Induction 2024
Read on to find out more about the events and activities that make up your New Student Induction and #First5Weeks Welcome Programme.
Family Day: See campus specifics below:
- Galway City-Dublin Road, Wellpark Road, and Mountbellew Students: Tuesday 10th September 4-6pm.
- Castlebar Campus- Tuesday 10th September 3-5pm
- Letterfrack Campus- Wednesday 11th September 4-6pm
Students and families, welcome to your new campus! Join us in meeting your academic staff, student services, and students’ union members. Campus tours and information session available.
On-campus Induction Days: Wednesday 11th September and/or Thursday 12th September.
See below schedules to find out where and when your induction is taking place. Attendance is mandatory.
#First5Weeks Welcome Programme: From 16th September (1st day of classes)
A programme of activities and events designed to help you settle into college life. Each week has a different theme to highlight the college’s academic, learning, and social supports available.
Several groups of students will receive an additional pre-induction orientation session with the relevant student service team. This applies to:
- Mature Students
- Students on the HEAR scheme
- Students on the DARE scheme
- International Students
These sessions are designed to help answer any questions you might have, advise on common issues, and explain the supports that are available as well as helping you get to know the campus.
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Library Supports & Services for New Students Wednesday 4th September 2pm |
Meet ATU Galway-Mayo library staff with featured information on Library Spaces, the Academic Writing Centre, Maths Learning Centre, Subject Supports, Assistive Technology and more. Wednesday 4th September @ 2:00pm. Click HERE at the time to join. For more information on ATU's Library Services, visit our page. |
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Disability & Learning Support Services Webinar Thursday 5th September 5pm |
Information and Q&A webinar for students and parents entering university on the DARE scheme or hoping to register with Disability Supports once on site. Thursday 5th September @ 5:00pm. Click HERE at the time to join. For more information on ATU's Disability & Learning Support Services, visit our page. |
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Transitioning to Higher Education- Your Health & Wellbeing Webinar Monday 9th September 5pm |
Webinar hosted by Dr. Maura Finnegan, ATU Head of Student Health, Wellbeing & Counselling. Topics include managing expectations, building resilience, stress management, developing positive mental health & student supports. Monday 9th September @ 5:00pm. Click HERE to register. For more information on ATU's Health & Wellbeing supports, visit our page. |
Further information will be available on the Student Portal.
Your mandatory on-campus induction day is a chance to:
- Meet your lecturers
- Meet fellow students
- Learn more about your course
- Find our class timetable information
- Discover the campus
- Learn what supports are in place for you
Check below to find out where and when you should attend campus. We are looking forward to meeting you!
| School of Design and Creative Arts |
Letterfrack campus Induction commences on Thursday 12 September from 10am-5pm. Attendance is mandatory.
Induction commences in Lecture Hall 1 on the Mountbellew campus, Thursday 12 September at 10am-4pm. Attendance is mandatory. This induction session covers:
- Rural Enterprise and Agri-Business
- Agriculture and Environmental Management
Note: Agricultural Engineering students should attend the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Induction on the Dublin Rd campus, Galway City.
Click the links below to view maps of ATU Campuses:
Galway City, Dublin Road Campus
Please see our Parents’ Guide HERE.
