We are delighted to welcome you to the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science at University of Galway. We would like to wish you every success in your time here with us, to ease your transition to university we have set up a full orientation schedule for your to enjoy. 

On-campus orientation

New postgraduate, international, and visiting students will be welcomed to the campus during the week beginning Monday 1st September (Week 0).

First-year undergraduates will be welcomed to campus on Thursday, 11th September and Friday 12th September (Week 1), 2025.

Orientation Starter Pack e-Module

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School Orientation 

Please select your relevant School below for further information on first year programme-specific orientation. 

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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.