Access Welcome: Landing in UCC

This event takes place on Saturday 5^th September 2026 at 10am on main campus in UCC. It is for all incoming 1^st year undergraduate students who are connected to Access UCC (i.e. HEAR or DARE scheme, QQI entry or Mature Student entry)

Please register here:  Registration for Landing In UCC 

"Landing in UCC" is a mix of information and fun engagement activities. It aims to help students settle in, connect with peers and make some social connections.  Meet access staff and Access Ambassadors.

• Free Access merch
• Free lunch and refreshments on us!
• Spot prizes and gifts.
• Chance to meet other students starting their UCC journey.
• Register online in advance (and avoid a queue!), or turn up and register on the day.
• Accessible digital resources available.
• A quiet / low-stimulus / sensory aware programme is available.
• Feel connected and address any concerns ahead of Semester.
• There is no student parking available on the day, please see paid guest parking available here - Where Can I Park? | University College Cork and bus routes here - Cork City Buses | University College Cork

Students can register for the Landing in UCC event on this link or Register in person on the day itself, from 10am in the Boole Basement,  Main Campus

What is the Access Welcome?

A ‘pre-boarding’ event that invites Access students to campus, ahead of their compulsory Academic Orientations and Access service ‘Connection Events’

It is designed to address the feedback from students that since the global pandemic they have experienced more loneliness, isolation, difficulty making and keeping friends, and establishing a feeling of belonging in the University.

The Access Welcome has three goals that will hopefully help incoming Access first year students to settle in, during what is a difficult and challenging transition period:

1. Meet a friend
2. Meet Access staff
3. Clear next steps for starting in UCC

What you can expect from the day:

1. Get to know your support team

Touch base with our team and get to meet members of Access UCC Student Support Team!

2. Take part in a tour around UCC

 Navigate your way around UCC with a tour of campus, and have a chat with our Access Student Ambassadors along the way!

3. Meet new people, make new friends

This new beginning is an opportunity to make some new friends who are starting this journey at the same time

4. Relaxed, fun, informal but informative

Settling in to a new chapter of life – there will be interactive activities and a few spot prizes for you to engage with at a level that suits you

5. Q&A with a student panel & UCC staff

 Hear directly from current students across all colleges and years

6. Enjoy some lunch and time to chat

7. Excitement!

This is an exciting phase of your life. Access wants to support and celebrate this with you. Finish the day with a celebration