Overview of International Student Support: Immigration and UCD Global Lounge

Meet the International Student Support Team Assistant Director – Global Relations and Partnerships International Student Advisor International Relations Manager Student Support Administrative Officer Student Support Assistant

Carl Lusby International Student Adviser

Student Adviser in UCD International Student Advisers – 12 in total across programmes/cohorts Open Door policy where possible – primary role is to be available on a one-to one basis for students Extensive Immigration Support Pre-arrival contact with students Orientation – Cultural Adjustment/Immigration Talks Listen and advise – helps explain policies and regulations, works closely with other units Advice on Financial Supports, Withdrawal, Leave of Absence, Extenuating Circumstances Advocacy e.g. when there is a disciplinary hearing

Why contact a Student Adviser? PERSONAL FINANCIAL WORRIES FAMILY TROUBLES COPING ISSUES IMMIGRATION STRESS AND ANXIETY BEREAVEMENT PRACTICAL CONCERNS REFERRAL TO OTHER SERVICES

Immigration Brief Overview [Total – 6463, Non-EU/EEA 4066, 125 countries, 96 Non-EU/EEA Non-EU/EEA students – visa or non-visa required Entry Visa Residence Permit Re-Entry/Multi-Entry Visa Schengen/UK Visa Working Permission Third Level Graduate Scheme

Immigration INIS – Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service operate all immigration services Offices in China, India, Nigeria, Russia, Turkey, UAE and UK – located in Irish Embassies Onus on students to provide clear information – esp financial ‘burden on state’ Processing times – 6 weeks overseas offices, up to 13 weeks in Dublin

Immigration – UCD Staff Clear offer letters – UCD International Admissions. PhD supervisors – outline of funding Offers made as early as possible to visa required students Visa required – must pay €6000 when applying for a visa – can’t go by UCD Fees rules

Immigration – Post Arrival All non-EEA must get a residence permit if staying longer than 90 days Passports stamped at airport with expiry date – must register after this Residence Permit/GNIB card – new on-line appointment system Re-Entry/Multi-Entry on-line and postal appointment system

Advise, Information, Specific Letters Immigration – Working Single semester students – can’t work Otherwise 20 hours per week and 40 hours in June, July, August, September plus 15th Dec to 15th Jan Third Level Graduate Scheme - full time working for 12 months after Degree My Role Advise, Information, Specific Letters

Shauna Hughes International Relations Manager

1. Dedicated space Home to UCD International Space to support internationalisation on campus Dedicated International Student Adviser and Student Support Administrator

2. State-of-the-art technical facilities 12 plasma screens and full screen display Multi user facilities with wireless headsets for loan for individual screens 450 international TV stations from over 60 different countries X box Kinnet and Ipod docking facilities Presentation and AV equipment

3. UCD Global Guides “Owned” and “staffed” by UCD Students Open seven days a week Monday to Friday: 9am to 9pm Saturday: 2pm to 6pm Sunday: 4.30pm to 9pm Peer to peer support and guidance Specifically trained to encourage participation Provision of event management guidance to clubs, societies and students

4. Bespoke events programme “Hub” for International Orientation programme Study Abroad and Exchange Information sessions International music workshops e.g. Gamelan & Traditional Tin Whistle National Day Celebrations e.g. Chinese New Year, Australia Day Themed Celebrations e.g. Tapas evenings, Thanksgiving etc Social events including movie nights, Open mic evenings and Ceili’s!

4. Integration UCD Global Lounge has welcomed over 30,000 students and visitors to 400 events since it opened in January 2011.

Further information How to book? Online booking form Contact: ucdgloballounge@ucd.ie

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