Online Orientation
Week 1: 26th - 30th September 2011
Freshers' Week
Focus this Week:
- Settling in to your programme of study / making friends
- Make sure you have a full timetable and keep an eye out for last minutes changes through the week
- Check the academic structure of your programme, which provides a clear overview of each of the modules you will be taking this year
- Take part in the library orientation events organised this week - no need to book, just turn up. Full details here.
- Check your Portal Pages to ensure you are registered for all modules. Go to the Registry if you are not
- Get to know some classmates – everyone in your group is new to DCU, so they will be looking to make new friends too.
This is the week when all DCU students are back on campus. There is always a brilliant buzz this week so enjoy it! The week will be filled with lectures, events, entertainment and excitement around campus.
Week 1 is the time to start good habits – and attending all lectures, tutorials and labs is one of the basics of university life. As most classes are not compulsory, it is up to you to turn up and make the most of each academic session. It is very easy to let this slip and soon you will find yourself left behind. A semester at DCU is only 12 weeks in duration – far too short to miss any of the classes in your programme.
You will have plenty in common with other students in your class group, so if you have not met any like-minded people yet, make your way to your lecture hall now and start making friends! You will be provided with key information about your modules / recommended reading lists / assessments etc. during the first week. It's also a perfect time to get to know your lecturers before the hard work starts!
To find out when and where your classes are, you will need your individual timetable. You will get this from your 'portal page'. You will need your 'username' and 'password' to enter this site.
