Train Your Language
Digital course on spelling and how to read and write academic texts.
Academic integration/belongingOnline tool | Online | Recorded / Asynchronic
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Community Mentoring
Community Mentors share information and advice about their college experience to support and inspire young people and adult learners to consider further and higher education.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingMentoring | Training | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | In person
Time line- Pre-entry
- Entry
- Induction
- First semester
- Second semester
ALL (Access & Lifelong Learning) Student Supports module
We have created an online module to support students in their transition to UCD and to assist them build their academic skills. This online module complements the in person Academic Skills Series: ’How to…UCD” programme.
Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-beingOnline program | Off campus | Online | Recorded / Asynchronic
Time line- Pre-entry
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- Induction
- First semester
- Second semester
Community Mentoring
Community Mentors are a valuable community resource, who can help to share information and advice about their college experience, to help prospective students build their awareness of college courses, how to apply, and the benefits of a college education.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingMentoring | Training | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | In person
Time line- Pre-entry
- Entry
- Induction
- First semester
- Second semester
Universal Design Beyond the Classroom Digital Badge
Universal Design Beyond the Classroom Digital Badge: Professional learning programme in Universal Design (UD) for staff working in Student Support and Engagement in Further and Higher Education.
Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingOnline program | Training | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live and recorded
Time line- Pre-entry
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- Induction
- First semester
- Second semester
Library study skills for new students.
This initiative aims to introduce essential library skills to first year students .
Academic integration/belongingTraining | Online tool | Online program | Off campus | On campus | In person | Online
Time line- Pre-entry
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- Induction
- First semester
- Second semester
Open Learning – A flexible way of studying part-time at UCD.
Open Learning is a part time flexible study option. It is one of UCD’s many pathway options to help prospective students transition into tertiary education and helps to widen participation.
Academic integration/belongingPreparatory year | On campus | In person
Time line- Pre-entry
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- First semester
- Second semester
Academic Skills Workshop
UCD Access & Lifelong Learning runs Academic Skills Workshops to assist students build the necessary skills they need when attending university.
Academic integration/belongingWorkshop | On campus | In person | Online | Recorded / Asynchronic | Live
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- First semester
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UCD Access & Lifelong Learning Financial Support
UCD Access & Lifelong Learning have put a range of supports in place to help students build their money management skills and have a number of financial scholarships that students can apply for.
Financial needsOnline tool | Workshop | Info session | Off campus | On campus | Online | In person
Time line- Pre-entry
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- Induction
- First semester
- Second semester
Mentoring Programme – Outreach Initiative
UCD runs a Mentoring programme for prospective students who aspire to go on to third-level study. The Mentoring Programme is part of the UCD Access & Lifelong Learning (ALL) outreach programme for schools and communities.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingMentoring | Off campus | On campus | In person
Time line- Pre-entry
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- Induction
- First semester
- Second semester
Writing Centre
The Writing Centre’s mission is to offer free, high-quality tuition in academic writing to all undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in improving their writing skills. They offer one-to-one tuition and a range of workshops/seminars.
Academic integration/belongingTraining | Workshop | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid)
Time line- Pre-entry
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- Induction
- First semester
- Second semester
Disability Services – Needs Assessment
All students with a disability or significant ongoing illness in UCD have the opportunity to receive relevant reasonable accommodations or supports. To receive these supports students are invited to complete a short meeting called a Needs Assessment with UCD Access & Lifelong Learning.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingOn campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live
Time line- Pre-entry
- Entry
- Induction
- First semester
- Second semester