Please note that the Study Abroad Orientation Schedule below is subject to change.
Orientation Schedule
9am-10am: Coffee & Chats with the Study Abroad Team
Welcome to the 51±¾É«! Join us for our coffee session and get to know your fellow Study Abroad students and the Study Abroad team.
Location: Plaza Café - Glucksman Library
This is a mandatory session.
10am-11am: Orientation Overview & a Bit of Craic
Join us and learn everything you need to know about Orientation Week and Irish culture
Location: KBG-12 - Kemmy Business School
This is a mandatory session.
11.30am- 2.30pm: Parkway Shopping Centre Trip
First bus departing for Parkway at 11.30pm and running until 1pm
Last bus departs Parkway for UL at 1.45pm
Location: Foundation Building Car Park
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date.
4pm-5.30pm: Speedfriending
Make a new friend in 10 minutes at our Friendfest Challenge: Gel at UL!
Location: PG031 Sports Hall - PESS Building
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date.
9am-10am: Meet your Freshman Coordinator
Meet the Study Abroad Freshman Coordinator and your fellow students
Location: KBG-12 - Kemmy Business School
This is a mandatory session for Freshman students ONLY.
10am - 11.30am: Study Abroad Academic Information
Academic Essentials: Lectures, Labs, Note-taking, Modules. Timetables and Supports
Location: KBG-12 - Kemmy Business School
This is a mandatory session.
12pm-1pm: Experiential Learning
Learn about all of the exclusive Experiential Education opportunities at UL.
Location: KBG-12 - Kemmy Business School
This is a mandatory session
3pm-4.15pm: Campus Tour
Check out your new campus! A great way to get to know UL.
Location: KBG-12 - Kemmy Business School
This is a mandatory session.
4.30pm: Trad Night
Enjoy traditional Irish Music and Dance with a live band and dancers. Refreshments provided.
Location: The Stables Club
9am - 10am: Freshman Essentials
Everything you need to know to start your Freshman journey
Location: KBG-12 - Kemmy Business School
This is a mandatory session for Freshmen Students ONLY.
10am - 11.30am: Your Wellbeing
Wellbeing, Health and Safety and navigating UL
Location: KBG-12 - Kemmy Business School
This is a mandatory Session
12pm-1pm: Immigration Information for Non-EU students
An opportunity for any non-EU students with visa or immigration queries to speak to an expert.
This is a mandatory session for non-EU students only.
2pm - 4pm: Scavenger Hunt
Explore UL to take pictures and win prizes with your new friends.
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date.
2.30pm - 4pm: Drop-In Timetable Clinic
Any questions about your timetable? Ask the team!
Location: The Globe
7pm: Movie Night
‘The Secret of Kells’ is an enchanting Oscar winning animated Irish film
Location: University Concert Hall
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date.
9am-10am: Study Abroad Essentials
Semester Essentials: ID Cards, Email, WiFi & UL Systems
Location: University Concert Hall
This is a mandatory session.
10am - 12pm: Consent and Culture Workshop
Workshops to help you navigate your way in a new community.
Location: University Concert Hall
12pm-1pm: Drop-In Timetable Clinic
Another opportunity for help from the Study Abroad Team with creating your timetable.
Location: The Globe
2.30pm-4pm: Comedy Bingo
Comedian Steve Bennett will make you laugh while playing this game and you might even win a prize!
Location: University Concert Hall
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date.
7pm-8pm: Fitness Class
Join the class to get fit for the semester and use the amazing sports facilities on campus.
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date.
11am - 12pm: Exploring 51±¾É« City
Get to know 51±¾É« City and its secrets.
Location: TKBG-12 - Kemmy Business School
This is a mandatory session.
2pm - 2.30pm: ESL Information Session
Mandatory session for students taking English as a Second Language (ESL) modules
This is a virtual online information session and the link for this session is in your schedule which will be emailed to you.
4pm: Celtic Steps
Don’t miss out on the most popular event at Orientation. A traditional Irish music and dance show with the best in the world!
Location: University Concert Hall
9pm: International Night
Meet all of the new arrivals from orientation week.
Location: The Stables Club
10am-3pm: Discover 51±¾É«: Milk Market and the City Centre
Shuttle service departs UL at 10am, 10.15am and 10.30am.
Return to UL at 2.30pm, 2.45pm, 3pm, 3.15pm and 3.30pm
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date.
7.45am: Bus Tour to the Cliffs of Moher
Come and discover the famous Cliffs of Moher and the Burren.
Departing from UL Foundation Building at 7:45am
Please note, this is a first-come-first-serve trip and tickets are of your own personal cost.
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date.