MTU Cork SU Services

College Supplies

College supplies are provided at the lowest prices possible. The ethos of the SU is to provide quality services on a nonprofit basis to support students throughout their college life. The Office Shop is usually open daily from 8.30am to 5pm. Some of the main products we provide include: • Lab coats • Safety goggles • Calculators • Locker padlocks • Stationery (limited supplies)

Young Adult Card

If you are aged 19 to 23 years of age you are eligible for a Young Adult Card (personalised) which offers Young Adult/Student fares on public transport. Please ensure you are applying for the right card to meet your needs before making your application at www.leapcard.ie.

Any new card applications for any person aged 19 to 23 will be taken online wholly at www.leapcard.ie and the card posted to them – there will be no need for this age cohort to verify a student status and have card printed at an agent.

How To Get Your Aged 24+ Student Leap Card

To apply for your 24+ Student Leap Card you will need to go to www.leapcard.ie (choose “Buy”, and then under card type, choose “Student aged 24+”). Follow the instructions (you will pay for your card during this process – €10 which includes €5 travel credit). Once you have this done, you will be asked to proceed to an agent (that’s us!) within 14 days with your order confirmation number and your MTU student ID (we use that to verify your student status). Once verified, we will print your card there and then. Note: you must present yourself in person in order for us to process your card. If you are applying for your Student Leap Card outside the academic year please contact us for our opening hours 021 4335270.

If you are having trouble with your application or need more information about your Student Leap Card, you can check the Leap Card website www.leapcard.ie.

Grinds Database

The Students’ Union maintains a grinds database to assist students who need a little extra help with their modules. The database is available at

www.mtucorksu.ie

Also, don’t forget to check out the Academic Learning Centre for free tuition in various subjects

http://alc.cit.ie/ Second Hand Book Service

The purchase and sale of second hand books is facilitated through our website and the service is provided by a third party, unibooks.ie. There is a small charge to advertise books for sale. If arranging to meet a seller or buyer in person, please meet in a public location. If trying to sell your books, be realistic about the sale price taking into consideration the original price and the age of the book and the edition.

Mobile Phone & Mobile Device Charger

A device to charge your mobile phone or mobile device is available from the Students’ Union Office. This service is free of charge but please note devices are left at owners’ risk and are not supervised. A similar devices is available in the Caretakers’ Office.

Get Home Safely

The Students’ Union is concerned with your safety and strongly advice against anyone walking home at night. If you run out of money, call Satellite Cabs on 021 4347777, and they will bring you home safely. Present the driver with your MTU ID card in lieu of payment. The driver in turn will drop the card back into the SU and the fare will be paid and a receipt given. You can then collect your ID from the SU Office and pay your fare

BE SMART, BE SAFE, DON’T WALK HOME AT NIGHT.

MTU Cork SU Lidl Shopping Shuttle

A free shopping shuttle runs each Monday, a convenient and fun way to stock up those shelves. The service operates on a booking basis. E: fiona.leddy@mtu.ie to secure your place each week. For more details follow our social media to find out about operational dates.

Code Red - Period Products

Code Red, an MTU Period Dignity project tackles period poverty and taboo and is another step towards equality across MTU. The project provides free sanitary products in 60 locations across the University and is collaborative project involving staff, students and local businesses. The Code Red bathroom dispensers, stocked with sustainable single-use sanitary products, have been developed by West Cork start-up Riley, who provide an eco-friendly period product subscription service. Lidl has also come on board to sponsor additional packs of sanitary products available from the SU Office. The SU also has a number of sustainable reusable products such as period underwear and moon cups. Students are welcome to drop in to collect what they need free of charge.