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Semester Dates
Your academic year in UCC follows a schedule of important dates. As a student in UCC meeting the deadlines found in the schedule of dates will help you organise your year ahead. Key milestones are listed so that you can take control and ensure that you get the best out of what UCC can offer you.
Your personal timetable will be available on Canvas, following your registration.
Examination Periods
To ensure that you are fully prepared for your exams, we recommend that you familiarise yourself with the regulations concerning each examination, including the timetable of examinations and the location. End-of-Semester exam/assessment timetables, when available, are viewable on MyStudentAdmin.
Student Well-Being
Some students will, from time to time, encounter problem situations which they are not able to handle very well during their time in UCC. These may be personal, financial or academic difficulties. Should you find yourself in this position, our experience is that the sooner you seek help, the easier it is to ensure a satisfactory resolution, whatever the reason for your problems. There are many people on campus to help you. A wide range of specific supports are provided. Ms. Emily Chambers is also available to speak to you about your concerns and any issues, suggestions or questions which may arise during your time as a student in SEFS at UCC.
Points of Contact for Incoming First Years
For general queries you can email sefstlse@ucc.ie. For queries specific to your course, please contact the course coordinator.
Programme | Primary Contact | Email Address |
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CK401 Computer Science | Dr. Sabin Tabirca | bsc_coordinator@cs.ucc.ie |
CK402 Biological and Chemical Sciences | SEFS College Office | college-sefs@ucc.ie |
CK404 Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences | Dr. Barbara Doyle Prestwich | bees@ucc.ie |
CK405 Genetics | Dr. Andrew Lindsay | genetics@ucc.ie |
CK406 Chemical Sciences | Dr. Dave Otway | dave.otway@ucc.ie |
CK407 Mathematical Sciences | Dr. Andreas Amann | a.amann@ucc.ie |
CK408 Physics and Astrophysics | Dr. Stephen Fahy | physics@ucc.ie |
CK409 Industrial Physics | Dr. Bryan Kelleher | physics@ucc.ie |
CK411 Data Science and Analytics | Prof. Gregory Provan | bsc_dsacoordinator@cs.ucc.ie |
CK412 Agricultural Science | Prof. Frank Buckley | P.Fogarty@ucc.ie |
CK504 Nutritional Sciences | Dr. Alice Lucey | a.lucey@ucc.ie |
CK505 Food Science | Dr. Eileen O'Neill | e.oneill@ucc.ie |
CK600 Engineering | Dr. Jorge Oliveira | engineering@ucc.ie |
CK606 Architecture | Dr. John McLaughlin | architecture@ucc.ie |
CR320 Biomedical Sciences | Dr. Paul Young | p.young@ucc.ie |
Supports for First Year Students
Specific programmes and supports are in place to help students transition into college life during your first year on campus.
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL)
The Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) scheme is a student support scheme for first year students taking Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry in the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science. The PAL scheme provides a student friendly support system for first year students. These PAL sessions help first year students’ understanding of these subjects and prepare them better for assignments and exams and are in addition to lectures, practicals/tutorials. The sessions also help student adjustment in first year by easing the transition from secondary school to university as it provides the opportunity for students to get to know others on their course. PAL sessions are based on existing course materials e.g. lecture notes, handouts, workbooks, textbooks, etc. Undergraduate students from second year onwards (known as PAL Leaders) are recruited and trained to assist first year students. Two PAL Leaders are assigned to groups of about 20 students thus making it easier to discuss topics and ask questions.
Student Policies and Procedures
Important policies and procedures with which students should be familiar.
Undergraduate Student Change and Transfer Requests
Are you a current College of SEFS student thinking about a change such as a leave of absence from college, studying abroad for a year or taking extra modules? Maybe you wish to transfer to another degree programme? Information on how to apply for a change or transfer is given below.