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Engineering Programme Board Student Applications Committee Meetings (EPBSAC)

Wednesday, 25 September, 2024

About

This committee is a subgroup of the College of Engineering and Architecture Programme Board. This committee is chaired by the Dean of the College, Professor Aoife Ahern.

Please see the College EPBSAC meeting schedule ​below. This includes the deadline for submission of applications. The committee will not be able to consider applications submitted after the deadline.

​What ​applications can I submit to EPBSAC for consideration?
Application Type How to Apply Additional Information
Change in Major ​and/or Programme

(within Engineering only)

College Office Connector If unsure about eligibility; seek advice via the College Office Connector.
Reduced Workload ​ College Office Connector  
Retrospective Withdrawal from Programme ​ See Current Students - Registry Retrospective is considered anything after the University deadlines detailed here.
Retrospective Leave of Absence from Programme College Office Connector Retrospective applications (those submitted 8 weeks after trimester commences) will only be approved in extenuating circumstances. Supporting documentation is required. Please contact the College Office Connector for advice.
Substitute Option Module​ College Office Connector Only permissible at the beginning of the academic year and strictly with Programme Director Support.
Recognition of Prior Learning University RPL System via SISWeb Seek advice via the College Office Connector if you have any questions about this.
Extension of IX ​Award (due to Extenuating Circumstances) College Office Connector

*only considered in exceptional situations

See: IX Grades Explained

Early Exit from Programme (3 year BSc Award Request) College Office Connector *only considered in exceptional situations
Other College Office Connector If your application doesn't match any of the categories listed please contact us via the Connector for advice.
Please ensure to follow all instructions carefully; partial or incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Committee's decision is final and will be communicated directly to UCD Connect email within 2-3 weeks of the meeting.

Meeting Schedule 2024/2025
Committee Submission Deadline Meeting Dates
Engineering Programme Board Student Applications Committee (EPBSAC) 01 October @ 5pm 10 October 2024 
Engineering Programme Board Student Applications Committee (EPBSAC) 26 November @ 5pm 05 December 2024 
Engineering Programme Board Student Applications Committee (EPBSAC) 28 January @5pm 06 February 2024 
Engineering Programme Board Student Applications Committee (EPBSAC) 01 April @ 5pm 10 April 2025 
Engineering Programme Board Student Applications Committee (EPBSAC) 15 July @ 5pm 23 July 2025 

UCD College of Engineering and Architecture

Room 122 & Room 126, UCD Engineering and Materials Science Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
T: +353 1 716 1868 | E: eng.arch@ucd.ie