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Campus Challenge

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What is it?

Want to learn how to navigate campus, find out where you can grab some food, and figure out what happens in the various buildings?

Well, get ready for an adventure on campus with the Campus Challenge! Grab your friends—or make new ones—and start exploring. Your mission? Complete the Circuit by visiting 10 Challenge Stations all over campus.

You can start the challenge at any of the 10 stations across campus. Each station has a fun task waiting for you, and you'll meet amazing student ambassadors along the way who can answer questions and steer you in the right direction!

When and where is it on?

The Challenge Summit will be located in Áras na Mac Léinn and the Student Enquiry Centre, check below for details.

Date Challenge Times Summit Times 
Wednesday 4 September 12 - 3pm 3 - 4pm: Áras na Mac Léinn
Friday 6 September 12 - 3pm 2 - 3.30pm: Áras na Mac Léinn
Thursday 12 September 2 - 3pm 2.30 - 3.30pm: Áras na Mac Léinn
Friday 13 September 11 - 4pm 3 - 4.30pm: Áras na Mac Léinn
Tuesday 17 September 12 - 2pm 1 - 2.30pm: Student Enquiry Centre

Get started in any of the 10 Orientation Stations: 

Arts/Science Concourse - Ideas Lab

 Áras Uí Chathail
Arts Millenium Building Áras na Gaeilge
University of Galway Sports Centre Martin Ryan Building
International Office Sibín
Alice Perry Building The Library

 

How it works

Click on the below to see how the Campus Challenge works. 

Get a Challenge Card

First things first, pick up a Challenge Card at your orientation session or you can pick one up at the Student Enquiry Centre on the Concourse, at the Socs Box in Áras na Mac Léinn or at any of the challenge stations.

Form a Team

While you can complete the challenge individually we encourage you to either create a team or join one (our friendly student ambassadors will help!). At each station, scan the QR code to learn some facts about the area or the building and to reveal your challenge. Don’t worry, the challenges are designed for everyone, no matter your skill level.

Complete the Circuit

You can complete the Circuit in just an hour, but if you need more time, you can spread it out over a few days. Every time you conquer a challenge, a student ambassador will validate your card. You can start the challenge at any of the 10 stations across campus.

Check in at the Challenge Summit

Once you've completed all the challenges, head to the Campus Challenge Summit for free snacks and the chance to win some fab prizes including AirPods, Kingfisher memberships, Pizza Party in Sult, SU Vouchers and lots more!

So, rally your squad, hit the stations, and start winning!