Policies and Guidelines

Academic Regulations

Academic Key Dates

UCD Student Desk

UCD Exams

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Key Dates and Examination Results

Understanding Grades

Degree Award GPA Calculation and Classification (PRE 2018 entry)

Degree Award GPA Calculation and Classification (POST 2018 entry)

UCD Registry A - Z Search

Continuation and Readmission Policy and Procedures

1. Assessment Appeals
2. Fitness to Continue in Study
3. Student Appeals
4. Student Complaints
5. Student Conduct
6. Student Fitness to Practice
7. SNMHS Student Fitness to Practice Statement (Download)

Protocol on non-compliance with absence reporting procedure while on super-numerary clinical placement

UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems -Student Engagement and Attendance General Principles and Information for Students

Student Guide Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy 

Click to watch the presentation (30 min)

SNMHS Student Guide for Effective Academic Writing

Relevant links.

UCD plagiarism Policy

Process Map for School Investigation Procedure

UCD Library resources Academic Integrity and Referencing 

Plagiarism Policy Student Guide

If you have any questions, please contact 

Ms Ciara Kirwan (School Plagiarism Advisor) ciara.kirwan@ucd.ie

Dr Carmel Davies (Chair SNMHS Plagiarism Policy) carmel.davies@ucd.ie

1. SNMHS Student Guide for Effective Academic Writing
2. SNMHS Student Guidelines for submission of Written Assignments

Useful Links

Download Harvard Style Guide

Harvard Style Guide: Introduction

UCD Library resources for effective writing. Click hereto access study skills and subject guides.

UCD Writing Centre. Click here to access more effective writing resources.

Extenuating Circumstances applications are made online via SIS Web (under the Programme Services Tab “My Extenuating Circumstances”). The supporting documentation can be uploaded to the online application, in pdf or jpeg format, prior to submitting the application. Please retain the original copy for possible future inspection.

Note:Applications for extenuating circumstances must be submitted as close as possible to the time the circumstances occurred and must be submitted within the following timeframes:

1. For in-trimester assessments, within 10 working days of the date of the assessment deadline.
2. For end-of-trimester examinations, within 5 working days of the end of the University examination period.

Extenuating Circumstances Academic Policy and and Student Guide

Late Submission of Coursework policy

Late Submission of Coursework form (word version)

Leave of Absence Information

Withdrawing from your programme - information for students