DCU Support Units: Presentation Schedule

Saturday 17^th April

Open Day Presentations: 9.30am-3.00pm

You can connect to the DCU Support Units Presentation Channel here.

Date	Saturday 17^th April 2021
Time	Lecture
9.30-10.00am	'DCU Accommodation' This session will provide information on the application process for DCU Accommodation and some key dates that you should be aware of.
10.00-10.30am & 2.30-3.00pm	'The DCU Student Experience ' Hear directly from students about their time at DCU; from living on campus, taking part in clubs and societies, becoming an active member of the community and completing their course at the same time!
10.30-11.00am & 2.00-2.30pm	Paul O’Brien, Head of Gaelic Games \| Sport and Wellbeing Topic: ‘Sport and Performance Sport Opportunities in DCU’ At DCU we believe in a ‘Sport for All’ philosophy and that’s why we: Promote participation in sport and physical activity by as many people as possible Support the development of 40+ DCU Sports Clubs Support and develop performance athletes CAO Points Concession & Sports Scholarship Programmes
11.00-11.30am	Dr Ciarán Dunne, Transversal Skills Programme Director Topic: ‘Future-proofing yourself - why are transversal skills so important?’ What skills do you need in order to embrace the opportunities of a rapidly-changing world?
11.30am-12.00pm	Anne O'Connor, Head of Disability and Learning Support Service Topic: ‘DARE/ Applicants with a Disability’ The Disability and Learning Support Service will be hosting an information session on DARE and supports available for prospective students.
12.00-1.00pm	Dr Claire Bohan, Director of Student Support and Development Topic: ‘Going to College in September 2021 - Guidance for Parents’ Overview of the First Year journey and the highs and lows of that first year. I will cover key milestones of the journey, the costs of college, supports available and what support parents can provide.
1.00-1.30pm	Audrey Byrne, Mobility Officer, International Office Topic: ‘Study Abroad Opportunities’ Providing an overview of the international opportunities available on a range of programmes at DCU.
1.30-2.00pm	Dr Claire Bohan, Director of Student Support and Development Sarah Moorhead, Mature Student, BSc in Psychology Topic: ‘Mature Student Support’ Returning to study as a mature student is an important and life changing decision. Orla will take you through the DCU Head Start Programme (Head Start Welcome, Self-Care, Learning, Writing, Maths, IT for academic life), designed to help you to make a successful transition to third-level maths by improving the basic skills you will need for your course before you start lectures. Sarah is a final year mature student of the BSc in Psychology degree and will talk about her entry pathway as a mature student and her experiences in DCU.
2.00-2.30pm	Paul O’Brien, Head of Gaelic Games \| Sport and Wellbeing Topic: ‘Sport and Performance Sport Opportunities in DCU’ At DCU we believe in a ‘Sport for All’ philosophy and that’s why we: Promote participation in sport and physical activity by as many people as possible Support the development of 40+ DCU Sports Clubs Support and develop performance athletes CAO Points Concession & Sports Scholarship Programmes
2.30-3.00pm	'The DCU Student Experience' Hear directly from students about their time at DCU; from living on campus, taking part in clubs and societies, becoming an active member of the community and completing their course at the same time!
Registration	Register for Virtual Open Day here: Registration Form If you have any problems registering for the DCU Virtual Open Days, please contact us by email: studenthelp@dcu.ie
Zoom Link	We will be using Zoom Webinar for our virtual open day. You can connect to the DCU Support Units Presentation Channel here.
Online Q&A	Join the Online Q&A HERE to ask your questions to staff and students