friends, go to the bar. On special nights
the ground floor of ‘The Hub’ turns into
one big party venue and up to 2,000
students attend the various events. So
once these nights are announced, be
sure to get your ticket quickly.
The bar is a private club, so make sure
you are a member and tick the box when
you are registering online. Your student
card confirms whether or not you are a
member so, if you are not a member, you
don’t get in.
There are some rules of course. For
example, you have to be over 18, so if
you are bringing a friend that is not a
DCU student, make sure they bring
appropriate ID such as a Driving
licence/Passport/Garda ID Card. So
get dressed up, bring your Student ID
and have a good time.
Location: ‘The Hub’
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Bookshop
The campus bookshop, operated by
Hodges Figgis is situated in The Hub.
During term time the bookshop will
be open each day but the hours vary
according to the time of year.
In addition to the normal range of essential
recommended textbooks and general
background reading, the bookshop also
sells a wide range of course materials
produced by DCU academic staff.
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday
9.00am - 5.00pm (During semester)
Tuesday
9.00am - 7.00pm
(Times may vary out of semester)
tel: 01 700 5169
email: enquiries@hodgesfiggis.ie
Booking Rooms
Building Signage
All DCU buildings are referenced by a
letter, e.g. A, B, C, D, etc… Room numbers
are referenced by using the building
letter, floor level and then room number.
For example, Room CG35 is in the Henry
Grattan Building (C), Ground Floor (G),
Room No. 35 (35).
School Buildings
C Henry Grattan, Communications,
Humanities, Languages, Law &
Government
H Nursing
L Computing
N Physical Sciences
Q Business School
S Research & Engineering
X Chemical Science, Biotechnology,
Mathematical Sciences
A map of the University can be found at:
web: http://www.dcu.ie/info/campus.
shtml

Rooms on campus are only available

to Club and Society members who are
hosting an event or a meeting. Rooms
can be booked by completing the online
booking form at:
web: www.dcu.ie/education_services
or contact Valerie Davitt at:
email: valerie.davitt@dcu.ie
Some rooms are also available in the
Inter Faith Centre. Please contact Carmel
Lawlor at ext. 5491 or
email: carmel.lawlor@dcu.ie
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Careers Service
One day you will graduate from DCU with • User-friendly web site and dedicated
a degree and you will then either decide career resources on Moodle
to study more, travel or find a job. If so, • Online job search system for full-
you will need the Careers Service to send time, part-time and summer work
you on your way. • Library publications and resources
• E-Newsletter
The DCU Careers Service enables
students and recent graduates to It is always a good time to start thinking
proactively manage their careers. This about your career and the DCU Careers
allows you to set realistic goals, make Service can offer advice, guidance and
informed career decisions and develop support at any stage throughout your
the skills necessary to accomplish your time in DCU.
goals by offering a range of professional tel: 01 700 5163
services including careers information,
email: careers@dcu.ie
education, advice and guidance.
web: www.dcu.ie/careers
The Service also works with employers
to enhance their Graduate Recruitment
activity in DCU, and with the academic
community to develop careers education
within the curriculum. The following
services are an example of what is
offered to assist you:
• Workshops/Classroom work
including sessions on career
planning, options with your degree,
transferable skills, CVs, application
forms and interviews
• Career fairs and events
• Visiting Employer Programme
• 1:1 appointments – make an
appointment via your student portal
page
• E-query system
• Mentoring Programmes
• Psychometric tests help you
discover more about your learning
styles, abilities and traits
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Childcare
Childcare is provided on campus at the
Magic Days Crèche located at the back
of Car Park 2. The crèche provides a
professional day-care service for the
infants and young children of students
and staff. However it is recommended
that you register your child early, due to
high demand. A crèche subsidy may be
obtained through the Student Financial
Assistance Fund (see ‘F’ for Finance at
University) but is means tested and is
not guaranteed. The cost for Babies
and Wobblers is €205 per week and for
Toddlers and Montessori is €190 per
week. For more information contact:
tel: Paula or Sharon at 01 700 5200
email: creche@dcu.ie
Code of Conduct
The aim of the Code of Conduct and Code
of Discipline is to ensure that a suitable
academic environment is maintained
in the University at all times. The code
outlines what the University accepts as
‘reasonable behaviour and consideration’
for others and endeavours to lay down
guidelines which will form the foundations
of a good academic community.
• All matters of student discipline
shall be overseen by a Disciplinary
Committee appointed by Academic
Council.
• All student members are required
to observe the Code of Conduct.
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• All members of the University shall
refrain from conduct liable to infringe
the rights of others.
For detailed information on the Rules &
Regulations within DCU, visit:
web: www.dcu.ie/info/regulations
A hard copy can be obtained from the
Student Advice Centre upon request.
Complaints Procedure
Should you encounter difficulties during
your academic studies at DCU, you are
advised to follow the official Student
Complaint Procedure to deal with this in
an appropriate manner. Full details can
be found at:
web: http://www.dcu.ie/students/
policies.shtml
Computer Access
Computer Access is one of the first
things you will need when you come to
University. When you register you will
receive a sheet with your DCU student
username and password, which will
enable you to log on to computers on
campus.
Computer Labs are located across
campus for use by all students. Some
labs have restricted access e.g. the
Computer Applications Building facilities
are for use by students of Computing
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and Maths only. Your username and
password will not work on the computers
in that building if you are not a member
of the Faculty or School. There is also
wireless computer access in most
buildings around campus, e.g. Library,
The Street, Henry Grattan Building, The
Mezzanine and Student Restaurant.
See Hotspots: web: www.dcu.ie/iss/
laplan/locations.shtml
Information Systems & Services (ISS) is
responsible for PC labs across campus.
They look after many areas including
computer accounts, passwords,
network space, email, Internet, Student
Helpdesks, PC and account maintenance,
portal pages and PC software.
The Student Computer Helpdesk
This helpdesk is staffed by experts who
are there to help you.
tel: 01 700 5007
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You can call this number for free on any
of the grey internal phones you see in the
labs and corridors by dialling:
tel: 5007
email: helpdesk@dcu.ie
Possible reasons you would contact the
Student Helpdesk:
• Problems with the computer you
are using.
• Learn how to use a scanner.
• No paper in the printer.
• You have forgotten your username
or password.
• Problems using a software
package.
Opening Hours:
08.30am-8.00pm Monday-Friday
12.00pm-3.00pm Saturday (Library only)
There are two helpdesks. One in the
Library and one in C215 in the Henry
Grattan Building.
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Counselling & Personal
Development • Phobias or Obsessions
• Family Issues
The Counselling and Personal • Eating Disorders
Development Service is a professional • Substance Abuse
and confidential service, which is • Post Traumatic Stress
available to all registered DCU students • Self Harm
free of charge. The service is staffed
by qualified and experienced counselling We advise if you have a difficulty, don’t
psychologists/psychotherapists. The sit on it, do something about it sooner
service aims to address personal and rather than later……. take that step and
social issues that hinder a student’s make that call or send that email for an
academic performance in a non appointment. To make an appointment
judgmental manner. phone the Counselling Service at:
tel: 700 5165
Your counsellor will work with you to email: counselling@dcu.ie
develop more effective responses to web: www.dcu.ie/students/counselling
difficulties, to inform decision making,
enable problem solving and enhance
self awareness. The challenges facing
a student, which can be addressed by
counselling, range from academic to
personal and social issues.
For example:
• Self Confidence
• Pregnancy
• Relationship Struggles
• Sexuality & Sexual Identity
• Stress or Panic Attacks
• Suicide
• Body Image & Appearance
• Abuse or Rape
• Presentation Anxiety
• Depression
• Exam Anxiety
• Addiction
• Death
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Clubs & Societies
This is the exciting part of University life!!
This is where you get to have fun, meet
new friends, travel to exciting places and
take part in exciting events. Welcome
to the world of DCU Clubs and Societies.
Getting involved will enhance your university
experience. Clubs refer to sport and physical
activities while societies (aka ‘Socs’) refer to
the arts, musical, social awareness, political,
religious and general interest groups.
Active participation can give you the
opportunity to develop existing skills, try
something new or meet new friends. It
is also a welcome break from academic
studies and a real boost to future
careers. Graduates who participate
with clubs, societies and other extra-
curricular activities during their time of
study, often set themselves apart from
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other applicants in an interview or work
environment. In DCU you can gain extra
credits for your involvement in club and
society life with the Uaneen Module. (See
‘U’ Uaneen Module). There is also a Clubs
& Societies area upstairs in ‘The Hub’ for
student committees to organise their daily
activities. You can join up during the Clubs
& Societies Days which will take place
during Week 2 and it is only €4 to join!
Clubs & Societies Student Officer
email: clubsandsocs@dcusu.ie
Clubs & Societies Finance Officer
email: siobhan.byrne@dcu.ie
web: www.life.dcu.ie
Sports & Recreation Officer
tel: 01 700 5811
email: yvonne.oconnor@dcu.ie
web: www.dcu.ie/studentsport
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DCU Rules & Deferral of Year
Regulations For a variety of unexpected reasons, you
may find yourself in a position that you
The DCU Rules & Regulations Guide
are unable to carry out your studies in
contains detailed information and
any given academic year and may wish to
guidance on all aspects of University life. ‘postpone’ the year and re-commence the
As a student of DCU, you are obliged to following September. For the deferral of
follow these regulations. It is important an academic year you need to complete
to note that ignorance of the Rules form R32 which can be obtained from
& Regulations of the University is not ‘The Registry Information Point’ in
accepted as an excuse for or defence of ‘The Street’ area of the Henry Grattan
misconduct. Building. All sections must be completed
web: www.dcu.ie/info/regulations/ and submitted to The Registry prior to
index.shtml the start of the academic year (check
with The Registry for confirmation of
Deferral of Exams or dates). The cost of deferring the year is
€325. For more information:
Modules web: www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/
It is recognised that, in exceptional pdfs/r32.pdf
circumstances, it may be necessary
for you to defer some or all of your
assessments during the academic
year. Please be assured that whatever
you may be going through, there is a
network of support within the University
in Student Support & Development, the
Students’ Union, your Personal Tutor,
Year Head or Programme Chairperson.
Form R33 provides detailed information
on the procedure and can be obtained
from The Registry. All sections need to
be completed and submitted to The
Registry prior to examinations, taking
place. For more information:
web: www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/
pdfs/r33.pdf
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Disability & Learning
Support
DCU offers a range of services and
supports for all students with a disability,
specific learning difficulty or long term
medical condition. This service is co-
ordinated by the Disability & Learning
Support Service. While the support
available is based on individual needs,
they may include some of the following:
• Educational needs assessment
• Study related financial support
• Learning support service
• Individual tutor support
• Free screening service to identify a
specific learning difficulty, such as
dyslexia
• Assistive technology and alternative
format service
• Examination support
If you think you may need access to some
of the above support services, please
do not hesitate to contact the Disability
Officer to discuss your options. An initial
consultation will take approximately 45
minutes and you will need to bring along
supporting medical documentation.
If you need assistance, drop in or call
to arrange an appointment. For more
information:
tel: 01 700 5927
fax: 01 700 8661
email: disability.services@dcu.ie
web: www.dcu.ie/students/disability
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Disciplinary Committee
The University strives to maintain the The Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 &
highest academic and social standards 1984, E.U. /International Regulations
and expects students and staff to and Criminal Justice Act 1994. Heavy
be treated with respect at all times. penalties apply for drug offences.
Students who are in breach of any of DCU has a clear ‘no drugs’ policy and
the regulations may be asked to present offenders will be prosecuted. For more
themselves to the University Disciplinary information: web: www.drugsinfo.ie
Committee. This Committee will decide
on an appropriate course of action
after hearing the events as outlined by
both the offender and prosecutor. Some
examples of a student breaching the
regulations include drinking on campus,
plagiarism, cheating and disorderly
conduct on campus.

