Maynooth University Undergraduate Handbook 2018
TACKLING EDUCATIONAL DISADVANTAGE School leavers from long-term socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are resident in the Republic of Ireland can apply through the CAO to the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR), which offers places on reduced points at Maynooth University. HEAR entrants receive extra college support through MAP that is personal, academic and financial in nature and designed to promote confidence and independence, as well as opening up employment prospects. HEAR supports include the Launchpad residential orientation programme, a dedicated HEAR advisor and financial support. For more information on the Higher Education Access Route visit
maynoothuniversity.ie/hear.
MATURE STUDENTS
Maynooth University is the leading institution in the country for welcoming and encouraging mature applicants, and in providing a learning environment that is supportive and inclusive of mature students. A mature student is a person who is at least 23 years of age on January 1 of year of entry and there is no upper age limit. Maynooth University greatly values the particular contribution of mature students to the academic and social environment of the University, and reserves 15% of places on all undergraduate programmes for mature students. Currently up to 300 mature students begin their studies here each year.
Supports for Mature students include a unique selection process with interviews for many courses, summer academic skills courses, preparatory courses with guaranteed progression to degrees, advice and guidance on the application/selection process and a dedicated Mature Student Advisor. For more information on the Mature Entry Route, you can contact the Mature Student Office at
maynoothuniversity.ie/mature.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Students with disabilities comprise over 6% of the student body at Maynooth, which is one of the highest participation rates in the country. Students can register with the Disability Office under any of following disability categories: autistic spectrum disorders, ADD/ADHD, blind or low vision, Deaf or hard of hearing, DCD/dyspraxia, mental health conditions, neurological conditions including brain injury and speech and language disabilities, significant ongoing illnesses, physical disability and specific learning difficulties including dyslexia and dyscalculia. Visit the Disability Office website at maynoothuniversity. ie/disability for information on the documentation required, the consultants/specialists that can verify a disability and the age limits on reports. Students can register with the Disability Office at any time throughout their studies, but early registration is strongly recommended.
The Disability Office offers a range of supports to ensure that students with disabilities have the same opportunities for participation and progression as the rest of the University community. Supports available include an advisor, examination accommodations, Educational Support Workers (e.g. academic personal assistant, note taker or sign language interpreter), the Student Central academic support programme for students with significant learning needs and work placement supports.
School leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are resident in the Republic of Ireland can apply through the CAO to the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE), which offers places on reduced points at Maynooth University. For more information on the Disability Access Route to Education visit
maynoothuniversity.ie/dare.
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