Registration!

cavinio · 25-08-2009 4:43pm #1

Hey,

just wonderin, anybody get dere registration packs yet, i know what day my registration is, i checked dkits website, but was just askin have you got yrs yet?!
cheers in advance

Atomic Pineapple · 25-08-2009 6:44pm

cavinio wrote: »

Hey,

just wonderin, anybody get dere registration packs yet, i know what day my registration is, i checked dkits website, but was just askin have you got yrs yet?!
cheers in advance

I'd imagine they'd be out tomorrow or by the end of the week

cuffesis · 26-08-2009 9:54pm

Not yet I've been keeping an eye out for it. Hopefully by the morning seeing as reg is next week!

smemon · 26-08-2009 10:19pm

got mine a few days ago... registration is next week, tuesday for me...

20 Times 20 Times · 27-08-2009 12:05am

Im due in monday myself , and shall be showing first years around on Wednesday , Thurs and friday now if you have any questions at all please ask moi and ill do my best to direct you to the correct person.

Panthro · 27-08-2009 10:59am

hi all, quick question, im going into 2nd year this year. will dkit be sending out forms to fill out and the giro in the post before monday or how does it work? i havent received any forms in the post so far.

20 Times 20 Times · 27-08-2009 11:03am

papagormo wrote: »

hi all, quick question, im going into 2nd year this year. will dkit be sending out forms to fill out and the giro in the post before monday or how does it work? i havent received any forms in the post so far.

I assume that you will be getting something in todays / Mondays post if not give them a call and see whats happening , registration is all next week anyway.

Panthro · 27-08-2009 12:17pm

the post is after passing by, as yet i have still to receive the forms etc. so i rang up admissions and all they said to me was if it doesnt come by tomorrow then give them a ring to arrange something.

cavinio · 27-08-2009 5:48pm

i recived a txt this morning saying that to check the website for dates, and that my pack would b sent out asap! so hopefully tomoro mornin..

That_Guy · 28-08-2009 1:27pm

Sarge wrote: »

Im due in monday myself , and shall be showing first years around on Wednesday , Thurs and friday now if you have any questions at all please ask moi and ill do my best to direct you to the correct person.

You'll need to wear a funny hat for people to recognise you.

cuffesis · 29-08-2009 8:41pm

I checked the website and my reg is on wednesday but I haven't recieved anything in the post yet. Is it time to worry?

Atomic Pineapple · 29-08-2009 9:51pm

cuffesis wrote: »

I checked the website and my reg is on wednesday but I haven't recieved anything in the post yet. Is it time to worry?

ring the college on monday and they'll sort you out

cavinio · 31-08-2009 10:05am

Got my pack this morning, registration is thurs actually!
Cant wait, Hope everyone gets thier's this morning aswel..:)

carpothepunk · 31-08-2009 12:25pm

I still havent got my pack, but my registration is on Thursday.

carpothepunk · 02-09-2009 2:09pm

If you were a second round offer, you wont have gotten your registration pack yet, youll get it this week, and will have registration on the 9th.

CyberWaste · 05-09-2009 2:15pm

Ive applied for a Vacant place for DKIT, and im wondering, when does the year start in DKIT? is it this coming monday or the 14th or what? Also, when will I get registered, as im only applying for a vacant list? Do you get a student card in DKIT?

Atomic Pineapple · 05-09-2009 5:10pm

CyberWaste wrote: »

Ive applied for a Vacant place for DKIT, and im wondering, when does the year start in DKIT? is it this coming monday or the 14th or what? Also, when will I get registered, as im only applying for a vacant list? Do you get a student card in DKIT?

Classes actually start next Tuesday the 8th.

The only way to know when you'll be registered is to ring the college, it could be anytime.

Yeh you'll get a student number and card when your registered

That_Guy · 05-09-2009 9:34pm

CyberWaste wrote: »

Ive applied for a Vacant place for DKIT, and im wondering, when does the year start in DKIT? is it this coming monday or the 14th or what? Also, when will I get registered, as im only applying for a vacant list? Do you get a student card in DKIT?

