Orientation Information and Programme

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

Semester 1 (Autumn/Fall) Orientation 2023/24 will take place on the following dates:

Support Services Orientation 9:30 am - 1 pm Thursday August 31st (Bailey Allen Hall)
Academic Orientation  8:30 am - 4 pm Friday September 1st  (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 infromation.

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 Political Science & Sociology
10.50 – 11.10am School of English and Creative Arts - English
11.10 – 11.30am School of History and Philosophy - History
11.30 – 11:50am School of History and Philosophy - Philosophy
11.50 – 12:10pm School of Psychology
12.10 - 1.10pm      School of Languages, Literature & Culture
1.10 – 1.40pm School of Geography, Archaeology & Irish Studies
1.40 – 2.00pm   School of Law
2:00 – 2.30pm J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics 
2:30 – 3:00pm College of Science & Engineering
3:00 – 3:20pm Philosophy in Irish Schools
3:20 – 3:40pm Designing Futures - Global Engagement

‌Classes start on Monday 4th of September for most modules. A full list of semester dates is available by viewing the Academic Calender