My CFA x UCD
Welcome to Creative Futures Academy (CFA) at University College Dublin (UCD) based in the College of Arts and Humanities. Your journey with CFA@UCD is the next step to building your dream career in the creative sector.
Our programmes are designed to be flexible to suit you and to help you learn in a friendly, creative and encouraging environment.
From our new and enhanced modules and programmes and beautiful campus, to using our Virtual Learning Environment (Brightspace), CFA@UCD has a lot to offer. Below, we have selected some key information to let you know about the supports available to make your journey straightforward and fully-rounded.
If you have any other questions during your time with us please contact: ucd@creativefuturesacademy.ie
UCD Connect is where you will find all links to the services you can access, including GSuite, Brightspace and the Library.
UCD IT Services provide technical support and guidance for the UCD Community. They provide a really helpful starter guide for new students. Please take some time to have a look at this guide
The library’s on-line search, catalogues and databases open a world of discovery to our students! UCD has the largest open access library in Ireland which means students have free access to most of the books in stock. https://www.ucd.ie/library/
UCD Student Desk is based in Registry and they are fantastic resource for students if you have any questions about your registration, fees, or anything UCD-related. They have lots of useful information on their website.
A resource for you to return to throughout your time at UCD to answer questions about your programme. It’ll help you make the big decisions during your degree (like what subjects to take in second year, whether to study abroad, or how to spend your third year as a BA Humanities student). And it will answer your questions about things like how to register, what your GPA means, why electives are important, who to ask for help when you need it, and best of all it’s filled with advice from other students.
UCD Connect provides you with easy access to services including SISWeb (the UCD Student Information System), your UCD email account and unlimited Google Drive storage.
You will have received notification of your UCD Student number via email. Your student number will be your username for the duration of your time in UCD; you can log in to all UCD services (email, Brightspace, the library, etc) using your student number and your password. You can reset your password at any time by using the UCD Password Self Service tool.
Check your UCD Connect email account regularly. This is UCD’s main communication channel with students and will be used by your tutors, lecturers, Registry, and Creative Futures Academy team. It is where you will receive important emails about your time as a student in UCD.
It is crucial that you read your emails regularly and follow-up on actions if necessary. All students have an obligation to regularly check their UCD email accounts. Please ensure to include your student number when communicating with the staff and faculty, and ensure that your reply email address is functional.
Any queries about module content or assessment can be directed to your module coordinator. They may have weekly office hours and can be contacted by email in the first instance. You can contact our UCD CFA coordinator at ucd@creativefuturesacademy.ie.
The Brightspace Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) provides e-learning services to students and staff at UCD. Brightspace allows lecturers to share module materials, post announcements for students, and run quizzes and surveys. Please refer to the Brightspace guide for a quick video tutorial of Brightspace.
You will find more information about Brightspace at www.ucd.ie/futurevle and remember to check out the “Discover IT @ UCD” module when you first log into Brightspace, your Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). This is designed to help you get started using IT@UCD.
Personalised timetables based on individual students’ module selection are available through the Student Web. In SIS you will be able to view your Timetables and your Examination Timetable (when published).
To access SIS:-
• Click on SIS Student Web on the right side of the main UCD home page
• Enter your Student Number/Connect Username and Password
• Login
The UCARD is the official identification card for UCD students. The UCARD is multi-functional, and is used for numerous services on campus e.g. library, identification, printing, photocopying, and much more.
All students are required to complete the following prerequisites as soon as possible to ensure
their UCard can be Printed.
Confirm your registration
1. Log in to your student profile on SISWeb,
2. Click on the ‘My Registration’’ icon,
3. Accept the UCD Terms and Conditions
4. Return to ‘My Registration’ and
5. Click the ‘Confirm Registration’ button
You can find some helpful guides to help you with the registration process here
Here is a short video that explains how to confirm your registration. If you are having issues with your registration, you may contact the Student Desk for support using the Student Desk connector.
Please Login to your SISWeb profile and Upload a clear, passport style photo.
If you are having issues uploading a photo, you may email ucard@ucd.ie with your student
number in the email subject field.
Please ensure you have completed the necessary prerequisites to ensure your UCard can be
printed.
The UCard Bureau will email you when your UCard is ready for collection.
Here is some helpful information on the UCD libraries –
Using the library – opening hours, access and borrowing, library services.
Student guide and information for new-to-UCD students.
UCD Writing Centre.
Library catalogues and collections.
Virtual library tour.
Our CFA Coordinator is your first point of contact for queries, however there we may need to refer you on to the Student Desk team depending on your query.
The UCD Student Desk is on hand to answer questions about registration, fees, and any other queries you might have.
They are available by phone, email and chat at www.ucd.ie/askus or in person in the Tierney Building on campus.
You may find that some of the terminology used in the literature and online is new to you and to help you with this you can access our online ‘Jargon Buster’.
There are printing facilities for students available in a number of buildings on campus. Please refer to the UCD Library website for further details.
