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University College Cork is committed to making your transition to third level education a positive one. Before actually starting your lectures you will be invited to attend Orientation, Registration and Welcome Programme. These are specifically designed to enhance the experience of incoming students, provide you with necessary guidance and support, and encourage you to take advantage of all that the University has to offer.
Registration information by student type
Select your student type and follow the displayed instructions.
Steps to Register as a Non-EU Postgraduate Student
Registration is when you enrol on your postgraduate programme and upload your ID documentation.
Registration will open in August and an email will be sent to you, when registration for your specific programme opens, with your Student IT Account Password and instructions on how to complete your registration.
Registration has a number of steps:
Online Registration: During registration, you will enrol on your postgraduate programme, provide biographical information, and print your confirmation of registration.
Registration - Next Steps: involves further documentation upload steps that we need you to complete. Once these are done, you will be officially confirmed as a UCC student. After online registration is completed you will receive:
an email with weblinks to allow you to upload valid identification documents
Collection of UCC Student ID Card: Your registration email will include details on how to make an appointment to obtain your UCC Student ID card.
Letter of Attendance:
A Letter of Attendance with your Irish address can be used to open a bank account, as a reference letter, for Immigration purposes, and much more. When you have completed online registration, you can obtain a Letter of attendance online. See How to Guide. Go to UCC Letter of Attendance
Mandatory Online Orientation - Monday 28th August 2023 @ 11am. Teams Link.
Drop in Session - Monday 4th September 2023.
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Garda Vetting and Police Clearance
Students entering UCC programmes which involve placements with children and vulnerable adults will be subject to Garda Vetting and Police clearance. Letters of Offer will make reference if your programme requires you to have clearance. More information available here.
Infectious Disease Policy
Students enrolling on certain course in the College of Medicine and Health are at increased risk of contracting and transmitting certain infectious diseases, as a result of being in the clinical environment as part of their course. It is important in order to protect both patients and students that healthcare professionals are screened for certain infectious illnesses and immunized against these illnesses. More information available here.
Fitness to Practice
Students pursuing some degree programmes are required to meet the University’s “Fitness to Practise” policy. More information available here.
Steps to Register as a Non-EU Undergraduate Student
Registration is when you enrol on your degree programme and upload your ID documentation.
Registration will open in mid-to-late August and an email will be sent to you, when registration for your specific programme opens, with your Student IT Account Password and instructions on how to complete your registration.
Registration has a number of steps:
Online Registration: During registration, you will enrol on your degree programme, choose modules (if applicable), provide biographical information, and print your confirmation of registration.
Registration - Next Steps: involves further documentation upload steps that we need you to complete. Once these are done, you will be officially confirmed as a UCC student. After online registration is completed you will receive:
If applicable to your programme - an email with the procedure to upload identification documents for garda vetting
Collection of UCC Student ID Card: Your registration email will include details on how to make an appointment to obtain your UCC Student ID card.
Letter of Attendance:
A Letter of Attendance with your Irish address can be used to open a bank account, as a reference letter, for Immigration purposes, and much more. When you have completed online registration, you can obtain a Letter of attendance online. See How to Guide. Go to UCC Letter of Attendance
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Registration for Ongoing Students:
You will receive an email to your student umail account letting you know when online registration will be available to you as per the schedule here: Ongoing Students Registration Schedule
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Further Information:
Garda Vetting and Police Clearance
Students entering UCC programmes which involve placements with children and vulnerable adults will be subject to Garda Vetting and Police clearance. Letters of Offer will make reference if your programme requires you to have clearance. More details available at this link.
Infectious Disease Policy
Students enrolling on certain course in the College of Medicine and Health are at increased risk of contracting and transmitting certain infectious diseases, as a result of being in the clinical environment as part of their course. It is important in order to protect both patients and students that healthcare professionals are screened for certain infectious illnesses and immunized against these illnesses. More information is available at this link.
Fitness to Practice
Students pursuing some degree programmes are required to meet the University’s “Fitness to Practise” policy. More information is available at this link.
Orientation
GEM Orientation Thurs 31st August 2023. (Schedule to follow).
All international full degree students should participate in the Essential Information Session provided by Suzanne Buckley, Support Officer for International Students. Topics covered will include visas, immigration, part-time work, personal security etc. There will be a questions and answers session and panel discussion with current international students. The schedule will be emailed to you.
Fri 15th September 2023 Boole 1 0930-1100
Registration is as follows:
1. Online Enrolment
2. Online Module Selection
3. Issuing student ID Card
4. Confirmation of Module Registration
Details will be emailed directly to students who are accepted onto UCC programmes.
Orientation
University College Cork is committed to making your transition to our university environment a positive one. Before actually starting lectures, you will be invited to attend Orientation to obtain information about how we do things and how to make the most of your time here. Orientation is designed specifically to enhance the experience of incoming students and encourage you to take advantage of all the university has to offer. The Orientation Programme will address the academic, general, practical and social aspects of campus life. You will learn about the Student Services available to all students, take an in-depth tour of campus, meet with your academic staff and be informed of what will be required in your programme of study, hear about the many Clubs and Societies active on campus, and, finally, have an opportunity to get to know your fellow classmates during the social events sponsored by the Students’ Union.
Aim
Orientation will be your bridge to a successful and pleasant integration to university life. We look forward to having you on campus and plan to make your Orientation Programme exciting and informative. Peer Student Leaders Current UCC students will provide useful information and advice and will act as a resource for you and your Faculty.
When is Orientation?
Go to the next section below to find out when your orientation will take place.
Orientation information by student type
Select your student type to see your orientation details.
Academic Orientation- Wednesday 6th September 2023 (3 sessions)
Social Orientation- Thursday 7th September 2023 (3 sessions)
Further details will be emailed directly to students who are accepted onto UCC programmes.
U-Link Peer Support
Who can avail of the support of a peer leader?
All first year students can avail of an experienced UCC student, who is trained to assist you in the transition to university. You are linked with a peer supporter at orientation who will provide help and support throughout your first year at UCC. Peer support leaders come from all backgrounds, courses and years and include mature students, students with specific disabilities and international students. You can be put in contact with specific students should you require it. Nothing is too small to ask or talk about with a peer supporter.
To make the most of your time in UCC we strongly recommend that you partake in the full breadth of events organised to support you. You will find details of some of these events here.
Each year UCC hosts an UCC Autumn Freshers Fest. The Fest celebrates the very best of student life - from the serious business of attending essential workshops/ presentations and demonstrations to the fun side of music, sport and theatre performances.
Stay tuned for more info on our third annual Give it a Go Festival, coming soon to a semester 1 near you!!
‘Give it a Go’ festival will take place over a 2 week period from. The festival is open to all students of UCC, not just first years! We have 106 active societies in UCC who can’t wait to meet you and get you involved in their activities.
Following on from our success last year, GIVE IT A GO Festival is a great way to meet new people, connect with all our societies in UCC and learn something fun along the way!
Date: Monday 11 September - Friday 22nd September 2023
UCC Students’ Union is the chief representative body for students in UCC. UCCSU is a democratic organization run by 6 full time officers elected by the student body. The SU’s main functions are to provide academic assistance to students, to provide support to students in need, to lobby the University and the government on issues affecting students, and to provide entertainment on campus.
