Online & Flexible Learning: Student Guide 2022-2023

Online &
Flexible
Learning
Student Guide
2022-2023
ATU Sligo
Contents
Welcome 4 Fees & Funding 24 Students’ Union 61
Progression Paths 28 • Sabbatical Officers 61
Getting Started with Online Clubs & Societies 29
• Part-time Officers 63
& Flexible Learning Sports Scholarships 29

Useful Telephone Numbers 64
Online Student Advisors 7 Useful Websites 65
Course Coordinators 7 Directory of Supports

Student Registration 7 & Services Policies & Procedures
Organisation Chart 32 Code of Conduct 68
Induction 8
Directory of Student Supports 35 Values and Rights at ATU Sligo 68
IT Services 10
and Services Student Health and Safety Guidelines 70
Yeats Library 11
Academic Writing Centre 36 ATU Sligo and Covid 19 71
Academic Calendar 12
Maths Support Centre 38 University Rules and Regulations 73
Timetables 13
Access Office 40 Student Charter 73
Study Hours 13
• Students with Disabilities or 40 Complaints 74
Moodle 14
Special Needs
Data Protection 75
Live Classroom 15 • Assistive Technology Support 41
• Learning Support Service 41 Filming and Photography 76
Laptop & Equipment 17
• Student Assistance Fund 43
Freedom of Information 76
Reading Materials 17
Careers Service 46
Students with Criminal Convictions 79
Assessments & Assignments 17
International Office 48
Garda Vetting of Students 79
Examinations 18
Pastoral Care Service 51
Sexual Harassment & Violence 80
Graduation 21
Student Counselling Service 52
Speak Out 81
Springboard Student Information 21
Student Health Service 54
Course/Semester/Module Deferrals 22
Office for Student Success 58
Student Portal 23
Wellbeing 59
Student ID Card 23
Yeats Library 60
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Welcome Welcome to Online & Flexible Learning There are many advantages to being
Student Guide 2022-2023

at ATU Sligo. Congratulations on an online learner, it is more flexible and
becoming a student in the Atlantic accessible than full-time courses and
to Online Technological University, one of the

largest multi-campus universities in
Ireland. We are delighted that you
allows you to combine work, life and
family commitments. We understand,
however, that it can be challenging at
& Flexible have chosen ATU Sligo for your online

learning journey and we will support
you to get the most from your time with
times and we encourage you to take the
time to check out all the supports that
are available to you. Most importantly,
Learning at
us, every step of the way. get to know your fellow students. They
will be a great source of year-round
Whether you are a new or returning
support and friendship during your
ATU Sligo.
student, this Online and Flexible
time at ATU Sligo and beyond.
Learning Student Guide has been
developed as a resource to help you Be assured that graduates from our
throughout your time at ATU Sligo. From online and flexible programmes at ATU
online registration to student support Sligo are equipped with fully accredited
services, information on exams and the university qualifications, matched
Yeats Library, this Guide will provide to industry demand, and recognised
you with the necessary information to internationally.
get set up to succeed and make the
We wish you a very fulfilling experience
most of your learning experience.
and every success for the academic year!
We encourage you to immerse yourself
into academic life at ATU Sligo and Joanne Harmon
engage with your lecturers and Head of Online Learning Student
programme fully. In addition to this Experience
Online and Flexible Learning Student E: [email protected]
Guide, there are a range of people and
services available to you as a student.
Please use the ATU Sligo Student Portal
throughout the academic year as you
will find a wealth of information and
resources on all aspects of academic
life relevant to you and your studies.
Online Student Advisors Course Coordinators
As an Online Learner at ATU Sligo, you For any course-specific support that 7
will receive help and support from you may need, ATU Sligo have a team of
our dedicated team of Online Student Course Coordinators who are available
Advisors who will be there to assist to help you. The contact details for

you throughout your studies. They will your Course Coordinator will be
be your first point of contact for any available on your Moodle account and
non-academic queries or questions instructions for how to access your
you may have and can provide you Moodle account are included in this
with any further information, support guide. You will also be introduced to
or guidance you might require your Course Coordinator during our
throughout your application process virtual Induction programme.
and studies at ATU Sligo. Each Online
Student Registration
Getting
Student Advisor is dedicated to a
different subject area to ensure they Student registration for Online
have the expertise required when Learners typically opens in late-
Started
answering your queries. August for a September start.
When registration opens and if
For the contact details of our Online
the application booking fee or
with Online
Student Advisors, please visit:
deposit has been processed, the
www.atu.ie/sligo-online-student-
ATU Sligo admissions team will send
advisors
students an email with the relevant
& Flexible NOTE: Not all programmes have an

Online Student Advisor at present.
If you do not have an Online Student
information needed to register as an
ATU Sligo student.
Learning Advisor assigned to your area of

study, please contact your Course
Coordinator for any course-specific
Please visit www.atu.ie/
sligoregistration for further
information on how to register as an
issue or the Admissions team for any Online Learner at ATU Sligo.
other issues you might have.
If you need any help or assistance
Contact the Admissions team with your online registration, please
by calling 071 931 8511 or email contact our Admissions team by
[email protected] emailing [email protected] or
call 071 931 8511.
Induction
At ATU Sligo, we have a welcoming 9
and supportive environment for all
our students, and we have created
a comprehensive Online Learning

Induction programme to help you settle
in and get prepared for your online
studies.
With your offer email, you will receive

an invite to our Online Learning Pre-
Induction programme where you will
have access to a variety of resources and
materials available online to help you
prepare for your online learning journey
at ATU Sligo.
In mid-September, our full Online

Learning Induction programme will
take place, typically the week before
your online course commences. Our
full Induction programme will provide
signposts to key information such as
how to access Moodle, information
on the student supports available to
you, an overview of Yeats Library, meet
your Course Coordinator, receive your
timetable and much more.
Both the Online Learning Pre-Induction

and full Induction are online events,
meaning you can attend from anywhere.
What to expect from our Online Learning

Induction?
• Live Q&A session.

• Student support sessions.
• Meet your Course Coordinator.
• Student hub (students supports &
facilities).
• Moodle introduction & overview.
• Overview of Academic success,
integrity and exams.
Visit now at www.atu.ie/sligo-online-

induction
Included on the Yeats Library website
IT Services MICROSOFT ONEDRIVE STORAGE Yeats Library are the following:
When you need support with technical Students have an allocation of 1TB Located at the heart of the campus, 11
issues, the IT Services team is here to storage with Microsoft OneDrive the Yeats Library is an architectural • Information on student ID cards.
help you. Some of the support services which is accessible via https:// space with student focus at the core • Online helpdesk (Libask) and live
that IT Services can help you with portal.office65.com. To download of its design. Spread over three floors, chat (Libchat) facility for library

include: OneDrive go to https://www. this world-class facility provides all the queries.
itsligo.ie/itservices/software/ resources a student needs to excel in
office365services/ for use on laptops • Library FAQs on Libask.
• Technical support. their programme of study.
and mobile devices. • Libguides with guidance on many
• Email facilities.
Library services available for library resources and services.
• Multimedia.
Online students: • Guidance on Referencing.
• Website. STUDENT EMAIL
• Computer hardware and software It is important for students to regularly NOTE: As the integration of ATU Introductory tutorials will be provided
installation. check their student email account as proceeds, you may be informed of by Library staff to get you started using
lecturers and almost all of ATU Sligo changes to some of the web addresses the Library.
• Education Technology Development.
correspondence is communicated below
• Moodle assistance.
with students via their student email You may also make an appointment
account. Access our online services on the with a faculty liaison librarian via the
Yeats Library website. Go to this link: Libask or Libchat facility.
HOW TO LOG ON TO THE ATU SLIGO To login to your student email, https://www.atu.ie/library then click
NETWORK please use your email login ID on ATU Sligo.
([email protected]) and your
When you become a fully registered campus password. When accessing Yeats Library online,
student, a user account will be you may be prompted to login
automatically set up for you and you Your student email can be accessed using your ATU Sligo email address
will receive your student number. through the below links: ([email protected]) and ATU Sligo
Your student number will be your login password.
ID and it’ll be part of your ATU Sligo • Student Portal – www.atu.ie/
email address. sligo-student-portal The EOLAS search provides a facility
• Directly at http://mail.office365. to search our collection of print and
Your password will be your date of birth, com/ electronic books and journals. There
please see an example below. is also a separate Online Catalogue to
search our print book collections. To
Your login ID will be Sxxxxxxxx IT SERVICES HELPDESK facilitate online students there is a
Your email login ID will be studentid@ When you need technical support, the IT postal loan service for print books.
atu.ie and for research students it will be Services Helpdesk is there to help you.
[email protected]
Please visit IT Services Technical
Your default password is your date of Support page where most of your
birth in the format DDMMYYYYATUS (so questions will be answered. You can
if your DOB is 7th March, 1987, then your also chat with technical support if
password is 07031987ATUS) you are still having issues visit our
helpdesk.
You can then log in to all IT Services
including email, Moodle, Yeats Library Visit now - www.atu.ie/sligo-helpdesk
and much more.
Whether you are studying part-time
Academic Calendar Timetables online, blended or full-time online,
it is very important that you allocate
The academic calendar is published Online Learning timetables will be 13
enough study time to your online
on the Student Portal on the ATU Sligo given at Induction and will also be course to stay focused, reduce stress
website and can also be viewed here - made available on your programme and achieve your goals. For part-
www.atu.ie/sligo-academic-calendar page in Moodle. time online or blended learning, it is

recommended that you should try to
On the academic calendar, Programme pages on Moodle will allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5
students can find key dates for give an overview of the modules that credit module to your studies. Most
the forthcoming academic year student will have in each semester online courses typically involve 3 x 5
including: and the days/times of live lectures, credit modules per semester which
workshops, project deadlines and leads to an average 15 – 18 study hours
• Induction week. much more. per week. Our online courses have
• Teaching weeks per semester. about 3 hours of live lectures per week
You can also access your timetable (but this can vary per programme).
• Examination weeks. through our student portal or by The rest of your study time consists of
• Publication of exam results. visiting the following link - www.atu. independent learning, communicating
• Repeat examination weeks. ie/sligo-timetables with your lecturers and classmates and
carrying out assignments.
• Academic holiday dates. For further information on
timetables, please contact our Live lectures normally take place
NOTE: The academic calendar is between 6pm and 10pm, Monday to
Admissions Team on admissions.
subject to minor changes throughout Thursday but this may vary depending
[email protected]
the academic year. on the availability of specific lecturers.
If the scheduled times for the live
Study Hours online lectures do not suit you,
recordings will be made available
At ATU Sligo, the types of attendance through Moodle.
for our online courses are categorised
as part-time online, blended or full- NOTE: You may be required to take
time online. some time off work for the below:
• Part-time online courses schedule Exams

