{"id":1920,"date":"2026-01-20T17:31:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/?page_id=1920"},"modified":"2026-04-23T17:31:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T17:31:54","slug":"university-college-dublin-ireland","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/university-college-dublin-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"University College Dublin, Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1920\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1920-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1920-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1920-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Program<\/strong> Overview<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1920-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1920-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1920-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-1920\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/ireland1.jpg\" width=\"840\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/ireland1.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/ireland1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/ireland1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/ireland1-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" alt=\"Wildflowers in the foreground with dramatic cliffs, green grass, and the blue ocean under a clear sky in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1920-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1920-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Pre-Requisites<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Minimum GPA: 3.0<\/li>\n<li>Judicial Check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1920-1-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">About the program<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Study in the likes of Shaw, Joyce, Yates, and others wrote<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for almost any SMCM major including Science (sequencing is a non-issue)<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Students are able to participate in any of UCD\u2019s clubs and organizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1920-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1920-1-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Dates<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>OPEN NOW! Spring 2027 Estimated Program Dates: Late January \u2013 Mid-May<\/li>\n<li>SMCM<a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.via-trm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Approval Application<\/a> Deadline: October 1st for Scholarship Consideration, October 15th Final Deadline on Via TRM<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/global\/study-at-ucd\/studyabroadandexchanges\/studyabroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UCD Application<\/a> Deadline: Apply immediately after SMCM approval in October, on UCD\u2019s website for admission<\/li>\n<li>Estimated Fall Deadlines: March 1, March 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1920-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1920-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1920-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-1920\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-program\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About The Program<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#locations\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-map-location\"><\/i>Locations<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#academics\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book\"><\/i>Academics<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#housing-and-meals\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-house-chimney\"><\/i>Housing and Meals<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#student-life\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-person\"><\/i>Student Life<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#important-links\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-exclamation\"><\/i>Important Links<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1920-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"about-the-program\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1920-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-1920-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1920-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>About the Programs<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1920-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Established in 1854, UCD is one of Europe\u2019s leading research-intensive universities and is ranked in the top 1% of the world\u2019s Higher Education Institutions. Also known as \u201cIreland\u2019s Global University,\u201d it is Ireland\u2019s largest and most diverse university, home to over 30,000 students of which over 5,000 are international from over 120 countries.<\/p>\n<p>UCD offers a wide range of disciplines which makes it possible for almost all of SMCM\u2019s majors, including science majors to study abroad. \u00a0Students are able to do research with UCD faculty members as well as participate in any one of the large number of clubs and organizations that UCD has to offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1920-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1920-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-1920\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/MAES-Kasey-To-Battle-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/MAES-Kasey-To-Battle-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/MAES-Kasey-To-Battle-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/MAES-Kasey-To-Battle-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/MAES-Kasey-To-Battle-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/MAES-Kasey-To-Battle-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/MAES-Kasey-To-Battle-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" alt=\"A person in medieval attire, holding a shield and raising a gloved fist, faces a large line of costumed reenactors with shields on a grassy field.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1920-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"locations\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1920-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-1920-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1920-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Locations<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1920-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Located near Dublin\u2019s city center, the UCD campus provides a mix of academic facilities, research institutes, libraries and archival collections, enterprise space, student villages, and sports and recreational facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Dublin is also one of UNESCO\u2019s Cities of Literature and has been listed as the 6th safest country in the world. \u00a0The Irish literary tradition is one of the most illustrious in the world and Dublin\u2019s native sons include: Shaw, Yeats, Joyce and Beckett. James Joyce is perhaps UCD\u2019s most famous alumni and even based part of his novel \u2018Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man\u2019 in UCD.<\/p>\n<p>The UCD campus is only 10 km from Dublin airport where you will be welcomed by UCD staff upon your arrival and public transportation makes getting around campus and the city very easy. \u00a0Likewise, access to trains, buses, and the airport make it simple to travel to other locations in the UK and around Europe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1920-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1920-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1920-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/ways-to-study-abroad\/course-equivalencies\/\">Course Equivalencies<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1920-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1920-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/12uIbVWUDXLLTnwcsEFlFUDKD74vjglE8\/edit?usp=drive_web&amp;ouid=111798787772029324148&amp;rtpof=true\"target=\"_blank\">Study Abroad Budget<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1920-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"academics\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1920-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-1920-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1920-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-1920\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/HEISS-Rachel-Old-High-Cross-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/HEISS-Rachel-Old-High-Cross-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/HEISS-Rachel-Old-High-Cross-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/HEISS-Rachel-Old-High-Cross-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/HEISS-Rachel-Old-High-Cross-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/HEISS-Rachel-Old-High-Cross-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" alt=\"Weathered Celtic cross gravestone stands among other old tombstones in a cemetery, with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1920-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1920-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Academics<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1920-6-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>UCD offers a very large range of courses, called modules, and is suitable for any SMCM field of study, including the humanities, social sciences, and hard sciences.