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First Year Orientation

Welcome to the First Year Undergraduate Orientation Page for clinical therapies within the School of Allied and Community Health. Full details for your orientation timetable are below for the following programmes (please scroll down the page to find your particular programme):

Occupational Therapy (GY502)
Speech and Language Therapy (GY503)
Podiatric Medicine (GY504)

First-year undergraduates will be welcomed to campus on Friday 4^th September 2026.

First Year Student Orientation Schedule.

Personalised Schedule

Course Code	Date	Time	Session description	Presenter	Venue
GY502 (Occupational Therapy)	Fri 4th September	9.30 to 11.30	Programme introduction	Dr Jackie Fox	Room 226/227, 1st Floor, Áras Moyola
GY502	Fri 4th September	11.45 to 12.45	Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe \| Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active Consent Your introduction to University of Galway, with essential information about how we'll support your success as you start your university journey. Find out more	University President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active Consent	Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn
GY502	Fri 4th September	12.45 to 15.00	Fáilte \| Welcome Pick & Mix Enjoy music, games, grab a bite to eat and dive into some fun activities. This is your chance to have any burning questions answered by staff and fellow students, and to grab some freebies along the way! Find out more	Student panel, Societies, Clubs, University Units and Services	Áras na Mac Léinn, Human Biology Building and Alumni plaza
GY502	Fri 4th September	15.00 to 15.30	Shaping What Success Means For You Broaden your definition of success in university. Explore your journey, mindset and motivations beyond academics. Featuring our special guests! Find out more	Sports Personalities, Student Success Coaches, Students' Union (SU) VP Education, Student Support Officers	Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn
GY502	Fri 4th September	15.30 to 16.30	YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering Discover YourSpace - your extracurricular portal. Make connections and get the inside scoop on how to make the most of your time in university. Find out more	Societies Officer, Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing and Community Engagement Manager	Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn
GY502	Fri 4th September	17.00 to 19.00	Fresher's BBQ Join the Freshers' party and get to know your fellow first years! Grab a free burger, enjoy the music and take part in quizzes and games. Find out more	Societies Office	Áras na Mac Léinn and Sult
GY502	Fri 4th September	19.00 to 23.00	Fáilte after Dark Join the Big Fáilte Party for a packed lineup of fun. Find out more	Societies Office and your Students' Union (SU)	Áras na Mac Léinn and Sult
GY503 (Speech and Language Therapy)	Fri 4th September	9.30 to 11.30	Programme introduction	Dr. Rena Lyons and Ms. Niamh Ward	Room 228/229, 1st Floor, Áras Moyola
GY503	Fri 4th September	11.45 to 12.45	Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe \| Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active Consent Your introduction to University of Galway, with essential information about how we'll support your success as you start your university journey. Find out more	University President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active Consent	Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn
GY503	Fri 4th September	12.45 to 15.00	Fáilte \| Welcome Pick & Mix Enjoy music, games, grab a bite to eat and dive into some fun activities. This is your chance to have any burning questions answered by staff and fellow students, and to grab some freebies along the way! Find out more	Student panel, Societies, Clubs, University Units and Services	Áras na Mac Léinn, Human Biology Building and Alumni plaza
GY503	Fri 4th September	15.00 to 15.30	Shaping What Success Means For You Broaden your definition of success in university. Explore your journey, mindset and motivations beyond academics. Featuring our special guests! Find out more	Sports Personalities, Student Success Coaches, Students' Union (SU) VP Education, Student Support Officers	Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn
GY503	Fri 4th September	15.30 to 16.30	YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering Discover YourSpace - your extracurricular portal. Make connections and get the inside scoop on how to make the most of your time in university. Find out more	Societies Officer, Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing and Community Engagement Manager	Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn
GY503	Fri 4th September	17.00 to 19.00	Fresher's BBQ Join the Freshers' party and get to know your fellow first years! Grab a free burger, enjoy the music and take part in quizzes and games. Find out more	Societies Office	Áras na Mac Léinn and Sult
GY503	Fri 4th September	19.00 to 23.00	Fáilte after Dark Join the Big Fáilte Party for a packed lineup of fun. Find out more	Societies Office and your Students' Union (SU)	Áras na Mac Léinn and Sult
GY504	Fri 4th September	9.30 to 11.30	Programme introduction	Dr. pauline Wilson and Ms Ellen Kirwan	Room 422, 3rd Floor, Áras Moyola
GY504	Fri 4th September	11.45 to 12.45	Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe \| Welcome to University of Galway Overview of student supports and Active Consent Your introduction to University of Galway, with essential information about how we'll support your success as you start your university journey. Find out more	University President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active Consent	Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn
GY504	Fri 4th September	12.45 to 15.00	Fáilte \| Welcome Pick & Mix Enjoy music, games, grab a bite to eat and dive into some fun activities. This is your chance to have any burning questions answered by staff and fellow students, and to grab some freebies along the way! Find out more	Student panel, Societies, Clubs, University Units and Services	Áras na Mac Léinn, Human Biology Building and Alumni plaza
GY504	Fri 4th September	15.00 to 15.30	Shaping What Success Means For You Broaden your definition of success in university. Explore your journey, mindset and motivations beyond academics. Featuring our special guests! Find out more	Sports Personalities, Student Success Coaches, Students' Union (SU) VP Education, Student Support Officers	Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn
GY504	Fri 4th September	15.30 to 16.30	YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering Discover YourSpace - your extracurricular portal. Make connections and get the inside scoop on how to make the most of your time in university. Find out more	Societies Officer, Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing and Community Engagement Manager	Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn
GY504	Fri 4th September	17.00 to 19.00	Fresher's BBQ Join the Freshers' party and get to know your fellow first years! Grab a free burger, enjoy the music and take part in quizzes and games. Find out more	Societies Office	Áras na Mac Léinn and Sult
GY504	Fri 4th September	19.00 to 23.00	Fáilte after Dark Join the Big Fáilte Party for a packed lineup of fun. Find out more	Societies Office and your Students' Union (SU)	Áras na Mac Léinn and Sult