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Will first years be starting at NUI Galway this September?

NUI Galway looks forward to welcoming its incoming first years on September 28th 2020 subject to public health advice and the State Examinations Commission delivering calculated grades on time to the CAO.

Once course offers have been made to our incoming first years we will be communicating directly with students.

We want to reassure our incoming students that we will support them through the transition into university at this very exciting milestone in their lives and that our top priority is to ensure that they receive the same warm NUI Galway welcome, high quality education and supportive student experience as always. We would encourage Leaving Cert students to check regularly the NUI Galway Alerts page for updates

Where can I find more information about Campus Accommodation?

Places in Goldcrest Village and Corrib Village have now been filled. Following CAO offers in August, it is usual to receive cancellations and at that point, any available accommodation will be offered to waitlisted applicants, by a computer generated random process. The waitlists for Corrib Village and Goldcrest Village are now open. The link is: https://www.campusaccommodation.ie/students/

All applicants have been emailed this week (check your spam folder if you did not receive it). Applicants who did not get a place will remain on the wait list.

What will happen in relation to Campus Accommodation in September (instalments, fees etc.)?

The timing of payment for campus accommodation will be subject to the date Leaving Certificate results are issued as well as issue of CAO offers, so we don’t have this information currently. However, updates will be posted on Campus Living’s website: www.campusaccommodation.ie/students as the situation evolves, so please keep an eye on this over the coming weeks.

Where can I find more information about other Student Residences

The University works with 10 other privately owned and managed Student Accommodation, which are listed below. If you have booked one of these for the upcoming academic year (2020/21), you should contact the student residence directly.   If you click on the link of the residence you booked you will find their contact details.  They will be best placed to answer your query directly as they each operate individually.

Where can i find more information on the extended deadline for Elite Sports Scholarships?

Our Scholarship Application process has been extended to the 15th of May to cater for the recent disturbances caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Interviews will only be offered to students who have accepted a place at NUI Galway. Offers will be made in September. Find out more about these events here

Will NUI Galway accept my A Level results now that my exams have been cancelled?

We are monitoring all the changes to examinations worldwide and the possible implications. Discussions are still in progress and we are working towards ensuring that no cohort of applicants are advantaged over another and that an even playing pitch will be maintained. We will update our response as soon as further information becomes available.

When signing up for the accommodation waiting list, what should I enter for the course field?

You should enter the course code in this field.

If I sign up for the waiting list, do I have to pay the security deposit right away?

You do not have to pay any money to go on the waiting list. A booking deposit is required when you are offered a place. 

A Guide to Calculated Grades for Leaving Certificate students 2020

As you are aware the Leaving Certificate Examination has been cancelled for this year (2020) and replaced by a system of calculated grades.  The Department of Education and Skills has prepared a guide which may help answer some of the queries you may have around the new system. Please see link below to this guide. https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2f07eb-leaving-cert-2020-information/#information-for-leaving-cert-students

How can I get scholarship at your university?

For information on scholarships and how to apply, please visit http://www.nuigalway.ie/undergraduate-scholarships/. Make sure you submit your application before the deadline to be considered for any of our scholarships

 

Can l apply for SUSI grant in June to be used in September?  I will be 3 years in ireland june for me to qualify for the Susi grant.

SUSI is a national scheme supported by the Dept. of Education and Skills with its own set of rules and regulations. For more information and how to apply, visit www.studentfinance.ie

 

What supports do NUIG offer in terms with coping with mental health?  

It is not unusual for University students to encounter various forms of stress over the course of their academic experience. The stress can range from personal to educational, and can impact in unexpected ways. Most students are generally able to cope, but for some, these experiences can become overwhelming and unmanageable. NUI Galway has a Student Counselling Service for students who find themselves in such position.

 

Will classes be online for the year 2020/2?

All taught programmes will be delivered in a blend of online and on-campus classes. Irrespective of the size of the class, we will have on-campus learning built into the student experience, typically through on-campus tutorials, seminars, distanced meet-ups and/or laboratories according to the needs of various courses. 

Large-scale lectures will be adapted for online delivery, while smaller classes will be delivered on-campus where it is possible and safe to do so. The majority of online lectures will not be timetabled but will instead be made available in advance of any related timetabled classes such as seminars, tutorials, lab work etc. School and Programme Directors will be working with Academic Administration over the summer months to develop teaching timetables, taking into account the continually changing situation and evolving public health advice. Timetables will indicate which classes will be delivered on campus – these classes will be a regular part of the student experience and you will need to be on campus to participate. At all times capacity in rooms will conform to public health advice. 

We will work to accommodate the small number of students who cannot come to campus for health, access or other reasons, so as not to disadvantage their academic journey. We are working hard to ensure that all learning will be made available online, or accessible through some alternative means, to allow for students who may face delays in arriving in Ireland, allow for limits to student numbers in teaching spaces, accommodate those who cannot attend for health reasons, and to provide a backup in case of a rise in COVID-19 transmissions. 

A final decision on the structure of Semester 2 will follow later when the COVID-19 scenario is clearer.

 

What’s the chances of getting accommodation for Goldcrest if I’m on the waiting list?

Our campus residences, Corrib Village and Goldcrest Village are already fully booked for the next academic year. However, it is usual to receive cancellations after the CAO offers and we are accepting applications to our waiting list at www.campusaccommodation.ie/students. Following receipt of cancellations, we will offer any available accommodation to waitlisted applicants from a computer generated random selection by email. We will continue to abide by public health guidelines to ensure a safe living and study environment and, where possible, we will plan allocations to ensure students are in apartments with other students studying the same programmes to support peer-to-peer learning and laboratory/group project work. 

