You will receive an email from the registration team once your details are transferred from the CAO. This email will direct you to our Registration page especially designed for new incoming 1st year students. On this webpage, there's a link to our Online Registration Guide (How to register) and you should read this before registering.

Q2 When can I register online?

Online registration will be open on August 23rd 2011 so once you receive your pack in the post you can register. You can register online without paying your fees as you will have the ’pay now’ or ’pay later’ option available to you..

Q3 I have registered but my modules have not appeared on Blackboard yet. What should I do?

If you registered for modules you must wait 24 hours for your modules to appear on Blackboard. If they are still not visible you will have to get in touch with your lecturer.

Q4 I registered my modules online but none of them are visible when I log in to My Campus.

If you cannot see any of your modules e-mail reghelp

nuigalway.ie with a list of your modules (including codes) for the year.

Q5 If I register my modules now will I be able to change them or drop a module?

It depends on what course you are doing. If you want to change a module after the registration deadline you will more than likely need permission from the relevant department.

Arts students must take 60 credits for the year. They are not allowed go above or below this.

Commerce students must take 60 credits for the year. They are not allowed go above or below this. There is an exception to this; 3BC1 students who have registered for at least 25 Law Credits (LW) can register for a maximum of 65 credits with the permission of the School of Business & Economics.

Corporate and Civil law students must register for 60 credits but can take up to a maximum of 70 credits if they wish.

LL.B
3BL1: Students must register for 66 credits but can take up to a maximum of 78 credits.
2BL1: 54 credits (minimum)
2BL2: 36 credits (minimum)
3BL2: 42 credits (minimum)

4 th year Engineering students (4BE1) must register for 60 credits but can go up to a maximum of 63 credits with permission from the Head of Department.

No semester 1 module can be deleted in January. No year long module can be added in January. This applies to all students.

Q6 Can I take extra credits in semester 2 if I don’t do well in semester 1 exams?

It depends on the course you are doing. Most courses do not allow students to go above 60 credits for the year.

Exception: 3BL1 can take up to a maximum of 78 credits for the year.

No semester 1 module can be deleted in January. No yearlong modules can be added in January. This applies to all students.

Q7 I registered for the wrong module online by accident. Can I change it?

You can change it online before the deadline 30th September 2011. If you want to change it after the deadline you will need written permission from the relevant department. Then you must call to level 1, Áras Uí Chathail.

Q8 What does my DOMICILE mean?

Domicile refers to your country of permanent address prior to entry to the programme of study.

Q9 I would like to update my home address but I am not allowed to do so on My Campus.

To update your home address e-mail scc

nuigalway.ie stating your ID number, your old address and your current address.

Q10 How can I check if I have registered correctly?

Once you register your modules on My Campus and click ’Finish’ your modules are registered. You should then print a copy for your own records.

Q11 There are no optional modules in my course. Do I need to register?

You do not need to register modules if there are no optional modules. You will however, need to register as a student at the beginning of the academic year.

Q12 I am studying abroad this year. Do I need to register modules?

You must register as a student at the beginning of the academic year. BA students can select their 2 modules e.g. History and Spanish

Q13 I am a repeat student. Can I register my modules online?

No, repeat students must complete their registration form and call to level, Áras Uí Chathail to register their modules.

Q14 Can I register for my English seminar/ Geography seminar/ History seminar/ Sociology and Politics seminar online?

No, these seminars/modules/colloquia’s will be uploaded automatically for you, as per listings from the relevant discipline.

Q15 Can I drop a module that I was registered for in semester 1 in the second semester?

No, you cannot drop a semester 1 module in January

Q16 I cannot see the ’Build Curriculum’ link when I log on to My Campus

If ’Build Curriculum’ is not visible after you have clicked on My Courses you can e-mail reghelp

nuigalway.ie or phone 091 493023 for assistance.

Q17 OA & EM – Am I allowed to take more than 30 credits per semester?

OA- you can take more than 30 credits as long as you satisfy the requirements of your home university. However, it is advised that you stay as close to 30 credits as possible.

EM- you must consult with your Erasmus coordinator to see how many credits you can take.

Q18 OA & EM - Am I allowed to take less than 30 credits per semester?

OA- you can take less than 30 credits so long as you satisfy the requirements of your home university.

EM- you must consult with your Erasmus coordinator to see how many credits you can take.

Q19 OA & EM – When will I have access to Blackboard?

You should have access to your modules on Blackboard within 24 hours of registering your modules. If you do not have access after 24 hours you must get in touch with your lecturer.

Q20 OA & EM – Do I need a signature from my coordinator for module selection?

OA – No

EM – Yes

Q21 OA & EM - How do I access my NUIG e-mail account?

Log on to http://www.nuigalway.ie/ and click on the link for Student Mail. Follow the instructions to access your NUIG e-mail account.

Q22 OA & EM - Can I have a statement with my term address so that I can open a bank account?

Yes, you can print a registration statement at anytime by logging in to My Campus using your User ID (Id Number) and password.

Registration Office
E-mail: reghelp

nuigalway.ie with your College and Course name as the subject. (e.g. College of Business, Commerce)
And include your Student ID number, course name and query in the e-mail.

This page was last updated Wednesday, June 08, 2011