live lectures and these usually take Christmas Exams: 2 – 4 days in
place in the evening time. January each year.
• Blended learning is offered where Summer Exams: 2 – 4 days in May
students may be required to attend each year.
labs or workshops, combined with Workshops/Practical Classes
online lectures.
Approximately 2 - 4 days per year
• Full-time online courses are depending on the course you are
available through the CAO for studying. You will receive notification
students who wish to earn a degree of the dates from your lecturer for
but are not able to attend campus. each specific subject requirement.
Moodle Live Classroom HOW TO ACCESS RECORDED
LECTURES?
Moodle (Modular Object-Oriented Our live classroom is a virtual learning All live lectures will be recorded and 15
Dynamic Learning Environment) is WHEN WILL YOU GET ACCESS TO platform for online learners to access, uploaded to your module Moodle
the learning management system MOODLE? watch and interact with lectures. page. These will be stored under the
you will use to access much of the The personalised content to reflect relevant learning week and will remain

learning resources during your studies your course of study will become here until the end of semester/year.
at ATU Sligo. Every student has a visible on Moodle 24 hours following HOW TO ACCESS THE LIVE Lecturers will also add links to any
Moodle account personalised to their the completion of registration with CLASSROOM? resources or reading material that may
programme of study and active use of ATU Sligo. This normally takes place Access for your live classroom will be relevant to that live lecture or topic.
your account is important in preparing between August and September. be available from your module page
you for success. Access to individual study modules on Moodle. At ATU Sligo, we use a At ATU Sligo, some lecturers use a
on a specific programme is controlled software called ‘Adobe Connect’ software called Panopto to record
The programme in which you are by the lecturer or Course Coordinator live classes. If you are unable to
studying will be made up of modules for delivery of live classes and/or
who may be editing/updating the ‘Microsoft Office Teams’ depending attend a live class, you can view the
and you will be able to study each content prior to actual delivery. recording at another time that suits
module through Moodle. All modules on the individual lecturer. No matter
Moodle can be accessed through the which software your lecturer chooses you. If your lecturer records your
will have their own section on link below or please visit the ‘Student class, the recording will most likely
Moodle which you can select from a to use, a link to your live lecture will
Portal’ section on the ATU Sligo always be placed on each module page be stored in the ‘Panopto block’ on
menu. Here you will be able to find website. the top left-hand side of each of your
lectures, notes, assignment briefs, in Moodle.
Moodle module pages. The main
communication forums, reading Link to Moodle - www.atu.ie/sligo- Please use the test links provided benefit of Panopto is that it enables
lists, resources and much more. Each moodle to make sure that your PC or laptop downloading of live class recordings
module will be broken down into is set up correctly, particularly your to different devices for your study.
teaching weeks and each week will Your Moodle username is your student audio. This will ensure you can hear the All recorded classes will be stored
have a link to lecture notes, resources, email ([email protected]). lecturer speaking prior to any live class. under ‘Completed Recordings’. If
reading materials etc. Please note, you will need to download your lecturer records your class using
Your password is the same as your ATU
‘Adobe Connect’ prior to your first Microsoft Teams, you will find the
Depending on your timetable, you Sligo login.
lecture. For instructions on how to do recording in your Teams channel for
may have live lectures to attend each that class.
week via Live Classroom. If you cannot this, please visit - www.atu.ie/sligo-
attend a live lecture, a recording of the online-digital-learning
If you need further assistance on any of
lecture will be made available to you on the above, IT Services helpdesk will be
Moodle. able to help you - www.atu.ie/sligo-
helpdesk
Laptop & Equipment Assessments &
As an Online Learner, you will need to
Assignments 17
have access to a PC or laptop that is Exams and assessments are a
connected to the internet. Your PC or necessary part of college life. The types
laptop should have speakers. Access of assessments will vary by course and

to a web camera is beneficial for even by module, but each module will
engaging with lecturers and peers, but have assessments or assignments built
not essential. in to evaluate your learning within that
semester.
Many students opt to use headphones
for listening to live or recorded At the beginning of each academic
lectures, but again this is optional. year or semester, your lecturer will
Once you have an internet connection, outline the assessments you will need
all the applications you need for to complete through Moodle. Types of
accessing lectures, the library, course assessments can vary but can take the
materials and submitting assignments form of report writing, presentations,
are web-based. open book exams, essays and practical
assessments including workshops and
Reading Materials laboratory sessions. All assessments
will be either individual or group
During your studies at ATU Sligo, your structured assignments meaning that
lecturer may recommend reading you will have to complete the work
materials to help and assist you yourself or in a group scenario.
with assignments, projects etc. As
a student of ATU Sligo, you will have
online access to the Yeats Library as
well as being able to visit the Library on
campus.
For online access to the Yeats Library

go to this link: https://www.atu.ie/
library, then click on ATU Sligo.
The EOLAS search provides a facility

to search our collection of print and
electronic books and journals. There
is also a separate Online Catalogue to
search our print book collections. To
facilitate online students there is a
postal loan service for print books.
When accessing Yeats Library online,

you may be prompted to login
using your ATU Sligo email address
([email protected]) and ATU Sligo
password.
Examinations DEFERRAL OF EXAMINATIONS EXAMINATION RESULTS UNDERSTANDING YOUR EXAM RESULTS
• Information on the procedure and Examination results for all exam MERIT 1, MERIT 2:
While continuous assessment occurs sessions are released to your student 19
throughout modules, many modules the timescale for applying for a This means that you have been
deferral is available at www.atu.ie/ account as per the dates on the
also have scheduled exams at the awarded a Higher Certificate (Level
academic calendar. Please visit the link
end of each semester. The methods sligo-examinations. 6), or Ordinary Degree (Level 7) with
below for further information:

of assessment can be found on the • Incomplete applications will not Merit 1 or Merit 2, depending on your
www.atu.ie/sligo-examination-results
module links on the course web pages be accepted. The submission of performance and may be conferred
on our website. Results will not be released if there with this Award in due course.
third-party substantiating evidence
is mandatory and must be in date. are fees outstanding. All transcripts
Please visit the following link for will be released by Digitary CORE and MERIT 1:
further information on exams: www. (E.g. Medical certs must be current,
and date stamped by G.P.). students will be advised of the release A GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least
atu.ie/sligo-examinations dates by email to their ATU Sligo 60.0% of the total available marks.
• You must list every individual student email account. It is important
For students who have end of semester module you are requesting an exam to regularly check this email account.
examinations, you will be required to MERIT 2:
deferral for and ensure that you You can access Digitary Core here:
attend an exam centre in Sligo, or an have the correct module code and https://core.digitary.net/#/user/ A GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least
alternative exam centre may be offered register 50.0% of the total available marks.
module title listed.
in Dublin or other venue subject to
availability. Students based outside of • A deferral for a booked holiday will Following the issuing of exam results, DISTINCTION:
Ireland, or within Ireland on a case- not be considered as the dates of feedback days are provided to allow This means that you have been
by-case basis, may be able to avail the exam periods are published at students to discuss results with their awarded a Higher Certificate (Level
of remote proctored examinations the beginning of the academic year lecturer - these are an important 6), or Ordinary Degree (Level 7) with
and should contact the Examinations and are available on our academic opportunity for students to receive Distinction, and may be conferred with
Office for further information on this calendar: www.atu.ie/sligo- feedback to help them prepare for this Award in due course. A GPA (Grade
service at [email protected] academic-calendar. the next semester or possibly repeat Point Average) of at least 70.0% of the
or call 071 9137317. assessment and should be availed of. total available marks.
Students who are awarded a deferral
Students with a disability, requiring of examination subject/subjects are
extra time or other specific automatically registered for the next
FIRST CLASS/SECOND CLASS
accommodations, please contact REPEAT EXAMINATIONS/PROJECTS/ HONOURS:
appropriate examination session by
[email protected] FINAL ASSESSMENTS
the Examinations Office. This means you have been awarded
If, after checking their examination a Bachelor’s Degree (Level 8) at First
There is no fee for applying for a results, a student has a failed grade Class or Second Class Honours and
deferral, however you will be charged for one or more modules, they may be conferred with this degree in
EXAMINATION TIMETABLES to register for the repeat sitting of the must register to repeat any failed due course.
Examination timetables are posted on module which is €50 per semester element – examination, project and/
the website at ATU Sligo Examination (regardless of the number of modules). or continuous assessment, at the next FIRST CLASS HONOURS:
Timetables and updated on a regular This fee must be paid by the student via available sitting. This registration is
basis. Please check details regarding their student account. completed via the student self-service A GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least
your examinations yourself as student account. 70.0% of the total available marks.
timetables are provisional and subject Read more about deferral of
to change daily. examinations here: www.atu.ie/sligo- For further information, please visit the SECOND CLASS HONOURS,
examinations examinations webpage: www.atu.ie/ GRADE 1:
Read more about examination sligo-examinations
A GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least
timetables here: www.atu.ie/sligo-
60.0% of the total available marks.
examination-timetables
SECOND CLASS HONOURS, GRADE 2: Graduation Springboard Student
A GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least
50.0% of the total available marks. Graduation is an important milestone; Information 21
it is a time to celebrate your
Once you have enrolled on your chosen
EXEMPTIONS GRANTED: This means achievements with friends and family.
programme through the Springboard+
that you have gained exemptions in the Online students who complete a major
website, you can then register as a

subjects indicated on the statement as award i.e. Higher Certificate (Level
student at ATU Sligo.
exemption and these subjects do not need 6), Degree (Level 7), Honours Degree
to be retaken. However, you are required (Level 8) and Master Degree (Level If you are an employed participant,
to retake all other subjects in order to 9) will be invited to the graduation you will have to pay a 10% course fee
complete this stage of your studies. ceremony. Online students who study a contribution for level 7, 8 and 9 courses
minor award or special purpose award and this must be paid to ATU Sligo.
FAIL: will receive their digital parchment All Level 6 programmes are free to all
This means that you have failed to achieve through Digitary Core and are not participants and there are no tuition
any exemptions and must retake all included in the ceremony. fees for DEASP customers or returners
subjects you took at this examination but any subsequent costs such as
sitting before you can complete this stage. The graduation ceremony typically
travel, and course materials must be
Students with an overall result of fail, takes place in November on campus
borne by the participant.
withheld, deferred or exempt must repeat and if you are eligible, you will receive
those subjects which they have not passed an invitation though your student If you are availing of a Springboard+
or not yet presented in. email. The ceremony is normally funded programme and are
live streamed and further details on ‘unemployed’ or a ‘returner’ we
WITHDREW: gowning, photography etc. will be on are required to deliver a Level 7, 5
the graduation page of the website. credit ‘Job Readiness’ module as
This result indicates that you have formally
part of your Springboard+ funded
withdrawn from the course. The results Following the ceremony, you will be
studies. Completion of this module
on your statement represent results able to access your parchment here:
is mandatory for those applicant
achieved in examinations and continuous https://core.digitary.net/#/user/login.
categories. Upon successful
assessment completed in those subjects
If you would like to request a duplicate completion, students will receive a
prior to your departure.
hard copy parchment, please refer to separate Level 7, 5 credit certificate.
the EXAM020 Duplicate Parchment The module is designed to develop the
procedure available at the following student professionally and personally
link: www.atu.ie/sligo-examinations[1] and equips them with the skills and
documents-policies-contacts. knowledge to enable them to plan
for and achieve their lifelong career
goals. Students will gain knowledge
and skills in relation to the recruitment
and selection process, and gain
skills relevant to commencing in the
workplace. This module only needs to
be completed once by Springboard+
students.
For further information, please visit:

