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Welcome to your new home away from home at UCD! We're so excited to have you join our vibrant student community. To help you settle in as smoothly as possible, we've put together everything you need to know about checking in. We can't wait to see you!

If you've any questions, check the FAQs section or contact us directly!

Before You Arrive

  1. Complete your induction on the Residences Portal

  2. Upload your UCard photo to your profile in SISweb as soon as you have accepted your offer for accommodation. If this is not completed before you arrive, it can cause extreme delays during the check-in process.

  3. Check the Residences information page for advice on what to bring with you. This can be found in the "What to Bring" section of each Residence page.

  4. Download the "Living at UCD" app. This application will allow you to submit maintenance requests, check for postal deliveries, buy tickets for events and more.

  5. Follow UCD ResLife on Instagram and TikTok for live up-to-date information about check-in and tips about living at UCD.

Getting to UCD

  • Check the UCD Commuting webpage for information about parking or travelling to campus during check-in.

  • If your residence is located on the Belfield campus, you can check in at the UCD Village Welcome Desk. The eircode is D04 C1P1. When you enter this in Maps on your personal device, it will bring you directly to the check-in desk. The car park next to the UCD Village check-in desk will be reserved during the resident students check in period. Google map coordinates for the car park are here.

  • If your residence is located on the Blackrock campus, you can check in at the UCD Blackrock Services Desk. The eircode is A94 XF34.

  • If you are travelling from the airport, the Aircoach 700 bus route can drop you off at the "UCD - Montrose Student Residences" bus stop. From there, it is a short walk across the bridge to the campus. You can always contact us directly if you've any questions!

  • UCD is well served by bus services, including three 24 hour bus services; the 39a, E1 and E2 buses. Remember to download the TFI Live app to help plan your journey, view timetables and live journey information.

Please note that due to University policy, residents are not entitled to parking permits during the academic year. Hourly pay and display parking is available but resident students should use public transport services to and from campus. For further information, please view the Driving and Parking website. If you've any questions, please contact estates@ucd.ie!

Check-in officially starts on Wednesday, August 28th. Our friendly team will be at the front desk 24/7 to greet you, so you can arrive and settle in anytime, day or night. We're looking forward to seeing you soon!

Please ensure that you have a form of ID with you, as well as proof of your deposit payment. 

Contact UCD Residences

UCD Village Welcome Desk, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
T: +353 1 716 7000 | E: residences@ucd.ie | Location Map(opens in a new window)