Drugs
Students of DCU should be aware that
possession of drugs (intent for personal
use or intent to supply) is illegal in Ireland.
Drugs in Ireland are controlled by several
different statutes of Irish Law. The 1947
Health Act, 1961 Poisons Act, Medical
Preparations Regulations 1970,

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Email Access
You can read your DCU email from any
computer with Internet access. Simply
go to this address:
web: www.mail.dcu.ie
Enter your username and password.
Your username and password are given
to you at registration. Your username
is of the form bloggsj4. For continuing
students your username and password
will be the same as last year.
Help Centre
There is a help facility available with the
web mail client. When logged in you can
access this by clicking on the help icon
under the ‘Settings’ heading. You may also
view these help files at this address: web:
www.mail.dcu.ie/help/help.htm without
logging into your account. This help centre
can show you things like, how to change
your password, attach files to your emails,
keep an address book and much more.
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English Language
Support
There are a variety of English Language
Supports available in DCU. Firstly the
International Office organises English
Language Support for Non-EU students.
Keep an eye on the International Office
Notice Board for details – or enquire
directly at the Office.
For more details go to:
web: www.dcu.ie/international
DCU Language Services also provides
classes for DCU students on an individual
or group basis at discount rates during
the year. For more details go to:
web: www.dcu.ie/dculs
Finally, the Students’ Union also has an
‘International Student Network’ so that
international students in DCU have a
voice. The Students’ Union also hosts
‘Language Evenings’.
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Enrolment
Whether you are starting in DCU for the
first time or a returning student, you will
need to enroll to register for your classes
for the year. Enrolment is organised by
The Registry. They have the responsibility
for the processing of applications and
registrations on all programmes of study
within the University.
The Registry should be your first
point of contact if you are on campus
and wish to discuss any areas of
enrolment in person (as opposed to via
email or the telephone). Changes to
student registration details (including
biographical updates, withdrawals,
internal transfers, change of module
options and deferral of academic year)
are also maintained here.
For more information go to:
web: www.dcu.ie/registry/student_
enrolment.map
Extenuating
Circumstances
During your time at DCU, your academic
performance may be adversely affected
by illness (physical or psychological),
accident, bereavement or other personal
circumstances.
The University may be able to take this
into consideration when assessing
your overall performance during the
academic year.
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You need to complete form R30, which
can be obtained directly from The
Registry Information Point. A copy of
the completed form should be returned
to The Registry and to your Programme
Chairperson.
**These forms should be submitted
as soon as possible but in advance of
Examination Boards to ensure that they
are taken into account before your results
are confirmed. See Academic Calendar
for exact dates at:
web: www.dcu.ie/timetables/
ac_09_10.shtml
Please be reassured that whatever you
may be going through, there is support
within the University in Student Support
& Development, the Students’ Union, your
Personal Tutor, Year Head or Chairperson.
You can expect your lecturers to be
sympathetic and to take all reasonable
measures to accommodate your needs.
All matters discussed are treated in the
strictest confidence.
Extenuating Circumstances Form:
web: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/
forms/pdfs/R30.pdf
Equality Office
DCU is committed to providing a safe and
open environment in which to study and,
with your help, ensures that bullying or
discrimination of any kind does not occur.
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In DCU, the Equality Office provides
all relevant information regarding the
Policy on Dignity & Respect, the Policy
on Disability Employment, the Code of
Conduct and the Equality and Access
Policy. The Director of the Equality Office
is Paul Smith. Paul’s role is to ensure that
all students can study at DCU without
regard to their age, gender, disability,
race, religion, sexual orientation, marital
status, family status, or status as a
member of the Traveller community. If
you feel that you or a friend’s equal rights
are or have been affected, please do not
hesitate to contact this office to discuss
it in confidence. For more information:
tel: 01 700 6300
email: paul.smith@dcu.ie
web: www.dcu.ie/equality
ExL- Student Learning
Portal
At University, you will soon realise that
there are many ways to learn. No two
students learn the same way. You may
also be asked to present your work
throughout the year in ways that you
may not have done before. At DCU we
have developed an exciting new web
environment to help you during your time
here. It is called ‘ExL’ . ExL@DCU is an
evolving learning resource designed to
help (particularly first year) students
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develop the fundamental learning skills
needed to successfully complete their
studies at University. Each unit, contains a
number of reflection exercises as well as
links to interactive material such as online
exercises, questionnaires, quizzes, audio
clips and video shorts. (See overleaf)
Examination Board
An Examination Board is made up of all of
the lecturers who teach on a specific
programme of study at DCU. It is chaired
by the Programme Chairperson (see ‘P’
for Programme Chair). At the end of
each semester, the Examination Board
meets to collate and discuss your grades
in the various modules. No examination
results can be made known to you until
the Examination Board has met and
confirmed your results officially. Dates of
the Examination Boards are published in
the Academic Calendar each year at:
web: dcu.ie/timetables/ac_09_10.shtml
ic
Check Adadem
Calendar for
Exam Dates
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• The academic environment: adjusting to university life Learning to learn
• Exploring your learning preferences
• Reflective learning: keeping a reflective learning journal
• Creative thinking & critical thinking
• Becoming a successful online learner

