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First Year Student Registration

Registration information for incoming first year students to Dundalk Institute of Technology.

1st Year Student Registration for 2024/2025

Congratulations on your offer and thank you for choosing to study at DkIT. Over the next few years we will help you to grow academically and personally, meet like-minded people and work towards achieving your dreams.

Please note: Once each round of CAO offers is complete, you will receive your details of registration and induction via email together with links to the information you will need to get you started on your student journey at DkIT.

We will send this email to the email address that you supplied to the CAO. Once you receive this email, you should log in to complete your online registration and online induction with the details provided. More about CAO Offer Process

1st Year Science, Nursing and Midwifery Students: Please see additional registration information below.

How to Register Online

Registering online is easy. Simply visit https://ssb.dkit.ie/StudentSelfService/ and follow the on-screen instructions.

What You'll Need to Register

You’ll need the following to complete your online registration:

Multifactor Authentication (MFA) - visit setup guide
Your Login Username
Your Microsoft 365 password
A debit/credit card – card number, expiry date and CVV. Most major cards are accepted. Please make sure your card is enabled for online transactions.

Uploading your photo for your student ID

As a new student in DkIT you will need to provide a Digital Image for your DkIT Student ID card – to do this select 'Upload a Photo' on the online registration actions items. See how to upload photo

This photograph will be used on your student card throughout.

Late Registration

If you do not register on time you may incur a late registration fee of €100.00.

Getting Started Guide

Getting ready for your first week at DkIT? View our guide to starting at DkIT including induction week, academic calendar, student ambassadors and more.

Guide to Starting at DkIT

Science, Nursing and Midwifery Student Documents

Please find important documents listed below for the attention of 1st Year Science, Nursing and Midwifery Students at DkIT.

Head of Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Early Years Welcome Letter (.pdf)

Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Placement Letter (.pdf)

Clinical Placement Checklist (.pdf)

Occupational Health Immunisation Information (.pdf)

Grant Holders:

If you have been awarded or are awaiting approval for a SUSI/Student Finance NI grant/loan, please Click NO - the amount you want to pay can be overwritten in the value field. Minimum payment €125 facilities fee.

Student Finance NI loan recipients must submit the Student Contribution Loan Entitlement 2024/25 letter to the Admissions Office (room W147, TK Whitaker Building) as soon as possible but no later than 31^st October, 2024.

SUSI grant recipients need take no further action.

Not in Receipt of a Grant:

Want to Pay in Full?

If you are a student NOT in receipt of a grant, you may opt to pay your fees in full. To do so, you must select the “YES” option.

Want to Pay in Instalments?

If you are a student NOT in receipt of a grant and opt to pay your fees in two instalments, you must select the “NO” option and follow the instructions onscreen. (Amount can be overwritten on the account summary page and this comes off your balance).
Please note that if you are paying fees in two instalments, you must pay €125 plus 50% of the Student Contribution (plus 50% of any Tuition Fee, if applicable) now, and the balance by 31st January, 2025.

The onus is on you, the student, to pay your fees in full by 31st January, 2025.

By registering with Dundalk Institute of Technology you are agreeing to be bound by all DkIT regulations, policies and procedures, and to pay all outstanding fees, if applicable, or provide proof of grant approval. It is important that you familiarise yourself with all DkIT regulations that apply to you as a DkIT student, these are referenced in your student handbook.

Please ensure you are familiar with the “Procedures for the Collection of Student Fees”.If you fail to pay in line with the above instructions, you may have services withdrawn in line with the “Procedures for the Collection of Student Fees”. These services include email, Moodle, Library access, and access to examination results, graduation, and academic records.

If you have any query regarding Registration please email registration@dkit.ie

HEA Equal Access Survey

The Equal Access Survey is an annual survey of first-year full-time and part-time undergraduate students conducted by DkIT as part of the registration process. While it is not mandatory, all students are encouraged to complete the Equal Access Survey, and it will help in developing a better understanding of the student population and their needs.

Download Leaflet

DkIT Data Protection for Student Registration

Data Protection aims to protect an individual’s right to privacy in regard to the processing of their personal data by those who control it.

View DkIT Data Protection for Student Registration

HEA Student Data Collection Notice: We share student record and survey data that we collect from you with the Higher Education Authority (HEA) so they can perform their statutory functions under the Higher Education Authority Act, 1971. For more information please click here.