Erasmus Orientation

Orientation Dates 25/26 

Orientation is compulsory for all Erasmus students.

If you feel there will be a reason you cannot attend, please get in touch with incomingerasmus@universityofgalway.ie .

Student Services Orientation

Monday, September 1st Bailey Allen Hall

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

Student Card Issue

Tuesday, September 2nd Bailey Allen Hall

8:30 am

Academic Orientation

Tuesday, September 2nd Bailey Allen Hall

9:30 am - 4:00 pm 

Certificats of Arrival

Tuesday, September 2nd Bailey Allen Hall

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm 

Support Services Orientation consists of an overview of the following:

  • Library services
  • Computer services
  • Sports clubs and student societies
  • Student health
  • Counselling services
  • Banking
  • Student safety
  • Volunteering

Academic Orientation consists of an overview of the following: 

  • Classes on offer
  • Registration
  • Timetables
  • Venues
  • Examination arrangements
  • Q&A

Please find a detailed schedule below for your information:

Time Details
8.30 – 9.30am Distribution of student cards to Visiting students
9.30 – 10.15am Introduction to Course Selection procedures & Exam Information
10.15 – 10.30am Beginners Irish
10.30 – 10.50am School of History and Philosophy - Philosophy
10.50 - 11.10am Philosophy in Irish Schools
11.10 – 11.30am School of English and Creative Arts - English
11.30 – 11.50am School of History and Philosophy - History
11.50 – 12:10pm School of Political Science & Sociology
12.10 – 12:30pm School of Psychology
12.30 - 1.30pm      School of Languages, Literature & Culture
1.30 – 2.00pm School of Geography, Archaeology & Irish Studies
2.00 – 2.30pm   School of Law
2:30 – 3.00pm J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics 
3:00 – 3:30pm College of Science & Engineering

Classes start on Monday, September 8th for most modules. 

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