First Year Orientation

1st Year Orientation - Pharmacy Programme (GY505)

We're excited to welcome our first-year students on Friday, 12th September 2025.

The table below is a draft and has not yet been confirmed.

Course Code Day Time Session Description Presenter Venue
GY505 Friday 09.30-11.30 Introduction to the Pharmacy Programme
Meet your classmates and lecturers, see your timetable, and find out what to expect in your course and how to get ready for Week 1.

Dr Joanne O'Dwyer 

Programme Director

Human Biology Building, Ground Floor, G001 Classroom
GY505 Friday 11:45-12:45

Welcome to University of Galway    Overview of supports & Active Consent

Schools/Colleges/CÉIM Bailey Allen Hall
GY505 Friday 12:45-14:30 Fáilte/Welcome pick and mix          Supports and extra-curricular opportunities /lunch/bespoke or mini-tour/campus challenge
Student Services /
Schools/Colleges
Campus and restaurants
GY505 Friday 14:30-15:30 Socs/Sports/Volunteering Sports, Societies Office and Student Volunteering Sports Centre
GY505 Friday 15:45-16:45 Systems and Spaces/Q&As
Student Services
Schools/Colleges
Bailey Allen Hall/Sports Centre/Lecture theatres/smaller rooms as appropriate
GY505 Friday 17:00-19:00 BBQ/Freshers' Bingo Bash Student Services/ Chaplaincy/ Societies/ Clubs/SU Chaplaincy / An Bhialann
GY505 Friday 19:00-23:00 Fáilte after Dark - Social programme Societies/SU Áras na MacLéinn/Sult