New Students
Admissions and Pre-registration
Ensuring clarity and embedding inclusive practices into admissions and pre registration procedures ensures that prospective students:
- have a positive first impression of the institution,
- know how to proceed through the application process, leading to higher recruitment numbers,
- can make informed choices when choosing a programme of study, leading to higher retention rates.
Guidelines for Inclusive Pre-Admission processes
Information
Ensure all materials:
- are available externally (if online).
- follow the College Accessibility Policy,
- give clear, unambiguous and accurate information to students,
- are updated frequently,
- are available to students in different formats (including print and electronic),
- are available as early as possible.
For further details see Pre-admission information.
The Pathways to Trinity website has been designed to guide disabled applicants applying to TCD. Some information on the site is relevant and useful for all second level students (e.g. study guides and how to choose a university course).
Application process
Ensure your:
- all pre-requisites are necessary to the successful completion of the course,
- all pre requisites are clearly signposted in your materials for prospective students,
- prospective students know what is expected of them,
- application forms are clear, easy to access, and accessible,
When Interviewing applicants:
- consider any additional needs for applicants in advance,
- ask prospective students if they have any particular requirements,
- hold interviews in accessible rooms,
- ensure there is timely notice of the time and location of interviews,
- advise prospective students of materials to be brought to interviews in good time,
- if the interview will involve a presentation, ensure all information is circulated in good time.
For further details see the Application process.
Self-Evaluation
Take time to complete a brief self-evaluation of your:
- pre-admission processes (5 questions)