Students from other communities Archives - Supporting Under-Represented First Years

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Traveller and Roma Access Officer

Traveller & Roma Access Officer: The main purpose of the project is to increase the participation of Traveller and Roma students in Higher Education. The project focuses on three strands: Pre-entry and Outreach, Post-entry Support, and Building Institutional Readiness.

Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Social integration/belonging

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Creative Arts Summer School (CASS)

Creative Arts Summer School Programmes are designed and facilitated to promote access to higher education for under-represented groups in third-level education.

Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belonging

Info session | Workshop | On campus | In person

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

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/belonging

Mentoring | Training | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | In person

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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-being

Online program | Off campus | Online | Recorded / Asynchronic

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Guidance for Gifted Students

Helping gifted students realise their potential by helping them become conscious of their giftedness, by educating them on the subject and by helping them find the right support.

Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belonging

Counseling | On campus | In person | Live

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Pre-entry
Entry
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/belonging

Training | Mentoring | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | In person

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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/belonging

Training | Online program | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live and recorded

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Pre-entry
Entry
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/belonging

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Pre-entry
Entry
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/belonging

Preparatory year | On campus | In person

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
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/belonging

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

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 needs

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Pre-entry
Entry
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/belonging

Mentoring | Off campus | On campus | In person

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

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Traveller and Roma Access Officer

Creative Arts Summer School (CASS)

Community Mentoring

ALL (Access & Lifelong Learning) Student Supports module

Guidance for Gifted Students

Community Mentoring

Universal Design Beyond the Classroom Digital Badge

Library study skills for new students.

Open Learning – A flexible way of studying part-time at UCD.

Academic Skills Workshop

UCD Access & Lifelong Learning Financial Support

Mentoring Programme – Outreach Initiative