Student Experience at IADT

First of all, I would like to acknowledge the work and dedication of so many IADT students and staff who have shown great commitment in their efforts to overcome challenges presented over the last few months due to Covid-19.  I would like to congratulate you on your success on overcoming any obstacles you had to deal with and thank you for working with us. We are here to provide you with the best level of supports available to help you maximise your potential and stay safe and well during these times. We are doing everything we can to offer you an amazing college experience in IADT.

We are encouraged by the level of awareness among IADT students, their flexibility in adapting to new ways of learning and teaching, assessment and feedback and their interest in staying informed and achieving high standards.

Our primary concern has always been, and absolutely remains, the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff, and a significant amount of work is underway to prepare to welcome you back to IADT and provide a safe and secure campus environment in 2020/2021.

Like all third level colleges, we have plans in place for a range of different situations and a team is continuing to meet regularly to assess any national and international developments and actions that need to be taken in relation to Covid-19.

Please keep in touch with us and we look forward to answering any queries you may have. No question is too big or too small, and I would encourage all of students to continue to explore, create, innovate and make a difference. Stay safe and well and we look forward to seeing you soon.

A comprehensive medical and nursing service is open to all full-time registered students.  The service is envisaged as an addition to the student’s own family doctor or specialist medical service. If you are living at home and experience COVID-19 and General Medical issues, please contact your own GP in the first instance. For all other students, please contact us and we will endeavour to support you remotely.

Find out more | Email: studenthealth@iadt.ie | Phone: 01-2394760

The Disability Support service aims to promote inclusion, advocacy and active participation in college life. The service provides equal access to education for IADT students with a range of disabilities and mental health conditions.

Find out more | Email: disabilityservices@iadt.ie

The Student Learning Centre staff are available to support all IADT students. Whether it is academic and study support, organisation and time management while working from home or self-care tips, staff are here to help. You can email us at learningdevelopment@iadt.ie and we can arrange an appointment for you as soon as possible.

Contact Loreto Meagher or Jade Walsh

Find out more | Email: learningdevelopment@iadt.ie | Phone: 0871023215

Loreto Meagher, Student Learning Centre

To schedule an appointment please send an email to studentcounselling@iadt.ie and provide your mobile number for the student counsellor to contact you. Some of the difficulties which the Student Counsellor can help with include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), bereavement and loss, relationship issues, stress and difficulty coping, self-esteem, traumatic experiences, PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder), eating disorders, issues related to sexual identity, problems with adjustment and cultural shock.

Find out more | Email: studentcounselling@iadt.ie

The Access office is available to support students who may have concerns or queries for advice on financial supports. The Access Service’s mission is to support the participation of non-typical students at IADT, and to promote a teaching and learning environment suitable for diverse learners.

Find out more | Email: Sinead.mcentee@iadt.ie | Phone: 086 1415333

The IADT Careers Centre is available to help and support students and graduates in their career planning and research. For advice and guidance on anything careers related – CV, LinkedIn, Interview, Career Choice, Career Progression -you can email and/or avail of one to one appointments.

Find out more | Email: dawn.oconnor@iadt.ie

Our Assistive Technology service provides information and support about how you can make use of technology and adapt it to your study needs. Assistive Technology is a broad field, ranging from the use of very simple technology, such as Grammarly, to very complex technology, such as voice recognition software or technology that will read aloud information from your computer screen, to help you with your studies.

Find out more | Email:  colm.olwill@iadt.ie