# Current Students

**Source**: https://www.ucd.ie/global/currentstudents/
**Parent**: https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=COURSES&AREA=AGF&LEVEL=GT

### Supporting you Every Step of the Way

### The Student Experience at UCD

UCD has so much to offer you, from fun orientation events to dedicated immigration advice and a range of academic supports. 

Our campus is also home to world-class facilities, like modern libraries, lively social hubs and a large sports centre featuring two gyms and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. 

Whether you have just arrived at UCD or you’re still settling into student life, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

### On this page...

- [Orientation](#h861561)
- [Getting Started](#h833251)
- [Learning Abroad & Volunteering](#h850760)
- [Support Services](#h833285)
- [UCD Global Lounge](#h861605)

## Orientation

Social and cultural events for international students starting at UCD. Make new friends and meet fellow international students!

[Get Involved](https://www.ucd.ie/global/offerholders/orientation/)

## Getting Started

[Visa and Immigration

##### Our guide for the Irish visa application process.](https://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/studentimmigration/ "Go to 'Our guide for the Irish visa application process.' page")

[Working in Ireland

##### Important employment information for international students.](https://www.ucd.ie/global/currentstudents/workinginireland/ "Go to 'Important employment information for international students.' page")

[Campus Life

##### UCD student facilities, clubs and societies.](https://www.ucd.ie/global/currentstudents/campuslife/ "Go to 'UCD student facilities, clubs and societies.' page")

[Global Guides

##### Friendly faces to help you settle in and thrive at UCD.](https://www.ucd.ie/global/currentstudents/globalguides/ "Go to 'Friendly faces to help you settle in and thrive at UCD.' page")

## Learning Abroad & Volunteering

UCD students have the chance to spend a summer, semester, or year abroad. Start planning an exciting experience in one of our partner universities or volunteer overseas.

[Learn Abroad](https://www.ucd.ie/global/currentstudents/learningabroad/) 
[Volunteer Overseas](https://www.ucd.ie/global/currentstudents/learningabroad/ucdvo/)

## Support Services

[Campus Support

##### On-campus emergency contacts and support.](https://www.ucd.ie/studentcentre/services/studentsupport/ "Go to 'On-campus emergency contacts and support.' page")

[Student Advice

##### From health services to student welfare.](https://www.ucd.ie/global/currentstudents/studentservices/ "Go to ' From health services to student welfare.' page")

[Academic Supports

##### Learn how we can support your academics and career.](https://www.ucd.ie/global/currentstudents/academicsupports/ "Go to 'Learn how we can support your academics and career.' page")

## UCD Global Lounge

A welcoming space where you can chat with other international students, attend weekly events or organise your own. We also run a monthly Book Club, where we discuss books from great international authors.

[Learn More](https://www.ucd.ie/global/currentstudents/ucdgloballounge/)

### Take the Next Step

Contact us today for more information or apply now.

[Enquire](https://www.ucd.ie/global/enquire/)
[Apply Now](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=COURSES)

## Contact UCD Global

UCD Global, Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre (UCD International Office), Belfield, Dublin 4.
 T: [+353 1 716 8500](tel:+353 1 716 8500) | [Location Map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWX6DrTCTAsF1d2cA "Go to 'Location Map' page")