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NUI Maynooth welcomes you as a mature applicant. Over 200 new mature students each year come to Maynooth to do a degree.  They have the family reared or kids settled in school; they have served their time in the workplace or want a change of career... Read more

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Thinking of returning to full-time education as a mature student? A series of Information Sessions for potential mature students is taking place at NUI Maynooth Campus.

This series of Information Sessions for adults thinking of applying to NUI Maynooth for full-time degrees continue with the next session as follows:

Thursday 11th March 2010
6.30pm - 7.30pm

Lecture Theatre 5
John Hume Building
North Campus

These sessions will take the format of a short talk followed by questions-and-answers. Students can also talk to me individually following the session. There is no need to book a place at these sessions, just come along. Contact me at emer.sheerin@nuim.ie

 

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Mature Students - Missed the CAO Deadline...?

The Maynooth Experience is for everybody and many mature students find NUIM a welcoming and supportive environment to pursue their goals.

If you have missed the Feb 1st CAO deadline, Mature Student applications are still being accepted for some courses until 31st March 2010. Applications are closed for any course requiring written entrance tests.  See http://admissions.nuim.ie/mature_students/ for details on this.


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  • Welcome to all new Mature Students

    Welcome to all new mature students.  As you approach the beginning of term we want to highlight some important things to help you with your first few weeks at college:   

    • All mature students must attend General Orientation/Registration 
    • Try and register on your alocated day.  Late application means that you are not a fully registered student and therefore you cannot get full benefits of student status.
    • If waiting for Grant Approval it is better to register and pay the full fee first (€1577), if you can get the money, and then get refunded (except for €77.00 Student Levy) when the approval comes through. 
    • Learn to moodle fast.  All NUIM students get access to Moodle, a place online where lecturers can communicate with you, post notes, presentations and links and do all sorts of online activities.  There is also a Mature Student Area there where you’ll find useful study skills material, news and tips.  Basic computers skills are essential to make the most of Moodle so avail of any training.
    • Time management is essential.  Try and organise your life so that your college life and studies gets prioritised as much as possible.  Remember – the academic year is very short and your nearest and dearest can have you back for the holidays!
    • Get into ‘study mode’ immediately.  The year is short and you need to keep on top of things. 
    • Know how to access support if you need it.  Main supports for mature students are the Mature Student Support Office, Mature Student Advisors in each Department and the Mature Student Society.  Do ask for help if you run into problems.
    • Join the Mature Student Society.  They have their own Common Room and help, advice, tea, sympathy and gossip are always freely available.
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