Pre-Arrival Programme

Welcome to National College of Ireland

We are delighted you chose to study at National College of Ireland. The NCI International Pre-Arrival Programme is a bespoke programme designed to help you prepare and plan for a successful, safe and stress-free journey to Ireland. It is delivered online and commences twelve weeks before classes start. We strongly encourage all new students to take part in the programme, which includes the following:

Tuesdays: from 29th Oct 2024 you will receive a weekly newsletter by email that covers a key topic with a supporting guide.
Thursdays: from 31st Oct 2024 we will host a webinar on the week's topic, and you will have the opportunity to ask real-time questions. (webinars will also be recorded and available on the NCI Unibuddy Community).
NCI Unibuddy community: from 30th Oct 2024 you will be invited to an exclusive fresher community group where you will have the opportunity to connect with other peers and receive International Support announcements.
Visa Status Survey: keep us updated on your visa status by completing the survey.

January 2025 Intake: Key Dates

Date	Description
6th December 2024	Deadline to upload photo for Student ID Deadline to pay tuition fees in full to ensure fees receipts are issued before the Christmas holidays (*does not apply to students established in Ireland and on an approved payment plan)
20th December 2024	NCI closes for Christmas holidays
2nd January 2025	NCI re-opens after Christmas holidays
3rd January 2025	Recommended earliest date to travel to Ireland Airport shuttle service commence
6th January 2025	Welcome Programme commences
10th January 2025	Deadline to submit Registration Form
13th January 2025	Recommended latest day to arrive in Ireland Airport shuttle service closes
20th January 2025	Classes commence (all students must travel to start classes in person)
26th January 2025	Welcome Programme ends