Our vision is to create a welcoming environment where every student finds what they need and can create lifelong lasting memories.

Since 1985, the DCU Student Life has been supporting and developing the provision of high-quality services, supports and facilities to DCU’s 18,000 students.

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OUR VALUES

 

OUR PRIORITIES

Everything the OSL does is underpinned by our values. These are our core guiding principles and are the standard to which we hold ourselves:

  • Open

  • Inclusive

  • Supportive

  • Democratic

  • Fun

  • Compassionate

  • Ambitious

  • To Foster a Sense of Belonging

  • To Support You Through the Highs and Lows of Your Student Journey

  • To Enable Growth and Development

  • To Create Vibrant Communities

  • To Be Brave and Bold

OUR MISSION

DCU Student Life is the umbrella body for the Students’ Union, Club Life Committee and Society Life Committee; providing administrative support, training and facilities for the student leadership and student led bodies that work to enhance the experience and richness of students’ time in DCU. DCU Student Life is based in The U Building on the Glasnevin Campus and in D112 on the St Patrick’s Campus - which houses its staff and facilities, including meeting rooms and spaces, a large venue and many other support services vital for a vibrant student life on campus. We work together to enhance student life in DCU through supporting student run organisations. Our mission is to enhance and support your DCU experience – both inside and outside the classroom – providing opportunities for growth and development through holistic experiences. Each year a percentage of your registration fee is put into one big pot called ‘capitation’.  This money is then given to DCU Student Life to fund Clubs, Societies and the Students’ Union. DCU Sports & Wellbeing works in partnership with the US to develop sport and physical activity on campus.  The service has a number of Sports Development Officers who aim to develop specific sports clubs and to enhance the student sport and physical activity experience on campus.