In addition, there is a wide choice of private off-campus accommodation available and all of the details are listed on NUI Galway Accommodation Office.

 

What are the new measures put in place for students, to ensure this pandemic doesnt affect their academic year?

Last week, our Student Services team collated the feedback of over 1,000 students from across the University through the recent Student COVID-19 Survey. The results highlight the needs and concerns of students in a range of issues, including health and wellbeing, ability to study and self-motivate at this time, accommodation concerns, access to services and access to lecturers and tutors. Our staff in Student Services are working to ensure that our students’ time at NUI Galway is a rewarding academic, personal and professional experience. We will continue to provide a range of services and initiatives to support and encourage them both on-campus and online. We will address their concerns in targeted ways to ensure that we are supporting them effectively and appropriately.

 

I am very concerned about accommodation. I was unsuccessful in my application for NUI Galway accommodation. However, I have heard that we may only be on campus for a day a week at most. Is this correct? I have heard DCU are remodelling their accommodation to be more B&B style with students just booking in for a night or two a week. Is NUI Galway considering this?

We encourage all students on taught programmes to be in Galway from September, to be available for on-campus learning, and to experience the fullest student learning experience possible, given the COVID-19 restrictions. Students should book accommodation and expect to be present in Galway throughout the semester. 

 

Will there be an open day before the start of the semester?

Our next Open Day will take place on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd of October. In the mean time, you can visit our Virtual Open Day site which took place in April. There are lots of excellent resources to view such as college specific presentations and Q&As with our lecturers https://www.nuigalway.ie/opendays/

 

Do you have the intention of reopening to all students in September? Will there be Erasmus in the foreseeable future? 

Despite us having to cancel all overseas travel due to start this summer, we are making every effort to arrange a meaningful international experience for those students who want it during the remaining course of their studies. We are still hearing that the majority of students want to travel where possible and that they are looking forward to engaging in new forms of teaching, learning and socialising as part of this experience. To this end, we are adapting and exploring new routes to deliver options for them. Our primary concerns are to ensure their health and welfare and to deliver a world-class educational experience for them. As a consequence, the international pathways they are offered will differ according to their programme of study.

Details will be sent in the coming days by the School here at NUI Galway in which their programme of study is located. More information is available on the web pages of the International Office (www.nuigalway.ie/international/covid-19/mobility).

When will term be starting? When will orientation be held? 

For the vast majority of students, including First Years, the semester will begin on 28 September. For First Years this is predicated on the Leaving Certificate results being released on or near the usual mid-August release date. Students at Shannon College and some medical students will have alternative start dates. Full dates can be found here: www.nuigalway.ie/media/Semester-Dates-2020-21-rev-Jun-2020.pdf

Undergraduate orientation will take place in the week commencing 21 September and comprise a mix of online and on-campus activities to help First Year students familiarise themselves with the university, understand the structures and demands of student life, learn about the supports available to them and get to know their fellow classmates who will in time become lifelong friends.  

This year, we will structure orientation such that each College will have a different day of on-campus activities. A timetable of these activities will be issued to students on acceptance of their offer. Orientation is a very important rite of passage for new students and we encourage all incoming students to engage fully with the programme of activities to give a solid start to their student journey. For First Years who are not able to attend in person, important orientation information will also be accessible online.

Can I still get on campus accommodation at NUIG at this stage or at least have a chance of getting it? 

Currently both Corrib Village & Goldcrest Village are full but we are operating a waiting list, you can join this by clicking on the following https://www.campusaccommodation.ie/students/ 

Will the price of on campus accommodation change? (due to later start) I was just wondering will there be any changes made with regards to twin rooms on campus accommodation, If i have paid a deposit for a twin room am I still confirmed a room despite social distancing guidelines.

The academic year now extends to June 5th 2021 and there is no change to the academic year rates.  We will continue to follow HSE guidelines and at present there is no advice on university housing.  As plans become clearer, we will be in contact with  students who have paid a deposit on a twin bedroom to understand their needs. 

What should I do if I have NUIG down for my first choice on CAO yet have not received student accommodation for September? 

If you haven’t done so already please join our waitinglist https://www.campusaccommodation.ie/students/. Each year, we receive some cancellationsafter  CAO offers are circulated.  Following receipt of cancellations, we will offer any available accommodation to waitlisted applicants from a computer generated random selection by email. We will continue to abide by public health guidelines to ensure a safe living and study environment and, where possible, we will plan allocations to ensure students are in apartments with other students studying the same programmes to support peer-to-peer learning and laboratory/group project work. 

 

How will accommodation work for first years in September if most lectures will be online? 

All taught programmes will be delivered in a blend of online and on-campus classes. Irrespective of the size of the class, we will have on-campus learning built into the student experience, typically through on-campus tutorials, seminars, distanced meet-ups and/or laboratories according to the needs of various courses. 

Large-scale lectures will be adapted for online delivery, while smaller classes will be delivered on-campus where it is possible and safe to do so. The majority of online lectures will not be timetabled but will instead be made available in advance of any related timetabled classes such as seminars, tutorials, lab work etc. School and Programme Directors will be working with Academic Administration over the summer months to develop teaching timetables, taking into account the continually changing situation and evolving public health advice. Timetables will indicate which classes will be delivered on campus – these classes will be a regular part of the student experience and you will need to be on campus to participate. At all times capacity in rooms will conform to public health advice. 

We will work to accommodate the small number of students who cannot come to campus for health, access or other reasons, so as not to disadvantage their academic journey. We are working hard to ensure that all learning will be made available online, or accessible through some alternative means, to allow for students who may face delays in arriving in Ireland, allow for limits to student numbers in teaching spaces, accommodate those who cannot attend for health reasons, and to provide a backup in case of a rise in COVID-19 transmissions. 

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