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Thursday 12th September 2024
Campus Orientation Schedule - 2024
Below you will find two tabled schedules; the first table listed is for students taking denominated programmes; the second table is for students taking the Joint Honours degree programme (GY101). Please scroll to find the information for your degree programme.
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Thursday 12 September - Orientation for students taking Denominated programmes
Time |
Event |
Summary of Event |
Venue |
Programme Director/First Year Co-ordinator |
Orientation for students taking Denominated programmes | ||||
9:00am-10:00am |
Introduction to First Year of BA (Denominated Programmes) For students on the following programmes: CAO: GY104, GY105, GY109, GY110, GY111, GY113, GY118, GY119, GY122, GY123, GY125, GY127, GY128, GY129, GY130, GY132, GY133, GY134, GY135, GY136, GY137 |
Introduction to BA (Denominated). Programme Introductions & Academic Expectations |
Ó hEocha Theatre (AMB1021) |
Dr Caroline Heary; Dr Aaron Potito; Mr Seosamh Mac Donnacha & Student Ambassadors |
12:00pm-2:00pm |
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies - School Information Stands Arts Millennium Building (AMB) Foyer |
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10:00am-12:00pm |
Introductions to First Year of Denominated Programmes (please see below for details of individual Programmes) |
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10:30am-12:00pm |
(GY104) BSc (Psychology) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
G034 Psychology Building |
Dr Jenny Groarke |
10:30am-12:00pm |
(GY105) BA (History) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
G006 Arts Millennium Building |
Dr Anita Rupprecht |
10:30am-11:15am |
(GY109) BA (Mathematics and Education) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
Room 102 Education Building Block D |
Dr Kevin Jennings & Dr Kathy O'Sullivan |
11:15am-12:00pm |
(GY133) BA (Computer Science and Mathematical Studies) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
Room 102 Education Building Block D |
Dr Finlay Smith & Dr Michael McGettrick |
10:30am-12:00pm |
(GY110) BA (Children's Studies) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
Fottrell Theatre (Arts Millennium Building 1022) |
Prof Michal Molcho & Dr Devon Goodwin |
10:30am-12:00pm |
(GY110) BA (Arts with Children's Studies) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
Fottrell Theatre (Arts Millennium Building G007) |
Dr Kate Harvey |
10:30am-12:00pm |
(GY137) BA (Child, Youth and Family: Policy and Practice) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
AMB G1004 Arts Millennium Building |
Dr Deirdre Hardiman & Dr Helen Casey |
10:30am-12:00pm |
(GY111) BA (English and Creative Writing) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
G036 Arts Millennium Building |
Dr John Kenny |
10:30am-12:00pm |
(GY113) BA (Human Rights) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
G008 Arts Millennium Building |
Dr Anita Ferrara |
10:30am-12:00pm |
(GY118) BA (Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
G012 Arts Millennium Building |
Dr Finian O'Gorman & Dr Ian Walsh |
10:30am-12:00pm |
(GY119) BA (Journalism) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
G010 Arts Millennium Building |
Fiona McGarry |
10:30am-11:15am |
(GY123) BSc (Social Science) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
Ó Tnúthail Theatre (Arts Millennium Building 1023) |
Dr Mike Hynes |
10:30am-12:00pm |
(GY125) BA (Digital Arts and Technology) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
G005 Arts Millennium Building |
Dr Padraic Killeen |
10:00am-11.00am |
(GY127) BA (Film and Digital Media) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
G009 Arts Millennium Building |
Dr Conn Holohan |
11:15am-12.00pm |
(GY128) BA (Global Languages) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
Ó hEocha Theatre (Arts Millennium Building 1021) |
Dr Máire Áine Ní Mhainnín |
10:30am-11:15am |
(GY129) BA (Global Experience) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
Ó hEocha Theatre (Arts Millennium Building 1021) |
Dr Aaron Potito |
10:30am-12:00pm |
(GY130) BA (Music) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
AMB G067 Psychology Building |
Dr Aidan Thomson |
10:30am-12:00pm |
(GY132) BA Government (Politics, Economics and Law) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
The Bridge Room THB-1001 Floor 1 Hardiman Research Building (HRB) |
Dr Hanna-Kaisa Hoppania |
10:30am-12:00pm |
(GY134) BSc (Geography and Geosystems) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
Arts Millennium Building G0043 Psychology Building |
Dr Audrey Morley |
11:15am-12:00pm |
(GY135) BA Global Media |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
Ó Tnúthail Theatre (Arts Millennium Building 1023) |
Dr Kelly Fincham |
10:30am-12:00pm |
(GY122) BA (Cumarsáid agus Gaeilge) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
G021 Arts Millennium Building |
An Dr Dan Dwyer |
10:30am-12:00pm |
(GY136) BA (Gaeilge agus Léann an Aistriúcháin)/ (Fraincis agus Léann an Aistriúcháin) |
Introduction to Programme and Denominated Subject |
G022 Arts Millennium Building |
Séamus Ó Coileáin |
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Lunch |
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1:00pm-2:00pm |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies and Sports Clubs |
Maximize your extracurriculars, make connections and get the inside scoop on how to make the most of your time in college. |
KingFisher Sports Centre |
Societies Officer and Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing |
