Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 June 2018
101. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the correct procedure to be followed by a person (details supplied) who wishes to transfer college after suffering a physical assault in their current institution and who has already completed two years of study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27339/18]
View answerHigher education institutions are autonomous bodies and therefore the day to day operations including the transfer of students from college to college is a matter for the Governing Authority of each institution.
Student services and associated activities are an integral part of the whole student experience at each higher education Institute. Each Institute provides a range of student and support services. Student services support each individual student achieve his/her intellectual, cultural and social potential while supporting and complementing the formal academic programme. Student services can fall under a number of headings which includes ‘Welfare and Guidance’ .
While my Department has no function in relation to the transfer of students between institutions, I would advise the student in question to contact the Student Services Offices at their institute in the first instance in order to establish what options or assistance is available.
