“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 2025/2026
| August 2025 | |
| August: Wed 27th, Thur 28th, Fri 29th September: 19th, 26th | 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 2025 | |
| Tue 2th Sep, Thur 4th 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! |
| Tue 9 Sep – Thur 11 Sep | Welcome to Induction Week! Please make sure you are available during the week of September 9-11. 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 15 Sep | All Classes commence |
| Fri 19 Sep | For those who couldn’t attend the initial Induction sessions, we will be hosting weekly Friday Catch-Up Sessions from September 19th. These sessions will provide you with the opportunity to get up to speed and receive the essential information you missed. |
| October 2025 | |
| Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct | October Mid-Term Break |
| December 2025 | |
| Fri 19 Dec | Last day of term Christmas Break |
| January 2026 | |
| Mon 5 Jan 2026 | First day of term after Christmas Break |
| February 2026 | |
| Mon 2 Feb | St. Bridget’s Day Public Holiday |
| Mon 16 Feb – Fri 20 Feb | Spring Mid-Term Break |
| March 2026 | |
| Mon 16 and Tue 17 March | St. Patrick’s Day – College Closed |
| Fri 27 March | Last day of term |
| Mon 30 March – Fri 10 Apr | Easter holidays |
| April 2026 | |
| Mon 13 April | First day of term after Easter Break |
| May 2026 | |
| Mon 4 May | Public holiday |
| Wed 27th May | Graduation |
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- Engage with clubs, societies, and events to enrich your college experience.
