DCU Freshers 2015/2016

jaymcg91 · 01-09-2015 02:27PM

Doesn't it say don't log in until September 7th for new students? Why would you do it beforehand

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exovoomnia · 01-09-2015 02:30PM

jaymcg91 wrote: »

Doesn't it say don't log in until September 7th for new students? Why would you do it beforehand ?

ah okay! got a bit too excited I suppose

Cowboyy · 01-09-2015 05:55PM

term1001 wrote: »

I can't look at it right now because I'm out but I don't think there was anything we physically needed to bring. I'll post again when I get home but you could easily take all the stuff they give you to Dublin as it is only the size of an envelope.

ok thanks great issue is though I have not received the letters yet and I might even get over to dublin this week and im guessing i'll the letters on monday. if it's just letters with some passwords i'll get over this week if not and i need the physical copies for whatever reason ill wait untill i have them and get over next week instead.

AKeenan348 · 02-09-2015 05:17AM

Cowboyy wrote: »

Does it say anything about that you have to bring the paper itself to orientation or anything like that? reason i'm wondering is because i need to get to dublin latest next week monday so i can look for accommodation but i don't want to leave without the paper in case i need the physical copy. I don't live in ireland either so once i leave i wont be returning home

Hi,

You'll need the document for email, username and passwords. That's how everyone gets their timetables. DCU won't contact you through your personal email after you register, only your DCU one. You're going to need stuff on it for the college moodle system. There's also information with who you contact about registration and orientation. You're better off bringing all physical communication with you anyway. Don't forget your acceptance letter and proof of student number and proof of payment of fees as well. They're definitely going to ask for that, as they won't allow you to collect your ID

AKeenan348 · 02-09-2015 05:26AM

Kremin wrote: »

Actuarial Maths, got my welcome pack today, only in two days of orientation

Holy ****, that's a tough course. I'd say you love maths😉😁. Yeah, I have the same orientation. Business Studies have a big week ahead. All five days.

Izzy1997 · 02-09-2015 08:12PM

Hyperboi_G wrote:

Anybody commuting from around the Lucan area?

Im commuting from Clondalkin if that helps

haha

Cowboyy · 02-09-2015 08:53PM

AKeenan348 wrote: »

Hi,

You'll need the document for email, username and passwords. That's how everyone gets their timetables. DCU won't contact you through your personal email after you register, only your DCU one. You're going to need stuff on it for the college moodle system. There's also information with who you contact about registration and orientation. You're better off bringing all physical communication with you anyway. Don't forget your acceptance letter and proof of student number and proof of payment of fees as well. They're definitely going to ask for that, as they won't allow you to collect your ID

Ok thanks for the information I'm guessing the welcome letter will contain student number orientation etch. And payment of proof letter will be sent as soon as the payment has been made? Could get sticky as I will be in Ireland by then so ill probably will have to contact registration today

rosmoke · 02-09-2015 09:39PM

I'm commuting from Citywest

Hyperboi_G · 02-09-2015 10:44PM

Izzy1997 wrote: »

Im commuting from Clondalkin if that helps haha

Yeah that's close enough haha it would be nice to know someone from around my area going Dcu

AKeenan348 · 03-09-2015 03:56AM

Cowboyy wrote: »

Ok thanks for the information I'm guessing the welcome letter will contain student number orientation etch. And payment of proof letter will be sent as soon as the payment has been made? Could get sticky as I will be in Ireland by then so ill probably will have to contact registration today

Your proof of payment should be your bank transfer or cheque receipt. If you haven't paid already, which you should do ASAP, as online registration starts this Monday coming. you should remember to reference the payment with your student number and your name. Then it will be credited to you, for registration. If you want peace of mind, email the fees office with your student number 5 working days after you've paid. And they'll confirm that they've received the payment. Print off the email and bring it for ID collection. That's what I'm doing. If you're receiving any grant for fees, print off any info about that as well. You should phone DCU about this before you leave for college, if you are unsure.

Leitrim96 · 03-09-2015 11:39PM

AKeenan348 wrote: »

Holy ****, that's a tough course. I'd say you love mathsðŸ˜‰ðŸ˜. Yeah, I have the same orientation. Business Studies have a big week ahead. All five days.

