Your Guide to Student Life at Griffith College Dublin!
At Griffith College Dublin, the academic year doesn't have to be all about lectures and assignments. It's also important to make new friends, participate in extra-curricular activities, and enjoy everything this fantastic campus and country have to offer!
Thankfully, the Student Activities Team and Students' Union Team are here to help you make the most of your time at Griffith College Dublin!
What does the Students' Union do?
The Students' Union (SU) is the representative body for all students at Griffith College Dublin. Every student automatically becomes a member. The SU represents student interests within the College and organises facilities, events, clubs and societies to help you get the most out of student life.
You'll find the Griffith College Student Union building based in the Meagher Building on the South Circular Road campus.
What's inside the SU building?
The SU building is free to use with your student card. It has a pool table, ping-pong, Xbox and PS5, a movie and leisure area, and a kitchen. The building is open Monday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday to Thursday from 10 am to 9 pm, and weekends from 10 am to 6 pm.
What events does the SU run?
In addition to being a social space to hang out, the SU organises events throughout the year to help students meet new people. These include induction and volunteering activities in September, Paddy's Party in March, and RAG Week in April, which features beer pong, a pool tournament, an awareness talk and a car wash. The SU also runs regular in-house tournaments and sells Griffith College merchandise through its own shop.
What clubs and societies can you join?
Griffith College Dublin has a wide range of sports clubs for students to join, including:
- Football
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Volleyball
- Fencing
- Cricket
- Table tennis
- Rugby
- Pool and billiards
During Freshers Week, students can create and join student societies, such as the Griffith African Society and the Griffith Board Games Society.
Other societies you can join include Music, Beer Pong, LGBTQIA+, Fashion, Film, Drama and Musical, Book Club, Food and Drink, Comedy, and societies for mature students and international students.
Make sure to follow @griffith_su on Instagram to keep up to date with their latest news and events.
What trips does the Student Activities Team run?
The Student Activities Team organises day trips, overnight adventure trips and weekend excursions around Ireland.
Here are examples of previous activities:
Overnight Trips:
- Adventure Trip to Connemara
- Medieval Banquet to Ennis
- Discovery Trip travelling the South-West of Ireland
- Surf Trip to County Clare
Day Trips:
- The Cliffs of Moher
- Giant's Causeway & Belfast
- Glendalough & Kilkenny
Weekend Excursions:
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Go Karting
- Paintballing
Make sure to follow @griffactivities on Instagram to keep up to date with their latest news and events.
Can you use the gym?
Yes. All students at the Dublin Main Campus have access to a Fitness Room located on campus. Located in the B Block near the main reception.
To enquire about the Fitness Room and gain access, head to the Student Activities office located in D014.
What support is available?
Griffith College Dublin has a free counselling service for students. Learners at the Dublin Main Campus can access counselling in person or remotely, with on-campus appointments available in room D017. If you need to talk to someone urgently, you can text for an appointment within an hour; for less urgent support, appointments can be arranged by text within four hours. The campus security team is on site 24 hours a day, and in an emergency you should always call 999 or 112. The Samaritans also offer a free 24-hour phone line for anyone who needs to talk.
What else is on campus?
Griffith College Dublin has a restaurant, Gather & Gather, serving food and coffee throughout the day. Students also have access to a well-stocked library, free on-campus WiFi, and computing, photocopying and printing facilities, including fourteen computer labs with iMac and PC desktops. Car parking is available on campus for registered students with a parking permit, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Student Card and Parking Permit Information
If students have any queries, they can email studentcards@griffith.ie.
Where? : Opposite the main entrance to the Conference/AF Building
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