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Campus Challenge: Complete the circuit |
Grab your friends—or make new ones—and start exploring. Your mission? Complete the Circuit by visiting 10 Challenge Stations all over campus. Great prizes to be won! |
Campus |
Can be completed over both campus welcome days. |
3:00pm-4:00pm |
Welcome BBQ |
Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends in the welcoming setting of the Chaplaincy garden. Come hungry, leave happy! |
Chaplaincy |
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4:00pm-5:00pm |
Class of 2024 Photo |
Your chance to feature in the group photo of all first years 2024 on your first day at university. Let's fill the Quad! |
Quadrangle |
This snapshot of your first day will be shared with you by the Student Services Student Engagement Team. |
5:00pm-7:00pm |
Socs Fun Fest |
Join the societies for a fun party with lots of fun challenges including speed friending bingo, Kahoots quizzes, virtual escape rooms, walking debates and more. |
Áras na Mac Léinn |
Your student societies - find out more here |
Thursday 12 September - Orientation Schedule for Joint Honours (GY101) students
Time | Event | Summary | Venue | Presenters |
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9:00am-10:00am | Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe Welcome to University of Galway |
An introduction to the University of Galway and student supports from the President, the Dean of Students, your College Dean and your Student Support Officer. | Bailey Allen Hall 1, Áras na Mac Léinn | President of the University, the Dean of Students, College Dean and Student Services |
10:00am-12:00pm | Breakout sessions: A: Active Consent B: Design your university journey C: Find your way: a guide to systems and spaces |
30-minute break-out sessions aimed to help you explore what university means to you, learn about our consenting campus and get the essentials on navigating university spaces and systems. | Bailey Allen Hall 1 /Cube/Bailey Allen Hall 2 | Active Consent, Student Success Coaching, Student Services |
12:00pm-1:00pm | Lunch |
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1:00pm-2:00pm |
Introduction to First Year of BA (Joint-Honours) |
Introduction to BA (Joint-Honours). Programme Introductions & Academic Expectations |
Ó hEocha Theatre (AMB1021) Fottrell Theatre (AMB1022) Ó Tnúthail Theatre (AMB1023) |
Dr Caroline Heary; Dr Aaron Potito; Mr Seosamh Mac Donnacha & Student Ambassadors |
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Introductions to College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies Subjects - BA (Joint-Honours) Students Note these talks are repeated at 15 or 30 minute intervals. See start times below Location: Arts Millennium Building (AMB) |
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2:05pm-3:00pm | Archaeology | 14.05 - 14:20 Introduction to Archaeology 14.25 - 14:40 Introduction to Archaeology 14.45 - 15:00 Introduction to Archaeology |
AMB G034 Arts Millennium Building | Dr Carleton Jones |
2:05pm-3:00pm | Ancient Classics | 14.05 - 14:30 Ancient Classics 14.35 - 15:00 Ancient Classics |
AMB G009 Arts Millennium Building | Dr Edward Herring Professor Michael Clarke Dr Jacop Bisagni Dr Grace Attwood |
2:05pm-3:00pm | Geography | 14.05 - 14:20 Geography 14.25 - 14:40 Geography 14.45 - 15:00 Geography |
AMB G043 Arts Millennium Building | Dr Valerie Ledwidth |
2:05pm-3:00pm | German | 14.05 - 14:20 German 14.25 - 14:40 German 14.45 - 15:00 German |
AMB G1021, G1022 & G1023 Arts Millennium Building | Dr Jeanine Jud |
2:05pm-3:00pm | Global Media | 14.05 - 14:20 Global Media 14.25 - 14:40 Global Media 14.45 - 15:00 Global Media |
AMB G067 Arts Millennium Building | Dr Kelly Fincham |
2:05pm-3:00pm | History | 14.05 - 14:20 History 14.25 - 14:40 History 14.45 - 15:00 History |
AMB G008 Arts Millennium Building | Dr Laurence Marley |
2:05pm-3:00pm | Italian | 14.05 - 14:20 Italian 14.25 - 14:40 Italian 14.45 - 15:00 Italian |
AMB G1021, G1022 & G1023 Arts Millennium Building | Dr Andrea Ciribuco |
2:05pm-3:00pm | Modern Irish Culture (Music and Literature) | 14.05-14:20 Modern Irish Culture 14.25-14:40 Modern Irish Culture 14.45-15:00 Modern Irish Culture |
AMB G036 Arts Millennium Building | Dr Méabh Ní Fhuartháin |
2:05pm-3:00pm | Philosophy |
14.05-14:20 Philosophy |
AMB G007 Arts Millennium Building | Dr Orla Richardson |
2:05pm-3:00pm | Sociological and Political Studies | 14.05 - 14:30 Sociological and Political Studies 14.35 - 15:00 Sociological and Political Studies |
THB-G011 Hardiman Building | Mr Gerry Fitzpatrick |
2:05pm-3:00pm | Spanish | 14.05 - 14:20 Spanish 14.25 - 14:40 Spanish 14.45 - 15:00 Spanish |
AMB G1021, G1022 & G1023 Arts Millennium Building |
Dr Kate Quinn Dr Ivan Kenny |
3.00pm - onwards | Archaeology | Archaeology Department and post-excavation lab open for students | AC202 Arts/Science Building | Dr Michelle Comber |
3:00pm-4:00pm | Welcome BBQ | Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends in the welcoming setting of the Chaplaincy garden. Come hungry, leave happy! | Chaplaincy | |
4:00pm-5:00pm | Class of 2024 Photo | Your chance to feature in the group photo of all first years 2024 on your first day at university. Let's fill the Quad! | Quadrangle | This snapshot of your first day will be shared with you by the Student Services Student Engagement Team. |
5:00pm-7:00pm | Socs Fun Fest | Join the societies for a fun party with lots of fun challenges including speed friending bingo, Kahoots quizzes, virtual escape rooms, walking debates and more. | Áras na Mac Léinn | Your student societies - find out more here |