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Student Advice and Learning Centre

Ground Floor, Henry Grattan Building, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin, Dublin 9

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include the Student Advice Centre, offices and consultation rooms.
  • The Student Advice Centre is located on the ground floor of the Henry Grattan Centre near to other Student Support and Development services.
    It is found inside the Henry Grattan Student Advice Centre entrance opposite the Restaurant building.
  • All students and staff are welcome to at the Student Advice Centre.
    Student Advisers are available to discuss questions students may have about their studies, personal circumstances or professional development.
    On speaking with a Student Adviser, a student can be further referred to an individual staff member or another service unit for further advice when relevant.
    The Student Advice Centre also offers one-to-one life coaching and workshops, helping students identify goals and increase confidence and resilience that will help them reach their full potential. .
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Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Getting Here (Glasnevin Campus)

  • By Road View
    • From the M50 take the R108 Ballymun Road exit (Junction 4). At the junction take the R108 Ballymun Road south. Continue 2km to the Collins Avenue/Ballymun Road crossroads.
      For Dublin City University Glasnevin campus main entrance and car parks 1 and 2, turn left on to Collins Avenue. Dublin City University is located 700m to the right after the third set of traffic lights on Collins Avenue.
      For Dublin City University Glasnevin campus residences and car parks 3 and 4, continue straight ahead on Ballymun Road for 500m to the traffic lights. DCU is located to the left.
      From City Centre: - Follow the airport road towards the M1. Continue until you reach the junction at Whitehall. At this crossroads, turn left onto Collins Avenue. Continue along Collins Avenue until you pass St. Aidan’s CBS on your left-hand side. DCU is located just after the school.
    • There are two car parks off Collins Avenue: Car Park 1 multi-storey for staff, students, visitors and guests; and Car Park 2 surface car park for staff and student permit holders.
      There are two car parks off Ballymun Road: Car Parks 3 and 4 for staff and student permit holders.
  • By Bus View
    • Buses 16, 31d, 42d, 44, 70d, 104, 220 and 220A stop on campus by The Helix (Stop # 7571). Buses 109a and 126 stop on Collins Ave (Stop # 135021). Buses 4, 9, 11, 13 stop on Ballymun Road (Stop # 37/4680).
  • By Train View
    • The nearest station Drumcondra is 3.3km away. There is level access to the ticket office and lifts to both platforms.
      The nearest Dart station is Killester, 5.4km away. There is level access to the ticket office and ramps to the platforms.
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Useful Information (Glasnevin Campus)

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

Outside Access (Student Advice Centre Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the Henry Grattan building opposite the restaurant.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Comments View
    • There are two sets of manual doors to the left of the automatic doors, these can be seen in photograph 4.
    • Entry via the automatic doors can be activated via an access card, however no card is required to exit.

Entrance (Student Advice Centre)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located opposite as you enter the Henry Grattan Building by the Student Advice Centre entrance.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in).

Reception

  • Student Advice Centre is located to the left as you enter.
  • The desk is 2m (6ft) from the Student Advice Centre entrance.
  • The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to this reception area.
  • The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
  • The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
  • The desk is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 19/08/2025.
  • The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest accessible toilet is 15m along the corridor, to your left, as you exit the Student Advice Centre on the ground floor of the Henry Grattan building.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • There are no standard toilet facilities in this venue.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest standard toilet facilities are on the ground floor of the Henry Grattan Building.