So you are thinking of going to college? That’s great! You may have lots of questions about what it will be like.

We have adapted this toolkit (developed in conjunction with autistic students as part of the Autism&Uni Project) to help answer some of those questions.

This post is a good place to start – but feel free to explore the toolkit in whatever order you like. And wherever you end up studying – the very best of luck!

Find out about our campus atmosphere, locations and general environment, and see how we are making our campus more ‘autism-friendly’.

We asked some of our students with a diagnosis to share what they felt was positive about their experience in UCC, as well as things they may have found challenging.

This post will look at some of the practical steps you can take before you start college to make sure your transition to third level is a bit smoother.

This article will help you decide what to study, and at which university. We provide practical tips on how to compare universities, how to prepare for open days and who to talk to at these events.

Find out more about applying to college in Ireland generally, and about the special entry schemes (such as DARE) that are available for students with disabilities or other conditions.

You may like or need to get some support when you start college.

You are also entitled to ‘reasonable accommodations’ – these are adjustments that enable you to participate in the academic assessment process on a fair basis.

Find out how to arrange appropriate support and reasonable accommodations that work for you.

This article introduces the accommodation options usually available and provides some tips for making the right choice for you.