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Orientation

Orientation September 2024

Welcome to University of Galway

Céad Míle Fáilte (Welcome)

University of Galway would like to warmly welcome all our new international students. We are delighted to have you join our university community and we work hard to ensure the experience is everything you hoped it would be.

Support services orientation will take place on Thursday, 5 September in the Bailey Allen Hall starting at 9.15am (sharp) and finishing at 13.00pm. At this session, you will receive information on health, immigration, Clubs & Societies, counselling, volunteering and more. There will be fun, spot prizes and a chance to meet other students worldwide.

Note - this session is not mandatory for Undergraduate students as there is a specific event for you on 11 September, however, all international students are welcome to attend.

Academic orientation details for each cohort can be found below:

Undergraduate Students

Support services orientation will take place on Thursday, 5 September in the Bailey Allen Hall starting at 9:30 am and finishing at 13:00 pm. This is not mandatory for Undergraduate students but students are welcome to join.

The International Office will be hosting a specific information session for Undergraduate students. See below for further details:

Date - Wednesday, 11 September
Time - 17:00 to 19:00 pm
Location - Chapel Common Room

Further information about Undergraduate orientation can be found here.

Postgraduate Students

Support services orientation will take place on Thursday, 5 September in the Bailey Allen Hall starting at 9:30 am and finishing at 1:00 pm.

Postgraduate Taught information can be found here and Postgraduate Research can be found here.

Visiting Students/Erasmus

Visiting Students
Support services orientation will take place on Thursday, 5 September in the Bailey Allen Hall.

On Friday, 6 September the Academic Advisory sessions for all visiting students will take place.

Erasmus
Support services orientation will take place on Thursday, 5 September in the Bailey Allen Hall.

Social Events

Fáilte Mornings – 10.30-11.30 am daily, Monday 9 to Friday 14 September, Corrib Room, SULT. We’re inviting all newly arrived international students to pop by, have a tea/coffee and meet fellow students between classes.

Enjoy movie nights, traditional Irish music, speed friending, and more.

Irish Movie Night - SOLD OUT - 6 pm-8 pm Sunday, 1 September The View upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. Limited spaces, free popcorn! Book your free ticket HERE.
Pub Quiz Night 6 pm-8 pm Tuesday, 3 September at Sult
Céilí Night 6 pm-8 pm Wednesday, 4 September at Sult
Speed Friending 5 pm-7 pm Thursday, 5 September at Sult
Arriba Night 9 pm-11.30 pm Thursday, 5 September at Sult – Reggaeton, Dembow, Mambo + Electro-Latino Music
Karaoke 8 pm-11 pm Friday, 6 September at Sult
Scavenger Hunt Saturday, 7 September - BOOK HERE
Diamond Hill Hike - SOLD OUT - 9.15 am-7 pm Sunday, 8 September

Join the Campus Challenge and explore every corner of the campus with your friends!

Stay tuned here and on our social accounts for details and booking information.

Orientation Presentations

For students who may have missed our orientation sessions, don't worry! We've got you covered. You can find all the presentations and valuable information you need right below.

These presentations are designed to provide you with essential insights into campus life, academic resources, and everything you need to kickstart your journey at University of Galway. Welcome aboard!

Accommodation Rights

Active Consent

Careers

English Language Centre

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Library

Sexual Violence & Harassment Prevention and Response

Societies

Student Services