www.atu.ie/springboard
The cards are printed in batches, usually
Course/Semester/ Student Portal on a weekly basis. It can take up to 10
Module Deferrals Everything you need to know about working days to receive your card. If 23
being a student at ATU Sligo can be your card does not arrive after that time,
If you wish to withdraw from or defer
found on the Student Portal including please contact library staff: library.
your entire course/a semester/some
a downloadable version of this Student [email protected]

modules, it is essential to formally
Guide.
do so by completing the relevant
Withdrawal/Deferral form in advance The student ID card is intended to
The Student Portal should be your
of the deadline dates on the forms. facilitate your studies at ATU Sligo. If
first port of call if you are looking
These forms can be requested through for comprehensive information on you lose your student ID card, you can
our Admissions team on admissions. services and supports available to you order a replacement card using the
[email protected]. as an ATU student. same process.
Please note, that you must complete It also features: • You are always required to have
the necessary forms to officially your Student ID card on campus.
defer or withdraw from your course, • Up-to-the minute information on
a semester or some modules. It is not what’s happening at ATU Sligo. • You must produce your Student
recorded on your student account if ID card to any member of staff if
• Any updates or changes to services.
you just tell your Lecturer or Course requested to do so (this includes
Coordinator. • A FAQ section that provides quick academic, administrative, library,
answers to many queries that technical and other support staff,
Failure to do so may cost you money: students have. caretakers, cleaners).
• It may affect any refund of fees you You can visit the Student Portal here - • You must produce your Student ID
have paid. www.atu.ie/sligo-student-portal card to use the Student Health and
• It may also result in you being liable Counselling Service.
for tuition fees if you return to study Student ID Card • Your Student ID card must be on
at a future date.
Once you are fully registered as an your desk during ALL examinations.
An examination deferral is an ATU Sligo student, you are eligible for
entirely different process. For further • Your Student ID card must be
a Student ID card, through the Yeats on your desk in the computer
information, please refer to the deferral
Library. laboratories.
of examinations section of this guide.
Information on Student ID cards is If you have any issues regarding receipt
available on the ATU Library Services of your Student ID Card, please contact
website https://www.atu.ie/library the ATU Sligo Yeats Library team on
Please select the Sligo option from the [email protected]
ATU Library Services homepage, then
scroll down the screen to find the link
for Student ID cards.
Cards are sent to the address ATU

Sligo has on file for you from when you
registered. If you wish to have the card
posted to a different address, there
will be information on the Yeats Library
website on how to change your address.
Fees & Funding SPRINGBOARD+ FUNDED STUDENTS
Springboard is a Government funded
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SELF-FUNDING STUDENTS programme providing fully or partially
funded places on 1-year part-time
This covers students who opt to pay
programmes at Certificate, Degree and
fees directly to ATU Sligo. On receipt of

Master’s level leading to qualifications
a formal offer of a place, students are
in areas where there are employment
requested to pay a booking deposit
opportunities in the economy.
of €250. To secure the place on the
course, the deposit must be paid Springboard programmes are open to
within 2 weeks of receiving the offer. all applicants; employed, unemployed,
The deposit is non-refundable and is qualified persons and returners who
deducted from the total course fee. meet the eligibility criteria at the time of
Due to the popularity of many online course commencement.
courses, if deposits are not paid within
the timeframe, ATU Sligo cannot • Programmes at Level 6 are free for
guarantee a place will be reserved on all enrolled participants through the
the course. Springboard website.
• Programmes from Level 7 to

EMPLOYER FUNDED STUDENTS Level 9 are free for those classified
as unemployed and in receipt of a
An employer may assist in part or fully
social welfare payment as well as
fund the course fees. In this case,
qualified persons and returners.
applicants must request that their Participants in employment on these
employer completes an Employer programmes must pay 10% of the
Invoice Request Form and return programme fee. The remaining 90%
this to ATU Sligo for processing. The of the fee is paid by Springboard for
employer is then invoiced for the these participants enrolled through
participants fees. These fees can be the Springboard website: www.
the full programme amount or partial springboardcourses.ie.
fees agreed directly with the student. • This 10% fee is payable to ATU Sligo.
We recommend applicants indicate The dates by which this payment
on their application form if they will must be received is confirmed by
be employer funded. It is particularly the Registrar and all participants
important that fees are paid in a timely will get notification of this date in
manner as failure to do so will result advance.
in loss of Moodle access, withholding
• If your Springboard+ course
of exam results and or preventing a provider is NIBRT or NUIG, they will
student from graduating or receiving contact you separately regarding
their parchment. the payment of any Springboard+
fees due.
OTHER FUNDING OPTIONS • Pay by instalment - To help make
payments more manageable for
Each year a selection of financial
students who are self-funding, the 27
supports is made available through programme fees can be paid in two
ATU Sligo and bodies such as Skillnet to or four instalments per year.
assist in meeting programme funding.

Students need to contact the funding 1. Semester 1: (1st instalment
bodies directly to confirm eligibility and before 30th September/ 2nd
the level of funding available. instalment before 16th of
December).
Details of any such funding options are
2. Semester 2: (1st instalment
available from our Admissions team before 31st January/2nd
[email protected] instalment before 14th of April).
FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS Dates of payments are scheduled as

part of this instalment plan and agreed
When registering with ATU Sligo, with students. Participants are required
students must confirm their fee to make payments on or before the
payment method. dates agreed as part of the instalment
plan. Failure to make the agreed
Options include:
payments can lead to the deactivation
• Payment in-full - Fees can be paid of student accounts. Students must
via Visa Debit or Credit Card using complete an Instalment Request Form
the online payment facility (the and return it to ATU Sligo for processing.
details for making these payments
are emailed by Admissions).
TAX RELIEF
• Payment per Semester - Fees can As the Atlantic Technological University
be paid on a semester basis. The is listed by the Irish revenue as an
first semester runs from September
‘APPROVED INSTITUTION’ students
– December and these fees must be
are eligible to claim tax relief at the
paid on or before 30th September.
The second half of the fees are to be standard rate for tuition fees.
paid by 31st January. Should these
To determine if the course you apply for
dates change, the Registrar will
contact students. qualifies and your own eligibility for a
tax refund, please read the information
on the revenue website: https://www.
revenue.ie/en/personal-tax-credits-
reliefs-and-exemptions/index.aspx
Progression Paths Clubs & Societies Sports Scholarships
At ATU Sligo, we have many progression University life is not just about studying ATU Sligo offers a Sports Scholarship 29
paths available to students who are and passing examinations. It is also Scheme aimed to assist talented
looking to upskill or progress their about widening your personal and social student athletes reach their sporting

education. Our programmes follow the experiences. It is important that you potential. The Sports Scholarship
ladder structure system, meaning you make the effort to participate in the Programme is designed to nurture
can start and progress at a pace that social life of the University. talented sports people who are
suits you. Some students may choose prepared to make the commitment
to start at a Level 6 Certificate for One effective way to get more involved to the ATU Sligo sports clubs in their
instance, and graduate at that level or is to join a club or society. There is a chosen discipline, if you are a keen
progress on to the next level within the wonderful variety of clubs and societies sportsperson competing at an elite
same subject matter area. to choose from, check out itslife for level, we want to hear from you.
more information. For more information
Other students, whose experience on Clubs and Societies, you can Under the scheme, up to 20 new
and academic history are given higher connect directly through itslife, call the scholarships and bursaries are awarded
academic credits, may advance Students’ Union on 071 914 1887 or each year. The Gold Scholarship Award
straight into an Ordinary Degree (Level email [email protected] is €1,750. If successful, you will also
7), Honours Degree (Level 8) or a have to balance your participation in
postgraduate qualification (Level 9). your chosen sport and representing ATU
Sligo with your studies.
For further information on Progression
Paths, please contact your Online The closing date for entries is 15th
Student Advisor, Course Coordinator September, 2022.
or email our Admissions team on
[email protected] For more information please contact
the Student Support Services Officer or
visit ATU Sligo Sports Scholarships at
www.atu.ie/sligo-scholarship
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Directory of
Supports
& Services
Maths Support Centre Careers Office Student Health Services
33

Dr Fionn Downes Adette Ring Deborah Seddon Eilish Corley Caroline Kennedy Crawford Nicola Duggan
Student Success Access Office Pastoral Care chaplaincy Service
Dr Perry Share Linda McGloin Lesley Walsh Ray Cotter Fr. Hugh McGonagle Rev Patrick Bamber
Yeats Library Academic Writing Centre Student Counselling Service
Jim Foran Aoife Murray Dr John O’Callaghan Geraldine Gilroy Dr Siobhán McNally Anne Rooney
Disability & Learning Support Student Support Services
Dr Shelley Brady Linda Mulligan Andrea Rynn Catherine McNelis Shauna Kelly
International Office Wellbeing
Patrick Lynch Jenette Carson Stephanie Aldridge Yvonne Roache Grace McGee
Directory of Student
Supports & Services 35
The Aim of Student Support

Services at ATU Sligo is to provide a

comprehensive and caring service to
help our students achieve their full
academic and personal potential.
Our Motto is “Caring For

Our Students”
• Academic Writing and Maths Support.

