Senior secondary school students get to experience campus for a day. Taster lectures are organised, as well as a campus tour, information session on entry pathways and available scholarships and a student panel event.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingInfo session | On campus | In person | Live
Time lineUCD Outreach Officer will offer talks/information sessions outlining the various entry options into UCD.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingInfo session | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live
Time lineOpen 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 lineThe UCD Student Ambassador Programme provides an opportunity for current UCD students representing various programme areas in UCD to develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills while providing a valuable service to the UCD community and to prospective students from around the world.
Social integration/belongingOn campus | Online & in person (hybrid)
Time lineThe Faculty Partnership Programme was conceived in 2021 to support and accelerate the implementation of UDL throughout the University. It offers faculty a structured opportunity to undertake Universal Design training, to facilitate this training for the colleagues and peers, and become a role model who will persuade and influence others as to the merits of inclusion for all students.
Academic integration/belongingOnline program | Training | Off campus | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live and recorded
Time lineAccess Student Support Officer supports students who enter university via the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) which is a college and university scheme that offers places on reduced points and extra college support to those who are resident in the Republic of Ireland and underrepresented at Higher Education due to their socio-economic background.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingOff campus | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid)
Time lineUCD 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 lineEach summer UCD Access & Lifelong Learning hosts a residential summer school which gives fifth-year school pupils (senior secondary students) from linked DEIS schools and organisations a chance to meet other students who aspire to go to university. During this programme, participants have an opportunity to experience college lectures, undertake project work in a chosen subject, and enjoy a variety of the social and sports activities available to UCD students. DEIS schools are schools that have been identified as being in areas of disadvantage. DEIS stands for Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools and is a Irish government programme.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Social integration/belongingMentoring | On campus | In person | Live
Time lineMaths Xplained is a support for Leaving Certificate students studying Maths at higher and ordinary level. The Leaving Certificate is Ireland's senior secondary school qualification.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingMentoring | Preparatory year | On campus | In person | Live
Time lineSupport and training to prepare the tutors and ensure they have the necessary tools to organize, facilitate and build a safe culture/community among new students and acknowledge the diverse student body.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingTraining | Workshop | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live and recorded
Time lineA national initiative, where high school students during their senior year – or recently graduated high school students having a gap year – can have two days of ‘trying out’ life as a university student at a specific programme.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingInfo session | Preparatory year | Off campus | On campus | In person | Live
Time lineA 2-year talent programme for skilled students from secondary education. A wider and more continuous offer to get intellectual challenges and experiences, that qualifies their daily work, strengthens their study competencies, and naturally leads them towards a higher education.
Academic integration/belongingPreparatory year | Off campus | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live
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