• Active listening: note-taking in lectures information for

• Active and critical reading learning:
• Information literacy
making it your own

• Planning: setting goals and prioritising Feeling swamped?

• Organising and managing your time Getting organised!
• Staying motivated and avoiding procrastination
• Solving problems and making decisions

• Why groups? Understanding group dynamics Working in groups

• Diversity in groups: resolving conflict

• Introduction: five writers: which one are you? Struggling with

• Interpreting the question: developing a plan
writing?
• Answering the question: structure, argument and analysis
• Questioning the answer: content, balance, style and grammar
• Working with sources: referencing and plagiarism

• Understanding ‘assessment’ Making the grade:

assessment, assignments
and examinations

• Preparation, practice and performance Worried about

presentations?
Being
confident

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Fees
All matters relating to programme fees
are dealt with by the Finance Office. Staff
can be contacted by email, telephone
or on a drop-in basis. The Finance
Office is based on the ground floor of
the Administration Building and can be
accessed from the Business School.
An online payment facility is available to
continuing students to pay their fees.
Visa and Master Cards are accepted as
well as Laser Cards. Continuing students
can use this facility by logging on to the
portal page:
web: www.dcu.ie/portal
Detailed step-by-step instructions are
available on your portal page to help you
complete a payment online.
guardians, however, in cases where there
is a shortfall in your income; there are a
variety of ways of bridging that gap. A
part-time job is the first option for most
students. However some students may
also be eligible for a Local Council Grant
or Financial Assistance. Student Support
& Development also administers a
Financial Assistance Fund for students
who find themselves suddenly unable
to cope financially. Call into the Student
Advice Centre for advice on this fund.
“The Third Level Access activity is funded
by the Irish Government and part funded
by the European Social Fund under the
Human Capital Investment Operational
Programme 2007-2013”

First Year students who wish to pursue For more information go to:
undergraduate programmes, students web: www.dcu.ie/students/finance/index
who have applied directly to the University, web: www.dcu.ie/finance/fees/index
and students entering the first year of web: www.studentfinance.ie
study in postgraduate programmes, will
receive detailed payment instructions in
the offer letter from the University.
tel: 01 700 8836
email: fees@dcu.ie
web: www.dcu.ie/finance/fees

