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Orientation 2024 - from 9 September 2024

Orientation is your introduction and welcome to University of Galway and it is not to be missed! Through participating in a fun mix of online and on-campus orientation activities you will learn about your course, meet University of Galway students and staff, explore the campus, and find out about the many supports and opportunities available to you as a University of Galway student. 

Orientation is an essential element of the first year welcome programme: Tús Maith | Good Start – designed specifically to support undergraduate students throughout their first year. The programme aims to help you get off to a good start, settle in week by week and make the most of your time at University of Galway. 

Online and on-campus orientation events start from Monday 9 September 2024. Campus Welcome-Campus Orientation will take place on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 September. The start dates for orientation activities differ per College, so make sure to check your personal orientation schedule below. . 

Search with your CAO code or course name in the box below.

Course Name CAO Code Link
GY201 View Orientation Schedule
GY101 View Orientation Schedule
GY110 ACS View Orientation Schedule
GY110 AWC View Orientation Schedule
GY136 View Orientation Schedule
GY137 View Orientation Schedule
GY125 View Orientation Schedule
GY118 View Orientation Schedule
GY111 View Orientation Schedule
GY127 View Orientation Schedule
GY129 View Orientation Schedule
GY128 View Orientation Schedule
GY135 View Orientation Schedule
GY105 View Orientation Schedule
GY119 View Orientation Schedule
GY109 View Orientation Schedule
GY130 View Orientation Schedule
GY122 View Orientation Schedule
GY133 View Orientation Schedule
GY132 View Orientation Schedule
GY123 View Orientation Schedule
GY113 View Orientation Schedule
GY261 View Orientation Schedule
GY408 View Orientation Schedule
GY402 View Orientation Schedule
GY414 View Orientation Schedule
GY406 View Orientation Schedule
GY413 View Orientation Schedule
GY405 View Orientation Schedule
GY410 View Orientation Schedule
GY401 View Orientation Schedule
GY301 View Orientation Schedule
GY322 View Orientation Schedule
GY303 View Orientation Schedule
GY318 View Orientation Schedule
GY304 View Orientation Schedule
GY206 View Orientation Schedule
GY350 View Orientation Schedule
GY314 View Orientation Schedule
GY321 View Orientation Schedule
GY310 View Orientation Schedule
GY319 View Orientation Schedule
GY313 View Orientation Schedule
GY104 View Orientation Schedule
GY308 View Orientation Schedule
GY309 View Orientation Schedule
GY134 View Orientation Schedule
GY320 View Orientation Schedule
GY209 View Orientation Schedule
GY262 View Orientation Schedule
GY207 View Orientation Schedule
GY202 View Orientation Schedule
GY208 View Orientation Schedule
GY203 View Orientation Schedule
GY204 View Orientation Schedule
GY251 View Orientation Schedule
GY254 View Orientation Schedule
GY250 View Orientation Schedule
GY252 View Orientation Schedule
GY501 View Orientation Schedule
GY516 View Orientation Schedule
GY517 View Orientation Schedule
GY515 View Orientation Schedule
GY502 View Orientation Schedule
GY504 View Orientation Schedule
GY503 View Orientation Schedule

Starting university is an exciting time and we invite you to give yourself the best start possible by participating fully in first year orientation and Tús Maith | Good Start activities, both before and after teaching starts on Monday 16 September 2024.  

Starter Pack - e module 

  • Complete Starter Pack, our self-paced and interactive online module, that provides key information to help you get ready for University of Galway once you have accepted your CAO offer. A link will be provided by email or you can click on this link to get started. 

Web Welcome - Online Orientation – from 09 Sep 2024 

  • Online orientation sessions start from 3pm, Monday 9 September and continue through to Wednesday 11 September 2024, depending on your course and where applicable. Check your personal orientation schedule (use the search box above) for details.  

Campus Welcome - Campus Orientation – 12 & 13 Sep 2024 

  • A packed programme of welcome events, including programme introductions, campus navigation and social and sports events, take place Thursday 12 September and Friday 13 September. For key info on parking and navigation during on-campus orientation,click here.
  • HEAR and DARE inductions - students eligible for HEAR or DARE are invited to attend induction (check your email for details).

Start Strong - Semester One. Week by week settling in programme – from 16 Sep 2024 

  • Make sure you dip into these weekly events and resources designed to support your transition to higher education. They will be on offer throughout your first semester, starting from Monday 16 September. Details will be communicated by email in our weekly ezine. Click out the weekly listings on the Start Strong webpage.

Fáilte Fest 2024 - Thursday 12 and Friday 13 September 

Get ready to kick-start your university experience! Take part in fun activities, meet new friends, and explore campus life.

On Thursday, from 5pm, join the societies for an evening of fun and games that includes a speed friending bingo and walking debates! The Big Fáilte Bash kicks off on Friday at 6pm with a silent disco, comedy bingo and lots more. Check out last years video to see all the fun that was had! Don't miss out!

See the full programme here

Starting University Checklist

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Starting University checklist.

The checklist below will help you to prepare for University life – you can start some of these tasks straight away. 

BEFORE Orientation begins, check that you have:

  • Accepted your CAO offer of a place at University of Galway
  • Checked out the Help Hub for key info on parking and navigation during orientation
  • Arranged your accommodation (if moving to Galway)
  • Completed Starter Pack our pre-arrival e-module
  • Completed multi-factor authentication (you will receive an email with instructions on this after you receive your CAO offer)
  • Activated your online Campus account (IT account), and set up your new student email account – you must complete this step before you can register for your course. You will receive an email with detailed instructions on this soon after accepting your CAO offer
  • Registered for your course online
  • Planned your Orientation schedule 
  • Followed our Instagram page

BY THE END of Orientation, ensure you have:

  • Completed the checklist above
  • Reviewed your University of Galway email inbox
  • Activated your University of Galway Canvas account 
  • Received your timetable from your college. Classes start Monday 16 September
  • Completed the Campus Challenge
  • Studied the campus map to locate your lecture halls and classrooms 
  • Downloaded the SafeZone App and the YourSpace App 

 

Orientation 2023 - College Welcome Talks

large group of students standing with their hands in their during an orientation activity in the Bailey Allen Hall

Curious about what the orientation experience might be like? You can get a taste of some of the welcome talks from Orientation 2023 by watching the videos below. 

Find out more:

The Help Hub has all the orientation information you need. If you have questions about university life you can ask Cara, the university virtual assistant. Contact our Accommodation Advisory team if you need advice about finding accommodation.