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Friday 13th September 2024

Campus Orientation

Alongside your formal orientation programme, a social programme welcomes you to student life with an exciting, varied programme of activities. Get to know the lively campus grounds and key facilities, all while joining in the fun and making friends.

Important: The schedule below contains activities for students taking denominated programmes as well as Joint-Honours (GY101) students - ensure you know which activity you should attend by checking the 'Group' column.

For key info on help desks, parking and finding your way around during on-campus orientation
– visit the Help Hub here. Please click here for an Interactive Campus Map.

Time	Event	Summary of Event	Venue	Hosted by	Group
11:00am-12:00pm	Student Life 101: Hosted by your Students' Union	The Union that works for U. Get practical tips on surviving and thriving in university and getting involved.	Bailey Allen Hall 1, Áras na Mac Léinn	Your Students' Union Executive Officers	All students
12:00pm-1:00pm	Lunch
1:00pm - 2:00pm	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	Denominated Programmes
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	Joint Honours (GY101)
2:00pm - 4:00pm	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, Áras na Mac Léinn	Active Consent, Student Success Coaching, Student Services	Denominated Programmes
2:00pm - 4:00pm	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.	Joint Honours (GY101)
6:00pm - late	Fáilte Big Bash	Comedy Bingo with comedian Steve Bennett - great prizes, Arriba, Silent Disco, Games Room, Open Mic with Music Soc and lots more.	Bailey Allen Hall / Áras na Mac Léinn / Sult	Your student societies - find out more here	All students