When I was in Mulitmedia there was a few people who were only offered vacant places about a week and a half into the course.

I'm sure you won't miss anything really bar introductions and lecturers telling you what each module is about. That stuff is important but just do what draffodx said and ring the college to find out when you can register. Do it on Monday morning.

CyberWaste · 06-09-2009 12:46am

The course I applied for was Bachelor Of Science in Computing, but a few questions; It says theres 120 places, how is that done? Is the 120 people split into a good few classes or what?

Also, is there much to do in DKIT? is there a gym, sports pitches, social rooms etc.

How far is DKIT from the Dundalk city centre, and is Dundalk a city even? is there many shops and much to do in it?

That_Guy · 06-09-2009 1:08am

CyberWaste wrote: »

The course I applied for was Bachelor Of Science in Computing, but a few questions; It says theres 120 places, how is that done? Is the 120 people split into a good few classes or what?

Also, is there much to do in DKIT? is there a gym, sports pitches, social rooms etc.

How far is DKIT from the Dundalk city centre, and is Dundalk a city even? is there many shops and much to do in it?

That's the course I'm gonna be doing.

It's 120 places but in second year you specialise in one of the three options:

Software Development
Applications and Support
Networking and Support

1st year is a general year that everyone does which incorporates all three sections AFAIK.

There's loads to do in DKIT. There's a gym. It's cheap enough for the year. I'm not sure of the exact price but it's not too expensive. There's also sports pitches where you can play soccer and GAA etc. There's also a sports hall (MPC) in the college which caters for indoor football, basketball etc.

There was also a common room opened about two years ago where there's a few computers, snack bar and pool tables. Always busy though.

DKIT isn't too far from the actual town. Walking it's about 15-20 minutes... depending on how fast you're walking.
There's also a town bus service which operates right outside the college near the Mace shop and buses are very frequent and they let you off right in the centre of town.

The town is a little bit of a maze to newcomers. A lot of side streets etc and at first is a little difficult to navigate around but gets easier after a while.

CyberWaste · 06-09-2009 1:27am

That_Guy wrote: »

That's the course I'm gonna be doing.

It's 120 places but in second year you specialise in one of the three options:

Software Development
Applications and Support
Networking and Support

1st year is a general year that everyone does which incorporates all three sections AFAIK.

There's loads to do in DKIT. There's a gym. It's cheap enough for the year. I'm not sure of the exact price but it's not too expensive. There's also sports pitches where you can play soccer and GAA etc. There's also a sports hall (MPC) in the college which caters for indoor football, basketball etc.

There was also a common room opened about two years ago where there's a few computers, snack bar and pool tables. Always busy though.

DKIT isn't too far from the actual town. Walking it's about 15-20 minutes... depending on how fast you're walking.
There's also a town bus service which operates right outside the college near the Mace shop and buses are very frequent and they let you off right in the centre of town.

The town is a little bit of a maze to newcomers. A lot of side streets etc and at first is a little difficult to navigate around but gets easier after a while.

No what I was wondering was, that it says there's 120 places, but other courses in other IT's say like 40 places, but does this mean that there will be 120 people like in a big auditorium with one lecturer talking through speakers? Or will it be broken up into a few groups? Basically, are all 120 people going to have lessons in the same exact room?

Also, so its a town then? is there a good variety of shops and services and all that? Like is there many music, game, clothes shops etc.? Any towns you can compare it to in terms of size? Have you ever been to say Waterford? Is it as big as that city centre if you've been there?

Also, is there a train station near DKIT? Does this run too Huesten in Dublin if so?

One more thing, is there many societies and clubs in DKIT? Like is there music, game, computer, sports clubs?

Cheers for the help. Hope I get this course, looks good, plus I like the fact that DKIT is fairly close to Dublin City centre.:) I've been told its only about 45 min bus ride approx from it.

That_Guy · 06-09-2009 1:51am

CyberWaste wrote: »

No what I was wondering was, that it says there's 120 places, but other courses in other IT's say like 40 places, but does this mean that there will be 120 people like in a big auditorium with one lecturer talking through speakers? Or will it be broken up into a few groups? Basically, are all 120 people going to have lessons in the same exact room?

