Maynooth University Centre for Teaching and Learning

Moodle is the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) used at Maynooth University.  It is an online environment where students and staff interact with each other, and with learning resources for programmes and modules delivered at Maynooth.  Moodle is made up of individual spaces that represent the modules being taught. There are also additional Moodle spaces for learning support and other projects and activities of the university.

Moodle Login Page (moodle.maynoothuniversity.ie)

How do I access Moodle?

MU Moodle is available at: https://moodle.maynoothuniversity.ie

For Students:  Once a student is registered on a course with the university, they will receive their Maynooth University (MU) login details as part of their set-up and registration process.

For Staff:  To access Moodle, staff require a Maynooth University username and password which is provided by IT Services.

Top 10 Things you need to know about Moodle

Top 10 things you need to know to get started with Moodle

Moodle is Maynooth University’s Virtual Learning Environment. It gives you access to course resources, activities, and assessments.
You will have access to a Moodle page for every module you are registered for.
You can access Moodle 24/7 and from anywhere you have Internet access: on your PC, laptop, tablet or mobile phone.
The MU Moodle mobile app for students is also available on both Android and iOS.
To access Moodle, open your Internet browser: Google Chrome/Firefox/Safari/Microsoft Edge and go to: https://moodle.maynoothuniversity.ie
To login to Moodle, click the “Login Staff & Students Office 365"button. Enter your MU email address and password and click “Sign In”.
Your modules will be listed in the Course Overview Block or under My Courses. Click a module link to enter the module page. Note: Your modules will appear within 3-5 working days after you have fully registered.
Click Help on the top of the Moodle Dashboard to access the Student Help page for guidance on how to use Moodle.
The Centre for Teaching and Learning provides Moodle Virtual Drop-In Clinics. Check the student information block at the top of your Moodle Dashboard for more info.
If you need help with Moodle, email: [email protected]. Follow us on X for updates: @MU_Moodle

Where can I learn how to use Moodle?

For help with Moodle, students and staff can contact the Moodle Support helpdesk by emailing  [email protected].

For Students:

The Centre for Teaching and Learning TEL team provides guides on how to use Moodle, Turnitin, and other technologies used in MU, accessible on the Student Help Page. The course will appear on the My Courses list on the Moodle Dashboard and includes a range Moodle help guides and resources.

For Staff:

The Centre for Teaching and Learning TEL team provides workshops, new staff training and one-to-one consultations to support staff in using Moodle. Email [email protected] to book a consultation.

All staff are automatically enrolled in the Moodle Help for Staff page, which provides help guides and resources.

Moodle Video Guides for Students

Check out our Video Guides to Moodle to get you started on your Moodle journey.

If you can't see the videos below, you need to change your browser setting to allow all cookies. Click here to see how to do this on Google Chrome (the recommended browser for Moodle)