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Student Support & Development

DC115 - Accounting & Finance

Date
Tuesday 08 September 2026
End Date
Thursday 10 September 2026
Time
15:00
Host
DCU Business School
Campus
Glasnevin Campus
Room
Various Locations
Programmes
DC115
Date Time Event Location

Tuesday

08/09/2026

10:00 - 11:00

Programme Orientation: Transversal Skills Students (A-M)

Discover details regarding Transversal Skills embedded within your course, along with guidance on using the My Skills platform during this session. 

GLA.QG13

Tuesday

08/09/2026

11:00 - 12:00

University Welcome (A-M)

Your official welcome to DCU will introduce you to both the Student Support and Development team (SS&D) and the Students' Union (SU). You'll discover the academic and personal support systems available, as well as opportunities to get involved in campus life, including Clubs and Societies, becoming a Class Rep, and volunteering.

GLA.QG13

Tuesday

08/09/2026

12:00 - 13:00

Card Collection (A-M)

For surnames beginning with A-M. Visit the Important Card Collection Information section to read what you need to bring with you on the day. 

The Hive, The U building

Wednesday

09/09/2026

10:00 - 11:00

Programme Orientation: Transversal Skills Students (N-Z)

Discover details regarding Transversal Skills embedded within your course, along with guidance on using the My Skills platform during this session. 

GLA.QG21

Wednesday

09/09/2026

11:00 - 12:00

University Welcome (N-Z)

Your official welcome to DCU will introduce you to both the Student Support and Development team (SS&D) and the Students' Union (SU). You'll discover the academic and personal support systems available, as well as opportunities to get involved in campus life, including Clubs and Societies, becoming a Class Rep, and volunteering.

GLA.Q120

Wednesday

09/09/2026

12:00 - 13:00

Card Collection (N-Z)

For surnames beginning with N-Z. Visit the Important Card Collection Information section to read what you need to bring with you on the day. 

The Hive, The U building

Thursday

10/09/2026

09:00 - 10:00

Opening Ceremony

 

GLA.SA301

 

Thursday

10/09/2026

10:00 - 12:00

Programme Orientation: BEST

In addition to the general orientation offered to all students, the DCU Business School and the School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies organise an activity-based orientation programme – the BEST programme – for First Year students. Students participate in group and small team activities. 

 

Please present to the meeting point as is indicated in the schedule.

GLA.Q219, GLA.CG04, GLA.FTG11, GLA.CG06, GLA.H136 & GLA.X146

Thursday

10/09/2026

12:00 - 13:00

Introduction to Programme Chairs

GLA.SA101        

Thursday

10/09/2026

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch

 

Thursday

10/09/2026

14:00 - 15:00

Programme Orientation: BEST

In addition to the general orientation offered to all students, the DCU Business School and the School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies organise an activity-based orientation programme – the BEST programme – for First Year students. Students participate in group and small team activities. 

 

Please present to the meeting point as is indicated in the schedule.

GLA.QG02, GLA.CG20, GLA.CG03, GLA.CG04, GLA.SA216 & GLA.Q217

Thursday

10/09/2026

15:00 - 16:00

Peer Mentoring 

In this session, you’ll have an opportunity to get to know your fellow students. You’ll also have an opportunity to meet with other students who have already completed their first year. 

GLA.QG13

Thursday

10/09/2026

16:00 - 17:00

Closing Ceremony

GLA.QG13