I wouldn't say it'll always be 120 people in the same room tbh. When I did multimedia the year was split into three timetables. One group would have certain classes at one time and the other groups would have the same class at another time. They do this because there's not always enough room to cater for such a large number of people. There were times when everyone was in the same lecture. Everyone does the same classes but just not at the same time.

Also, so its a town then? is there a good variety of shops and services and all that? Like is there many music, game, clothes shops etc.? Any towns you can compare it to in terms of size? Have you ever been to say Waterford? Is it as big as that city centre if you've been there?

There's a decent variety of shops and supermarkets around the place. The Marshes shopping centre has shops like River Island, HMV, Subway, Game Stop and a cinema beside the Long Walk Shopping Centre. It's not the biggest town but it has a good range of services available. I'm not sure what town I'd compare the size to but maybe just slightly bigger than Longford town. Or maybe even Naas.

Also, is there a train station near DKIT? Does this run too Huesten in Dublin if so?

The train station is in the town but doesn't run to Heuston Station. The final stop is Connolly Station and you'd have to get a connecting train to Heuston.

One more thing, is there many societies and clubs in DKIT? Like is there music, game, computer, sports clubs?

There's a ton of clubs and soc's in DKIT. There's a dedicated day for clubs and soc's which takes place in the second or third week of college I think. There's a load of various clubs to get involved in. Some clubs and soc's will have demonstrations for you to try your hand at some things. For example archery had a few of its members letting people try it out.

Some clubs and soc's require a small fee to run so on registering for a club or soc you may be required to pay some money to join. There's a ton of clubs and soc's so look around and take your pick.

Cheers for the help. Hope I get this course, looks good, plus I like the fact that DKIT is fairly close to Dublin City centre.:) I've been told its only about 45 min bus ride approx from it.

When did you apply for the course if you don't mind me asking?

There's two bus companies that run to Dundalk from Dublin every day.

Matthews (www.matthews.ie) and Bus Eireann (www.buseireann.ie)

I'd recommend the Matthews bus moreso. It is cheaper and quicker than the Bus Eireann "Express" bus.

The Matthews bus leaves Parnell Street and stops at Drumcondra, outside St. Pats, Whitehall and then Dundalk. There's a direct bus and a non direct bus to Dundalk with Matthews. The non direct bus takes longer as it stops off in Drogheda along the way.

The direct one just flies up the M1 and takes about an hour.

It's €50 for a ten journey ticket i.e a weekly ticket which is pretty decent.

The Bus Eireann bus departs from Wilton Terrace and from Eden Quay and always stops off at the Airport and Drogheda before arriving at Dundalk. It's unreliable sometimes in that it sometimes doesn't show up on time.

I think it's about €14 for a return and the journey takes about 90 minutes.

smemon · 06-09-2009 2:03pm

am in the final year of that course (computer apps & support) - Bachelor Of Science in Computing

First of all, there is never 120 people registered. I think at the very start there was about 65 in my year and that has been chopped by over 50% (probably more) over the years (high drop out rate).

We had all of our lectures in the same room. The lecture rooms can barely fit 65 people in, so i'm not sure what the story is if, for example, 120 people did happen to register.

Anyway, apart from week 1, it's highly unlikely there'll be a 100% attendance rate all the time

We were broken in to 3 groups for tutorials / practicals (about 20 in each) but as far as i remember you could pick or get moved to be with friends etc...

Dundalk is no Waterford (size wise), but it has sprawled over the last few years...

danje · 07-09-2009 5:01pm

does anyone know what the timetable (how many hours or day a week etc) is like in computing with 3 award options? have registration on wednesday

Atomic Pineapple · 07-09-2009 5:49pm

danje wrote: »

does anyone know what the timetable (how many hours or day a week etc) is like in computing with 3 award options? have registration on wednesday

the timetable here shows the schedule for one group of the first year.

