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Graduate Attributes Programme

As a socially minded, civically engaged institution, UCC's core values and graduate attributes are the bedrock of its student experience. The term 'Graduate Attributes' refers to the skills, knowledge and abilities of UCC students and graduates, beyond what you learn in your academic programme.

You can download the Graduate Attributes Infographic at this link for a quick summary of UCC's core graduate attributes and core values for this academic strategy.

With the graduate attributes programme we want to foster the development of the five values (Respect, integrity, ambition, compassion and resilience) and five attributes (creators, global citizen etc) each student should develop and grow during their time at UCC.

For more information on the Graduate Attributes Programme you can phone their office on +353 (0) 21 4903127 or email graduateattributes@ucc.ie.

Student Success Strategy

Student Success can mean different things to different people and can vary throughout the student journey. For some it is about passing exams and getting good grades, whereas for others success at sport and other extracurricular activities may represent a successful university journey. Student Success is not dependent on students alone and it can be impacted by a variety of other factors, including teaching, finances, health and wellbeing, assessment, transitioning to university life and belonging.

UCC’s Student Success strategy outlines, in more detail, the existing Student Success work taking place across the university and identifying recommended actions for the university in the years to come.

Transition-in Programme

The Transition-In Programme is there to support UCC's incoming and returning international students.

UCC is home to a community of over 22,000 students from over 100 countries, all over the world.

At UCC you are part of a global family that is united by shared experiences, shared values and shared ambitions.

Incoming First Years

First year is very exciting, but it can also be scary at times. It is for exactly this reason that UCC has a lot of resources in place to support you in finding your feet.

While studying at UCC it's also important to remember that there is a life beyond the lectures, seminars and labs. UCC has a great range of clubs, societies and supports available to students.

You can click on this link to watch a personal welcome message from our student union.

We know that this is an exciting time. Daunting too. You're starting a new chapter in your life. At UCC, we want to make sure you have the best experience possible and adjust to life as a student here. These pages will outline what happens next in your journey to becoming a UCC student.

You can find everything you need to know about first year and adjusting to college life on the UCC website by clicking this link.

Alternatively you can visit the orientation website.

Additional to all of the above resources, you can read through the Undergraduate Prospectus which is a very informative document that includes everything you need to know.

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Peer Support Programme

UCC Peer Support is there to support you as a first year or international student as you make the transition to college life. As a student, you will meet your Peer Support Leader (PSL) during orientation day and you can remain in contact with them throughout the year.

The role of a PSL is to be a friendly face to greet you on your first day in UCC and to act as a point of contact for you during the year. If you are a first year or international student, you will have been assigned a PSL. If you wish to contact your PSL directly and have, for any reason, misplaced their details, you can simply phone +353 (0) 21 420 5188 or email peersupport@ucc.ie and they will provide you with their details.

UCC Niteline is a listening service for students run by students. It is a non- judgmental, non-directive and confidential listening service that operates via an instant messaging service. You can phone them on 1800 32 32 42 or chat with them online via their instant messaging service.

EmployAgility Awards

The UCC EmployAgility Awards is a professional skills development programme which demonstrates that you have engaged in, and developed professional skills through extra-curricular activities and work experience, all of which will help you to stand out from the crowd when applying for graduate roles and internships.

These awards are University Skills awards that you can receive by participating in an approved activity in any of the six following pathways:

1. Student Life

2. Volunteering

3. Internship

4. Entrepreneurship

5. Research

6. Open.

UCC EmployAgility Awards offers three Higher Awards to recognise students who stand out in their employment skills development. For more information you can follow this link.

Student Programmes