A first-year course which prepares students for their further academic and professional career.
Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingCourse | On campus | In person | Live
Time lineLowering the threshold for students to ask for help with language skills by offering peer-support in which tutors and pupils are matched on the basis of language related needs and experience, study programme, interests and practical considerations.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingBuddy program | Mentoring
Time lineEnhancing support during exams for all students by making some examination accommodations available for all and making sure that other accommodations are given to those who truly need it.
Academic integration/belongingReasonable accommodations | On campus | In person | Live
Time lineCompensating software to help people with reading, writing, spelling and learning difficulties.
Academic integration/belongingOnline tool | Online
Time lineAccess courses are one year long, part-time courses designed to prepare learners, who may not have formal qualifications, for successful study at university. These are Special Purpose Awards (Level 6) which equip students with the skills and confidence required to take the next step to selected degree courses at UCD. UCD offers two access courses: Diploma in Access to Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences & Law – Access to AHSSL Diploma in Access to Science, Engineering, Agricultural Science & Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine – SEAM+
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingAccess course | On campus | In person | Live
Time lineCreative 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/belongingInfo session | Workshop | On campus | In person
Time lineCommunity 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/belongingTraining | Mentoring | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | In person
Time lineWe 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 lineEliminating barriers for students with dyslexia to become teachers.
Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-beingInfo session | Online tool | Online | In person | Recorded / Asynchronic | Live
Time lineCommunity 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 lineUniversal 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 lineSenior 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
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