Economic obstacles Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Supporting Under-Represented First Years

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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 | In person | Online & in person (hybrid)

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Student Experience Days

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/belonging

Info session | On campus | In person | Live

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Schools & Community Talks

UCD Outreach Officer will offer talks/information sessions outlining the various entry options into UCD.

Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belonging

Info session | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live

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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

Access Student Support Officer

Access 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/belonging

Off campus | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid)

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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

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Summer School

Each 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/belonging

Mentoring | On campus | In person | Live

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Languages for Life

UCD Languages for Life support 5th and 6th year students (senior cycle) in DEIS secondary schools to improve their language skills. French, Italian, German and Spanish are offered. DEIS stands for Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools are designated by the Irish Government for funded initiatives that target support at disadvantaged communities, particularly those located in urban areas.

Academic integration/belonging

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Maths Xplained

Maths 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/belonging

Mentoring | Preparatory year | On campus | In person | Live

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