Internal Transfers to Year 1
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This form is for students seeking transfer into First Year of another programme. If you are seeking advanced
entry other than to year 1, please complete the R10 Undergraduate Studies Direct Application Form. Please read this
form carefully, indicate with a tick () the appropriate category and complete page 3.
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Category 1: New First Year CAO Students
I am a first year student who wants to transfer to year 1 of another programme before the third Friday of Semester
One.
(a)
I have attained the Leaving Certificate points for the programme I wish to enter.
(Please see points requirement on the CAO web site: http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=points)
Yes
No
(b)
I have met the specific programme entry requirements.
Yes
No
If you have ticked yes to (a) and (b) above, please return the form to the Registry by Friday 10th October.
Please note that transfer is not automatic, it is subject to availability of places and decisions will be advised to
the applicant by email.
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Category 2: Existing first year students who have completed Semester 1
I am a first year student who is applying to transfer within the same Faculty, to a similarly structured first year
programme, before the third Friday of Semester Two. Please note that not all Schools/Faculties permit transfers
after semester one and you should consult with relevant Programme Chairs before submitting this form.
a) I have passed all Semester one assessments / examinations.
Yes
No
b) I have attained the Leaving Certificate points for the programme I wish to enter.
(Please see points requirement on the CAO web site: http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=points)
Yes
No
c) I have met the specific programme entry requirements.
Yes
No
d) I have received permission from the two Chairs concerned for this transfer, please see page 3.
If you have ticked yes (a), (b), (c) and (d) above, please return the form to the Registry by Friday 19th February.
Special Note: If your target programme contains a placement it may not be possible to join this programme
after Semester one.
Category 3:
first year students who have completed Year 1
I am a first year student who has successfully completed year 1 of my current programme and is applying to transfer to
year 1 of another programme.
a) I have passed all Semester one assessments / examinations.
Yes
No
b) I have passed all Semester two assessments / examinations.
Yes
No
c) I have met the specific programme entry requirements.
Yes
No
d) I have received permission from the two Chairs concerned for this transfer, please see page 3.
Yes
No
Special Note: If you are applying to transfer into the 1st year of the Bachelor of Education programmes
(DC002/DC003) you MUST also meet the CAO points for the programmes.
If you have ticked yes to (a), (b), (c) and (d) above, please return the form to the Registry by the 1st July. It
would be advisable to contact the Finance Office for information on fee liability.
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Category 4:
I am a first year student who has successfully passed my repeat/failed/deferred assessments/ examinations in
August and I want to transfer to another first year programme.
a) I have passed all Semester one assessments/examinations.
Yes
No
b) I have passed all Semester two assessments/examinations.
Yes
No
c) I have passed all my repeat assessments/examinations in August.
Yes
No
d) I have received permission from the two Chairs concerned for this transfer, please see page 3.
Yes
No
Special Note: If you are applying to transfer into the 1st year of the Bachelor of Education programmes
(DC002/DC003) you MUST also meet the CAO points for the programmes.
If you have ticked yes to (a), (b), (c) and (d) above, please return the form to the Registry by Friday the 18th
September, together with copies of your Autumn results. It would be advisable to contact the Finance Office to
ascertain possible financial liabilities.
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Category 5: (For information purposes only)
I am a first year student who has failed semester 1 and 2 assessments/examinations and I do not wish to stay on
my current programme and repeat in August and:
(a) I have submitted a Notification of Withdrawal, Form R27, to the Registry
In this case you must re-apply through the CAO by 1st May.
(b) I have not withdrawn from DCU
In this case you must re-apply through the CAO by the late closing date in mid-July. Your CAO application
form must be stamped by the Registry before submission to CAO. Please check www.cao.ie for further
details.
It would be advisable to contact the Finance Office at DCU to ascertain possible financial liabilities in both of
these cases.
Important Application Information
Students who have withdrawn or have been asked to withdraw from DCU may not avail of the internal transfer
process.
It is the responsibility of the student seeking the transfer to return this completed form to the Admissions Office, The
Registry, Dublin City University, Dublin 9 by the dates highlighted above, together with the application fee of €35.
Category 2, 3, and 4 applicants should bring this form to be signed by both your current Chair and the Chair of the
programme to which you are seeking entry.
Please note that approval for an internal transfer is subject to an applicant meeting the criteria indicated in their category,
the programme entry requirements, the points cut-off (where applicable), the availability of places on the programme and
approval of the programme Chairpersons (where applicable). All decisions will be communicated to applicants by email.
Please note that where a programme has gone to Random Selection i.e. where not all applicants on that points level have
received an offer, Transfer applicants must achieve the next points bracket to be deemed eligible for transfer.
While it is not obligatory, applicants are advised to consult with the Student Advice Centre or the DCU Careers Service
to discuss your application to transfer. The finance office should also be consulted to ascertain possible fee liabilities.
If you have any query in relation to the Internal Transfer process, please contact the Registry at 01 – 700 5338 or email
registry@dcu.ie.
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Please complete the following information:
Section 1: Student Information – All Applicants must complete this section
Name: __________________________ CAO/ Student ID Number: _____________
Mobile Number:
__________________________ Email Address: ______________________
Current Programme:
______________________________________________________________
Transfer Programme:
______________________________________________________________
Signed (Applicant):
________________________________ Date:_________________________
In the case that your new programme has optional modules, please go to the following link
https://www.dcu.ie/registration_schedules/schedules.php3, print off the appropriate registration schedule and
indicate the modules you wish to take, should your internal transfer be approved.
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Section 2:
Internal Transfers: To be Completed by Chairpersons of Programme Boards (For Categories 2,
3 and 4 on this form only)
Current Programme Chair: As Chairperson of the ________________________________________Programme
Board, from which the transfer is sought, I certify that the Standing Committee of this Programme Board has:
Tick as appropriate
agreed
not agreed to this transfer.
In the event that the request is not granted please indicate the grounds for refusal:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Signed: ____________________________________ Date: ____________________
Chairperson
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
New Programme Chair: As Chairperson of the __________________________________________ Programme
Board, to which transfer is sought, I certify that the Standing Committee of this Programme Board has:
Tick as appropriate
agreed
not agreed to this transfer.
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Assessment of Semester 1/ Semester 2 results if applicable:
_________________________________________________________________________________________

Other criteria (e.g. availability of places on the programme):
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Exemptions Granted:
to which the transfer is sought, I certify that the FTLC Committee of this Programme Board1 has agreed
has not agreed
to granting exemptions (tick as appropriate).
Please list module codes for approved module exemptions:
________________________________________________________________________________________
Signed: ____________________________________ Date: ___________________
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To be completed by DCU Registry Information Point Staff:
Fee Paid: €35.00
Credit/Debit Card:

Other:

Registry Stamp
Signed: _____________________________
Information Point (Registry)
Date: ________________
To be completed by DCU Registry Admissions Staff
Assessment
CAO Number: ______________________ Points Achieved: ______________________
Points Cut-Off: (if applicable)______________________ (http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=points)
Does Applicant Meet Programme Requirements?
Yes
Applicant’s Points Score: (if applicable)
______________________
Semester 1 Results if Applicable:
______________________
Semester 2 Results if Applicable:
______________________
Autumn Repeat Results if Applicable:
______________________
Transfer Approved:
Yes
Notification email sent to Chairpersons Yes
No
No
No
______________
Confirmation received from Chairperson (Current Programme) Yes
No
Confirmation received from Chairperson (Transfer Programme) Yes
No
Signed: ______________________________ (Admissions office)
Date: ______________
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