• Access Office including
Disability Support and Student
Assistance Fund.
• Careers Service.
• International Office.
• Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy Service.
• Student Counselling Service.
• Student Health Service.
• Student Success.
• Wellbeing.
• Yeats Library, ATU Library Services.
• Students’ Union.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICER

The Student Support Services Officer
is available to see students about any
personal, general or welfare issues.
To make an appointment call on Teams,
or email [email protected]
Academic Writing Centre How we can help • Recorded tutorials and online
resources: The academic writing
While the centre is not an editing or tutors have recorded a series of
ACADEMIC WRITING TUTORS 37
proof-reading service, we can support tutorials with linked downloadable
you in acquiring the skills to complete resources which you can access
your assignments and achieve your anytime, anywhere. The recordings

academic potential: are full of practical tips to help
• Getting started with an assignment: students overcome common writing
planning, outline and structure. challenges, write assignments
or get started on their literature
Aoife Murray Dr. John O’Callaghan • The writing process: generating review or final year thesis.
ideas, drafting, revising & editing.
E: [email protected] • Academic writing online
E: [email protected] • Critical reading and effective programme: This free, self-directed
note-taking. & interactive programme is
E: [email protected]
• Avoiding plagiarism: citation, designed to develop the academic
referencing and paraphrasing. writing skills of all students at
Supporting students to achieve ATU Sligo. Whether you are new
their potential • Developing an argument: critical or returning to writing at 3rd level
Whether you are new or returning thinking and writing. or want to improve your writing
to your studies, we understand that • Reflective writing, report writing skills, this programme will be
writing academic assignments can be and writing for literature review. relevant for you. Each unit in the
a challenge for some students. The programme addresses a key topic
Academic Writing Centre offers free • Thesis writing. in academic writing using a range
advice and support on all aspects of examples, activities, quizzes and
• Successful writing in exams.
of academic writing to all students downloadable resources to support
studying both on campus and online at • Grammar, punctuation and spelling. the content.
ATU Sligo.
Further information can be found on
Located within the Yeats Library How to Access Support the ATU Sligo website: www.atu.ie/
on campus, students can avail of sligo-writing-centre or by emailing us
1:1 appointments with experienced You can access academic writing directly to find out more about how the
writing tutors in a friendly and informal support in a number of ways: centre can help you.
atmosphere. Appointments can also
be held live online. The centre has also • 1:1 appointment with an
developed a range of freely available experienced writing tutor: Are you
online writing guides, recorded unsure about what’s expected from
tutorials, templates and other academic writing? Perhaps you are
downloadable resources. uncertain about how to get started
or have a specific academic writing
All the supports of the writing centre, query. You can meet with a tutor at
including booking an appointment, can any stage in the writing process for
be accessed on the Academic Writing advice and guidance in a supportive
Page on Moodle: look for it under your atmosphere. Appointments are
My Courses tab. available in-person or online.
Maths Support Centre Supporting students to achieve • Recorded tutorials and online
their potential resources: We have recorded and
Maths & Engineering documented tutorials covering 39
Support Centre The Maths Support Centre offers various mathematical topics in
free support to students at ATU Sligo science, business, & engineering.
DIRECTOR in mathematical aspects of their Videos, downloadable notes, and

studies through providing guidance, interactive learning applications are
tutorials, and content creation. We available for self-paced
are located on the ground floor of remote learning.
the Yeats Library, and have a team of
enthusiastic, qualified maths tutors • How we can help: We have a
available to assist you in your studies broad scope of areas that we
on campus and online. provide math support in, including:
Arithmetic, Algebra, Calculus,
How to Access Support Statistics, Probability, Finance,
Dr. Fionn Downes Chemistry, Electrical Engineering,
E: [email protected] Programming, & Data Science.
• Website & Moodle Page: To avail of
our full range of services, please visit
MATHS & ENGINEERING the Maths Support Centre Website Not sure where to begin?
SUPPORT TUTORS: www.atu.ie/sligo-maths-support-
Let us know what course you are
centre and Moodle pages.
Dr. Cillian O’Murchú studying, and we can start from there.
• Drop-in Service: Call by the Maths This Centre is here so that you can
Foram Dave Support Centre during the opening work at your own pace, and we will
Amit Goswami times on our website. Bring along meet you where you are at.
coursework that you would like to go
Nimra Munir through. Come by yourself or come in For some, it is the first time they’ve
Faizan Munawar groups. We can assist you in working returned to education in years and they
through solutions and provide you may need to build up a solid foundation
with additional education material to in the mathematics that they will be
assist in your studies. using during their studies. Others may
be in their final semester and want
• 1:1 Appointments: Book a 1-1 online assistance in improving their grades
timeslot with one of our maths from a 2-1 to a 1-1.
support tutors, upload your attempts
at questions that you are working on, We create a space where students
and we’ll provide 1-1 support on the can focus the problem and mitigate
step-by-step methodology arriving the risk of becoming overwhelmed
to the solution. by providing stability, and gentle
structured guidance. The sooner you
• Group tutorial sessions: Tutorials can
call by, the sooner we can help!
be arranged for an individual class in
order to supplement the material that
is provided during lectures.
The supports we offer are designed Assistive Technology
Access Office to enable you to work through the supports include:
LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICE:
ACCESS OFFICE demands of university and be ready 41

for the world of work. It is very • Matching person to
important that every student with a technology assessment.
disability register with the Disability

Office at the beginning of first year • Assistance in selecting appropriate
and makes contact at the beginning technology to maximise
of each subsequent academic year. productivity and independence. Andrea Rynn
To disclose a disability or to discuss E: [email protected]
Linda McGloin • Individual and group training in
issues of concern, students can make assistive technology to students.
E: [email protected] As part of the Access Office, the
an appointment by emailing disability.
• Ongoing AT support for students, Learning Support Service provides
The role of the Access Office is [email protected].
lecturers, college staff, other learning support to students who have
intended to encourage and support a specific learning difficulty such as
categories of students who have For more information, please scan the educational bodies and potential
employers. dyslexia or dyspraxia.
not been traditionally represented QR code:
in third level education to make the • If you feel you have specific Students who have a prior diagnosis
transition to third level education and requirements in the use of should contact the Learning Support
to participate fully and progress within Assistive Technology, you can Tutor early in the academic year to
their course of study. Specifically, these ask your Disability Officer or discuss their individual needs and
are students with disabilities, those Learning Support Tutor to devise their LENS (Learning and
from disadvantaged backgrounds and make an appointment with the Educational Needs Summary), which
mature students. Assistive Technology Officer or students can share with their lecturers.
email the Assistive Technology
Appointments with Linda are by prior ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY OFFICE: There are many supports provided
Officer for a full assessment at
arrangement only and she will provide by the Learning Support Tutor to
E: [email protected] [email protected].
you with details on how to find her. qualifying students including referral
Assistive Technology (AT) refers to any The Assistive Technology Room is to the Assistive Technology Support
DISABILITY OFFICER: tools, devices, applications or features available exclusively to students who Service for technological aids and
of applications that can assist or help have disabilities registered with the specialised software. In addition, we
you with your academic work. Assistive Disability Service. The room offers assist in the organisation of pre-
Technology may be used by a person a range of equipment available to approved reasonable accommodations
with a disability to perform specific support the student with a disability at end of term examinations, and with
tasks, improve functional capabilities in their studies. There are also printing student consent, we liaise with relevant
and progress towards maximum facilities available. Access to the staff to ensure that students achieve
independence. The AT service at Assistive Technology Suite is provided their full potential at ATU Sligo.
Shelley Brady ATU Sligo provides ongoing support only through the Disability and the
E: [email protected] and information around the use of Dyslexia screening can also be
Learning Support Service and it is
technology and how to adapt it to study arranged for students who suspect
located upstairs in the Student Centre
Students with Disabilities and learning in 3rd level education. they may have dyslexia and if
(H Block), at the top of the stairs, room
necessary, referral for a psycho-
ATU Sligo’s Disability Service is here number: H1002
educational assessment can be
to support and assist students with a Our aim is to ensure that technology
arranged. For further information or to
Disability, Mental Health Condition or matches your needs and environment.
arrange an appointment, please e-mail
Significant Ongoing Illness. We have
[email protected]
developed a clear student-led service
that will work with you as you transition
through ATU Sligo and into employment.
The Fund for Students with Disabilities
is funded by the Irish Government and
co-funded from the ESF Programme for 43
Employability, Inclusion and Learning
(PEIL) 2014 -2020

Fund for students with disabilities
The purpose of the Fund for

Students with Disabilities, which is
administered by the National Office
for Equality of Access to Higher
Education, is to provide resources
to higher education colleges for the
delivery of key services, reasonable
accommodations and supports for
learners with disabilities on full-
time courses. The Fund aims to
support the personal, educational
and professional development of the
participating learner and contribute to
the achievement of their full potential.
Following a successful application,
funding is given to ATU Sligo for
the purchase of supports such as
specialised equipment, materials or
technological aids, targeted transport
services, sign language assistants/
interpreters and personal assistants.
Equipment purchased through this

fund remains the property of the
college and is given on loan to the
student for the period of their studies
at the Institute. The closing date for
this fund is early in the academic year
and this is one of the reasons why it is
important to make contact with the
Disability Officer or Learning Support
Tutor at the commencement of the
college year.
INCLUSION SUPPORT WORKER: ASSISTANT ACCESS OFFICER: Ineligible expenses for
student assistance
Students requiring financial assistance 45
to help with tuition fees or registration
fees cannot be considered under the
Student Assistance Fund.

Linda Mulligan Lesley Walsh All students attending a Full-time
E: [email protected] E: [email protected] or Part-time undergraduate or
Autistic Students Student Assistance Fund postgraduate on campus course of
not less than one year’s duration are
The Inclusion Support Service offers The Student Assistance Fund aims to eligible to apply. It is expected that
neurodiversity-affirmative support ensure that disadvantaged students applicants would be experiencing acute
to autistic and other neurodivergent receive financial supports to enable or unexpected hardship. Any tuition or
students who are registered with the them to fully benefit from their studies registration fees must be paid in full
Disability Service in ATU Sligo. and to assist them in overcoming before students can receive funding
financial obstacles which may otherwise from the Student Assistance Fund.
We understand that autistic and
cause them to abandon their studies.
neurodivergent students experience
If you have any queries, please contact How do I apply?
unique challenges at university, while
Lesley Walsh on [email protected]
also possessing their own unique Watch your student email for
strengths and talents. In one-to-one Eligible expenses for student information on opening and closing
sessions with the Inclusion Support assistance dates, instructions on how to apply,
Worker, students are encouraged to and information on what documents
build on their strengths, to be aware The Student Assistance Fund typically will be required. Information will
of their needs, and to identify ways to provides financial assistance to students also be available on all social media
effectively advocate for themselves. who are having difficulty covering the platforms and our website
Students are supported to develop key following kinds of expenses:
skills in areas such as self-advocacy, The Student Assistance Fund is funded
organization, and time management, • Books. by the Irish Government and co-
where needed. Of course, university funded from the ESF Programme for
• Class materials.
is more than just academics, so the Employability, Inclusion and Learning
service also facilitates group activities • Rent. (PEIL) 2014 -2020
such as the autistic Ambassadors’
• Heating/ lighting bills.
group, study buddy service, and
Neurodiversity Society, to provide more • Food.
opportunities for students to make
authentic connections with their peers. • Travel of an urgent or essential
nature.
The Inclusion Support Service can
also arrange an autism screening • Medical expenses i.e. doctor or
for students who suspect they may dental visits. Expenses associated
be autistic. If necessary, a referral with family breakdown Expenses
for psychological assessment associated with bereavement.
can be arranged at no cost to the • Expenses associated with accidents.
student. To learn more about autism
screening, assessment, or about • Childcare (non-registered only) -
supports for autistic students, contact for childcare costs (registered)
[email protected] or visit please apply to the national
our website. childcare scheme ncs.gov.ie/en/.
Careers Service: Careers Talks Jobs Board | Resources
We deliver career talks throughout the The online careers services platform:
47
academic year both on campus and https://atu.jobteaser.com provides
online. Topics include: you with access to local, national and
international employers. Register to

