Orientation Information and Programme

The International Office at University of Galway looks forward to welcoming you to the new academic year!

Semester 2 (Spring) Orientation 2024/25 will take place on the following dates:

Support Services Orientation 9:30 am - 1 pm Thursday January 9th (Bailey Allen Hall)
Academic Orientation  8:30 am - 4 pm Friday January 10th (Bailey Allen Hall)

Support Services Orientation consists of an overview of the following:

  • Library Services
  • Computer Services
  • Sports Clubs and Student Societies
  • Student Health
  • Counselling Services
  • Banking
  • Student Safety
  • Volunteering
  • GNIB Registration (for Non-EU/EEA students)

 

Academic Orientation consists of an overview of the following: 

  • Classes on Offer
  • Prerequisites
  • Timetables
  • Venues
  • Examination Arrangements

Please find schedule below for your information.

Time Details
8.30 – 9.30am Distribution of Registration packs & identity cards to Visiting students
9.30 – 10.15am Introduction to Course Selection procedures & Exam Information
10.15 – 10.30am Beginners Irish
10.30 – 10.50am School of History and Philosophy - Philosophy
10.50 - 11.10am Philosophy in Irish Schools
11.10 – 11.30am School of English and Creative Arts - English
11.30 – 11.50am School of History and Philosophy - History
11.50 – 12:10pm School of Political Science & Sociology
12.10 – 12:30pm School of Psychology
12.30 - 1.30pm      School of Languages, Literature & Culture
1.30 – 2.00pm School of Geography, Archaeology & Irish Studies
2.00 – 2.30pm   School of Law
2:30 – 3.00pm J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics 
3:00 – 3:30pm College of Science & Engineering

‌Classes start on Monday January 13th for most modules. A full list of semester dates is available by viewing the Academic Calender