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BEFORE
YOU
ARRIVE
We are delighted to
welcome you to UCD,
Ireland's Global University.
Once you accept your offer – and we really hope
you do - you should prepare for the start of term.
There are quite a few important things you need to
do in the next few weeks, even before you get here!
ACCEPT YOUR OFFER
www.cao.ie
Check your CAO offer notice or UCD
Offer Letter (direct applicants only)
carefully and follow the instructions
to accept the offer by the relevant
closing date
WATCH THE UCD IT
INDUCTION VIDEO
www.ucd.ie/it/startoftermguide
To help you get started using IT at
UCD
DOWNLOAD THE UCD MOBILE
APP
Google Play or App Store
This app will really help you settle
into life in UCD. You'll find info on
how to get to UCD, an interactive
map of the UCD campus, which
includes all eateries and their
opening hours, your Orientation
timetable, as well as UCD Connect, a
staff directory, welcome guides and
library journals. You can even book
the cinema and gym with this app
and lots more. Go to Google Play or
the App store and search for UCD
Mobile.
FINALISE YOUR
ACCOMMODATION
www.ucd.ie/residences
www.ucdaccommodationpad.ie
If you have been offered a place
in UCD accommodation, follow
the instructions emailed to you by
UCD Residences very carefully. If
you don't get a place on campus,
check out the following links for
accommodation off campus:
www.ucdaccommodationpad.ie
www.ucdsu.ie
www.findahome.ie
www.daft.ie
Note: Payments should not be made for
accommodation in the private rented sector,
without viewing a property in person and
receiving a signed lease/contract.
POP ALONG TO
THE REGISTRATION
INFORMATION SESSION
27 AUGUST
You'll get details on how to register
online and have fees explained, along
with information about life in UCD. For
further information and to book your
ticket see
www.ucd.ie/students/
studentdesk/readysetgo.html
CHECK OUT UCD'S JARGON
BUSTER
www.ucd.ie/students/jargon.html
We've explained the key terms on page
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explain other words and phrases you'll
hear in UCD.
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