• Options with your Course. discover graduate programmes, part-
time and full-time jobs, internships and
• Effective Job Search.
Adette Ring Deborah Seddon summer camps. This platform provides
• Further Study and you with instant access to 80,000
E: [email protected] Postgraduate Progression. employers and thousands of jobs,
The Careers Office provides locally, nationally and worldwide.
• Networking and Communication.
information, advice and support to
• CV Writing. Check out the ‘Advice’ and ‘Resources’
help you to plan and progress your
sections on the online careers services
career goals. We offer a blended • Interview skills. platform: https://atu.jobteaser.com.
approach to careers guidance, with
• Writing a Personal/ This is where you will find popular
campus and online services and
Motivational Statement. resources such as: CV writing, interview
activities. technique, professional networking,
Careers Events ‘Webinar Wednesday’ playback links
Where to find us
and Careers Office LinkedIn Learning
The Careers Office has well established curated material.
On campus and online via our
links with industry and organise a
careers services platform https://
variety of campus-based and online
atu.jobteaser.com and Moodle:
events throughout the academic year.
CareersOffice
You will find details of these on your
online Careers Services platform:
Careers Appointments https://atu.jobteaser.com
Careers Guidance | CV Writing | In semester one, check out the
Application Form Filling | annual ‘Careers Fair’ and throughout
Interview Skills the academic year join the weekly
‘Webinar Wednesday’, where you will
We are here to help you to navigate have the opportunity to connect with
your personal journey to employment. employers, voluntary organisations,
Whatever stage you are at in this education providers and professional
process we encourage you to contact bodies, on campus or online.
the Careers Office to find out how we
can help you.
Appointments can be booked via the

online Careers Service platform:
https://atu.jobteaser.com
International Office: The aim of the International
Office is to support and develop
Students can also participate in a
virtual or blended (mix of online and
INTERNATIONAL MANAGER: internationalisation at ATU Sligo. We physical mobility) student study 49
encourage all students to study abroad mobility. Under a blended mobility, the
during their academic studies and we physical mobility component can be as
support international students who are short as 5 to 30 days.

studying at ATU Sligo.
Erasmus + also funds students on
We have a vibrant international work placement (2 to 12 months). This
Patrick Lynch community on campus and are keen opportunity is also open to Graduate
to make your stay at ATU Sligo a students (must apply in their final year).
INTERNATIONAL OFFICER: memorable and productive one. We So, if you are planning to undertake a
To be Appointed understand that there are challenges work placement as part of your course
to studying abroad and we are here to OR after you graduate please contact us
help. We offer guidance and information to see how we can help.
ERASMUS COORDINATOR: about many subjects including:
• Erasmus+ & Study Connect with us through:
Abroad opportunities. Web: www.atu.ie/sligo-international-
applicants
• Irish Visa & Immigration.
Facebook: facebook.com/
• Irish Residence Permit Cards. ITSligoInternationalOffice/
Stephanie Aldridge • Third Level Graduate Scheme. Twitter: twitter.com/itsligoglobal
SENIOR INTERNATIONAL • Working Part-Time in Ireland.

STUDENT AMBASSADOR:
To be Appointed Erasmus+
The Erasmus+ scheme allows ATU Sligo
students to physically study abroad
at a partner European university for a
period of 2 to 12 months. This is a great
opportunity to enhance your language
skills, make friends and learn in a new
and challenging way.
Typically, students complete the

application process in their second
year and study abroad during their
third year. We hold information
sessions with each second-year class,
but you can also get in contact with
us directly if you have any questions
or queries. The program also permits
student study mobility from Year 1 of
undergraduate studies.
Pastoral Care & Where to find us
Chaplaincy Service: The Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy Office 51
(Room H1016) and The Sanctuary
(Room H1012) are located upstairs in
the Student Services Centre. However,

you don’t have to be on campus to
make contact. If it is more convenient
for you please telephone, email or find
Ray Cotter us on Facebook, itsligo.chaplaincy.1 or
T: 071 930 5215 Instagram, itsligochaplaincy/
M: 085 859 0471
What is the Pastoral Care and
E: [email protected] /
Chaplaincy Service about?
[email protected]
The Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy team
has a special interest in your total
well-being whilst studying here at
ATU Sligo. We value you as a person
with a unique contribution to make to
college life. We aim to create a sense of
community by reaching out to students
Fr. Hugh McGonagle and encouraging them to develop their
T: 071 930 5215 inner strengths in ways that contribute
M: 086 839 7342 to the life of the University and wider
community. The Pastoral Care &
Chaplaincy team support students in
their spiritual and personal growth
during their time in university and help
students experiencing illness, trauma
or bereavement. Students are always
welcome to drop into the office for a
chat or to make an appointment. The
Rev Patrick Bamber Service is available to students of all
T: 071 914 6513 faiths and to those who have none.
M: 083 365 8066
The Sanctuary – Room H1012
Facebook: www.facebook.com/itsligo.
The Sanctuary is the University multi-
chaplaincy.1
faith prayer room. It is open during
regular college hours for students and
staff to escape the rush of life and create
a space for quiet reflection and prayer.
There are lots of ways you can take
Student Counselling What is Counselling?
care of your Mental Health. Whatever
Service Counselling offers students the your circumstances, there are things 53
COUNSELLORS: opportunity to explore any issue which you can do to help manage your fear,
may be impacting on your mental stress, and anxiety and to protect your
health and wellbeing. mental health:

• Talk to your Family and Friends
Confidentiality about how you are feeling.
• Make time to Exercise and Keep Fit.
Confidentiality is a central part of the
Dr Siobhán McNally
counselling process. • Making time to Relax, having some
time to yourself everyday as much
All information given by you to your as possible.
counsellor is confidential and won’t
be disclosed to anyone outside of the • Having a Healthy Diet and good
Student Counselling Service. The only Sleeping Routine.
exceptions to this would be if there is a • Being aware when you are very Self-
Geraldine Gilroy concern about immediate risk to you, a Critical, and practicing being a little
third party, or any criminal activity. bit kinder towards yourself.
Making an Appointment For further information click on:

www.atu.ie/sligo-student-support-
Should you require any support, the services-counselling
Student Counselling Service remains
Anne Rooney open and is offering phone and online
Mental Health Promotion
appointments. If you would like to
E: studentcounsellingservices.sligo@ make an appointment please email: Throughout the year, the service runs
atu.ie [email protected] several mental health promotions.
The Student Counselling Service is a The Student Counselling Service
Outside of Office Hours hosts a page on the ATU Sligo website
confidential student support available
free of charge to all registered ATU In the case of an Emergency please providing information on a wide range
Sligo students. access the following supports: of mental health issues including;
Anxiety/Anxiety Attacks, Depression,
Meet our Team: Geraldine Gilroy and • CALL 999 or 112 in the event of Loss and Bereavement, Eating
Dr Siobhan Mc Nally and Sessional an emergency. Disorders and Alcohol/Drug Misuse.
Counsellor, Anne Rooney. • A & E: visit your Accident &
Located: Ground Floor of the Student Emergency Department. For further information click on:
Centre, just beside the Student’s Union. www.atu.ie/sligo-student-support-
• CareDoc Sligo: 0818 365399. services-counselling
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday
9.00am to 4.00pm • TEXT Crisis Textline: For free 24/7
support in a crisis, text ATU to 50808.
Closed daily for Lunch: 12.30pm
to 1.30pm • Ring the Samaritans 24/7 on
Freephone 116 123.
• Pieta House; 1800 247 247 (24-hour
helpline) or Text HELP to 51444.
student’s individual needs. It aims to specific support or monitoring are
Student Health Service provide a student friendly service with advised to make themselves known to
STUDENT HEALTH NURSES: special attention given to preventative the Student Health Service as soon as 55
medicine, health promotion and possible after registration so individual
encouraging healthy lifestyles. The care needs can be assessed.
service operates during office hours
Fee

but there are provisions in place to
ensure that all students can access a The Health Service is available without
medical service 24 hours a day. charge to all registered students
throughout the academic year.
Eilish Corley Student medical records are However, students who are late for
completely confidential and their appointment or do not attend
maintained in the Health Centre. without cancelling will incur a fine
Consent must be obtained from the of €20 and will not be issued with
student prior to disclosing records to another appointment until the fine has
any third party. been paid in the Students’ Union Shop.
Caroline Kennedy Crawford Opening Hours
Sick Certification
Monday to Thursday: 9am to 4pm
Friday: 9am to 2pm The Student Health Service has
Closed Daily for Lunch: 12.30pm stringent guidelines on the issuing of
to 1.30pm sick certs.
Making an Appointment • Certification will only be issued

Nicola Duggan by the Student Health Service if
T: 071 930 5463 / 071 930 5205 The Student Health Service operates absence from college is medically
E: [email protected] on an appointment only basis. We recommended.
offer both in-person and virtual • No backdated certs will be issued.
The Student Health Service in ATU consultations. If you would like to make
Sligo is available to cater for the an appointment, please contact us • If you have been treated by your
medical needs of students while by phone or email. Prior to your first own GP/ Emergency Department,
they are away from home, and it is visit, please complete the Registration they should issue the medical cert.
not possible to visit their own GP. It Form on our ATU Sligo Student Health
offers both virtual and face-to-face webpage at www.atu.ie/sligo-health-
consultations in a modern health suite, services Advice for using the service
which is conveniently located on the
campus grounds. The unit is staffed • Be aware that accidents and
by a team of nurses and doctors who How the Service Operates medical emergencies will always
have extensive experience in student The Student Health Service is a nurse- be given priority.
health issues and can offer medical led service. All students must first • Remember to call/email early
care and specialist clinics to students, be assessed by the Nurse and those to make an appointment as
all completely free of charge. The requiring referral to the Doctor will be appointments book up quickly.
Student Health Service in ATU Sligo given an appointment for the medical We operate on “a first-come
provides medical care to all registered clinics, which are also based in the first-served basis”.
students and apprentices throughout Student Health Centre. The service is
the academic year. not intended to replace your own GP. • Remember to contact the nurse
by email for repeat prescriptions
The mission of the service is to provide Students with a chronic condition, at least 1 week before your
quality health care that is tailored to a disorder or disability which may require prescription is due to be renewed.
• Please let us know at least 2 hours • Sexual Health Clinics.
ahead if you cannot keep your
• Cryotherapy Clinics.
appointment with the Doctor. 57
Students who fail to do so will be • Smoking Cessation Referrals.
fined €20.
• Referral Service for Alcohol and

