“Well Begun is Half Done“
Welcome to Dundrum College of Further Education. We are as excited about your future as you are and look forward to working with you to realise your goals, whatever they may be. Our courses are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to prepare you for employment or to progress to further study.
This information webpage will help you begin this process and is designed to make your start as easy as possible. Once you have completed registration, you will need your college email address and usernames for the various services which are emailed to your personal email account. Please keep any email or documents sent to you in a safe place for future reference. You will also find the college academic calendar below.
REGISTRATION AND INDUCTION – GETTING STARTED
You will find all the information you need to complete your Registration, attend your Induction and learn about our IT services in the following sections:
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2024/2025
| August | |
| August: Wed 28th, Thur 29th, Fri 30th September: 20th, 27th | 1.30pm to 2.30pm – Drop-in Registration Support (Drop in if you have any questions about completing Registration and Learner Detail Form) If you require any assistance with registration, we are here to help! Feel free to stop by during this time for any support you may need. |
| September | |
| Tue 3 Sep, Thur 5th Sep | VTOS Information Session (by invitation only) on Tuesday 3rd September from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. BTEI/SUSI/BTEA Information Session on Thursday 5th September at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This session will provide valuable information about your financial supports. We look forward to seeing you there! |
| Mon 9 Sep – Fri 13 Sep | Welcome to Induction Week! Please make sure you are available during the week of September 9-13. Throughout this week, you will meet your programme lead and learn about your course and systems. Get ready for an informative and productive start to your student journey! Please note: you must be fully registered and have completed your Learner Detail Form to attend Induction. |
| Mon 16 Sep | All Classes commence |
| Fri 20 Sep | For those who couldn’t attend the initial Induction sessions, we will be hosting weekly Friday Catch-Up Sessions from September 20th. These sessions will provide you with the opportunity to get up to speed and receive the essential information you missed. |
| October | |
| Mon 28 Oct – Fri 1 Nov | October Mid-Term Break |
| December | |
| Fri 20 Dec | Last day of term Christmas Break |
| January | |
| Mon 6 Jan 2024 | First day of term after Christmas Break |
| February | |
| Mon 3 Feb | St. Bridget’s Day Public Holiday |
| Mon 17 Feb – Fri 21 Feb | Spring Mid-Term Break |
| March | |
| Mon 17 March | St. Patrick’s Day |
| Fri 11 April | Last day of term |
| Mon 14 April – Fri 25 Apr | Easter holidays |
| April | |
| Mon 28 April | First day of term after Easter Break |
| May | |
| Mon 5 May | Public holiday |
| Wed 28th May | Graduation |
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- Check out college news through our social media channels. Subscribe to Facebook, Instagram, and more to keep in touch.
- Engage with clubs, societies, and events to enrich your college experience.
