Shannon College of Hotel Management

Ireland's Only Dedicated College of Hotel Management 

Student Life

Our Vision for our Students

We ensure that you are empowered to discover your true potential, direct your own future, and to articulate clearly how your university experience has made you a distinctive and well-rounded global citizen.
Students Services aim to make your time at Shannon College of Hotel Management a rewarding, personal and professional experience. We provide high quality and comprehensive non-academic support and wellbeing services for students.

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Alumni Network

At Shannon College, our Global Alumni network continues to grow with chapters all around the world

It is our priority to maintain a strong network with our graduates and also that our graduates develop a strong network with one another. 
In order to #KeepTheContact, International Chapters organise events in different cities around the globe.

We stand at almost 3,000 alumni and continue to grow every year!

For updates about upcoming events or event a trip down memory lane, visit our alumni dedicated website.

2024 Semester 1 College Timeline

Year 3 Orientation : Thursday 5th September - Friday 6th September
Year 1 Orientation & Cultural Immersion Programme : Monday 9th - Tuesday 10th September
Foundation Orientation & Cultural Immersion Programme : Monday 9th - Tuesday 10th September
MSc Orientation : Thursday 5th September - Friday 6th September
Semester 1 Teaching Begins - Years 3,4 & MSc
: Monday 9th September
Semester 1 Teaching Begins - Year 1 and Foundation : Wednesday 11th September
Mid-Term Break : Friday 25th and Monday 28th October
Christmas Holidays : Friday 13th December

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Key Facts

1951

College Was Founded

100%

UG Employment Record

150+

Hotel Properties

17+

Countries

2%

Top 2% of Universities Worldwide

6

Postgraduate Courses

21

Months Paid UG Placement

2900

Over 2,900 Alumni

#1

Number 1 in Ireland for Sustainable Development (The World Rankings)

Mark

Mark Sampson |   BBS Graduate 2024, Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park, London

The hospitality industry is unique. It offers the guest a chance to escape from every day life chores and challenges. We supply an idealistic experience of a second home, and that’s what is special. Dr. Philip Smyth (previous Head of College) famously said on my first day at Shannon; ‘the hotel is your stage, and you’re the actor’, he could not be more right. I have Shannon to thank you for the amazing opportunities that have come my way this far in my career and being the recipient of the Patrick Lane Scholarship at graduation has given me something once more, to be proud of.
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Rachel

Rachel O'Connell |   BBS Graduate 2024

Over the course of four and a half years at Shannon, I've had more opportunities than I could have ever imagined. One of the key benefits of studying at Shannon College lies in its community - comprised of both alumni and faculty. Together, they are the pillars of its success. Often referred to as a family, Shannon's sense of community becomes evident once you become a part of it. Throughout your time at Shannon, lecturers and staff offer unwavering guidance and support, which is unmatched to any other course and extends far beyond graduation. The staff at Shannon instils true hospitality in its students, which we learn and carry with us as alumni. This mindset is what distinguishes Shannon students from everyone else. I graduated in March 2024 and received the Mitzi Corscadden Scholarship, awarded to the graduate who demonstrated entrepreneurship and leadership during their time at Shannon College. Various scholarships are given at Shannon College graduations, acknowledging students' contributions and rewarding their hard work.
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