Students meet regularly in small study groups with 10 to 15 participants under the leadership of an older student who helps the students to sort out, and shed light on, the components of the course that are experienced as difficult.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingOn campus | In person | Live
Time lineUCD Access & Lifelong Learning has an Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist who provides technology and training to students who avail of disability support. The Assitive Technology Specialist undertakes needs assessment with students to ascertain what AT the student requires and if they require a Personal Assistant which they will organise
Academic integration/belongingTraining | Online tool | Online program | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live and recorded
Time lineUCD Access & Lifelong Learning runs Academic Skills Workshops to assist students build the necessary skills they need when attending university.
Academic integration/belongingWorkshop | On campus | Online | In person | Recorded / Asynchronic | Live
Time lineIn 2015 the School of History Student Support Scheme was introduced to reduce the number of students who fail or drop out of history modules.
Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-beingOn campus | Online & in person (hybrid)
Time lineAll 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 lineThe Occupational Therapy Service is a student-centred and confidential service in which students work 1:1 with an Occupational Therapist in order to develop the necessary academic, social, and personal skills for fulfilling their role as a UCD student.
Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingOn campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live
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