Finance at University
University can be an expensive time in
life, as you will not be working full-time
and will have to rely on other means
to survive. Many students will receive
some or all of their income through their
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Food
For Daily Menus and up to the minute
information on food on campus, visit:
web: www.dcu.ie/info/catering
DCUBS Café
A range of hot and cold snacks are available
all day. Look out for the homemade special
dishes and coffee by the mug or take-
out. If you are on an evening/Masters
programme, this café is ideal before your
class starts and for breaks.
Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 10.00am - 8.00pm
Friday: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday: 9.30am - 2.30pm
Location:
2nd floor Business School
ER Restaurant
For the Collins Avenue pedestrian, this
is a great place to stop on your way in
or out of DCU. Hot breakfast and lunch
is available daily. There is a salad and
sandwich bar for eating in or take out.
So if you do not have time to sit back and
relax, be sure to get a take-out.
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 4.00pm
Location:
Ground floor of The Nursing Building
What else:
Wi-Fi, handy if you are based in any of
the Science/Computer Buildings.
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Invent Café
A visit to the Invent Café is a must, if not
for the bagels, at least for the banter
with Mary. If Italian coffee is your vice,
Bellagio coffee is available (the only place
on campus).
Location:
Ground Floor of the Invent Building.
What else:
Wi-Fi, and you can rub shoulders with
entrepreneurs and get a taste for what
your future could hold by being in DCU.
Main Restaurant
It has everything - Starbucks Coffee,
hot breakfasts, sandwiches, Paninis,
Creperie, Pizza , Pasta, Carvery, Burger
and Salad Bar. You will not get through
your college years without being hooked
on the great burgers and the home-made
Pizzas. Caroline’s tray bakes of Carrot
Cake, Oat Crunchies and Chocolate
Biscuit Cake are delicious. Ethnic dishes
are available each Tuesday and Thursday
which are prepared with Hal Al accredited
meats. The menu in the main restaurant
is scattered with code, nothing high tech
but just to help you choose the best dish.
G is for Gluten free. V is for Vegetarian.
H is for Healthy. L is for low fat.
Wallet-friendly ‘meal deals’ are on offer
every day of the week during each
semester.
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Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 4.00pm
Location:
Opposite the Henry Grattan Entrance
What else:
The Mezz of X box and Skype fame is
on the upper floor, comfy couches, Wi-
Fi, a good place to hang out and people
watch!
Zero One Café
During the first few weeks of Semester
One, you may not find this café, but it will
become your living room, especially near
exam time. It is in the basement of the
Library, so it is a great place to go when
you are taking a break from studying.
The library’s ‘quiet’ rule does not apply
here, so eat and chat away. It serves
great coffee and sandwiches and has hot
meals from lunch time onwards.
Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 10.00am - 8.00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 4.00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 4.00pm
Location:
The basement level of the Library
What else:
It has a chill out area with comfy
couches, Wi-Fi and it opens on Sundays
before and during the exams.
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1838 Club
This is for lecturers, staff and Phd
students only. However, there is at
least one occasion that you should go
to the 1838 club and that is the day you
graduate. The 1838 club offers a great
sit down lunch, that is not only good value
but makes your achievement even more
special. During your final year, the details
of how to book lunch on your graduation
day are sent to you directly.
Location:
Albert College
ZEST Juice Bar
ZEST has great smoothies and juices
and there are three different sizes to
suit your thirst and pocket. If you feel like
experimenting, create your own smoothie
from the array of fruits and juices. For
those working out, try the protein and
energy bars. Maud’s ice-cream and
Starbucks in-house coffee is available
here also.
If you like the Bagels in the Invent Café,
you can get them here too and the
homemade Pizza is always popular.
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 8.00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 4.00pm
Location:
Foyer of the Sports Complex and
Accommodation.
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Grants
Many students find that they are eligible
for grants. If you think you are, you’ll find
full details, including eligibility criteria at:
web: www.studentfinance.ie
As grants can take some time to be
processed by the various County Councils,
you should apply as early as possible
and budget for the first few months at
University, to avoid going into debt.
Health Service
The Student Health Service aims to
provide students with quality primary
health care and education about healthy
lifestyles. This is delivered in a caring,
compassionate and confidential manner.
The Student Health Service serves to
assist students in the pursuit of their
academic goals through enhancing their
physical well-being.
Doctors’ Clinics
The Health Service provide students with
a GP medical service during the academic
year. This service is an ‘addition’ to the
student’s own family doctor or specialist
medical services and not a replacement.
Nurses Consultations
The nurses in the Health Service operate
a walk-in service during opening hours. The
nurse will assess any student presenting
with any urgent problem and refer on to
the doctor, if necessary.
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Opening Hours of the Health Centre can
be found on the door and vary according
to the time of the year (in or out-of-
semester).
During Semester Time:
Monday - Friday
9.00am - 12.45pm
2.00pm - 5.00pm
Services
1. Medical attention to all students who
feel unwell or become ill on campus.
2. A call-out service is available for
emergencies occurring on campus.
This is only available during normal
office hours – security (5999) or an
ambulance should be called during
out-of-hours or for emergencies.
3. Advice and support on any health or
personal matter.
4. Wound dressing, ear syringing,
vaccinations etc...
5. Referral, on request or where deemed
appropriate to a Counsellor or other
support bodies.
6. Contraception/Family Planning advice.
7. Nutrition counselling and healthy
eating promotion.
8. Sports injury referrals.
9. Health promotion & encouragement
of a healthy lifestyle.
10. Forms and advice on medical cards
and entitlements.
11. Health Information on alcohol, S.T.I.s,
mental health and diet/exercise.
12. Health Awareness/Wellness Days.
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Appointments
All doctors’ clinics are by appointment Should you need immediate medical
only. You can make an appointment by attention by a nurse on campus during
phoning Paula Harrison on 700 5143 normal office hours, please dial 700
or by calling into the Health Centre on 6999.
the ground floor of the Henry Grattan Out-of-hours emergencies should
Building. be reported directly to Security at
700 5999 or, if necessary, phone an
Urgent Appointments Ambulance at 999.
If the problem is urgent, please call to the Contact Us:
Health Centre before 10am or request Henry Grattan Building
to speak to the nurse on the phone. room: CG 13
Urgent problems will be given priority by tel: 01 700 5143/5766
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INTRA Unit
The INTRA Office is responsible for
organising the work placements,
which are a mandatory module in 29
undergraduate and 2 postgraduate
degree programmes at DCU. Many
students will have a mandatory INTRA
module which may be anything from 2
to 12 months in duration. For now, you
don’t have to do anything unless you
have specific queries regarding this work
placement, the Unit will be in touch with
you at the relevant time. Should you have
queries, please contact:
tel: 01 700 5422
email: intra@dcu.ie
web: www.dcu.ie/intra/
Insurance
As a DCU student you are covered free
of charge by Accidental Bodily Injury
Insurance. This cover is worldwide and
applies three hundred and sixty five days
a year, irrespective of whether you are
involved in a University activity or not. As
with any scheme, there are some provisos
and full details should be sought from the
Finance Office before presuming the cover
is adequate for your needs. Insurance
cover for part-time and Erasmus students
is restricted to official University activities
only. If you are a Non-EU student, you are
required, by law, to obtain private medical
insurance prior to arriving in Ireland.
Amongst your options are:
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The Voluntary Health Insurance Board
VHI House
20 Abbey Street Lower
Dublin 1
tel: +353 1 8724499       
web: www.vhi.ie/students
Quinn Healthcare
Mill Island
Fermoy
Co Cork
tel: +353 1890 700 890
web: www.quinn-healthcare.com
Full details of student insurance cover
are available from the Finance Office.
For more information go to:
web: www.dcu.ie/finance
Inter Faith Centre
The Inter Faith Centre is right in the heart
of the campus and supports you and your
faith, spiritual development and beliefs.
Students and staff are welcome to talk to
one of the Chaplains or simply relax with
friends in a comfortable surrounding.
Hospitality and liturgical services are also
available. People of all faith traditions and
none are very welcome. The Centre also
contains a Quiet Room for reflection and
prayer, and separate daily Prayer Rooms
for Muslim men and women. As well as the
Eucharist in different traditions, we mark
the days with simple prayer and Christian
Meditation.
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Socially, the Centre is also a meeting
place for various student groups and
societies. There is a common room and
a coffee area available to all. You can
come to relax over a free cup of tea or
coffee any time or use the meeting room
with friends. A piano and a keyboard
are provided for students who wish to
practice. You can book piano time and
meeting rooms through the receptionist
in the Chaplaincy Office.
For more details:
tel: 700 5491
email: interfaith@dcu.ie
email: joe.jones@dcu.ie
web: www.dcu.ie/students/chaplaincy
provided with detailed information about
the orientation programme before
arriving at DCU. During the academic
year, workshops, academic English
language classes and other events are
organised so that you do not experience
any difficulties with the new education
system. There is also an ‘International
Student Network’ run by the Students’
Union. Details are posted on the office
Notice Board throughout the year.
For more information go to:
tel: +353 1 700 7411
email: international.office@dcu.ie
web: www.dcu.ie/international/index

International Office
The International student body at DCU is
currently made up of 102 nationalities,
reflecting Ireland’s global positioning and
mirroring our vision to become a truly
intercultural campus. Your experiences,
language and culture are all welcome
at DCU. As an international student you
may have specific queries that are not
addressed elsewhere in this Guide. The
International Office offers guidance and
assistance, whether it’s before or after
you become a student at DCU.

