Talk Before You Walk
This page outlines all relevant information for students to consider before they decide to withdraw, transfer or defer from their programme of study at DkIT. At DkIT, we want to support you to make the best decision for you so we suggest that you 'Talk Before You Walk'.
It is not uncommon for students to have doubts about their course or college experience. At DkIT, we want to support you to make the best decision for you.
We have many supports available to help you do this – so please talk to us before you walk.
Here To Support You — Who To Talk To
Academic Issues
Feel like you have fallen behind?
| Talk To | Contact Details |
| Your stage convenor, programme director or your lecturers. | |
| The SLDC for support with any aspect of academic writing or study skills. | [email protected] |
| The Library for support with finding, using and referencing information. | [email protected] |
| The Maths Learning Centre for support with maths. | [email protected] |
| The Disability Office to access support for a learning difference or disability. | [email protected] |
Unsure of Course Choice?
| Talk To | Contact Details |
| Your stage convenor, programme director or your lecturers. | |
| Careers & Employability to review your options and explore next steps. | [email protected] |
Personal Issues
Change in family or personal circumstances?
| Talk To | Contact Details |
| Student Counselling if you need support. | [email protected] |
| Health Service if you have health concerns. | [email protected] |
| Pastoral Care if you’re finding the transition to third level difficult and need to chat to somebody | [email protected] |
Social Issues
Finding it hard to fit in and make friends?
| Talk To | Contact Details |
| Sports and Societies Office if you want to meet new people. | [email protected] |
| Student Counselling if you need support. | [email protected] |
| Students Union for support in all areas, or an informal chat. | [email protected] |
Financial Issues
Finding it financially difficult to stay at College?
| Talk To | Contact Details |
| The Student Services Officer about the Student Assistance Fund – open for applications from EU students. | [email protected] |
| The Academic Administration Office about fee liabilities and payment instalment plans. | [email protected] |
How to Withdraw, Defer or Transfer
Withdrawal from your programme
DkIT recognises that for a variety of reasons a student may need to withdraw from their programme.
Deferring your programme
A student who wishes to defer their place on a programme must seek the approval of the Institute.
Transfer to 1st Year of another programme
Details on how to transfer to 1st Year of another programme at DkIT — For Current DkIT Students Only.
