Personal well-being and good health are central to academic achievement and over the course of your studies you may experience personal problems that may affect your academic work - perhaps an illness, a bereavement, loneliness, financial difficulties or relationship problems. While we would wish to support you as much as we can, and always feel free to talk us, there are issues that require certain professional supports and expertise. We can advise on where you might get most appropriate support if you wish. As a starting point the University provides a range of advice, support and resources to help students tackle such problems (these services are listed below) and you should consider availing of these if you require advice or assistance on any matter. Please feel free to avail of these (see below) but always, if you are able, also let the School know if you are having difficulties. Remember the sooner an issue is identified and the appropriate people are made aware the more likely it is that it can be dealt with and we can help you.
UCD Student Advisers
Provide support to students throughout their university experience
UCD Chaplains
Provide both religious and pastoral care
UCD Student Health and Counselling Service
Provides on-campus medical, psychological and psychiatric care,
UCD Access Centre
Provides advice and support to students with disabilities, long term medical conditions or specific learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia)
Student Union Welfare
The Student’s Union provide a wide range of help and support include welfare advice
