Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Student Advice Centre, offices and consultation rooms.
- The Student Advice Centre is located on the ground floor of the Henry Grattan Centre near to other Student Support and Development services.
It is found inside the Henry Grattan Student Advice Centre entrance opposite the Restaurant building. - All students and staff are welcome to at the Student Advice Centre.
Student Advisers are available to discuss questions students may have about their studies, personal circumstances or professional development.
On speaking with a Student Adviser, a student can be further referred to an individual staff member or another service unit for further advice when relevant.
The Student Advice Centre also offers one-to-one life coaching and workshops, helping students identify goals and increase confidence and resilience that will help them reach their full potential. - Henry Grattan Building link (new tab) - click here.
- The Registry link (new tab) - click here.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Getting Here (Glasnevin Campus)
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By Road
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- From the M50 take the R108 Ballymun Road exit (Junction 4). At the junction take the R108 Ballymun Road south. Continue 2km to the Collins Avenue/Ballymun Road crossroads.
For Dublin City University Glasnevin campus main entrance and car parks 1 and 2, turn left on to Collins Avenue. Dublin City University is located 700m to the right after the third set of traffic lights on Collins Avenue.
For Dublin City University Glasnevin campus residences and car parks 3 and 4, continue straight ahead on Ballymun Road for 500m to the traffic lights. DCU is located to the left.
From City Centre: - Follow the airport road towards the M1. Continue until you reach the junction at Whitehall. At this crossroads, turn left onto Collins Avenue. Continue along Collins Avenue until you pass St. Aidan’s CBS on your left-hand side. DCU is located just after the school. - There are two car parks off Collins Avenue: Car Park 1 multi-storey for staff, students, visitors and guests; and Car Park 2 surface car park for staff and student permit holders.
There are two car parks off Ballymun Road: Car Parks 3 and 4 for staff and student permit holders.
- From the M50 take the R108 Ballymun Road exit (Junction 4). At the junction take the R108 Ballymun Road south. Continue 2km to the Collins Avenue/Ballymun Road crossroads.
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By Bus
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- Buses 16, 31d, 42d, 44, 70d, 104, 220 and 220A stop on campus by The Helix (Stop # 7571). Buses 109a and 126 stop on Collins Ave (Stop # 135021). Buses 4, 9, 11, 13 stop on Ballymun Road (Stop # 37/4680).
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By Train
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- The nearest station Drumcondra is 3.3km away. There is level access to the ticket office and lifts to both platforms.
The nearest Dart station is Killester, 5.4km away. There is level access to the ticket office and ramps to the platforms.
- The nearest station Drumcondra is 3.3km away. There is level access to the ticket office and lifts to both platforms.
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Useful Links
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- For details of car parking, permits and payment at Glasnevin Campus please click the link.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For details of Dublin buses please click the link.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For the Irish Rail website please click the link.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Useful Information (Glasnevin Campus)
- To see more information on Disability and Learning Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 5925.
- Email: [email protected].
- Dublin City University offers a range of services and supports for all students with a disability, specific learning difficulty or long-term medical condition. This service is coordinated by the Disability and Learning Support Service.
- To see more information on Student Support and Development please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 7165.
- Email: [email protected].
- Student Support and Development provides many of the student support services at Dublin City University.
This includes the Access Service, Autism Friendly Service, Careers Service, Counselling and Personal Development Service, Disability and Learning Support Service, Inter Faith Centre, Health Service, INTRA (internships), Student Learning and the Student Advice Centre. - To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 5736.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Students' Union please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 5392.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Recruitment Office please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: +353 (1) 700 8510 / 6846/ 8145/ 7183.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and students within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Car Park 2.
- The car park is located at the rear of the building.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is also a multi-storey car park, Car Park 1, for staff, students and visitors at the front of the campus off Collins Avenue.
- For more details of the Campus parking please refer to Parking - Glasnevin Campus guide.
Outside Access (Student Advice Centre Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the Henry Grattan building opposite the restaurant.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
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Comments
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- There are two sets of manual doors adjacent to the automatic doors, these can be seen in photograph 4.
- At the time of survey, the automatic opener was not working on the outer doors.
Entrance (Student Advice Centre)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located opposite as you enter the Henry Grattan Building by the Student Advice Centre entrance.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
Reception
- Student Advice Centre is located to the left as you enter.
- The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Student Advice Centre entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are good.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is 15m along the corridor, to your left, as you exit the Student Advice Centre on the ground floor of the Henry Grattan building.
Standard Toilet(s)
- There are no standard toilet facilities in this venue.
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- The nearest standard toilet facilities are on the ground floor of the Henry Grattan Building.