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Your Guide to DIT Open Day 2012

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DIT Open Days are on Friday, 30^th November, and Saturday 1^st December, from 9am to 3pm each day.

"DIT simply combines theory with real world situations, which makes me better prepared for the real world as it is today".

Exhibition areas

Academic Expo

Begin your day at DIT’s Academic Expo located on the ground floor of DIT Aungier Street where you will find a full range of subject specific exhibition stands. From Architecture to Bioscience to Culinary Arts and everything in between, here you can talk to our lecturers about the programmes that interest you. Find out about programme content, structure, entry requirements, career paths – or anything you want to know more about. Chat with current DIT Students and get insider tips on life across DIT and its four colleges;

• College of Arts & Tourism
• College of Business
• College of Engineering & the Built Environment
• College of Sciences & Health

Support & Services Expo

DIT is committed to providing all the supports that a student needs to assist them in the transition from secondary school or work to college, and throughout their college career.  To find out about the valuable support services available to you at DIT speak to representatives from the following Student Services;

• Accommodation
• Money Matters
• Students Union
• Careers
• Sports & Recreation/Clubs/Societies
• Health Centres / Counselling Service
• Mature Access
• HEAR Access
• DARE Access
• International students (outside EU)
• Erasmus opportunities

Presentations

Subject Talks:

During the Open Day we will hold a number of general talks giving you an insight into life at DIT.  Hear from the President of DIT, Professor Brian Norton and senior figures from across the Institute talk about DIT’s innovative programmes, our strong student-staff interaction; our excellent student support services and activities, and our links with employers.  A key focus of our Open Day will be individual talks on each of  DIT’s four colleges, which will give you the opportunity to get a more in-depth understanding of the programme(s) that interest you. 

• Arts & Tourism
• Sciences & Health
• Business
• Engineering & Built Environment

Special Interest Talks:

• Making Good Career Choices
• Maths “Surgery”
• DIT Sports & Sports Scholarships
• Finance & Grants for 3^rd level
• DIT Portfolio Submission
• DIT Auditions for Music & Drama
• DIT Architecture: Suitability Test

Information Point

An information point is located in the entrance lobby.  Should you require any assistance on the day, please don’t hesitate to ask any member of staff or any one of our numerous Student Ambassadors

DIT Feedback

Visit this stand and help give feedback on DIT Open Day 2012 – You may even win an iPad!

Need help? Just ask

If you don’t know where to go or have a question about any aspect of life at DIT, please ask a member of DIT Staff or one of our many DIT Student Ambassadors who will be on campus throughout the day to help you.  You can’t miss them - they are the ones with the colourful t-shirts specifying what College they are a student in.

Need assistance from the Disability Support Service?

If you have a disability or an access requirement, please let us know in advance of attending the Open Day so that we can arrange any support that you may require. Please contact Disability Support Service, DIT
T. 01 402 7681
E. fidelma.schlindwein@dit.ie
W. www.dit.ie/campuslife/disability/

Entertainment

There is plenty of fun to be had at DIT Open Day 2012, including performances by our current students.
Spin FM will also be broadcasting live from the campus.

Refreshments

Snacks and soft drinks will be available in numerous areas around the campus throughout the day. A selection of refreshments including hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks are available to purchase in the DIT Canteen, First Floor, DIT Aungier Street Campus. You can also purchase food and drink from the Students Union Shop located in the basement and the vending machines located on the ground floor of the DIT Aungier Street campus. There are also many restaurants, food outlets and shops around the campus and St Stephens Green and Grafton Street are only a couple of minutes walk.

In case of emergency

In case of emergency or if first aid assistance is required, please contact the nearest member of staff immediately. In the event of a fire alarm you are requested to vacate the building you are in immediately by your nearest exit. Do not use the lifts. Follow signs to the fire assembly point. Please remain outside until you are advised by a member of staff that it is safe to re-enter the building.

Photography

Please note that photographs may be taken at the event and used within DIT’s publications and on the DIT website. If you would prefer your image not to be used, please inform the photographer on the day.

Toilets

There are toilets clearly signposted on every floor in the building. Please ask a member of staff if you need directions.

Can't make open day?

Throughout the year, DIT operates an Open Door policy for prospective students and their parents / guardians / teachers.  If you would like to organise a visit, please contact a member of our Undergraduate Admissions Team (Pamela, Matt, Helen, Joe and Frank).
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