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On Campus Orientation

School of Business and Economics Orientation Schedule

First Year Orientation Week 2024

Orientation will take place on Thursday 12th September & Friday 13th September 2024

We look forward to welcoming first-year students to our beautiful campus.

Thursday, 12th September 2024 - IN - PERSON ON CAMPUS Welcome Schedule

Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Commerce (French, German, Spanish, Gaeilge)
Venue	Theme	Time	Speaker
O'Flaherty Theatre, Arts/Science Building	Welcome from your Programme Director. Bachelor of Commerce Yr 1 optional modules; Law, Skills for Success, Gaeilge, German, Spanish. For Groups GY201, GY202, GY203, GY204 and GY208	09:00	Martin Hughes - Programme Directors welcome and agenda
		09:10	Sergei Medvedev - Introduction to Canvas
		09:25	Teresa Lydon - Student Support Officer
		09:30	Sharon Walsh - Programme Structure (Year Gead, 1st Year)
		10:00	Deloitte Prizes
		10:10	Student voice
		10:35	Law
		10:45	Skills for Success (Michael Campion)
		10:55	Gaeilge (Dorothy Ní Uigín)
		11:05	German (Tom Wilks & Vincent O'Connell)
		11:15	Spanish (Begoña Sangrador-Vegas)
Bachelor of Commerce (Global Experience)
Venue	Theme	Time	Speaker
Room AC201, Arts/Science Building	GY209 BComm Global: Welcome from your Programme Director, Placement and Study Abroad Officers	09:00	Josephine Igoe, Introduction and agenda
		09:10	Teresa Lydon - Student Support Officer
		09:15	Deloitte Prizes
		09:25	Josephine Igoe - Programme Structure
		09:55	Electives modules (Spanish, German, Gaeilge, Skills for Business and Law)
		10:45	Sergei Medvedev - Introduction to Canvas
		11:00	Breda Kenna - Placements
		11:10	Marie McArdle - Study Abroad
		11:20	Student voice
BSc Business Information Systems
Venue	Theme	Time	Speaker
Room AC202, Arts/Science Building	GY206 BSc Business Information Systems: Welcome from your Programme Director	10:00	Introduction and agenda - David Kreps, Programme Director
		10:05	Teresa Lydon - Student Support Officer
		10:10	Sergei Medvedev - Introduction to Canvas
		10:25	David Kreps - Programme Structure
		11:00	Marie McArdle/Mairead McKeon - Study Abroad
		11:10	Breda Kenna - Placements
		11:20	Student voice
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Venue	Theme	Time	Speaker
Room AC204, Arts/Science Building	GY207 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting): Welcome from your Programme Director	09:30	Introduction and agenda - Mary Cosgrove, Programme Director
		09:35	Deloitte
		09:45	Teresa Lydon - Student Support Officer
		09:50	Sergei Medvedev - Introduction to Canvas
		10:05	Mary Cosgrove - Programme Structure
		10:40	Student voice
Campus Welcome
Venue	Theme	Time	Speaker
Bailey Allen Hall 1	Fáilte go Ollscoil an Gaillimhe Welcome to University of Galway An introduction to the University of Galway and student supports from the President, the Dean of Students, your College Dean and your Student Support Officer.	13:00 14:00	President, Dean of Students, Heads of School and Student Supports
Bailey Allen Hall 1 & Bailey Allen Hall 2 / Cube	Breakout sessions: A: Active Consent B: Design your university journey C: Find your way: a guide to systems and spaces. 30-minute break-out sessions aimed to help you explore what university means to you, learn about our consenting campus and get the essentials on navigating university spaces and systems.	14:00 16:00	Active Consent, Student Success Coaching, Student Services




QUAD	Class of 2024 Photo Your chance to feature in the group photo of all first years 2024 on your first day at university. Let's fill the Quad!	16:00 17:00	This snapshot of your first day will be shared with you by the Student Services Student Engagement Team.
Chaplaincy	Welcome BBQ Enjoy tasty food and meet new friends in the welcoming setting of the Chaplaincy garden . Come hungry, leave happy!	17:00 18:00	Chaplaincy
Bailey Allen Hall 1 & Bailey Allen Hall 2/ Áras Na Mac Leinn	Socs Fun Fest Join the societies for a fun party with lots of fun challenges including speed friending bingo, Kahoots quizzes, virtual escape rooms, walking debates and more.	18:00 19:00	Your student societies - find out more here

Friday, 13th September 2024 - IN - PERSON ON CAMPUS Orientation Schedule

Campus Welcome - Friday
Venue	Theme	Time	Speaker
Kingfisher Club	YourSpace 101: Hosted by Societies and Sports Clubs. Maximize your extracurriculars, make connections and get the inside scoop on how to make the most of your time in college.	10:00 11:00	Societies Officer and Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing
Campus	Campus Challenge: Complete the Circuit. Grab your friends—or make new ones—and start exploring. Your mission? Complete the Circuit by visiting 10 Challenge Stations all over campus. Great prizes to be won!	11:00 13:00	Find out more here
Lunch - Visit our campus restaurants or bring your packed lunch. Find a comfortable spot on campus to have lunch with newly made friends.		13:00 14:00	Restaurants and Cafes
Bailey Allen Hall 1	SU - Student Life 101. The Union that works for U. Get practical tips on surviving and thriving in university and getting involved.	14:00 15:00	Your Students' Union Executive Officers
Bailey Allen Hall 1 & Bailey Allen Hall 2/Cube	Fáilte Big Bash Comedy Bingo with comedian Steve Bennett - great prizes, Arriba, Silent Disco, Games Room, Open Mic with Music Soc and lots more.	15:00 till late	Your student societies - find out more here