Access Orientation 2025
Students entering DCU through the Higher Access Entry Route (HEAR) and the Access DCU Entry Route (ADER) must complete a one-day Access Orientation Programme.
Access Orientation Details for 2025 TBC
DCU Access Orientation occurs before the main DCU Orientation. The 2025 Access Orientation programme is scheduled for early September 2025 dates to be confirmed.
What is the Access Orientation?
The key objective of the Access Orientation Programme is to assist students in transitioning into the third-level learning environment. The programme emphasises making friends, getting to know the DCU campus, DCU Access staff, and all the support the university offers.
“It helped with regards to who my contact points were within DCU and it allowed me to meet fellow first years before my course orientation day”
“I thought that it will be very hard to manage the workload and being able to make friends but the Access Orientation programme gave us a chance to socialise as well as any advice regarding university life.”
“I thought it would be much more intimidating, but I found everyone very welcoming and it eased my nerves. I didn't really know what to expect, I assumed it would be much more serious/formal but I liked the more laid-back approach, it made me feel more included and more likely to be able to approach another access member.”
For Access (HEAR/ADER) Orientation Programme queries, please contact: natacha.obrien@dcu.ie