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Access Orientation 2025

Information on DCU Access Orientation 2025

Students entering DCU via the Higher Access Entry Route (HEAR) and the Access DCU Entry Route (ADER) are required to complete a one-day Access Orientation Programme.

Access Orientation details 2025

DCU Access (HEAR) Orientation takes place the week before the main DCU Orientation. This year, it will be held as follows. 

  • Students studying on St Patrick's Campus, Orientation: Thursday, 4th September, 2025
  • Students studying on the Glasnevin Campus, Orientation: Friday, 5th September, 2025

 

What is the Access Orientation?

The primary objective of the Access Orientation Programme is to assist students who entered DCU through the HEAR route in adjusting to third-level learning. The programme focuses on forming friendships, familiarising students with the DCU campus, introducing them to the DCU Access staff, and exploring all the support available at the university.


For Access (HEAR/ADER) Orientation Programme queries, please contact:

Juliana.carvalho@dcu.ie and 

natacha.obrien@dcu.ie