There is also a comprehensive orientation

period, which all students should attend
before beginning their studies. You will be
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Library
The Library is located at the far end of
the campus directly across from the
Henry Grattan Building. It offers you a
high quality environment in which to study,
work or simply relax and read. The Library
provides access to reading material
required for your programme, as well
as access to a vast collection of online
resources to support student learning
and research. There are individual and
group study areas, lots of computers
with internet access, wireless connection
for laptops, printing and photocopying
facilities.
Online Library
The Library’s website provides access
to all the Library’s online resources,
including journals, books and newspapers.
These are available 24/7. If you need
help using the resources you can contact
the Library’s Information Desk team in
person, by email or by phone.
Borrowing
All registered students have automatic
access to the library and can borrow
material. To borrow material you will
need to present your DCU ID card at
the Library’s Issue Desk on the ground
floor. Information on your borrowing
entitlements and conditions can be
found on the Library’s website. You can
renew or reserve material online using
the Library’s online catalogue available
on the Library’s website.
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Help & Training
It is normal that you will feel a little
overwhelmed by the large amount of
information available in the Library. If you
do need help using the Library at any
stage, simply contact the staff at the
Information Desk. The Library also offers
an online tutorial called LETS, which will
help you get the best from the Library
and develop your skills in finding, using
and evaluating information. LETS can be
accessed from the Library’s website.
Opening hours: Semester One & Two
Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 10.00pm
Friday: 8.30am - 9.00pm
Saturday: 9.30am - 5.00pm
Library Information Desk
Tel: 01 700 5418
Information Desk Email: library@dcu.ie
Library website: www.library.dcu.ie
Lockers
Lockers are available for allocation to
students at registration. Due to the
current shortage of lockers it is necessary
for students to share lockers. A deposit
of €10 and rental of €10 is payable per
student on collection of the key.
For more information contact the Estates
Office at: Tel: 01 700 5142
We advise you to rent a locker to avoid
leaving your belongings in an unsafe place.
Lost Property – (See ‘S’ Security on
Campus)
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Mature Student Support
Apart from the normal support activities The reason why awareness of mental
which are offered to the student body, health is everywhere now is because
tailor-made support is available to there are many people that can listen,
mature students through a variety of advise, guide and help you through
avenues on campus. There is a Mature whatever you are going through. It is
Student Society that meets on a regular possible to see the light at the end of
basis and works closely with many of the the tunnel and the advice from DCU as a
University’s support units. Support and University is to ‘PLEASE TALK’!
guidance is offered through the Student web: www.dcu.ie/students/counselling
Advice Centre and Student Support &
web: www.dcu.ie/students/advice
Development and there is academic
web: www.pleasetalk.ie
support via the Careers Service. Should
web: www.niteline.ie
you have any suggestions to improve
web: www.life.dcu.ie
the educational experience for mature
students at DCU contact:
email: Claire.Bohan@dcu.ie
(Director of Student Support &
Development).
web: www.dcu.ie/students/advice

Mental Health
Many of you will have heard the phrase
‘Your Health Is Your Wealth’. There is no
time like your time at University where
this phrase is more important. From
the age of 18–24, you are growing
not just physically but also emotionally.
Sometimes you may feel unhappy,
worry and stress may contribute to
life becoming unbalanced. Whether
you have fallen out with your friends,
are struggling financially, have family
problems or are shy and finding it difficult
to settle into University, it is always best
to seek help immediately.
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Modules
A module is another term for a subject, online activities (such as discussion
which is taken as part of your degree forums, group assignments, reflective
programme at DCU. Each year you journals and quizzes). The use of Moodle
will take a total of 60 credits worth of varies from module to module: in some
modules (for undergraduate degree cases Moodle resources and activities
programmes) or 75 (for postgraduate may be additional supplements to your
degree programmes). Upon registration, lectures and tutorials; in others, Moodle
you will be given a list of the modules you activities may be fully integrated into your
are expected to complete in the given coursework. For more information:
year. ‘Core modules’ are modules which web: www.moodle.dcu.ie
are compulsory in your programme,
‘optional modules’ are modules which
you can choose from. If you have a
choice of modules, you will be asked to
choose these at registration. Changes
to optional modules in Semester Two
can be made during the change of mind
period in February 2010.
Kindly consult your portal page to ensure
that you have correctly registered for
modules. It is the responsibility of the
student to ensure that the details on
their portal pages are correct. Contact
the Registry if you have any difficulties.

Moodle - Online
Learning
Many lecturers at DCU use the Moodle
online learning environment to support
face-to-face lectures, labs and tutorials.
Moodle can be used to provide you
with access to electronic teaching and
learning materials (such as lecture notes
and links to useful websites) as well as
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Office of Student Life
The Office of Student Life is the umbrella
body for the Students’ Union and Clubs
& Societies in DCU. It is based in the
Student Centre – ‘The Hub’ – which
houses staff and facilities, including
meeting rooms, computer facilities, a
large function room (called ‘The Venue’)
and many other support services. The
aim of the Office of Student Life is to
promote and enhance the student
experience outside the classroom by
providing opportunities for student
growth and development.
The Clubs & Societies Office is also open
to all student committees to help them
with their daily administrative duties. This
includes internet access, phone lines and
post boxes. This is also the home of the
S.C.C. (Student Club Committee) and the
S.P.C (Student Publications Committe)
For more information:
tel: 01 700 5280
email: una.redmond@dcu.ie
web: www.life.dcu.ie
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Parking
The following regulations have been
introduced in the interest of safety and
security, and also to facilitate the work
of the grounds and maintenance staff.
Please note that cars that are incorrectly
parked will be clamped and the release
fee is currently €80 for the first offence,
escalating thereafter.
1. Parking is available in Car Park 1
(Multi-Storey Car Park), for staff,
students and visitors. Staff and
students may avail of discounted
parking rates for the use of Car
Park 1 by buying 6-pass tickets from
the car park office at the exit ramp.
These tickets cost €7 and may be
purchased up to three months in
advance of use. Pay-on-foot parking
is available for visitors and occasional
users. Please note that all visitors will
be directed to Car Park 1, as visitor
parking is not available elsewhere.
2. Parking for students and staff is free
in Car Park 2, which is located beside
the Henry Grattan Building, and also
in Car Park 3, which is located beside
the Invent Centre.
3. Motorbikes and mopeds have the
option to park in the multi-storey car
park at an annual fee of €38.10.
4. All bicycles must be parked in the
racks provided and not attached to
railings, trees, lampposts, etc.
The Estates Office takes care of parking.
Should you require further details:
web: www.dcu.ie/buildings/index
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Pharmhealth Pharmacy
The campus pharmacy offers all
normal services offered by pharmacies
elsewhere. The Pharmacy dispenses all
prescription types including:
• Private prescriptions
• Drugs payment scheme
• Long term illness scheme
• Medical card prescriptions
• Psychiatric prescriptions
• GMS dental
• Hospital emergency scheme
• EU national scheme
Note: All prescription medicines that
may be routinely obtained elsewhere
can have the same medicines dispensed
from the college pharmacy at no extra
cost or inconvenience. Students often
find this method much more convenient,
especially when living away from home.
Please feel free to call in should you
have any queries. The pharmacy also
stocks a large range of alternative &
complementary medicines, health foods,
vitamins, minerals and supplements,
sports nutrition supplements, first aid
& injury supports, skincare, cosmetics,
men’s products, family planning, photo-
development – digital, passport & film,
top-up, call cards and 3V credit cards.
Loyalty Card
The pharmacy operates a loyalty/
discount card scheme to show our
appreciation to our regular customers.
You can sign up for a loyalty card either
online at:
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web: www.pharmhealth.ie or in-store for
more details:
tel: 01 700 6080
fax: 01 700 6081
email: info@pharmhealth.ie
web: www.pharmhealth.ie
Photocopying / Printing
‘Campus Print’ is located on the first floor
of ‘The Hub’. The service includes colour
copying and printing, high volume black
and white document production along
with binding, laminating and guillotining of
your work. We also offer design services
which include C.V. re-writes all the way
up to the design and printing of Student
Ball posters and tickets. If you have any
queries, you can contact Ger O’Sullivan
or Carrie Farrell at the numbers below.
tel: 01 700 8955/8954
email: campus.print@dcu.ie
There are also photocopying machines
located throughout campus including the
library and Students’ Union. Copy cards
can be obtained from the Students’ Union
reception and the Library.
Network Printing is available on a
credit-based system known as GPAS;
these credits are associated with your
NetWare username/password. Once
you have logged on to a PC you will be
able to print to the laser printer that is
assigned to that PC.
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For more information on the GPAS others, use your own words and
systems please go to: sentence structures.
web: www.dcu.ie/iss/gpas_printing. • Provide a complete bibliography of
shtml all works and sources used in the
preparation of your projects, essay
or other assignment.
Plagiarism For more information on citing and
Plagiarism is the presentation of another referencing, you can attend the many
person’s words, ideas, arguments, workshops that the library hosts during
concepts or designs as your own. the year.
Plagiarism comes in many shapes and You can also download a PDF version
forms ranging from the copying, without of the Citing & Referencing Guide for
referencing, whole sections of published Students from the Library at:
works, to the unattributed use of text,
diagrams, illustrations or formulae taken web: www.library.dcu.ie/students/
from the unpublished work of other index.htm
students. Plagiarism covers not only For more information contact the library:
print but intellectual property rights, web: www.dcu.ie/library or
which reside in all other media including contact Ellen Breen: 700 8750
software.
Plagiarism is a very serious offence
and allegations of plagiarism will be
automatically referred to the Disciplinary
Committee of the University.
In order to avoid any suspicion of
plagiarism in your work, you should:
• Cite the sources of all quotations,
paraphrases, summaries of
information, tables, diagrams or
other material; including software
and other electronic media in which
intellectual property rights may
reside, which you use.
• When paraphrasing the work of
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Police
(See also ‘S’ for Security on Campus)
The Irish Police are called ‘An Garda
Síochána’ and can be reached at 999.
(landline) or 112 (from a mobile).
Please be ready to inform the guards of
your whereabouts, your name and the
purpose of your call.
Portal Pages
After registering at the University you
will be provided with details of your own
personalised Portal Page, which is a web-
based information source pertaining to
you as an individual in DCU. This page is
a crucial source of information for DCU
students and you will need to consult
it regularly for information on events,
examinations, results, registration
details etc.
Postgraduate Common
Room
There is a postgraduate common room
located in the Postgraduate Building
beside The Hub. There is a TV and pool
table and a seating area for students to
relax, study or take part in group work.
To gain access, students must present
their student card at the reception
in Accommodation and their card will
be activated. The common room has
swipe access for security reasons. The
Accommodation Reception is on the
ground floor of the Sports Centre.
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Postgraduate Support
Postgraduate students, taught and
research, have access to all of the facilities
available to undergraduate students as
listed in this Guide. Further support for
research students is available through
the Graduate Research Office based in
the Invent building.
At DCU we are committed to the
continued enhancement of graduate
research and offer significant graduate
training opportunities. There is a
dedicated graduate research space for
postgraduate researchers in the library.
The ultimate goal is to produce world-
class graduate researchers.
Postgraduate Students are represented
on the Students’ Union by the Postgraduate
Education Officer and the Postgraduate
Standing Committee, which is a standing
committee of Union Council.
web: www.dcu.ie/graduate_research/
index.shtml
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Programme Chairperson
Each Programme is overseen by a
Programme Chairperson, who is
responsible for the academic integrity
and development of a given programme
of study in the University.
Students will meet their Chairperson
during the Orientation period. Should
you be experiencing difficulties with
your programme of study generally,
the Chairperson is one of the potential
points of contact as he/she can speak
to you about the overall aims of the
programme and potential career paths
upon completion.
If you are unsure who the Chairperson
of your programme is, ask your School
Secretary or your Class Rep. or call into
the Student Advice Centre.
web: www.dcu.ie/students/advice
Registry
There is a Student Information Area
located here for personal callers.
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday
Morning 9.30am - 12.30pm
Afternoon 2.00pm - 5.00pm
tel: 01 700 5338
fax: 01 700 5504
email: registry@dcu.ie
web: www.dcu.ie/registry
Registration
You will be asked to register online at
DCU and are then asked to collect your
Student Card in person in the University
– full details of card collection are
provided in the letter you receive from
Registry prior to arriving at DCU. Once
you have registered and have received
a Student Card, you are a fully fledged
student and can avail of the services of
the University.