• All prescriptions will be Drug Misuse.
sent electronically to your
• Referrals to Eating Disorder Service.
nominated pharmacy.
• Physiotherapy service: Provided by
Accidents and Medical Emergencies “Fix You Physio” offering student
on Campus (office hours) rates. To make an appointment
call 071 931 7210 or email info@
In the case of a medical emergency on fixyouphysio.com.
campus please call extension 5333 for
Emergency First Aid assistance. The • Optician service available. Free
campus nurse can be contacted on Eye Test. To make an appointment
087 996 1873 in the case of a medical please call 087 431 0344 / 071 916
emergency. To contact the Emergency 9090 or email sweeneyopticians@
gmail.com.
Services please contact 999/112.
Out of hours medical care Please access our webpage on the

student portal at ATU Sligo or email
Students requiring GP out of hours [email protected]
medical care can call Caredoc Sligo on for more information on clinics.
0818 365399 between 6pm and 9am.
There is a fee for non-medical card Immunisations and Vaccinations
holders. For medical care between
5-6pm please call Medicentre GP In the interest of the health and
surgery on 071 914 2550 for details of safety of all who work and study in
the doctor on call. the University, we recommend that
students have all their vaccinations/
Health Promotion immunisations before registration.
These vaccinations include Diphtheria,
We are keen to actively introduce Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Hib, Polio,
students to healthy lifestyle choices. Meningitis C, MMR (measles, mumps,
rubella). Please check your family
We encourage students to access our records and consult with your GP for
website to gather information and information and advice. Students who
advice regarding many health issues are undertaking specific science and
relevant to students. www.atu.ie/ social studies courses may require
sligo-health-services Hepatitis B vaccination for work
placements. Student are advised to
refer to the University prospectus
Additional services on offer at and contact their own GP for
the health service include: vaccination recommendations.
• Flu vaccine clinics.
• Women’s health clinics.
WHAT DOES ‘SUCCESS’ AS A STUDENT supporting the implementation of the
Office for Student MEAN FOR YOU?
Wellbeing National Student Mental Health and
Success MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING Suicide Prevention Framework and the 59
Perhaps it is making good friends at PROJECT OFFICER: National Framework for Consent at ATU
college, graduating with first class Sligo. You will get to know Grace through
HEAD OF STUDENT SUCCESS: honours, completing a good project, initiatives such as the delivery of the

scoring a great work placement or Active* Consent programme as well as
overcoming personal barriers and mental health initiatives recognizing
circumstances to complete empowerment, participation, and
a qualification. inclusion as key values to supporting
Grace McGee students’ wellbeing.
ALL OF THESE CAN BE REAL MARKERS
OF ‘STUDENT SUCCESS’ ASSISTANT PSYCHOLOGIST:
Dr Perry Share
To be Appointed Assistant Psychologist
E: [email protected] We look forward to making your time
at the University as good as it possibly To be appointed
The office of Student Success was HEALTH AND WELLNESS OFFICER:
can be and helping you to achieve The Assistant Psychologist works
established in 2020 at ATU Sligo. The
success – however you define it! The as part of the ATU Sligo Student
office works across the University
office regularly seeks feedback and Wellbeing Team. You will get to know
to enhance the student experience
ideas from students, so watch out for them through the delivery of mental
and to develop effective processes to
our surveys, consultation events and health initiatives and facilitating class
support you in your learning. It works
other communications throughout the talks. They will also work closely with
closely with areas such as Student
year. If you have any ideas about how Yvonne Roache students and staff to organize events
Support Services, the Students’ Union,
we can make the University a better which support student’s mental health
Clubs and Societies and the academic Student wellbeing is paramount at
place for you or for other students, and well-being.
Faculties and Departments, as well as ATU Sligo. If you are happy and healthy
don’t hesitate to let us know.
other units in the University. you are more likely to have a better
experience at university. The wellbeing Yvonne Roache
The Student Success office is team offer a range of initiatives which Email: [email protected]
responsible for on-campus student aim to increase student wellbeing and
induction, the annual national student Yvonne co-ordinates the ATU Sligo
mental health awareness during the Healthy Campus initiative which aims
survey, LinkedIn Learning for students, academic year. Their work will build
the PASS Mentoring scheme and a to create an overall environment and
on and complement other initiatives culture that enhances the health, well-
range of other initiatives. undertaken by Healthy Campus being and sustainability of all members
Much of the work of the Student and the Students’ Union. For more of its community and enables them
Success office is ‘behind the scenes’ information and updates go to our to achieve their full potential. You
but you will be likely to meet Perry wellbeing webpage and wellbeing will get to know Yvonne through her
at events like Induction, during the Instagram page organization and delivery of a range
student survey or at feedback and of initiatives focused on a balanced
consultation events during the year.
Mental Health and Wellbeing lifestyle, good physical and emotional
Project Officer health, encouraging and supporting
everyone to take responsibility for their
Grace McGee personal health and wellbeing.
Email: [email protected]
The Mental Health and Wellbeing
Project Officer will work in developing
partnerships on campus for the
promotion and protection of student
Mental Health. Grace leads on
The Yeats Library is situated centrally As the President of ATUSSU, it is Daire’s
Yeats Library on campus, just off the main concourse.
Students’ Union - job to be the CEO of the Union. He is
LIBRARIAN: We hold a stock of over 50,000 ATUSSU responsible for implementing all Union 61
print books and access to 100,000+ policy in the college. He represents
e-books. As part of the ATU Library T: 071 914 1887 students on the University’s Governing
Services we are working behind the E: [email protected] Body, Academic Council and a whole

scenes to integrate our collective Facebook / Twitter / Instagram host of additional committees and
library services and resources. We hope sub-committees and ensures that
Jim Foran to expand our studying and borrowing Make sure you drop in at some stage the student’s voice is heard at these
E: [email protected] services across all branches of the ATU, and visit all the officers in the Union. meetings. This year of course there will
W: www.atu.ie/library and to expand our database collections. They are here to help you set the right also be a strong emphasis on bringing
balance between your studies and your the Students’ Unions in Sligo, Galway,
Resources provided by the Library social life. Mayo and Donegal together as one,
include: for the student’s benefit in the Atlantic
• Books and e-books. For more information, you can visit our Technological University.
website at atusu.ie
• Journals and articles. If you want to talk to Daire about
They hope to see you soon and anything, call to his office in the
• Electronic databases.
that you have a very successful and Student Centre or contact him at the
• Films. enjoyable year. details above.
• Maps.
Sabbatical Officer Profiles VICE PRESIDENT / ACADEMIC LIFE:
• Official publications and many
other resources. SABBATICAL OFFICERS
Services offered by the Library include: PRESIDENT:
• Bookable Seminar Rooms.

• Drop-in Study Spaces. Keelan Kennoy
• Postal Loans for Online Students. T: 071 914 1887
M: 086 773 7457
• Inter Library Loans. E: [email protected]
Daire Martin
• Library Tutorials on subjects from
T: 071 914 1887 Keelan is the Students’ Union VP for
finding library resources to using
M: 086 773 7456 Academic Life for 2022/2023. Keelan
referencing software.
E: [email protected] is from just outside Sligo town and
For more information, please check graduated with a bachelor’s degree
out our Library Guide or our website Daire Martin is your Students’ in Business with Sport & Marketing.
on www.library.atu.ie and choose the Union President for the academic Keelan was Class Rep while a student
Sligo option to go to our homepage. year 2022/23. Originally from Co. and was Education Officer in 2020/21
Check out our blog or look for us on Monaghan, Daire completed his degree and 2021/22.
social media as Yeats Library, ATU for in Sport with Business in 2021 and this
updates, posts and podcasts. is his second year as Students’ Union
Keelan is responsible for the general
President. Daire is also a champion
education affairs of all students in
Strongman and received an ATU Sports
ATU Sligo and is responsible for class
Scholarship during his studies.
representative recruitment and the
development and maintenance of
an effective Student Representative
Council (SRC). Keelan sits on several this end, they are responsible for the
committees in the college including
Part-time Officers initiation of relevant campaigns in
Governing Body and Academic Council. Part-time Officers are elected to order to promote inclusion or highlight 63
As VP for Academic Life, Keelan plans positions of key importance to the breaches of equality which effect
and coordinates all Union education Students’ Union in line with the students. You can contact the Britney at
campaigns and promotes all Education constitution. If you would like to know [email protected]

Union Policy throughout the college. anything about these positions, please
Mature Student Officer – Shauna
feel free to contact the Students’ Union
You can contact Keelan on the above and talk to any of the Union Officers. McHugh
details or you can drop by his office in The Mature Student Officer will liaise
the Student Centre. Clubs and Societies Officer – To with mature students to establish any
be Filled 22/23 needs they may have and bring these
to the attention of the Students’ Union
VICE PRESIDENT / WELL-BEING & The job of the Clubs and Societies
President. They will initiate relevant
ENGAGEMENT: Officer is to assist Clubs and Societies
campaigns in order to highlight issues
here in the University. They help clubs
relating to mature students within the
and societies promote events and will
University. You can contact the Shauna
help with any activities hosted by the
at [email protected]
Union. You can contact the Clubs and
Societies officer on [email protected] Students’ Union Staff
Entertainments Officer – to be There are three full-time staff members
Faye Woods in ATU Sligo Students’ Union. Padraic
T: 071 914 1887 filled for 21/22
Ryan, General Manager; Emma-
M: 086 794 6672 The Entertainments Officer is
Louise Evans, Administrator; and Don
E: [email protected] responsible for the organisation and
Donoghue, Communications Executive.
promotion of entertainments both on
These staff members work in support
Faye is responsible for the general and off campus. You can contact the
of the Union Officers and can be
well-being of all students in ATU Sligo. Entertainments Officer on support@
contacted at the Students’ Union on the
She will liaise with the wellbeing team, atusu.ie
ground floor of the Student Centre, or
pastoral care, medical and counselling
International Student Officer - by emailing [email protected]
services. Faye helps to communicate
Students’ Union Policies as well as Abokoe Ngulube Students’ Union Shop
general policies on Welfare throughout The International Student Officer is The non-profit shop is in the Student
the ATU as well as running relevant responsible for engaging with and Centre and is managed by Gerry
campaigns. Faye can also help in supporting International Students Higgins. The shop sells all necessary
relation to accommodation queries attending ATU Sligo. You can contact the ATU Sligo course stationery and
which students or parents may have. Abokoe by email on [email protected] equipment. Operating on non-profit
You can reach Faye by calling into Sustainability Officer – Nina Fern basis to ensure students get the best
her office in the Student Centre or by prices, it also sells a range of groceries,
The Sustainability Officer is responsible
contacting her on the details above. smoothies and Starbucks Coffee.
encouraging sustainability amongst ATU
Sligo students. You can contact Nina at
[email protected]
Diversity & Inclusion Officer –

