Mature Student Appointments

Our one-to-one appointments offer tailored support and advice to help guide your academic, personal, and professional development as a Mature student.

Appointments typically last 30 minutes and may cover topics such as:

• Applying to DCU
• Study planning and time management
• Exam preparation and success strategies
• Financial assistance and budgeting
• Adjusting to academic life
• Balancing family and academic commitments
• Building your CV and preparing for graduation

How to Make an Appointment

If you would like to schedule a meeting with a Access Support Officer, please reach out via email or phone, depending on your faculty:

Natacha O'Brien (Saint Patrick's Campus and Glasnevin Campus)

• Faculty of Education (IoE)
• Faculty of Humanities & Social Science on St Patrick’s Campus (including BAJH & Climate & Environmental Sustainability) 
• Faculty of Science and Health

Natacha.obrien@dcu.ie 📞 01 700 9213

Juliana Carvalho (Glasnevin Campus)

• Faculty of Business 
• Faculty of Computing & Engineering
• Faculty of Humanities & Social Science (Glasnevin Campus)

Juliana.carvalho@dcu.ie 📞 01 700 5530