<\/p>\n<p>Students are sorted into \u201ctracks\u201d or programmes, determined by the courses they intend to take while abroad, including Arts &amp; Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and the Quinn School of Business.<\/p>\n<p>All students submit a list of intended courses* on their application to UCD, which are then approved by the appropriate UCD advisor. \u00a0Students can use the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/students\/course_search.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UCD \u201cModule\u201d Search<\/a> to search for potential courses or use the \u201cCourses Offered\u201d link at the top of the page to view courses that have been pre-equated to SMCM credits. UCD courses are usually 5 UCD credits, which equates most often to 3 SMCM credits.\u00a0 (Please note that courses are called modules\/subjects in Ireland.) Class registration takes place just before the start of the academic term.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that Course Levels 1-3 are open to study abroad students, Level 4 is for Master\u2019s students. Levels 2-3 need to be evaluated closely by SMCM Departments to see if they would come back as lower or upper division credits, and this is done as part of the course equivalency evaluation process.<\/p>\n<p>Class structure and teaching methods may differ significantly from what we are accustomed to here at SMCM. \u00a0Depending on the subject, you may find yourself in a large, lecture style class with several hundred other students, with very little interaction between students and professors. \u00a0Other classes, and labs may be smaller with more opportunity for interaction and discussion.<\/p>\n<p>Grading policies can be significantly different as well. \u00a0You may find that some courses only require 2 or 3 assignments all semester, meaning that your final exam could be worth 75% of your overall grade. \u00a0Because of this, SMCM students have reported that self-motivation, organization, and time management are crucial to ensuring successful completion of one\u2019s classes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>*NOTE: SMCM students are required to take a minimum of 5 classes, or a maximum of 6 classes per semester at UCD.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1920-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"housing-and-meals\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1920-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-1920-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1920-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Housing<\/strong> and Meals <\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1920-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>SMCM students are usually housed on-campus. If students are housed on-campus, they are able to live in one of two student villages within the estimated budget: Belgrove\u00a0or Merville. Accepted students will be notified via email when housing becomes available to book and are strongly encouraged to secure accommodations as soon as possible to ensure the housing of their choice.<\/p>\n<p>A brief description about the three housing options. \u00a0Please click on the links above for more information and pictures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Blackrock Halls Residence:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Blackrock Hall is a traditional dormitory style Residence with spacious bedrooms. The rooms are fully equipped and are supplied with standard pillow and single duvet though it will be necessary to bring your own Kitchen \/ Tableware and bed linens. Shared kitchen and dining facilities (daily cleaning service), appliances including hob (oven), microwave oven, refrigerator, freezer, kettle and toaster.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Belgrove Residence:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each apartment containing 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and living space. The kitchen area contains a work space, storage cupboards, under-counter refrigerator and freezer, microwave, hob (oven) and sink. The rooms are fully equipped and are supplied with standard pillow and single duvet though it will be necessary to bring your own Kitchen \/ Tableware and bed linens. There is\u00a024 hour campus security at this residence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Merville Residence:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each apartment has four or five single bedrooms, a shared kitchen and living area and two bathrooms. The rooms are fully equipped and are supplied with standard pillow and single duvet though it will be necessary to bring your own Kitchen \/ Tableware and bed linens. There is 24 hour campus security at this residence.<\/p>\n<p>If students are placed in off-campus housing due to availability, UCD will communicate accommodation details to those students.<\/p>\n<p>Students are responsible for providing their own meals at UCD. \u00a0Most students choose to purchase food at the local grocery store and cook on their own or in groups; however, there are also a number of restaurants and cafes on and off campus to try.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1920-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"student-life\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1920-8\" ><div id=\"pgc-1920-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1920-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Student <strong>Life<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1920-8-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>UCD is a very active campus and has a wide variety of clubs and societies to cater for every interest. International students are strongly encouraged to get involved. \u00a0Joining a club or society is an excellent way of meeting new people and enriching your study-abroad experience. Students also have open access to student services such as the gym and libraries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1920-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1920-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1920-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Grading System<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><table class=\"three-column-table\" style=\"height: 538px;\" width=\"284\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>UCD Performance %<\/th>\n<th>UCD Grade<\/th>\n<th>SMCM Grade<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>76.67\u2013100<\/td>\n<td>A+<\/td>\n<td>A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>73.33\u201376.66<\/td>\n<td>A<\/td>\n<td>A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>70\u201373.32<\/td>\n<td>A-<\/td>\n<td>A-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>66.67\u201369.99<\/td>\n<td>B+<\/td>\n<td>A-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>63.33\u201366.66<\/td>\n<td>B<\/td>\n<td>B+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>60\u201363.32<\/td>\n<td>B-<\/td>\n<td>B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>56.67\u201359.99<\/td>\n<td>C+<\/td>\n<td>B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>53.33\u201356.66<\/td>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<td>B-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>50\u201353.32<\/td>\n<td>C-<\/td>\n<td>B-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>46.67\u201349.99<\/td>\n<td>D+<\/td>\n<td>C+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>43.33\u201346.66<\/td>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>40\u201343.32<\/td>\n<td>D-<\/td>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>36.67\u201339.99<\/td>\n<td>E+<\/td>\n<td>C-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>33.33\u201336.66<\/td>\n<td>E<\/td>\n<td>C-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30\u201333.32<\/td>\n<td>D-<\/td>\n<td>D+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>26.67\u201329.99<\/td>\n<td>F+<\/td>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>23.33\u201326.66<\/td>\n<td>F<\/td>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20\u201323.32<\/td>\n<td>F-<\/td>\n<td>D-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16.67\u201319.99<\/td>\n<td>G+<\/td>\n<td>F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13.33\u201316.66<\/td>\n<td>G<\/td>\n<td>F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>0\u201313.32<\/td>\n<td>G-<\/td>\n<td>F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>A 5-credit course at UCD equates to 3 credits at SMCM.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>A 10-credit course equates to 5 credits at SMCM.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1920-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"important-links\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1920-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-1920-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1920-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Important<\/strong> Links<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1920-10-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; 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