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Library Access: Leaving Certificate Students

Leaving Certificate Scheme

UCC Library Leaving Certificate Study Scheme 2025 - form now live at bottom of the page.

UCC Library allows access for 6th year Leaving Certificate students to study spaces in UCC Library from Tuesday May 13th - Tuesday June 24th 2025.

Online application only.  You must be 18 or over to access this scheme. 

You must wait to receive the approval email before you call in to the library to pay the €30 fee and get an access card.  There is a high volume of applications and we are going through them as quickly as possible.

By applying to use UCC Library you agree to follow the library rules and regulations.  Any breach may result in loss of access to this scheme and to the library.

 

By applying to use UCC Library you agree to follow the library rules and regulations.
These include the following:

  • You are required to behave in a manner to ensure respect for staff, students and other external readers both in the library and on campus.
  • You must be 18 or over to access this scheme. Please bring a photo ID to show proof of age (required). Originals only, no photos of documents/cards. 
  • We accept cash and card payments. Exact fee only for cash payments
  • Do not give your library access card to anyone else to use. Any misuse of the access card can result in withdrawal of access. If this happens there will be no refund of the fee.
  • You must always bring your library access card with you to enter and exit the library. No access without the card.
  • The library is zoned according to different study requirements. Study areas (red zone) are silent areas to facilitate individual study.
  • Quiet talking is allowed in other areas.
  • Noise levels on headphones must be kept low to avoid disturbing other students.
  • No smoking or vaping anywhere in the Library building.
  • You can bring in hot drinks in travel mugs (no disposable cups) or cold drinks in sealed bottles.
  • No food in the library.
  • Phones must be on silent.
  • Please do not leave your belongings unattended. UCC Library is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged personal property.  
  • You can use Wi-Fi. However PCs and printers are only available to UCC students. You will receive instructions on how to access the WI-FI.  Please feel free to bring your own devices to connect to the Wi-Fi. You can use the 'Connect Your Own Device' monitors and power points in the Library.  
  • We are a sustainable library and the study areas do not have bins. Bring any rubbish to the ground floor, separate it and dispose of it in the recycling bins.
  • As part of our sustainability ethos, we are incentivising return of the library access card. When you have finished your exams, please return your access card via the returns box next to the security desk on the ground floor of the Boole Library and your card will be entered into a prize draw. The winners will be notified by email.  
  • If a fire alarm sounds please co-operate with staff and evacuate the building immediately. 

Application Instructions

The scheme runs from Tuesday May 13th to the end of the Leaving Cert exams on Tuesday June 24th.

When you apply you will receive a confirmation email containing your reference number; but you must wait until you receive the approval email before you come to the library. If approved, we aim to send an approval email within three working days.

Please Note: failure to complete all sections of the application form or provide sufficient information can delay the application process. 

Do not make multiple applications, it will delay approval.

Applications are processed during office hours (Monday – Friday 09:30 - 12:45 & 14:00 -16:30). If an application is approved, we aim to send an approval email within three working days. Applications are not processed at the weekends or on Bank Holiday Monday June 2nd.  

You will be asked to present yourself to pay the €30 fee at the Library Service Desk, Q Floor, Boole Library. 

We accept cash and card payments. Exact fee only for cash payments. 

Please bring a photo ID to show proof of age (required).Original photo ID only, no scan or photo of ID. 
Please quote your application reference number. 

You will then be issued with your UCC Library access card.

 

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