NCAD Induction and Orientation - Thursday, 4 September, 2025

By National College of Art and Design, Dublin

NCAD First Year Students with offers from Round 0 should book their spot at Induction/Orientation below.

Date and time

Location

National College of Art and Design

100 Thomas Street Dublin 8 Dublin City Centre Ireland

Good to know

Highlights

3 hours
In person

About this event

New First Year Students who have recieved their offer in Round 0 should book their place at NCAD Induction/Orientation on this day. Students are only expected to attend one day of Induction/Orientation on-campus.

Induction/Orientation is for students with an offer only and must be booked IN THE STUDENT'S NAME as parents and guardians are not permitted to attend. If spaces are booked under an individual who does not have an offer, the ticket will be cancelled as spaces are limited.

*Please notify the Admissions Team in advance of the event if you have any mobility needs by emailing admissions@ncad.ie.

If you have accessibility needs, you may want to consider attending the Calm Induction. Be sure to read all about this on our website by clicking here.

Frequently asked questions

Can my parent/guardian attend?

No. This event is a student-only event as spaces are very limited.

Can I book a ticket for someone else?

No, tickets MUST BE BOOKED in the student's name, with the student's contact information.

How do I get there?

NCAD is about a 15 minute walk from the College Green, and 20 minute walk from Heuston Station. Both have a large number of buses servicing greater Dublin. Buses serving Thomas Street are G1, G2, 13, 123 and S2 with other routes running close by; the closest Red Line Luas station is Smithfield.

Can I attend Induction/Orientation Online?

No, unfortunately the only available option is to attend in-person.

Where should I go when I arrive?

Come through the Blue Arch at the front entrance. There you will find NCAD staff in a black t-shirt with a check-in form. You must check-in with staff to ensure you join the part of your Induction/Orientation!

I am considering Calm Induction, what do I need to know?

Calm Induction is open to any student who is neurodivergent or who would benefit from a calmer induction experience. Please refer to the website and email access@ncad.ie with any additional questions you may have.

Organized by

National College of Art and Design, Dublin

The National College of Art and Design occupies a unique position in art and design education in Ireland, offering the widest range of art and design degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

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Sep 4 · 10:00 AM GMT+1