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Disability Service
The Disability Support Office encourages students with
educational support requirements to avail of the many services
we offer our students. TUS is part of the Disability Access
Route to Education (DARE) which is a national admissions
scheme that allocates reduced points places to eligible school
leavers under 23 years old with specific learning difficulties,
health conditions and/or disabilities.
Students with educational support requirements are
encouraged to contact the Disability Officer in advance
of registration to agree the supports needed to help them
access their learning. While there is no obligation to discuss
your disability/support requirements, we recommend that
you contact us as from experience, we have found that this
positively supports your transition to and progression in third
level. All Access and Disability services are confidential. For full
information on all services and supports please contact:
Disability: Athlone Campus
Email: disability.midlands@tus.ie
Tel: 090 6468142
Disability: Moylish, Clare Street, Coonagh, Thurles,
Clonmel & Ennis Campuses
Email: disability.midwest@tus.ie
Tel: 061 293224
Learning Support
The Learning Support Unit provides free academic support to
all registered TUS students on request. All services are based
on a supervised self-help model to empower students to build
their skills and confidence in a supportive and encouraging
environment. Learning Support tuition is based on active
learning, with the student themselves leading the process,
helping them participate fully in their course.
Learning Support: Athlone Campus
Email: academicwriting.midlands@tus.ie
Learning Support: Moylish, Clare Street, Coonagh,
Thurles, Clonmel & Ennis Campuses
Email: lsu.midwest@tus.ie
Careers and Employability
The Careers and Employability Service supports students as
they transition to employment or further study. We provide
a range of services and supports including work placement
supports, CV reviews, employability workshops, mock
interviews, employer events and careers fairs.
Garda Vetting
Some placement opportunities require Garda Vetting. It is
important that students know that previous convictions may
limit their ability to obtain a placement in certain settings
and might mean they are unable to reach required learning
outcomes associated with certain courses. Students should
research requirements thoroughly before embarking on a
course of study which requires Garda Vetting.
Careers: Athlone Campus
Email: careers.midlands@tus.ie
Tel: 090 646 8138
Careers & Employability: Moylish, Clare Street, Coonagh,
Thurles, Clonmel & Ennis Campuses
Email: careersandemployability.midwest@tus.ie
Tel: 061 293442
Students’ Union
The Students’ Union is the independent representative
organisation for students and is the elected voice for students
in TUS. It represents students in academic affairs, student
wellbeing, advocating for student rights and organises social
events for students. TUS Students’ Union works in the best
interests of its members - supporting students in becoming
active and responsible citizens, having their voices heard and
rights upheld and in enjoying the university experience. Learn
more about TUS Students’ Union at www.tussu.ie
Sport, Scholarships
and Societies
Clubs and societies are at the heart
of TUS life and all students on all
campuses are encouraged to get
involved in the varied extra-curricular
activities available. Joining a club or
society is a fantastic way to make new
friends and meet people with similar
interests. For first year students in
particular, getting involved with a
club or society helps in making the
transition from school to college
easier, and involvement in a club or
society also helps you to develop
other valuable skills alongside your
academic skills, such as teamwork
and leadership skills.
Sport
We boast a vibrant sports scene on all our TUS campuses,
ensuring that many sporting interests are catered for. Our
sports clubs cater for all levels of activity and you can get
involved at your own pace, whether you are an elite athlete,
a beginner or just looking to get fit and have some fun. We
participate at a high level in the many intervarsity competitions
and there are opportunities to represent TUS nationally, and
in some instances, internationally too. However, you do not
need to aspire to such lofty sporting ambitions; there are
sports activities to suit all interests and abilities! Clubs include
Hurling, Camogie, Men’s and Ladies Gaelic Football, Men’s
and Ladies Rugby, Soccer, Boxing, Athletics, Weightlifting,
Basketball, Aerobics and Circuit Training, to name but a few.
See www.tus.ie/sport for more information on Sport at TUS.
Sports Scholarships
Our commitment to sport is underlined by our Sports
Scholarship Scheme which allows students who are at the
forefront of their chosen sport to apply for a range of supports.
We are proud to invest in our students to support and
encourage them in reaching their sporting potential and each
year, we recognise the achievements and excellence of our
students in their respective fields. Our sports scholarships are
not just designed for those participating at the highest level in
their chosen sport, but also for those involved in other aspects
of sport.
Further information on TUS Sports Scholarships programme
is available from the Sports Departments:
Athlone Sports
Department
Societies
Limerick/Thurles/
Clonmel/Ennis Sports
Department
In addition to sports clubs, there is a diverse range of societies
to get involved with and societies are also a fantastic way to
make friends, gain new skills and enjoy your time in college.
Each society provides a range of activities for students during
the year from volunteering opportunities to trips away and
social nights out. Involvement in a society helps you to develop
other valuable skills alongside your academic learning, such as
leadership skills through committee involvement, experience in
event management, and teamwork skills. TUS has a dedicated
Societies Officer who works with societies across all our
campuses. For more information, contact socsofficer@tus.ie
Chaplaincy/Pastoral Care
Our Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Service is available to
students of all religious denominations and of none. We aim
to support students in the areas of Pastoral Care, Community,
Spirituality and Personal Development.
Chaplaincy / Pastoral Care: Athlone Campus
Email: ChaplaincyPastoralCare.midlands@tus.ie
Pastoral Care: Moylish, Clare Street, Coonagh,
Thurles, Clonmel & Ennis Campuses
Email: joseph.walsh@tus.ie
Tel: 061 293442
Sports Facilities
From our state-of-the-art Athlone International Arena to the
impressive Sports Lab in Thurles, TUS has superb sports
facilities for students, including gym facilities and sports
pitches at Athlone and Moylish, and the sports hub on the
grounds of the Clonmel campus. All facilities are available for
our students to use.
Scan the QR code to learn more about the
sports facilities across our TUS campuses.
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