Britney Jones
The Diversity & Inclusion Officer seeks
to prevent any form of discrimination
against students in the University. To
Sligo Branch of the Samaritans 071 91 42011
Useful Telephone Numbers – ATU Sligo
Sligo Citizens Information Centre 076 107 6390
Atlantic Technological University, Sligo 071 91 55222 65
Sligo Garda Station 071 91 57000
Access Officer 071 93 05414
Sligo General Hospital 071 91 71111
Registration/Admissions Office: 071 91 37323 / 071 91 37322
Sligo Railway Station 071 91 69888

Careers Officer 071 93 05403 / 071 93 05729
SMILY LGBT Youth Project 089 482 0330
Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy Service 071 93 05215
St. Vincent de Paul 071 91 60713
Grants Fees Office 071 91 37319
SUSI Support Desk 076 108 7874
Exams Office 071 91 37315 / 071 91 37316 / 071 91 37318
Threshold National Housing Charity 1800 454 454
Learning Support Service 071 93 05400
Youth Information Centre 071 9144150
Security 087 637 9470
TEXT Crisis Textline Ireland: For free 24/7 support in a crisis text ATU to 50808
Student Assistance Fund 071 91 55433
Student Health Service 071 93 05205
Useful Websites
Student Support Services Officer 071 91 55426
Bus Éireann - Bus Information www.buseireann.ie
Student Support Services Administrator 071 93 05463
Crime Victims Helpline www.crimevictimshelpline.ie
Student Counsellor 071 93 05463
Atlantic Technological University, Sligo www.atu.ie/sligo-campus
ATU Sligo Students’ Union 071 91 41887
ATU Sligo Student Support Service www.atu.ie/sligo-student-support-services
ATU Sligo Yeats Library www.atu.ie/library
Useful Telephone Numbers – Sligo and Beyond
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) www.susi.ie
Ambulance/Fire Brigade/Gardai-Emergency 999/112
Financial Support for Higher Education www.studentfinance.ie
AIB 071 913 5500
Latest college news, events and advice www.campus.ie
Aware 1800 804 848
Local Link Rural Bus Service www.locallink.ie
BodyWhys 1890 200 444
Sexual Health Ireland www.thinkcontraception.ie
Bus Éireann 071 91 60066
ATU Sligo Students’ Union www.atusu.ie
Caredoc Sligo 0818 365 399
Irish Council for International Students www.icosirl.ie
Crime Victims Helpline 1850 211 407
Irishrail Train Information www.irishrail.ie
Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111
North West Tourism www.discoverireland.ie/northwest
Irish Rail 1850 366222
Private Residential Tenancies Board www.prtb.ie
Local Link 071 965 0437
Public Services Information www.citizensinformation.ie
LGBTQI+ Helpline 1890 929 539
Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership www.sligosportandrecreation.ie
Money Advice and Budgeting Service Ltd 076 107 2730
Sligo Tourism www.sligotourism.ie
North West Hospice 071 91 43317
Threshold (your rights and obligations as a tenant) www.threshold.ie
Pieta House 074 91 26594 / 1800 247 247
Tough Times (Health and Lifestyle) www.spunout.ie
Rape Crisis Centre 071 91 71188
Unexpected Pregnancy www.positiveoptions.ie
Sligo Branch of Cura 071 91 43659
Union of Students in Ireland www.usi.ie
67
Procedures
Policies &
A student at ATU Sligo has the
Code of Conduct following rights:
7. The right to be represented
on Programme Committees for
ATU Sligo respects third level students as each programme. 69
responsible members of the community 1. The right to expect from ATU Sligo,
tuition of a professional standard 8. All statutory rights including data
and expects that each student will behave protection, freedom of information,
in a mature, reasonable, and honest on the programme of study for

which they are registered and and the right to be treated equally
manner. This is recognised in the Student without fear of discrimination in
Code. Behaviour, which damages ATU adequate educational and support
facilities consistent with the accordance with the provisions of
Sligo’s good name in the wider community the Equal Status Acts 2000-2011.
or engaging in behavior that causes ATU resources available to ATU Sligo.
Sligo’s reputation to come into disrepute 2. The right to study in an atmosphere
is not acceptable. ATU Sligo’s jurisdiction free of harassment and
under the Student Code is not limited to its intimidation, and that promotes
own property. The Procedure for Dealing personal integrity and dignity.
with Breaches of the Student Code allows
for formal complaints to be made about 3. The right to fair and just
a student(s) and for that to be dealt with procedures, including the right
in a serious, fair and professional manner. of appeal and, where considered
For more information see Complaints in necessary, recourse to the Office of
Section 2 of this guide and the Student the Ombudsman.
Code (www.atu.ie/sligo-documents- 4. The right to be treated as a
student-code). responsible member of a third-level
institution, to be able to represent
personal views in a reasonable
Values and rights at manner and to be treated with
ATU Sligo normal standards of courtesy by all
other members of ATU Sligo.
ATU Sligo’s approach to the provision of 5. The right to be recognised by ATU
high-quality education is grounded in the Sligo authorities in a partnership
following values: approach to the administration
of ATU Sligo through open and
• E XCELLENCE: Progressiveness, constructive consultation with
Independence, Courage, Quality. students and their representatives,
• I NCLUSION: Diversity, Equality, as members of the “college”
Openness, Partnership. created by the Institute of
Technology Acts 1992 to 2006.
• RESPECT: Honesty, Integrity. 6. The right to have two student
members, one male and one
female, on the Governing Body of
ATU Sligo.
Student Health and • Report immediately to the • At all times, exercise personal Evacuation Procedure
academic in charge or the Head of security precautions
Safety Guidelines Department any accident resulting
• When going on field trips, ensure • Please ensure you are familiar with 71
in injury which takes place on all of the emergency exits
ATU Sligo wishes to ensure that the person in charge has your
campus or on a trip organised by
your time as a student here is a safe emergency contact details • In the event of a Continuous Alarm
the University.

and healthy one. ATU Sligo H&S • In addition to the above, students you must evacuate the building by
Office is located at B1078 Email: Health and Safety Rules: must obey the Health and Safety the nearest fire exit to one of the
[email protected] rules of specific work areas such as designated Fire Assembly points
• Smoking is prohibited in all laboratories, workshops, project located in the Campus Car parks
Legal Obligation indoor places and in designated rooms etc • You must obey the instructions
Tobacco Free Zones which are
The main piece of legislation which given by staff
located outside the main exits and Tobacco Free Zones
governs health and safety in Ireland entrances on Campus • You must not re-enter a building
is the Safety, Health and Welfare at In accordance with the Public Health until you are told to do so by a
Work Act 2005. In accordance with • Observe the speed signs in the car (Tobacco) Act 2002 and the Public member of staff
Section 14 of the 2005 Act students park which are a maximum of 15 Health (Tobacco) Amendment Act 2004:
at the University have the following kph and be mindful of the presence Students who fail to cooperate with
of pedestrians • Smoking is prohibited in all indoor Health and Safety Procedures will
responsibility: “A person shall not
places at ATU Sligo be subject to ATU Sligo Disciplinary
intentionally, recklessly or without
• Park in the approved spaces only Procedures.
reasonable cause - (a) interfere • Smoking is prohibited in designated
and do not block emergency exits.
with, misuse or damage anything outdoor areas and adjacent to the
provided under the relevant statutory
provisions or otherwise for securing
• Where indicated, wear the mandatory
Personal Protective Equipment
building’s exits and entrances ATU Sligo and COVID 19
the safety, health and welfare of (PPE) in laboratories, workshops etc. • E-cigarettes are prohibited in all
COVID 19 is a public health
persons at work, or (b) place at risk Students must purchase their own indoor places at ATU Sligo.
emergency.
the safety, health or welfare of persons PPE and are responsible to ensure
in connection with work activities.” that it is fit for purpose. Accidents and Emergencies ATU SLIGO CAMPUS IS OPEN IN LINE
WITH GOVERNMENT PROTOCOL.
• Only use equipment in workshops You must report all accidents which
ATU Sligo students are therefore or laboratories etc that you have occur on campus or off campus on
required to: been trained to use an ATU Sligo organised activity to the We ask that you do not attend campus
Academic in charge. You should seek if you fall into any of the categories
• Take reasonable care to protect his • Report all accidents, incidents and
medical attention from the Student requiring self-isolation or restricted
or her safety and the safety of any near misses immediately to the
Health Services if required. movement. Please familiarise yourself
other person who may be affected academic in charge or to the Head with the latest HSE guidelines at this
by the student’s acts or omissions of Department Accidents which occur while playing link: www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/
• Cooperate with the safety systems • Ensure an Accident or Incident sports on or off campus with an ATU
and signage in place on campus report form is completed to Sligo team must be reported to the COVID 19 information will be
enable a thorough investigation Coach in charge or to a member of communicated regularly throughout
• Observe any safety rules and
be undertaken to prevent similar staff in the Knocknarea Arena. the semesters.
procedures which may be defined
for working in laboratories, occurrences in the future
Ensure you fill out an Accident Report
workshops etc • Undergraduate students are not form and forward it to the Health and
• Wear personal protective permitted to work in the college Safety and Student Services Officer as
equipment as directed buildings outside the designated soon as possible.
opening hours, unless their work is
• Not intentionally, recklessly or directly supervised by a member of
without reasonable cause, interfere staff and in strict accordance with
with or misuse safety equipment ATU Sligo “Out of Hours” Policy.
University Rules • ATU Sligo’s Student Code of
Conduct and the Responsibilities
and Regulations of Students. 73
ATU Sligo is committed to providing • ATU Sligo’s Student Disciplinary

students with the best possible Procedure by which complaints

experience in higher education. All against students will be considered.
students are required to familiarise
The responsibilities of students include
themselves with the policies,
that each student is expected to:
regulations and disciplinary procedures
of the Institute which students agree to 1. Be informed about and comply
be bound by at registration. with ATU Sligo’s regulations and
The University Rules and Regulations procedures relating to students,
agreed to at registration are: including the code of conduct.
2. Respect and treat with dignity all
• Student Charter and Code staff, other students, visitors to
of Conduct. ATU Sligo and members of the local
• Student Network, Computing and community and to treat every person
Software Usage Regulations. in a way which is non- discriminatory
and respects difference.
• Examination Regulations.
3. Attend lectures, practical sessions,
• Social Media Policy. tutorials and submit all course work
• ATU Library Services Regulations. as required, apply yourself to your
studies and abide by deadlines for
Student Charter the submission of work.
4. Respect ATU Sligo property.
ATU Sligo is committed to providing
students with the best possible 5. Pay all fees required by ATU Sligo as
experience in higher education and they become due.
the Student Charter www.atu.ie/sligo-
6. Take all reasonable steps to ensure
student-charter sets out the rights
the Health & Safety of themselves,
and obligations of students. Through a
other students and staff of the
partnership of management, staff and
University. Please view www.atu.ie/
students, ATU Sligo works to ensure
sligo-documents-student-charter
that its activities are conducted in a fair
for the latest edition of the Student
and equitable manner, which in turn is
Charter.
conducive to good working relations
and an efficient and effective academic
environment. The Student Charter has
been prepared and is implemented in
that spirit, and sets out:
• The rights of students, the Standards