K172 and K173 are the other groups, you could be in any of the groups and the timetable will vary slightly.

However as the timetable says all groups will have 26 hours a week

A2B · 07-09-2009 7:08pm

I'm a third round offer, I accepted my offer on Friday in Civil engineering, when do you think I'm going to get my registration pack. I'm a bit worry that I'm going to lose some classes.

That_Guy · 09-09-2009 11:21am

A2B wrote: »

I'm a third round offer, I accepted my offer on Friday in Civil engineering, when do you think I'm going to get my registration pack. I'm a bit worry that I'm going to lose some classes.

I'm in the same boat as you. Well not the same course but I've not gotten my registration pack either. Was hoping that I'd have gotten it by now. I've rang the college but can't get a straight answer from them. Grr.

Oh and draffodx cheers for that link to the timetable. I had no idea what that class code was.

Appreciate it. Seems like long hours.... especially Monday.

A2B · 09-09-2009 3:06pm

That_Guy wrote: »

I'm in the same boat as you. Well not the same course but I've not gotten my registration pack either. Was hoping that I'd have gotten it by now. I've rang the college but can't get a straight answer from them. Grr.

Oh and draffodx cheers for that link to the timetable. I had no idea what that class code was. Appreciate it. Seems like long hours.... especially Monday.

Greeting That_Guy. I went to the DKIT website and the registration day is on the 16th Wednesday. Oh god we gone miss a lot of things, we also need some free days in the beginning to settle down.. I'd say we will get the registration pack on Friday.
Good luck with your course,
http://ww2.dkit.ie/student_life/admissions/registration/important_information_for_first_years

That_Guy · 09-09-2009 3:22pm

A2B wrote: »

Greeting That_Guy. I went to the DKIT website and the registration day is on the 16th Wednesday. Oh god we gone miss a lot of things, we also need some free days in the beginning to settle down.. I'd say we will get the registration pack on Friday.
Good luck with your course,
http://ww2.dkit.ie/student_life/admissions/registration/important_information_for_first_years

Cheers for that. Really appreciate that. Was getting a bit worried. We won't miss all that much I'm sure.

Your timetable should be online and it's just a matter of finding out what your class code is and slotting into classes like you were always there.

A2B · 10-09-2009 11:50am

That_Guy wrote: »

Cheers for that. Really appreciate that. Was getting a bit worried. We won't miss all that much I'm sure.

Your timetable should be online and it's just a matter of finding out what your class code is and slotting into classes like you were always there.

no problem bro

have u got any thing yet? If we didn't get it by tomorrow I guess something wrong is happening

That_Guy · 10-09-2009 2:29pm

A2B wrote: »

no problem bro
have u got any thing yet? If we didn't get it by tomorrow I guess something wrong is happening

I've got nothing yet. I'm hoping it'll be tomorrow I get it so I can get it all paid etc and out of the way.

CyberWaste · 11-09-2009 1:09am

I accepted my offer on monday, but still no registration pack...

A2B · 11-09-2009 12:02pm

That_Guy wrote: »

I've got nothing yet. I'm hoping it'll be tomorrow I get it so I can get it all paid etc and out of the way.

I haven't got it this morning , i went to the Dkit admission office, they said they sent it out today. anyway she took my name and my CAO number.

That_Guy · 12-09-2009 9:55am

A2B wrote: »

I haven't got it this morning , i went to the Dkit admission office, they said they sent it out today. anyway she took my name and my CAO number.

Monday then I hope. I just wanna get registered now and get into classes and get to know some people because I've missed a week already and will miss 2 days next week.

A2B · 14-09-2009 10:47am

That_Guy wrote: »

Monday then I hope. I just wanna get registered now and get into classes and get to know some people because I've missed a week already and will miss 2 days next week.

I got it this morning I also got the grant letter
I hope u got yours

That_Guy · 14-09-2009 12:52pm

A2B wrote: »

I got it this morning I also got the grant letter
I hope u got yours

I got mine. Delighted. Now I don't have to worry about it anymore.

2pm on Wednesday.

Registration!

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