UCD New Students 2024
We are delighted you are joining UCD's vibrant community! Orientation activities will take place on campus from 4-6 September 2024. As you embark on this exciting journey with us, know that we're here to guide you every step of the way.
Orientation 2024
UCD Orientation 2024 will take place from 4-6 September. This is one of the best events in UCD! You’ll meet your Peer Mentor and lots of other students from your programme and from other programmes. If you can, attend as many of the social events as possible.
For more information on orientation activities, please visit our orientation page where you can find your Orientation Timetable.
Student Supports
There are plenty of supports in place to help you along the way. UCD has an array of Student Services and Supports to help during your time here.
Check out the links below for the most frequently used student support services.
- Student Advisers
- College/School Office
- Student Desk
- Access and Lifelong Learning - Disability Support
- (opens in a new window)Students’ Union
- Student Health
- Student Counselling
More information on services is available on the Students Supports web page.
UCD Global
At UCD, we offer a range of supports for students, such as a dedicated Global Community Team to provide information, guidance and support on the international elements of the student experience. This includes support with immigration queries, cross-cultural advice and settling into life in Ireland.
The Global Lounge is a vibrant event space for all students to connect socially and to learn more about the global experience opportunities at UCD.
Our (opens in a new window)Facebook Group for incoming international students 2024/25 and our (opens in a new window)Instagram account are good spaces to interact with other international students at UCD.
For more information check out the UCD Global website.
Graduate Studies
If you are a graduate student, we have a series of supports to cater directly to your needs
UCD Belfield Campus Map
As Ireland’s largest university, with its great strength and diversity of disciplines, UCD embraces its role to contribute to the flourishing of Ireland through the study of people, society, business economy, culture, languages and the creative arts, as well as through research and innovation.
Contact the UCD Student Desk
University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. T: +353 1 716 1555 | Location Map(opens in a new window)https://www.ucd.ie/students/studentdesk/contact/ https://www.ucd.ie/askus