of Service that they can expect and
the Values on which these are based.
The student bringing a complaint Disciplinary Committee with due
Complaints under this procedure has the right, in and fair consideration to all parties
Student complaints in ATU Sligo fall the procedure to seek assistance or involved. The Student Disciplinary 75
into two categories, a) complaints to be accompanied during any stage Committee has 10 members proposed
about a service provided by the of the process by a member of the by the Registrar and approved by the
college and b) complaints about the ATU Sligo Students’ Union, a fellow Academic Council, 3 of whom are

behaviour of a student(s). These are student or by a member of ATU Sligo student nominations by the executive
two separate procedures available as staff. Other representation will not body of the Students’ Union.
appropriate to any student who has a normally be allowed.
No student will be disadvantaged
genuine complaint. Following this procedure, if the for making a complaint in good
student feels that they have been faith. If, however, after investigation,
Complaint about a service unfairly treated or are not satisfied a complaint is suspected to be
with the decision on the complaint, malicious, such suspicion may be
ATU Sligo is committed to providing it is available to them to contact the investigated under the terms of the
a learning environment based on Office of the Ombudsman. By law Student Disciplinary Procedure.
equality of opportunity and respect for the Ombudsman can investigate
the dignity of its students and staff. complaints about any of ATU Sligo’s Anyone wishing to make a complaint
To ensure this, it is important that administrative actions or procedures under the Student Disciplinary
students should be able to express as well as delays or inaction in Procedure should access the
dissatisfaction about any aspect of the dealings. The Ombudsman provides Student Charter or contact the
services provided or about the actions an impartial, independent and free Student Support Services Officer at
or lack of action by our staff. dispute resolution service. [email protected]
With this in mind, a comprehensive
Contact details for the Office of
procedure for students to make a
complaint about services provided by
the Ombudsman: Data Protection
ATU Sligo has been developed. Please Clicking on the ‘Make A Complaint’ link In order to achieve the mission of
view www.atu.ie/sligo-documents- at ombudsman.ie the University and fulfil our statutory
services-complaint-procedure Address: Office of the Ombudsman, 6 obligations we create, gather, store
If a student with a complaint (the Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02W773 and process large amounts of data
complainant) is unsure at any stage Telephone: 01 639 5600 on a variety of data subjects such as
of the procedure about who to on students (both potential, current
consult, advice can be sought from Complaints about and former), staff, third parties and
any of the following: student behaviour members of the public. Our use of
personal data ranges from CCTV
• The Student Support Services In the same way, complaints can footage, to the processing of student’s
Officer, [email protected]. also be made about the behaviour details throughout their journey, from
of any student by another student, application to graduation.
• The Students Union, staff member or member of the Our Student Privacy Notice explains
[email protected]. public concerning breaches of the how the University collects, uses and
• A Head of Department or a Head ATU Sligo Student Code of Conduct. shares your personal data, and your
of School. All complaints about a student(s) rights in relation to the personal data
made under the Student Disciplinary we hold. The privacy notice concerns
• A Programme Chair. Procedure will be dealt with seriously our processing of personal data of
• Online Student Advisor (for and fairly in a professional manner. past, present and prospective students
online students). of the University. It is available at www.
Serious complaints made under atu.ie/sligo-student-data-protection
the Student Disciplinary Procedure
will be assessed by the Student
being of the requester in the case of
Filming and Photography health records. Applications must be
Occasionally the ATU Sligo Marketing made in writing to the relevant section 77
Department commissions filming e.g. health service requests can relate to:
and photography on campus for
promotional purposes. On these • Records held by ATU Sligo.

occasions signage will be erected in • Correction of personal information
the public areas to alert students and relating to oneself held by ATU Sligo
staff that filming and/or photography where it is inaccurate, incomplete
is taking place. We ask students if or misleading.
you do not wish to appear in the
background of any recording, please • Access to reasons for decisions made
do not enter this area at these times. by ATU Sligo directly affecting oneself.
Any student directly participating in a Requests must be made to the
photoshoot will be asked to give their Freedom of Information Officer at
written consent for images to be used [email protected]
in the promotion of ATU Sligo, i.e.,
prospectus, website, social media. A valid request must state that it is
Students who have an interest in made under the FOI Act 2014; it must
Marketing, Media or PR or would like to provide enough detail to enable the
gain valuable work experience for their records to be identified; and it must
CV e.g., event management or social specify the preferred form of access. For
media marketing should contact the more information please see https://
Marketing Office, [email protected]. www.atu.ie/freedom-of-information
Opportunities are also available for

paid Student Ambassador work.
Freedom of Information
ATU Sligo is a body established for a
public purpose and thus falls within the
scope of the Freedom of Information
(FOI) Act 2014. Under the FOI Act,
anyone is entitled to apply for access to
records held by ATU Sligo which are not
otherwise publicly available. While the
main objective of the Act is to promote
a culture of openness, transparency
and accountability in public bodies,
it is sometimes necessary to exempt
certain types of records from release.
ATU Sligo makes personal records

available to individual students by
arrangement and having regard to
privacy, confidentiality and the well-
disclosure is obtained from the National
Students with criminal Vetting Bureau (NVB) for every student
convictions who is to take part in such a placement. 79
ATU Sligo will usually have responsibility
In accordance with the ATU Sligo Policy for obtaining the vetting disclosure
regarding Applicants with Criminal and sharing the outcome with the

Convictions, students are obliged to placement provider concerned.
notify the Student Affairs Manager
of any criminal convictions that they ATU Sligo reserves the right to
may have. A student with a criminal request any student to undergo the
conviction should note that their University’s Garda Vetting procedures.
conviction could affect their ability to Any student who may be dealing with
secure placement on relevant courses. children and other vulnerable groups
may be requested to undergo Garda
As a result, the University accepts no Vetting even where this is incidental
responsibility for students who are to participation in the programme
unable to complete their studies. concerned. Students holding positions
of trust (Class reps, Peer Mentors,
Please note that the University Officers of Clubs and Societies) may be
reserves the right to review subject to Garda Vetting so that only
participation of any student who has suitable candidates will be allowed take
or who gains a criminal conviction up such positions. Students applying
on any of its programmes. For more for admission to the college who have
information, please see ATU Sligo a criminal conviction should notify the
Criminal Convictions Policy at www. Student Affairs Manager in advance
atu.ie/sligo-documents-fitness-to- in accordance with the provisions of
practice-policy-procedure the ATU Sligo Criminal Convictions
Policy. Students who fail to do so may
encounter difficulties further into their
Garda Vetting studies that may prevent them from
of Students being able to achieve the learning
outcomes for their chosen programme.
ATU Sligo offers a number of For more information please see ATU
programmes that require students to Sligo Student Vetting at www.atu.ie/
undertake placements with external sligo-documents-student-vetting-
agencies, which will bring them into procedure
contact with children and/or vulnerable
adults and in which they will assume
positions of public trust.
To meet ATU Sligo’s obligations

under the Acts, registration on
these programmes is conditional on
students successfully clearing the
Student Vetting process. To this end,
it is necessary for ATU Sligo and the
organisation accepting the student’s
placement to ensure a vetting
Our Student Counselling Service www.
Sexual Harassment atu.ie/sligo-student-support-services-
Speak Out
and Violence counselling is there to support you In accordance with the Student 81
in relation to any incident regardless Charter, ATU Sligo promotes an
ATU Sligo promotes an environment of whether it is recent, or one that environment where everyone is treated
where everyone is treated with dignity may date back many years. Contacts with dignity and respect, is therefore

and respect, however students may for both services is provided in the committed to providing the “Speak
experience sexual harassment and Directory of Supports and Services in Out” reporting tool. “Speak Out” is
violence in their lives on or off campus. the third section of this guide. Please an online space to speak out against
also see the resources in this regard misconduct that students or staff
Sexual harassment refers to any form that are shared on our website www.
of unwanted verbal, non-verbal or have experienced or witnessed. The
atu.ie/sligo-health-services-sexual- anonymous reporting tool provides
physical conduct of a sexual nature emotional-physical-abuse
which has the purpose, or effect, an opportunity for students/ staff to
of violating a person’s dignity and Harassment or violence of any type, anonymously report incidents (ongoing
creating an intimidating, hostile, but specifically that of a sexual nature or past incidences) of bullying,
degrading, humiliating or offensive runs counter to the rights and values harassment, discrimination, hate
environment for the person. It can take enshrined in ATU Student Code www. crimes, assault, sexual harassment,
different forms which are often based atu.ie/sligo-documents-student-code sexual assault, and rape that student/
on gender or sexual orientation and is and specifically “the right to study in staff have experienced or witnessed.
a form of sexual violence. It includes: an atmosphere free of harassment
and intimidation and that promotes Using “Speak Out” allows you to report
• sexist hostility – being treated personal integrity and dignity” and is an incident without having to give your
differently because of your sex not accepted behaviour amongst the name or disclose personal details. A
ATU Sligo community. series of questions direct respondents
• sexual hostility – repeatedly being to the relevant support services
told sexual stories or jokes ATU Sligo recognises that for a variety available both within and outside the
of reasons you may not feel able to college. Through “Speak
• harassments via electronic
come forward about your experience Out” the ATU Sligo can receive
communications
of bullying, harassment, or sexual information about incidents that are
• unwanted efforts to establish a harassment and it is for this reason occurring within its community that
sexual relationship despite efforts that ATU Sligo provides the “Speak otherwise might not be brought to its
to discourage it Out” reporting tool. Using Speak Out attention. The information provided
allows you to anonymously report is a valuable source of feedback as
Sexual violence occurs when there is
an incident without having to give ATU Sligo in ensuring an environment
non-consent and means any sexual act
your name or disclose personal where everyone is treated with dignity
or attempt to obtain a sexual act by
details. In this way the college can and respect and receives the support
violence or coercion. Verbal pressure,
receive information about incidents that is required. To anonymously report
intoxication or use of force are tactics
that are occurring at ATU Sligo that an incident please visit https://its.
used in perpetrating sexual violence.
otherwise might not be brought to its speakout.ie/
Should you experience sexual attention. The information provided
harassment or violence, regardless of is a valuable source of feedback to
where it occurs, or by whom, we are ATU Sligo in ensuring an environment
there to support and help you. Your where everyone is treated with
first point of contact in relation to a dignity and respect.
recent incident will be our Student
Health Services www.atu.ie/sligo-
health-services
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