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Foundation Year Orientation 2026-27

Foundation Year Orientation

Welcome to the Foundation Year Undergraduate Orientation Page for the School of Medicine.

Full details of the 1MBD1 orientation timetable can be viewed here

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

Please note Friday 4^th September is the University Orientation which is very important to attend, to enable you to understand how your university works as well as getting to meet lots of interesting people.

Monday 7^th September is the School of Medicine mandatory Orientation, please see times and venues below.

Full details for your orientation (FYM1) timetable are below for GY501 Bachelor of Medicine (MB) of Surgery (BCh) and of Obstetrics (BAO)

First Year Student Orientation Schedule.

Personalised Schedule

Course Code	Date	Time	Session description	Presenter	Venue
GY501	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
GY501	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
GY501	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
GY501	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
GY501	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
GY501	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

Mandatory Programme Introduction

Course Code	Date	Time	Session description	Presenter	Venue
GY501	Mon 7th September	9.00 to 10.30	Mandatory Medicine (FY1) Programme introduction	Dr Orla Mongan	Large Lecture Theatre in the Clinical Science Institute (CSI)