First Year Undergraduate Orientation

Welcome! We are delighted you have chosen to study with us at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics.

Below you will find details of Tús Maith|Good Start, a year long welcome programme for first year undergraduate students. Tús Maith|Good Start includes:

• Starter Pack – a pre-arrival e module
• Web Welcome – Online Orientation
• Campus Welcome – Campus Orientation

Get ready for university with Starter Pack. This self-paced and interactive online resource is designed to help you prepare for the transition to university. Click on this link to complete it now.

HEAR and DARE eligible applicants will be notified by email of their orientation programme. Please note you need to attend both.

For more general information on orientation click here.

Additional First-Year Information

Click for SBE Handbook 2024-25.pdf‌

‌‌‌‌Click for Undergraduate Timetables: Timetables

Click for Current J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics Academic Calendar 24/25

Campus Welcome - Thursday 12th & Friday 13th, September 2024

Attendance at Campus Welcome is essential. You'll get vital information about your programme and have an opportunity to meet other students. Plus, it's your chance to dive into the exciting world of university life. Below you will find details of the campus orientation schedule.

Start Strong - Semester One

Settling into university life takes time. Orientation is just the beginning. Start Strong is a series of events and activities that take place in semester one to help you get settled in to university life. Check this webpage for weekly listings.

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.