Access Orientation 2024
Students entering DCU via the Higher Access Entry Route (HEAR) & Access DCU Entry Route (ADER) must complete an Access orientation programme.
Orientation location and time:
DCU Access Orientation takes place prior to the main DCU orientation. The 2024 Access Orientation programme will take place on the following dates:
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Thursday 5th September: DCU St Patrick's Campus, Drumcondra. For first years registered with the Access Services and studying on St Patrick's Campus.
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Friday 6th September: DCU Glasnevin Campus. All 1st years registered with the Access Services and studying on Glasnevin Campus.
What is the Access Orientation?
The key objective of the Access Orientation Programme is to assist students to make the transition into the third-level learning environment. There is an emphasis on making friends, getting to know the DCU campus, DCU Access staff and all the supports the university has to offer.
“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 HEAR Orientation Programme queries, please contact natacha.obrien@dcu.ie