The Registry plays a key role in the

academic administration of the
University, administering and managing
student admissions, registration, student
records, examinations and graduation. If
you need to change details, order a new
student card, get additional transcripts
or if you have a query regarding the
administrative side of your studies, you
should contact this Office. The Registry is
located in ‘The Street‘ area of the Henry
Grattan Building, opposite the AIB Bank.
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Repeating
In some cases, you may find that you need
to repeat a module or, indeed, repeat the
year at DCU. The procedures for this
are quite straightforward but you must
remember to take responsibility to fill in
the various forms, register for repeat
examinations/years, as required. Please
pay attention to the relevant deadlines,
as these are important. The Registry will
assist you with this process if necessary.
For more information go to:
web: www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/
word/R34_repeat_form.doc
You should be aware that there are
fee implications if you need to repeat
the year – advice can be sought from
the Student Advice Centre in the Henry
Grattan Building.
Research
Dublin City University is a research led
University which has developed its own
research specialists and established
internationally recognised Centres of
Excellence that have collaborative links
with leading universities and industrial
partners worldwide. These Research
Centres have been extended to include
combinations of academic disciplines
such as Biotechnology, Electronic
Engineering, Physics and Chemistry.
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Research Support Services
Research Support Services are located
on the ground floor of the INVENT building,
next to the library and near the Collins
Avenue entrance to DCU. Our office will
assist you with any issue in relation to
research funding, including the following:
Funding Acquisition Support:
• Providing information on funding
alerts, information seminars,
conferences, research related
news and events etc.
• Ensuring your research proposal
complies with the funding body
guidelines and endorsing your
application.
• Preparing and submitting your
proposal.
• Acting as liaison with all external
funding agencies on your behalf.
• Managing internal funding
opportunities.
• Facilitation of discussions between
researchers and potential industrial
partners.
• Preparing and/or supporting
institutional proposals.
For more information:
tel: 01 700 8000
fax: 01 700 8002
email: research@dcu.ie
web: www.dcu.ie/research
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Security on Campus
DCU is a relatively safe campus but, as
in all urban areas, students are advised
not to walk alone after dark and to take
all normal precautions towards ensuring
their own personal safety. DCU has
it’s own private Security Service which
aims to provide a safe and comfortable
environment for staff and students at all
times. The campus is further protected
by a network of CCTV cameras, which
keep records of the movements on
campus at all times.
In an emergency, call 5999 or 8990
from any of the internal phones in the
University or phone 700 5999 or 700
8990 from a regular phone line.
Should you wish to speak to a member of
the Security staff, visit Car Park 1 which
is manned 24 hours a day. The Security
Office is located at the exit ramp of this
car park.
Spar Convenience
Store
The SPAR retail outlet on campus is
located in The Hub. The shop offers
customers a large selection of products.
A cold meat deli counter along with
ready-to-go hot food is served daily. Fresh
fruit, fresh bread, salads, alongside a
comprehensive range of frozen foods
are also available. All student stationery
products are also available from the
SPAR outlet. The SPAR store is open
Monday to Saturday. There is also an AIB
ATM machine, in-store.
The management and staff of the SPAR
store will gladly listen to any suggestions
or ideas customers may have and they
look forward to offering an excellent level
of service to everyone on campus.

Services You Can Request

• A key for a room.