What's with all this "tough course" crap? What you find tough doesn't mean anyone else might. I'm just excited to start. I've heard from numerous people that my course isn't that hard at all (business studies)

AKeenan348 · 04-09-2015 01:35AM

Leitrim96 wrote: »

What's with all this "tough course" crap? What you find tough doesn't mean anyone else might. I'm just excited to start. I've heard from numerous people that my course isn't that hard at all (business studies)

Hi,

I'm glad you're excited about your course, and good for you. But about 12 exams over the two semesters sounds tough to me. And that number will depend on how many elected modules you take. But there's 9 exams in the core modules, and then more when you the elected ones. Plus all the assignments on top of that. I know it's a lot of work, as I have friends in the course, one is in her fourth year. She showed me some of the exam papers that's available on the website. She told me it was tough, and by the look of the modules/exams, I believe her. So, what I said in my post isn't crap.

Leitrim96 · 04-09-2015 07:58AM

AKeenan348 wrote: »

Hi,

I'm glad you're excited about your course, and good for you. But about 12 exams over the two semesters sounds tough to me. And that number will depend on how many elected modules you take. But there's 9 exams in the core modules, and then more when you the elected ones. Plus all the assignments on top of that. I know it's a lot of work, as I have friends in the course, one is in her fourth year. She showed me some of the exam papers that's available on the website. She told me it was tough, and by the look of the modules/exams, I believe her. So, what I said in my post isn't crap.

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spurious · 04-09-2015 12:57PM

Please report uncivil or idiotic posts rather than responding to them.

Izzy1997 · 06-09-2015 03:46PM

Hyperboi_G wrote:

Yeah that's close enough haha it would be nice to know someone from around my area going Dcu

Yeah I was thinking the same thing

what course are you doing?:)

wonderboysam · 06-09-2015 04:13PM

When does registration start, 7th or 9th?

lost my letter :rolleyes:

Hyperboi_G · 06-09-2015 04:16PM

Izzy1997 wrote: »

Yeah I was thinking the same thing what course are you doing?:)

Business international with French

you?

Izzy1997 · 06-09-2015 04:31PM

Hyperboi_G wrote:

Business international with French you?

The exact same one haha

HannahLang · 07-09-2015 01:09PM

wonderboysam wrote: »

When does registration start, 7th or 9th?

lost my letter :rolleyes:

7th

HannahLang · 07-09-2015 01:09PM

wonderboysam wrote: »

When does registration start, 7th or 9th?

lost my letter :rolleyes:

7th

Kremin · 07-09-2015 04:20PM

Registering seems so .. buggy? Still don't know if I'm actually registered. It lists my modules and I've paid 43€ so I guess we'll see.

Leitrim96 · 07-09-2015 05:01PM

Kremin wrote: »

Registering seems so .. buggy? Still don't know if I'm actually registered. It lists my modules and I've paid 43€ so I guess we'll see.

Have you got a confirmation email?

Kremin · 07-09-2015 05:06PM

Leitrim96 wrote: »

Have you got a confirmation email?

yes, an email listing the modules with the credits for each of them?

Leitrim96 · 07-09-2015 06:22PM

Kremin wrote: »

yes, an email listing the modules with the credits for each of them?

Yes this one. I presume we're good when we've received this?

Kremin · 07-09-2015 07:18PM

Leitrim96 wrote: »

Yes this one. I presume we're good when we've received this?

i think so, the whole thing was so confusing,
at first I clicked proceed to survey and it didnt show any questions just DID YOU COMPLETE THE SURVEY?

then when I clicked on subject choices it just showed a blank screen and skipped a few steps lol

My email is working though which is nice.

printerlife · 08-09-2015 04:55PM

Is anyone having difficulty accessing their timetable? I cant find mine only an overall class timetable it doesn't make sense should our actual timetable be on our portal page or what?

term1001 · 08-09-2015 05:23PM

This all seems very confusing and quite poorly explained, I'm not quite sure what I've done and what I still have to do at the minute.

printerlife · 08-09-2015 05:36PM

term1001 wrote: »

This all seems very confusing and quite poorly explained, I'm not quite sure what I've done and what I still have to do at the minute.

Yeah I agree tried to email them earlier but got no reply... Have you logged into your portal page yet?

term1001 · 08-09-2015 06:13PM

printerlife wrote: »

Yeah I agree tried to email them earlier but got no reply... Have you logged into your portal page yet?

Yea I logged in, Looked at my timetable but I can't claim to understand it and the google calendar thing didn't work.

I think I have done everything that I have to do at this stage but I wish there was some kind of checklist I could follow.

Peregrine · 08-09-2015 07:36PM

If you have any questions about understanding your timetable, ask and I'll try to answer them.

printerlife wrote: »

Is anyone having difficulty accessing their timetable? I cant find mine only an overall class timetable it doesn't make sense should our actual timetable be on our portal page or what?

Which course is it?

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