Third Level Access is co-funded by the Department of Education and Skills and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020
Welcome to the Access Office
The Institutes policy on access is designed to promote and facilitate entry to and participation in the academic programmes and student life of the Institute by mature students, students with disabilities and students who experience social or economic disadvantage and lack of educational opportunity. The Institute is committed to promoting access to higher education for under-represented groups :
- Mature Students
- Students with disabilities
- DARE (Disability Access Route to Education)
- Students with Learning Difference
- Students from the Traveller Community
- School Access Co-ordinator
- Access 21@ IT Tralee Project Leader
- Getting College-Ready Calendar of Events
- HEAR advisor
- People experiencing difficulties accessing and participating in third level for personal, social or financial reasons
Students who avail of support from the Access Office are experiencing challenges such as:
- Returning to education after a period of time
- Personal circumstances such as ongoing illness or disability
- Experiencing severe financial difficulties
- Managing family commitments, responsibilities and study
- Adjusting to a new environment outside their cultural and ethnic experience
Further Information
Equity of Access and Participation Policy
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Your First Contact Valerie Moore Access Officer Contact |