• Swipe Card Access to a building:
Contact Estates at: 700 5142.
• Need to post something special?
Contact the Post Room at: 700
5141.
• Order a locker: - Contact Estates at
700 5142.
• Lost & Found service: - Contact
Estates at 700 5142.
• Additional Security for an event.
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Sport & Recreation Office
For many students, sport plays a huge part
in their life. For some it’s about competing
against all the other Universities in Ireland,
to be the intervarsity champions, and for
others it’s about trying something new and
meeting friends with similar interests. The
Sport & Recreation Service is responsible
for the development of student sport in
DCU, and if you are interested in sport, they
will help and guide you in the right direction.
Their programmes focus on developing
sporting opportunities for all from the
recreational sports person, members of
DCU sports clubs to talented athletes,
who wish to perform and compete at the
highest level.
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DCU had two Olympians at the 2008
Bejing Olympics. Darren Sutherland
won bronze in the Boxing and Fionnuala
Britton competed in Athletics. In DCU
there are over 40 different sports, which
range from Aikido to Volleyball and include
indoor/outdoor sports, water sports,
team sports and individual pursuits.
Develop your existing sport or try a new
activity this year, it will be worth it! Don’t
forget, its only €4 to join!!
For more information:
tel: 01 700 5811
email: sport.recreation@dcu.ie
web: www.dcu.ie/studentsport
Ray McManus/SPORTSFILE
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Sport Scholarships
The DCU Sport Scholarship Programme GAA:
has 171 students currently on Declan Brennan
scholarship. The programme is available Director GAA Academy
to elite athletes who need a network of tel: 01 700 5050
support services and expertise available email: declan.brennan@dcu.ie
to them in order for them to balance
their training and studies. All athletes Rugby:
represent DCU in competition and/or Rugby Development Officer
assist clubs in their development. It can tel: 01 700 8722
be difficult when you are competing at a email: rugby@dcu.ie
high level in sport to have enough time
Soccer:
to train and study to a high standard.
Fran Butler
The Scholarship Programme can help
you do this. Athletes can be allocated a Soccer Development Officer
Sport Scholarship on an annual basis at tel: 085 1531661
one of four levels and up to a maximum email: fran_butler@hotmail.com
of €5000 in support services. If you
feel that you compete at an elite level in
your chosen sport, contact the Sport &
Recreation Officer. For more information:
tel: 01 700 5811
email: sport.recreation@dcu.ie
web: dcu.ie/sportscholarships

Sports Contacts:
All Sports:
Athletics:
Yvonne O’Connor
Sport & Recreation Officer
tel: 01 700 5811
email: yvonne.oconnor@dcu.ie
Enda Fitzpatrick
Director Athletics Academy
tel: 01 700 8479
email: enda.fitzpatrick@dcu.ie
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Sports Academy
The Academy currently provides
opportunities for athletes in two elite
sports - Athletics and Men’s Gaelic
Football. Under this model DCU is
preparing gifted and talented young
people not just to excel on the sports field
but also to acquire the qualifications that
will equip them for successful lives after
their sports careers are over. Students
will live on campus and have full access
to the support services offered through
the Sport Scholarship Programme.
For more information on Athletics:
tel: 01 700 8479
email: enda.fitzpatrick@dcu.ie
web: www.dcuathletics.com
For more information on Men’s Football:
tel: 01 700 5050
email: declan.brennan@dcu.ie
web: www.dcu.ie/sportsacademy
Pat Murphy/SPORTSFILE
Sports Facilities – DCU
Sport
DCU Sport is comprised of the Sports
Complex, DCU Sports Grounds and a 5-a-
side Soccer Centre. The Sports Complex
consists of a state of the art 25-metre
deck level pool with ancillary spa facilities
on deck side, a state of the art fitness gym
with over 100 pieces of equipment, and a
3 basketball court Sports Arena, Minor
hall, 2 squash courts and several studios
for an array of programme activities. Our
Sports Grounds comprise of six pitches
and ExWell Sports Medicine.
In addition there is a Wellness studio
where beginners can enjoy exercise and
enhance their health in a comfortable and
enjoyable environment. A full induction is
offered for this facility. There is also one of
the largest high performance gyms in the
country with strength and conditioning
coaches in place to develop programmes
and offer guidance on technique. Many
athletes including DCU student club teams
and athletes, Dublin GAA, Bohemians
FC, DCU Mercy, DCU Saints and many
Olympians use this facility.
Opening Hours of University Sports
Complex:
Monday - Friday: 6.30am - 10.30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9.00am - 8.00pm
Bank Holidays: 11.00am - 7.00pm
web: www.dcu.ie/dcusport/index
To make an appointment for a tour of
the facilities:
tel: 01 700 5797
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Student Card
Your student card will be used as represented and that their opinion is
‘Identification’ throughout your time heard. They are there for you, the students,
at University. It can be used to access so never hesitate to call up if you have any
the library and the bar and is used as query about anything that may be on your
identification during exams. However it mind, even if you think it’s trivial.
can also be used for student discounts
President: Alan Keegan
in many stores and for your student
tel: 01 700 5279
travel pass. The ‘Student Travel Pass’
email: president@dcusu.ie
is available from the Students’ Union
Deputy President - Education & Welfare:
reception. If you have a query regarding
John Murphy
your student card or need a replacement,
tel: 01 700 5546
please contact The Registry Information
email: educationandwelfare@dcusu.ie
Point in The Street area of the Henry
Vice President - Campaigns &
Grattan Building.
Information: Melanie Farrell
email: campaignsandinformation@dcusu.ie
tel: 01 700 5652
tend
Don’t forget to at Equality Officer: Cara Murphy
n! !
your Orientatio email: equality@dcusu.ie
21st Clubs & Socs Officer: Willie Coyne
Week: Monday email: clubsandsocs@dcusu.ie
pt.
to Friday 25 Se
th

Students’ Union
The Students’ Union is a representative
body of current or graduate students
who aim to represent all the students
in DCU. At registration, all students will
automatically become a member.
The Union has many roles which include
distribution of information and assistance,
organisation of social events and much
more. The Students’ Union is there to
make sure that all students are fully
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Student Advice Centre Student Support &
The Student Advice Centre, located in the Development
Henry Grattan Building, was developed
Student Support & Development provides
in 2008 from discussions with staff
many of the student support services at
and students who felt that students
DCU. It comprises of eight units which
sometimes find it difficult to navigate their
include Careers, Counselling & Personal
way through the University system. There
Development, the Inter Faith Centre, Health
are plenty of people willing to provide
Service, INTRA, the International Office,
advice and assistance throughout the
Sport & Recreation Service and the Student
University community but it’s which door
Advice Centre. Central Administration
to knock on first? for Student Support & Development is
also based in the Student Advice Centre.
We provide information and guidance
During your time at DCU, you should avail
in many areas from joining clubs and
of the services of these units in order to
societies to financial assistance. All
ensure that you get the most out of your
students and staff are welcome to drop-
university experience. The main aim of
in, phone or email and our staff will be on
Student Support & Development is to
call to help. There is also free internet
provide support to students. If you or a
access and information leaflets on all
friend needs information or guidance
areas from accommodation, health,
during your time at DCU, visit our Student
academic tips, finance, etc…
Advice Centre and we can point you in the
tel: 01 700 7165 right direction:
email: student.support@dcu.ie or tel: 01 700 7165
deirdre.moloney@dcu.ie email: student.support@dcu.ie
web: www.dcu.ie/students/advice web: www.dcu.ie/students/advice

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The Mezzanine
The Mezz is located on the first floor of the tel: 01 700 7000
main restaurant. It is an area for students email: customerservice@thehelix.ie
to meet friends, relax and chat, use the web: www.thehelix.ie
internet, work on projects, play computer
games. The Hub
The Street The Hub is the main ‘Student Centre’ on
campus. The Hub is just that, a hub of
‘The Street’ is the area outside The activity for clubs, societies, the Students’
Registry and AIB in the main foyer of the
Union and the centre of your social life on
Henry Grattan Building. Student Notice
campus. It houses ‘The Venue’ which can
Boards, which provide details of events
host events up to 1,000 people standing,
on and off campus are also located here
and are a great source of information the Nubar and the Old Bar, the Clubs and
for students. The Notice Boards Societies Offices, Campus Print, the barber,
inform students on upcoming events, pool tables, and Hodges Figgis Bookstore.
employment opportunities, support and It’s also a great place just to relax, eat your
guidance, accommodation and language lunch and meet with your friends.
and culture. Students may post a notice
but will need to have it stamped in the
Student Advice Centre on the ground
floor of the Henry Grattan Building first.
Students can also sit around and relax,
meet friends and use their laptops.

