UCD Student Access Leader Programme

Access Leaders are a group of exceptional students who have been selected to represent UCD Access and Lifelong Learning and play a vital role in assisting us with our work. 

Access Leaders’ first-hand understanding of UCD’s diverse entry pathways and of the journey students have taken to be here means they are uniquely placed to help incoming students adjust to their new environment. Their presence, voice, and own experiences help reassure newer students that their goals are achievable.

Our Access Leaders are involved in a variety of activities across the campus and beyond. These range from assisting at events such as the annual Access and Lifelong Learning Symposium and ALL Student Welcome, in implementing our University for All Initiative, as well as with our diverse outreach activities where they meet potential students who would like to know more about UCD. Access Leaders have even represented UCD at committee level and national conferences. 

The UCD Access Leader Programme is open to full and part time Access Students who are on a progression pathway or a degree programme working towards an accredited award. Access Leaders give peer support and mentoring to new entrants about to undertake a degree programme or progression pathway to undergraduate study. This includes students who have entered through the: Higher Education Access Route (HEAR), Disability Access Route to Education (DARE), Mature Entry, Access Programme, QQI FET, Open Learning Progression Pathway.

For more information check out our Access Leader Handbook

Contact (opens in a new window)michelle.tracey@ucd.ie with any questions or queries.