Here at MSU we want you to know all about the Academic Supports available to everyone at Maynooth University. Getting academic support during your time here is JUST as important as getting support for any other issue.
If you need advice regarding your studies, we are here to help you, we want to ensure your academic experience is one of positivity and success while studying at MU.
Where do I find my timetable?
What is Moodle?
I’ve realised I don’t like one of my subjects what do I do?
Where can I access a computer and how?
What is 'pass by compensation' and how do I do it?
What’s the difference between subjects and modules?
What are credits?
What do I do if I miss a lecture/tutorial?
Where can I print stuff off?
Where do I find my timetable?
You can find it online @ https://apps.maynoothuniversity.ie/timetable/ by using your login details given to you on your registration day.
What is moodle?
Moodle is an online resource where lectures can put up notes, assignments and more on. This will be your best friend for the duration of your time here in Maynooth.
I’ve realised I don’t like one of my subjects what do I do?
Drop into the Students Union you can change subjects in an arts or science degree omnibus easily with no penalty until the end of October.
Where can I access a computer and how?
To access any of the computers on campus you will need your student number (it’s on your student card) and your password that you got at registration. There are computers in the library, arts block, callan building foyer and the South campus computer room.
What is pass by compensation and how do I do it?
As marks and standards can vary the following link (pop-up) is best suited. Pages 9+10 deal with pass by compensation.
What’s the difference between subjects and modules?
As a first year you will generally take 3 or 4 subjects here each subject (eg English) is made up of separate modules ( eg literature poetry, drama ) Each module has a spate result, exam and lecturer. All your modules in one subject combine to give your overall grade.
What are credits?
These modules are all worth a certain amount of your time. This is set by the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. Basically for a full academic year you earn 60 credits these 60 credits are usually split evenly over 2 semesters, so 30 credits associated with exams at Christmas and 30 with exams in May. A standard module is worth 5 credits and should involve approx 100-125 hours of work, that includes lecturers, assignment, exam study, the whole lot! A 3 year degree has 180 credits and a 4 year degree has 240 credits.
What do I do if I miss a lecture/tutorial?Contact a friend who may be able to supply you with lecture notes and check Moodle where some Departments put their notes. Please follow any notification procedures prescribed by the Department concerned. Attendance of some tutorials can go towards your end of year grade so make sure you follow the directions issued by the Department concerned or, in the absence of such directions, notify the Tutor and the Department Office and submit any medical certificates if appropriate. Submit doctors cert immediately after illness as some departments won't take them later in the semester.
Where can I print stuff off?
The Info Centre in the Students' Union building is the cheapest place to get things printed but there are printers available right across campus from the Library to the Arts Block.