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)
Fottrell Theatre (AMB1022)
Ó Tnúthail Theatre (AMB1023)

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

10:00am-12:00pm

Introductions to First Year of Denominated Programmes (please see below for details of individual Programmes)

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

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

 

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  
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
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)

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
14.25-14:00 Philosophy
14.45-15.00 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