Dublin, Ireland
Dublin is located on the banks of the River Liffey and on a majestic bay. Many buildings in Dublin are of Georgian architecture from the eighteenth century. Dublin is the thriving capital of an independent Ireland and is the center of political, diplomatic, administrative and commercial life of the country. Dublin City has many pubs and restaurants, cinemas, theaters, museums and art galleries. Travel within and outside of Dublin is easily accessible. 

University College Dublin 

University College Dublin dates its origin from the foundation in 1851 of the Catholic University of Ireland. The Constitution of the College dates from 1908 when it received its charter and was incorporated, together with other colleges, as a constituent college of the National University of Ireland. The University has ten Faculties with a wide variety of course offerings. The campus is located in Belfield, just outside of the city center. 

The students at University College Dublin have access to a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including over 100 Clubs and Societies. Students are also entitled to use the University Library and Computing facilities. 

The Director of the Junior Year Abroad Program at University College Dublin provides academic and support services for PC students in Dublin. 

Academic Program 
At University College Dublin, students may pursue a year or spring semester of study in the areas of arts, philosophy, sociology, Celtic studies, commerce, law, science and engineering. Students will enroll in one or two subject areas within a Faculty. Courses are offered in the lecture format with accompanying tutorials, where discussion and student participation are encouraged. Students will attend classes, submit papers, and take final examinations along with the Irish students. 

Students will enroll for the equivalent of 15 US credit hours during the academic term. Registration will take place once the students have arrived in Dublin. Academic Advisory meetings will be scheduled to offer students the opportunity to discuss course selection with faculty members in the appropriate departments. There is a two week period in the beginning of the term in which to change classes.

An academic year is divided into three terms:
Michaelmas Term: October to December
Hilary Term: January to March
Trinity Term: April to May
Examinations are usually finished by mid-June. 

Eligibility
For this program, students must have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. Assessment of the student's ability to provide the appropriate scholarly work in the courses and a capacity for independent, self-directed study are important aspects of the application process for this program. Acceptance for individual subjects is dependent on approval of courses already taken in the applicant's own institution.

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