DCU Admissions Policies
DCU is committed to fair, transparent and consistent admissions procedures for applicants.
In line with the principles of the Lisbon Recognition Convention, DCU is committed to the fair and transparent recognition of all qualifications. DCU admissions engage with industry standard qualification recognition organisations, tools and resources to ensure fair and transparent assessment of all qualifications.
DCU Admissions Principles can be found below.
DCU Admissions Appeal Policy
This appeals policy is for DCU applicants who have applied and received a decision in relation to their application. Before considering an appeal, the applicant should seek feedback on the application outcome. The policy is available below.
**** Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants should not use this appeal process. They should use the DCU RPL Decision Appeal procedure noted above.
Recognition of Prior Learning Decision Appeal Procedure (RPL)
This procedure is for RPL applicants who have been through a formal DCU RPL application process and received a decision in relation to their RPL application. Before considering an appeal, the applicant should seek feedback on the application outcome. The procedure is available below.
DCU Disclosure of Offence Protocol
Applicants must inform DCU of any Offence by 1st May for programmes that commence in September and by 1st September for programmes that commence in January. In the case of postgraduate research applicants, applicants must inform DCU of any offence within 30 days of making an application. The protocol is available below.