Before registering for your course you first need to login to your NCI account and set your password.
You do this on the Password Management section of the website.
The Setting your Password guide provides a step-by-step guide through this process.
Please note that you must wait 24 hours between accepting a CAO offer and resetting your password.
Once students have accepted their place (as outlined above), they must register and pay fees online. CAO applicants must pay fees and register online within one week of accepting their CAO offer. Direct/Mature applicants must pay fees and register online before 31st August 2020.
To register online, please follow the step by step guide provided in the Registration Booklet.
The exception to this is BA (Honours) Psychology Full-Time Students who cannot pay fees and register online. Instead, fees can be paid using a credit or debit card by calling 1850 221 721 or by bank transfer. BA (Honours) Psychology students are asked to consult the section of the Registration Booklet specifically outlining how BA (Honours) Psychology students can pay fees and register. A summary of fees for the BA (Honours) Psychology is also provided below.
Fees Information
New students are asked to consult the Registration Booklet for more detailed fees information.
Students who are not in receipt of SUSI funding for the Student Contribution Fee (SCF), please note the following:
- The Student Contribution Fee (SCF) for the academic year 2020/2021 is €3,000.
- If you were not awarded grant funding from a local authority/VEC/SUSI, you must pay at least 20% of the SCF to register, plus the €80 gym fee.
- Please note that 50% of the SCF must be paid by 30th November, with the balance payable at the start of the second semester.
- If you elect to sign up for a Direct Debit, then the direct debit payment commences 5th October. If you choose the direct debit option, you must pay a 20% deposit online and fill out the direct debit form and return it to fees@ncirl.ie before 28th September.
Students in receipt of a SUSI grant, please note the following:
If you have applied for the student grant through SUSI you are not required to pay the SCF to register online. However you must provide the college with confirmation that you have made an application to SUSI for the grant. The following will be deemed acceptable as confirmation you have applied to SUSI:
- A copy of your letter from SUSI confirming you have made an application
- A printed screenshot of your SUSI online application account which displays your name and your SUSI ID
- You may already have received confirmation of your awarded grant from SUSI, if you have this, please provide us with a copy
The above should be provided to the Fees Office by email at fees@ncirl.ie.
Self Funding Students
If you have a fee category of self-funding you are liable to pay the following:
- Tuition fees
- Student contribution fee
- Gym membership fee
In order to be registered for the upcoming academic year you must pay the following at a minimum:
50% of the student contribution fee (€1,500) AND
50% of your tuition fees AND
€80 gym membership fee in full
BA Honours in Psychology (Full Time)
Students of the BA Honours in Psychology (full-time) cannot pay their fees online.
The fee for this course is €5,900.
You must pay 20% of fees due before the commencement of classes. If you do not choose to pay by direct debit, 50% of fees must be paid by 30th November, with the balance payable at the start of the second semester.
If you wish to spread the cost of your fees by direct debit you can do so by paying a 20% deposit of the total course fee (€1,180), together with the €80 gym membership fee, before the commencement of term. You must also complete and return the
direct debit form to fees@ncirl.ie. You will then pay the remaining fee in eight monthly instalments of €590 beginning 5th October.
Fees can be paid using a credit or debit card by calling 1850 221 721 or by bank transfer using the account details above.
Issues logging in?
- Please remember your username is x followed directly by your student number (for example, x20111111
- If you are having further difficulty with your login details, please contact the IT helpdesk at https://itsupport.ncirl.ie/hc/en-ie quoting your student name and number, and including a screenshot of the error message you are receiving. A member of the Helpdesk Team will get back to you.
NCI offers a service which allows students to download a photo app to their smart phone or desktop/laptop and take their own Student Identification Photo. This photo will then be used to print your student card.
To print your student card, the college requires a passport style photograph. Please follow our step by step guide to downloading the app and taking your student card photo.
New students must submit their ID photo via the app in order to receive their student card. Students are required to submit their ID photo via the app within 48 hours of paying fees and registering. Students will then receive their student card by post.
Course Enrolment
On-site enrolment will not take place for students commencing courses in autumn 2020. Instead students must register online, and obtain their student card using the photo card app as outlined in Step 3 above.
