Guide for BA First Year Students 2024-25
Get Connected
UCD Connect provides you with easy access to services including SISWeb (the UCD Student Information System), your UCD email account and unlimited Google Drive storage. Make sure that you have followed the registration steps and are registered to the modules that must be completed in your chosen programme – see the registration information in the Welcome to UCD Guide 2024-25 available here: https://www.ucd.ie/newstudents/
Stay Connected
Check your UCD Connect email account regularly. This is UCD’s main communication channel with students and will be used by your tutors, lecturers, Registry, School Office Staff and College Office Staff. It is where you will receive important emails about, for example, registration requirements, key dates, submission dates and exam timetables, etc. It is crucial that you read your emails regularly and follow-up on actions if necessary.
Reach Out
The College of Arts and Humanities Office can help you if you have queries about your registration, your programme structures, what modules you need to do and when and the regulations for your BA degree. You will find much of this information on our website and you can contact us directly through the online BA Connector which is available here: Arts and Humanities Connector.
For advice on the content or assessment of individual modules, your programme coordinators, lecturers and tutors who are based in your Schools can be contacted. You will find details of office hours and email addresses on School websites, or from the School Offices. https://www.ucd.ie/artshumanities/schools/
UCD Student Advisers provide the time and space to explore issues of concern to students and can advise you on appropriate UCD policies, procedures and services as well as helping you to find pathways to deal with personal, social and emotional issues. The Student Advisers for BA students are Simon Gray and Leitizia Vettor. Their offices are on the ground floor of the Newman Building to the right of the College of Arts and Humanities Office and you can find their email addresses here: Student Advisers Contact Details