Maynooth University Academic Supports & Services

There are a number of great services available on campus to help you get the most out of your academic experience. While these services are always available when you encounter a problem or an issue, they are most effective when you engage with them early; when you have a question, are unsure of something or foresee a problem coming up.

Academic Advisory Office:

The Academic Advisory Office offers a convenient first point of contact for students who wish to seek advice or assistance with their general experience of University life. The service provides an ombudsman-like role for students who may be encountering difficulties in their programme of study. Before you contact them, check if your questions answered in their Frequently Asked Questions.

To contact the Academic Advisory Office, it is recommended to send an email to advisory.office@mu.ie, or to fill out this Academic Advisory Query Form.

The Academic Advisory Office also runs the Exam Results Information Centre for two weeks following the release of results. Through this service, any student can seek information and advice surrounding their results. To contact the Exam Results Information Centre, you can email examresultsinfo@mu.ie, or fill out the Exam Results Query Form (linked when open).

Programme Advisory Office:

The Programme Advisory Office is available to assist and advise undergraduate students, including incoming first year students, with programme related decisions they may be unsure about before and after the registration period, for example subject choices. The Programme Advisory Office is a guide for students as they navigate their own way through their programme options.

To contact the Programme Advisory Office, it is recommended to send an email to programme.choices@mu.ie, or to fill out this Programme Advisory Query Form.

Academic Writing Support:

Academic Writing Support offers free, friendly, non-judgemental writing help to any student, undergraduate or postgraduate, regardless of course, degree or level. If you’re looking for advice on tackling your assignments and improving your academic writing skills, this is the place to go.

Support is offered through one-to-one appointments, where you can discuss your writing with peer/expert tutors. In addition, the academic writing support team engage in discipline-specific work and research in academic writing and related fields.

You can book an appointment through the Student Skills Connect platform, or you can look for support with specific queries by emailing writingsupport@mu.ie.

MILO (Maynooth University Inclusive Learning Online):

MILO is a self-directed learning platform created by Maynooth University to provide accessible learning supports and resources for all MU students.

MILO is a helpful tool to support students to achieve their learning goals and enhance their wellbeing in an accessible and empowering way. It's free to use and your MU login credentials will give you immediate access to the platform. As a first step, why not try the Learning Pathway Quiz and see which sections of MILO might be most useful to you?

Library:

The MU Library has lots to offer students, and the best place to start is to explore their LIST (Library Information & Skills Tutorials) sessions which cover key supports the library offers, easy ways to plan your assignments, practical essay writing skills, supporting your well-being and career planning during the academic year.

Students can also access Exam Papers from previous years in their subjects, learn about referencing for assignments, and more. You can view a range of Guides & Tutorials for Using the Library or Ask a Question.

Careers and Employability Service:

The Careers and Employability Service provides valuable information, advice, guidance and opportunities. From starting out with no clear idea of what you want to do next, exploring your options, gaining experience, preparing a winning CV, to excelling at interviews, take advantage of the services and opportunities offered from day one of your MU Journey. Browse the Key Information and Resources section to get a better idea of what’s on offer.

To avail of these services, set up your profile on Careers Connect or Placement Connect, then ask questions, book appointments, and keep up to date with current opportunities and employer events, or explore the website for further information.