Induction 2024

Welcome to ATU Galway-Mayo! Your journey starts here
Students standing with ATU Logo

Read on to find out more about the events and activities that make up your New Student Induction and #First5Weeks Welcome Programme.
 

Important Dates

Family Day: Tuesday 10th September (Time TBC)

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. 

Schedules coming soon. 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. 

Students on Stairs
Getting Started
Pre-Induction Orientation Events
Students sitting outside

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. 

Further information will be available on the Student Portal 

On-campus Induction Day Schedules

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!

Parents' Guide

Please see our Parents’ Guide HERE.

Students talking at open day