Mature Students
Current Students
Orientation Programme for Mature Students
One-to-one consultation and support
Study Skills Programme
Mathematics Support Centre
Essay Writing Support
Learning Support
Academic Advisors for mature students
Support for Students with Disabilities
Learning Support Tutor
Careers Advice
Academic Advisory Service
Social Activities
Counselling Service
Crèche
Accommodation
This Programme is provided for students who have been offered a place at this University. It aims to provide new students with a wide range of information, which will help them cope with the transition to university life and study. It familiarises students with the campus and the Library, and provides information on finance, accessing support, subject requirements and study skills.
Support through this service is accessible through drop-in hours or by appointment.
Essay Support for Mature Students
A number of essay writing seminars are held each year and the Mature Student Office can also provide help to students around essay writing on a one-to-one basis throughout the year.
Learning Support for Mature Students
There are a limited number of places available for mature students in their first year at NUIM to attend a group learning support module called Student+ with a strong online component. Student+ is a 20-week academic skills module which is designed to help students to become effective, independent learners at third level.Mature Student Academic Advisors
As part of the mature student support programme at NUI Maynooth, each academic department of the University nominates one of its academic staff members to become a mentor or advisor for mature students in their particular subject.
An Advisor in this regard is someone whose experience of the University, and of their own subject, can be drawn upon by a student when any kind of advice and support is needed.
In the establishment of Mature Student Academic Advisors, NUI Maynooth recognises that mature students have particular needs in return to learning that require extra support from time to time.
An updated list of the Mature Student Advisors is available at the beginning of term each year from the Mature Student Office. The current list is available on the 2009/10 list of Academic Advisors.
Support for Students with Disabilities
There are a wide range of supports for those students who have a disability. For a full list of all supports offered by our Disability Officer see our Disability Office section of the website.
Mature students who feel they need help with their learning in terms of how they learn or how to manage their learning can avail of one-to-one learning support.
Careers Advice
Mature students wanting to explore career ideas, postgraduate study of employment options can avail of the services of the Career Development Centre. Check out the Careers service on http://careers.nuim.ie/.
Academic Advisory Office
Students seeking particular information on University regulations and progression routes to their degree, can avail of the services of the Academic Advisory Office. See http://academicadvisory.nuim.ie/ for more information.
Social Activities
The Mature Students Society acts as a social and educational support group for Mature Students.
Last year there were over 100 members and a very dedicated committee to help organize events, run the weekly meetings and spend the money! In years gone by, the Society’s events have included pub quizzes, wine receptions, the annual Christmas dinner, and Alternative RAG Week. The Society strongly encourages people to join, as this is a great way of meeting other mature students from different years.
In 2005 the Society was successful in obtaining a common room of its own located in the Students' Union Centre. The Common Room is located in the Student Centre, North Campus. All mature students are encouraged to drop in at any time: advice, tea, sympathy, books and gossip are freely available. In addition, a Coffee Morning takes place every Wednesday from 10.00-12 noon in the room.
The term opening hours are 8.45 a.m. to 6.15 p.m. The out of term opening hours are 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. The age limit for crèche users is 6 weeks to school age. A playgroup is provided for children of 3 years and over. An after school service (children up to 12 years) is also provided. For more information visit the crèche website on http://creche.nuim.ie/
Accommodation
Students can also book on campus accommodation for once-off overnight stays. If there is a function you wish to go to on the campus or you have to stay late in the Library finishing off an essay, or if you commute long distance every day and would like to stay here one evening a week, then visit the Maynooth Campus website on http://www.maynoothcampus.com/ and check out the range of accommodation options available to you.
