getting started

Orientation Weekend, Saturday, 8th September and Sunday, 9th september. 

The University term begins with Orientation on September 8^th.  At Orientation you will be provided with important information on your academic programme and support services; you will meet with your Student Mentor and be given a tour of the campus.   Orientation includes a special session for parents.  This will be the only opportunity students will have during their time with us to have the campus to themselves, to familiarise themselves with the campus, the people and each other.  Detailed information on starting in University and the specific Orientation Session that you should attend is available at: http://www.nuigalway.ie/student_services/documents/start_dates.html.  If you are unsure about which College your course fall into please check out page 1 of the College Prospectus at: http://www.nuigalway.ie/media/nuigalwayie/content/files/courses/nuigalway-undergraduate-prospectus.pdf. 

Each College has their own orientation, please check out which you should attend below:

  
Parental Involvement, Saturday, 8th September

We invite all parents, guardians and family members to attend orientation.  Check out times and venues here. 

This will include a presentation to parents on the transition from second to third level education presented by a member of academic staff. In addition there will be a panel of staff including a Chaplain, Counsellor, Careers Advisor and a representative of the Fees Office available both at the session and afterwards during the refreshments to answer any questions parents may have.

Failte Fest on Sunday, 9th September

Come and get to know us (and each other) in NUI Galway.  Discover all the fun things to do, how to get involved, and where to get support when you need it.

Free Music
Free Entertainment
Sport
Free Food
Films
Open Day in Kingfisher for incoming first years only!

Lectures begin on the monday 10th of September 2012

Yes, Find out all you need to know by reading our online Student Guide Book.  Click here for the English Version and here for the Irish one.  You will receive a copy of this Guide in the post once you have accepted your place in NUI Galway.

Yes, Orientation is obligatory for all first years and it is an opportunity for students and their parents to find out about the University, meet the staff and find out more about the campus.

You will get to hear about your individual College, get your timetable, the services available to students while in NUI Galway and meet your Student Connect Mentors. 

Yes.  You will be matched with your mentor during the orientation meeting.  Your first meeting will involve meeting your Mentor and a new group of first year students from the same College. You will be brought on a tour of the campus followed by a cup of coffee and a chat with your mentor and fellow students. Feel free to ask you mentor any questions you might have about the orientation or college during this meeting.

Check your College Handbook; it is your primary source of information on everything to do with your course. You will be given this at Orientation.  If you are unsure about anything ask for help. If you misplace your timetable, get another one from a colleague or from your College/school.

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