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First Year Student Information and Guides

First Year Student Information and Guides 23/24

Please click on the links below to access and view information relevant to your Academic journey here at University of Galway.

Updated information for 2023/24 academic year to follow.

  • First Year Arts Academic Handbook 2023-2024
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  • ‌‌‌CÉIM Peer Learning Programme Information 23/24
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CÉIM Peer Support Programme 21/22

CÉIM is an academic peer learning programme for 1st year Arts students studying Geography, Law, Soc & Pol and Psychology

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