The Helix
DCU is home to ‘The Helix’, Ireland’s
newest and most exciting entertainment
venue. The Helix comprises of three
different auditoria, The Mahony Hall, The
Theatre and The Space alongside a visual
Art Gallery. Many TV programmes have
been filmed there including You’re a Star.
Special discounted rates are offered for
some shows – for details call in, check
out the website or phone.
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Transferring
programmes
Some students may find that their chosen
programme of study is not suitable for
them after all. In some cases, students
may be allowed to transfer internally onto
another programme in the University. It
is important to keep an eye on the cut-
off dates for transfers and to discuss
this option carefully with various people.
We would strongly advise you to speak
to the Chairperson of your current
programme in the first instance, also to
the Chairperson of the programme into
which you wish to transfer. The Student
Advice Centre and Career Service can also
offer some general advice on programme
transfers. Do drop in if you are unsure.
Further details on the procedure for
transferring can be found at:
web: www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/
pdfs/R39_internal_transfer/pdf
or contact the Student Advice Centre at:
tel: 01 700 7165
email: student.support@dcu.ie
web: www.dcu.ie/students/advice
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Transport in Dublin
Public Transport in Dublin is by Bus
web: www.dublinbus.ie or by rail, see:
web: www.cie.ie or by Luas see:
web: www.luas.ie
Bus Routes
DCU is located a short distance from
Dublin city centre, Dublin Airport and the
M50 and M1 motorways. The campus is
bordered by Ballymun Road and Collins
Avenue.
Public Transport
DCU is serviced by the following buses
which stop outside the University at the
Ballymun Road and Collins Ave entrances
or near to the University with stops on
the Swords Road and Glasnevin Avenue.
Routes Servicing DCU
3, 4, 11, 11A, 11B, 13, 13A, 16, 16A, 17A,
19A, 33, 41, 41B, 41C, 46X, 58X, 103,
104 and 105.
Bus numbers
• 3, 4, 11, 11A, 11B, 13, 13A, 16 and
19A – to and from the city centre.
• 17A – from Kilbarrack to Finglas via
Glasnevin Avenue.
• 103 to and from Clontarf Dart
Station via Collins Ave.
• 105 – to and from Malahide via Collins
Ave (operates during semester time
only)*Under consideration by CIE.
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• 33 – to and from Balbriggan via
SwordsRoad.
• 41, 41B and 41C – to and from
Swords via Swords Road.
• 104 – from Clontarf Dart station to
Cappagh Hospital via Swords Road.
• 16A – from lower Rathfarnham to
Dublin airport via Swords Road.
• 46X comes from Dun Laoghaire
(7.30am) via Donnybrook, Leeson
Street and Drumcondra.
• 58X comes from Shankill (7.30am)
via Donnybrook, Leeson Street and
Drumcondra. The evening service
departs from the airport at 5.10pm.
• The following buses stop on O’Connell
Street: 3, 4, 11, 11A, 11B, 13, 13A,
16, 16A and 19A.
Bus Eireann
• Bus Eireann recently launched the
new service from Navan – Ratoath –
Dunshaughlin – Dublin Airport – DCU.
• Details on the new 109A bus route
are available from the Bus Eireann.
web: www.buseireann.ie
• 100X – Dundalk, Drogheda, Dublin
via the Swords Road.
• 101 – Drogheda, Balbriggan, Dublin
via the Swords Road.
Nitelink
• 40n – Drop off at Ballymun/Collins
Avenue junction.
• 41n - Drop off at the top of Collins
Ave/Whitehall junction.
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Car
M50 Northbound
Proceed along the M1 until you come to
the roundabout that intersects with the
M50 (Junction 3). Proceed southbound
along the M50 and take the Ballymun
exit (Junction 4). At the traffic lights
on the roundabout, turn left and drive
through Ballymun. Turn left at the Collins
Avenue/Ballymun Road crossroads.
DCU is located on Collins Avenue 500m
on the right hand side.
M50 Southbound
Drive along the M50 until the Ballymun
exit (Junction 4). At the traffic lights on the
roundabout, take the third exit and drive
through Ballymun. Follow the directions for
DCU as outlined above.* M50 Toll must be
paid before 8pm the day after your trip.
From City Centre
Follow the airport road which takes
you through Drumcondra along the
N1, towards the M1. Continue past the
junction for Griffith Avenue until you
reach the junction at Whitehall. At this
crossroads turn left onto Collins Avenue.
DCU is 500m on the left hand side.
By Air (Dublin Airport)
DCU is not serviced directly from Dublin
Airport. Students arriving by air should get
a taxi from the airport to the University and
ask for the ‘Ballymun Entrance’ if going to
the on-campus student accommodation.
This entrance will also bring you into the
centre of the campus.
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Uaneen Module
DCU formally recognises and rewards
a fully rounded education by accrediting
a final year module in extra-curricular
activities – The Uaneen Module. The
Uaneen Module assesses your work,
involvement and learning. You participate
in a number of workshops, keep a learning
diary of all extra-curricular activities and
submit a portfolio for assessment along
with an essay reflection on the learning
gained through these activities while in
DCU.
Activities can include working in the
community, social events with friends,
volunteer work, club and society
participation and any other form of non –
academic activity. The Uaneen Module is
not available to you until your final year at
the University but, if you are interested,
you should start thinking about it soon
after you commence your studies. You
can also discuss this with a member
of staff in the Student Advice Centre in
the Henry Grattan Building or with the
Students’ Union.
For more information go to:
web: www.dcu.ie/uaneen
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Withdrawing from the
University
Each year, for various reasons, some
students do not complete their
programme of study. Sometimes
students accept a place at University and
then change their minds and decide to
take a year out and work or travel. If you
do decide to withdraw at the start of or
during first year or even in later years,
please discuss your options with us first.
There are structures in place to support
students who may be withdrawing due
to personal difficulties and may not see
any other option. There may, however be
many options open to you. You may need
advice and guidance on what to do next or
the impact that withdrawing will have on
your fees in the future. We can also talk to
you if you are experiencing homesickness
or not settling into the University. You will
also need to withdraw officially from the
University by completing form R27.
For more information go to:
Student Support & Development –
Student Advice Centre
tel: 01 700 7165
email: student.support@dcu.ie
web: www.dcu.ie/students/advice
Registry
tel: 01 700 5338
email:registry@dcu.ie
web: www.dcu.ie/registry
Student Advice Centre
We provide information &
guidance on:
• University Life
• Contact Member of Staff
• Financial Assistance
• Health & Wellbeing
• Maps of Campus / Dublin
• Clubs or Societies
• Internet Access
• Courtesy Phone

Student Advice Centre Manager

Deirdre Moloney
email: deirdre.moloney@dcu.ie
tel: 01 700 6281 tel: 01 700 7165

Opening Hours
Monday - Friday
9.30am - 5.00pm
(open through lunch)
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www.dcu.ie/students/advice
Ground Floor, Henry Grattan Building, DCU, Dublin 9
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