Orientation
Orientation will take place the week of the 21st of September online through Microsoft Teams.
The dates and times for each individual orientation session is as follows:
| Course Name |
Date & Time |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business (BAHBMD) |
Monday 21st September
Group 1 - 10am - 12pm
Group 2 - 2pm - 4pm
(groups will be assigned via your orientation email) |
| Higher Certificate in Business (HCBS) |
Tuesday 22nd September
10am - 12pm |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing (BSHC) |
Tuesday 22nd September
2pm - 4pm |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Technology Management (BSHTM) |
Tuesday 22nd September
2pm - 4pm |
| Higher Certificate in Science in Computing Applications and Support (HCC) |
Tuesday 22nd September
2pm - 4pm |
| Higher Certificate in Science in Business Computing (HCBC) |
Tuesday 22nd September
2pm - 4pm |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Practice (BAHMRP) |
Wednesday 23rd September
10am - 12pm |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology (BAHPSYCH) |
Wednesday 23rd September
2pm - 4pm |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management (BAHHRD) |
Thursday 24th September
10am - 12pm |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting and Finance (BAHACF) |
Thursday 24th September
10am - 12pm |
Orientation for all Post Graduate programmes will take place On Friday, October 2nd from 12:00 - 1:00pm
Your Orientation Session:
- Please watch the short overview video: How to Get Started with Microsoft Teams
- Download & install the Microsoft Teams App to your PC prior to your orientation session - Download Microsoft Teams
* please note the use of mobile devices is not recommended
- Login to the Microsoft Teams App using your NCI username & Password. Please note your username format should be x12345678@student.ncirl.ie
- During your orientation session you will be required to use a webcam and microphone
- It is recommended to use headphones during the session as it reduces audio feedback.
For any questions on your orientation please email orientation@ncirl.ie.
Please find below indicative start dates.
All dates are subject to change. Timetables will be made available from the Timetable section of the website in September, so please ensure you check your timetable to confirm the date, time and location of your first class.
Course Start Dates
| Student Type |
Classes Commencing Week Beginning |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
Monday 28th September |
| Full-Time Postgraduate |
Monday 5th October |
In order to access your online classroom please follow the steps below. This guide is for Windows 10 users. A mac guide will be available shortly
Download Teams
Please follow the steps below or watch the
informational video which will go through some handy hints and tips.
- Follow the steps below;
- Open your browser and search for "Microsoft teams download"
- Click the appropriate link
- Click the "Download for desktop" option
- Click "Download Teams"
- Once the application is downloaded and installed you will need to login using your NCI username (e.g. x12345678@student.ncirl.ie) and password. To set your logins please refer to Step 1 above.
- Next you need to check your timetable to see what lecture is scheduled.
- Then go to Teams and click on the Calendar icon
- You should see your class has been scheduled and you will be able to join by clicking into the event and pressing "Join".
Troubleshooting
Q. What if there is no learning event scheduled in Teams?
A. Learning events will be added in the coming weeks before your course commences. Don't panic if there is nothing there initially when you log in.
Q. The course commences today and I have only registered yesterday or today.
A. Full time students who are registered or pre-registered 48 hours before the course commences will be able to see their learning events. Unfortunately if you register later than that you may not be able to access your learning event.
You can access a recording of your missed learning event once your access has been enabled.
Q. I have been told my class will not be using Teams
A. Some specific classes will be using Adobe Connect. These classes will be contacted directly by the School of Computing with further information.
NCI staff, in collaboration with representatives from the Students' Union, have put together a protocol for students ahead of your return to campus. The document outlines the measures the college has put in place for your safety and it is a requirement that you read through the protocol before returning to campus.
Return to Campus Safety Protocol for Students (PDF 676KB)
Before visiting the campus, it is mandatory for students to complete a COVID-19 Questionnaire and to receive a response confirming that you may return to campus. You may be asked to show this email confirmation at the entrance of the College. If you receive an email saying that you must not attend a campus, be assured that the COVID Manager will contact you within 48 hours to explain why or to better understand your circumstances.