National University of Ireland Maynooth

Whatever the issue, there are people all around us who we can talk to – family, friends, fellow students, staff. Most of our conversations with peers are invaluable in assisting us through our University experience. It is vital that we talk and listen.

Students’ Union
website: nuimsu.com
tel. (01) 708 3669
where: SU building. North Campus email: students.union@nuim.ie

The students’ union offers a great one-stop-shop for information and representation. If you’re not sure what service you need or even where to go then the SU is a great place to start. Not to mention that there’s always someone there to have a chat with.

Students’ Union Welfare Officer

tel. (01) 708 3669
where: SU building. North Campus email: welfare@nuimsu.com

The SU Welfare Officer is there for you. They are a source of listening, information and referral. If you have any issues that are causing you stress you can go to them and they will do their best to help in whatever way possible. The Welfare Officer is trained to deal with all issues and is 100% confidential so there should be no hesitation in contacting them.

Chaplaincy
website: chaplaincy.nuim.ie

Chaplain: Mr. Shay Claffey
tel. (01) 708 3588
email: seamus.claffey@nuim.ie where: Student Services Centre, North Campus

Office: Ms. Deirdre Reilly
tel. (01) 708 3320
email: chaplaincy@nuim.ie where: Arts Building, North Campus

We are here to listen in confidence, and to accompany you, not only in times of difficulty, but at whatever point you are at in your life. Here for you, offering hospitality, support and care – why not drop in for a cup of tea?

Counselling
website: http://counselling.nuim.ie
tel. (01) 708 3554
where: Student Services Centre, North Campus

The Student Counselling Service is a professional counselling service available to all registered students of NUIM.
Counselling offers an opportunity to individuals to discuss in private any issues or concerns that they feel are impacting on their academic performance or sense of personal well-being. Deciding to speak with a Counsellor can be a positive step towards making life better for you. Appointments and further information can be obtained by contacting (01) 7083554. A Drop in Service is available each day during term-time from 2.00pm to 2.30pm. This operates on first come, first served basis.
Strictly confidential
Self-referral to the Service is welcomed and encouraged.

Academic Advisory Office
website: http://academicadvisory.nuim.ie/
tel. (01) 708 3368
where: Arts Building (Room 59), North Campus email: advisory.office@nuim.ie

This office functions as a convenient first point of contact for students who wish to seek advice on general issues that may arise from their relationship with the University. For example, information is provided which will assist students in accessing information on regulations and progression routes to their degree.
Any student requiring help on their general experience of University life is encouraged to make contact with the Office.

Medical Centre
website: http://medicalcentre.nuim.ie/
tel. (01) 708 3878
where: Student Services Centre, North Campus
Campus Medical Centre Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9:30-12:45 and 14:00 – 16:45
(Emergency cases take priority over appointments)

Out of Hours service
Phone Dr. Denis Gaffney’s surgery at (01) 629 1169 and listen to the recorded message carefully. Dr. Gaffney is in a rota with other doctors in the area. You will be advised which doctor is on duty and how to make contact

Disability Office

website: http://access.nuim.ie/disability tel. (01) 708 6341 contact: Rose Ryan, disability Officer email: rosario.ryan@nuim.ie
where: MAP Lodge, North Campus

The Disability Office provides supports to all students with a disability including students who:

• Have specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia
• Have significant ongoing health issues
• Experience significant mental health difficulties
• Have physical and mobility disabilities
• Are blind or vision impaired
• Are deaf or hard of hearing
• Have disabilities such as ADD, ADHD or Asperger’s Syndrome

International Office

website: http://international.nuim.ie/ tel. (01) 708 3868   email:international.office@nuim.ie

where: Humanity House, South Campus

What type of support is available?
As a student, you may need support with different aspects of college life. The Disability Office co-ordinates a range of supports that you may need to use at some stage. You can read about some of these in more detail online at http://access.nuim.ie/disability. If you are not sure if NUIM can support your particular needs, come and talk to us about what we can do to enable you to achieve your academic goals.

General information and advice about how to become a student at NUIM and what supports you may need. Needs assessment so we can find out how best we can support you in achieving your academic goals Liaison with other staff throughout the University to ensure you get the same level of service in all aspects of your life at NUIM.

Advice on financial supports including the ESF Fund for Students with Disabilities, the NUI Maynooth Disability Scholarship, the National University of Ireland Award Scheme for Students with Disabilities and more. Workshops, seminars and on-the-spot training on how to become a better learner in university. Specialist tuition for students with dyslexia. Extra tuition in your academic subjects. Access to Moodle, an online environment where you can access lecture notes, discussions, quizzes and more as well as communicate with other students and your lecturers. The Disability Support Area in Moodle which gives you round the clock access to advice, tips, news and opportunities to communicate with other students and the Disability staff.
Assistance and advice on how to best use the Library and the thousands of physical and online books and journals available

• Academic/Personal assistant
• Access to learning technology in the Assistive Technology Centre (ATC)
• Screening for dyslexia
• Referrals to other professionals such as an Educational Psychologist for further screening
• Alternative examination arrangements

For more services available on campus see
http://www.nuim.ie/services/

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