Tertiary Office (Academic Registry)

Registration

The function of registration is to ensure that RIAM has full and accurate records for each student.  All students must register online before the programme commences. Online registration allows students to pay fees, and access essential college resources such as Moodle, results etc.  It also ensures you are registered with the validating body. Students who do not register cannot successfully participate in college life, cannot take examinations and will not be able to graduate.

Completing your registration means registering online and paying your fees in part or in full depending on the course.  Only then are you fully registered and will be entitled to access the services provided by the College to its students.  Once online registration opens, the Tertiary Office will notify you via email.

How to Register Online

RIAM students on the following programmes, Access, Recital Artist and Professional Mentorship will complete registration via RIAM/Classter.

Applicants can log into RIAM/Classter using the Username {Email} and password used when making your original application to RIAM.  If you have lost your password, you can request via RIAM/Classter.

Should you have any queries in relation to the registration process or accessing RIAM/Classter please email thirdlevel@riam.ie

RIAM students on the following courses:

Diploma in Music Teaching and Performance | RIAM

Bachelor in Music (BMus) | RIAM

BMusEd | RIAM

MMusPerf | RIAM

DMusPerf (Doctor in Music Performance) | RIAM

RIAM/TCD students will register online via the website my.tcd.ie  Registration will open from August on a course by course basis.  A communication will be sent to the email address you gave during the application process, inviting you to log in to the website to register.  Please check your email for updates regularly.  Once you have registered, emails will be sent to your new TCD email address.

Online registration does not have to be completed in on sitting.  You can complete a task or multiple tasks, exit and return later to proceed.  The completed tasks will be saved when you log out.  Your must complete each individual task before registration is complete.

For a walkthrough on how to register, you can read our registration guide.

Please remember RIAM/TCD Student registration must be completed online for every year of your course.  This is essential to allow you to maintain an active student record in RIAM/Trinity.

For information on how to apply for your Trinity College student ID card (TCard) please visit our ID card page.

Service & Documents 

Documents provided by the Tertiary Office:

• Proof of Registration Letter
• Visa Support Letter
• Graduate Letter
• Transcripts 

The Tertiary Office provide letters confirming course registration students as well as letters detailing registration history for graduates of RIAM. A letter containing registration confirmation is normally requested for the following purposes: Social Welfare, SUSI, Banks, Medical Card Applications and IRP Card applications. For further information on letter types, please review RIAM Guide on Letter Types

A minimum of 3 working days is required with letters requested before the close of business available after 13:00 the following working day.

Students and graduates can request letters or transcripts by contacting the Tertiary office email: thirdlevel@riam.ie or by submitting the relevant online request form below:

Letter Request Form

Transcript Request 

Please provide as many details as possible, including your full name, student number (if applicable). 

Letter requests submitted online or by email will not begin processing until our staff have the opportunity to receive and respond to your request.

Please note that due to data protection requirements Tertiary staff can only accept letter requests from the student or graduate personally.

Other useful links:

Outside Engagement Form

Student Request to Transfer Form

Student Request to Transfer Process

Finance

Fees
It is the role of the Tertiary Office to effectively communicate with all learners regarding their fees. We will endeavour to answer all queries in a timely and efficient manner.

Course fees are published on RIAM individual course pages which can be access at 

Undergraduate Programmes | RIAM

Postgraduate courses | RIAM

For NON EU fees International (Non-EU) Fees | RIAM

Methods of Payment

Students can pay their fees using the following methods mentioned below:

Students on the Access, Recital Artist and Professional Mentorship course Pay Online via their RIAM/Classter account.

You may pay online by credit or debit card by clicking RIAM/Classter For a walkthrough on how to pay fees via RIAM/Classter account, you can read our guide.

How do I pay my fees TCD? 

Students registered on the following RIAM/TCD full time courses

Diploma in Music Teaching and Performance | RIAM

Bachelor in Music (BMus) | RIAM

BMusEd | RIAM

MMusPerf | RIAM

DMusPerf (Doctor in Music Performance) | RIAM

Make sure you have accepted your offer and paid your deposit. Your deposit will be deducted from your full tuition fees.

• Online card payments through my.tcd.ie.
• Pay with your debit or credit card through my.tcd.ie.
• Deposits and applications must be paid using a single card.
• Tuition and accommodation charges can be paid across multiple cards.
• TransferMate is an easy to use intermediary for all international payments free of charge with competitive foreign exchange rates through Transfermate.

For further information on fees with TCD please go to How Do I Pay My Fees? - Academic Registry - Trinity College Dublin

For general overview  such understanding fees with RIAM/TCD, please go to FAQs - Academic Registry - Trinity College Dublin

If you are not able to find an answer to your question, please email: thirdlevel@riam.ie

Irish Higher Education Grants (SUSI) (Irish and EU Students Only)

Higher Education Grants are awarded at undergraduate and postgraduate level to eligible Irish and EU students, with income below the threshold as specified on the SUSI website. You can obtain full details of the grant schemes from the Student Universal Support Ireland. 

Please note: Applications for a grant should be submitted in the same name in which the student is / will be registered with RIAM. Details are available at SUSI website  for further information please contact: thirdlevel@riam.ie 

Academic & Examinations 

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

For information on examinations, please refer to Moodle Tertiary page.

When do examinations usually take place?

For programmes that are divided into semesters, examinations typically take place during each semester.  A supplemental examination sitting normally takes place at the end of the academic year and before the next academic year starts – typically in August.

Where can I find the examination dates & times?

Examination dates can be found on the College Calendar | RIAM and are emailed to students by the Tertiary Office.

How can I get access to my results once they are released?

The overall final mark is released via Moodle Exam results .  To access your performance results and transcripts, please log into RIAM/Classter using your email and password. For a walkthrough on how to access results, you can read our guide

Registration for Supplemental Exams

If you have failed or did not complete a subject during the academic year, you must retake the subject at the supplemental sitting normally held in August. The Tertiary Office will automatically re-register you for this sitting, and students will be invoiced for any relevant repeat fees * Supplement exam fee €150.

What happens if I need to defer an exam?

In the event that a student does not attend an examination, they should contact their Head of Faculty or the Administrative Officer immediately. If an illness may prevent the student from attending an examination (or any part thereof) they should consult a medical advisor immediately. 

Deferrals are only granted for reasons such as bereavement, illness or extenuating circumstances such as caring for others or jury duty (this would require supporting documentation). In the event that you need to defer your assessment to the next exam sitting due to illness or extenuating circumstances, you must submit an Absence/Deferral from Exams and Assessments Form.

Absence/Deferral from Exams and Assessments Form - PDF

Absence/Deferral from Exams and Assessments Form - Word

For further information, please refer to Academic-Assessment-and-Progression-Policy.