If you are coming to UCD through a HEAR, DARE, Mature, QQI-FET, University Access or Open Learning pathway join us tomorrow, Tuesday 3rd September for the biggest event in our calendar – the Access and Lifelong Learning (ALL) Welcome 2024 - a fun-filled day on the UCD Belfield campus with workshops, talks and social activities.
Don't worry if you missed pre-registration; just come to the Access and Lifelong Learning Centre at 10.45am and you can register on the day.
See pages 13 and 14 of the ALL Welcome Handbook 2024 for this year's programme. You can engage in any or all of the activities.
If you would like more information you can contact us by phone on 01 716 7123 or email at (opens in a new window)all@ucd.ie.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Follow this link for our Money Management Guide with useful Money Management Tips! when starting as a student.
The ALL Welcome is the perfect opportunity for you to meet other students in your programme and get a head start with settling into UCD Life.
Last year over 800 students gathered onto the Belfield campus to enjoy the activities.
Watch the video to hear what students think of the ALL Welcome.
Congratulations on getting your place in UCD! We are looking forward to meeting you on campus. In the meantime here is a welcome from the people who look after your Access pathway.
Hello, I am the Disability Support Manager in UCD. We have a wonderful Disability Support Service team available to all students with disabilities throughout the duration of your chosen programme in UCD.
To ensure that you are aware of how to access support and what supports are available, we will be inviting you to an information session soon, so do check your emails for full details. These sessions will be available both online and in person.
Hello, I'm the Senior Access Student Support Officer and I support UCD students who enter through the HEAR pathway.
I will be in touch with you by email before the ALL Welcome to invite you to an information session on the supports that are available to you. These sessions will take place online and in person so you can choose the option that suits you best. I will explain the supports that UCD offers which include financial, academic and social supports. Please keep an eye on your emails so that you don’t miss the information sessions.
Hello,
I'm the Access Student Support Officer (University Access Programmes). I support UCD students who enter through UCD's University Access Programmes. I will be in touch with you before the Welcome with important information about supports including financial, academic and social supports as well as details on the programme orientation.
Hello. I’m Head of ALL Operations and Flexible Learning and I manage our Open Learning programme and support students who take Open Learning for interest only, for credit and as a Progression Pathway to a degree programme in UCD. You may have already met me or my colleagues Lucy and Ciarán, but we look forward to welcoming you to UCD and supporting you throughout the year. I’ll be in touch about your Open Learning welcome session and other supports available to you.
Hi there. As the UCD Mature Student Adviser, I provide support to mature students ages 23 and over studying at university for the first time. Every year, hundreds of mature students take their places at UCD and bring with them a wealth of knowledge, life experience and dedication. I know the sacrifice and commitment it can take to be here, and I’m here to ensure your time at UCD is as fulfilling and enjoyable as possible by:
-Providing support with personal, social and emotional issues
-Answering your questions about studying at UCD
--Advising on financial supports for your time as a student
-Helping you to navigate UCD policies, procedures and services
Hello, I am the Think Again Project Manager. I support UCD students who enter through the Think Again pathway. I will be in touch with you before the Welcome to invite you to an information session on the supports that are available. These include financial, academic and social supports.
