ATU Galway First Five Week Brochure

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Atlantic Technological University

First 5 Weeks Welcome Programme

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Hello and Welcome to ATU

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Attend Department Induction

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First5weeks Themes and Events

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StudentHUB

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Before You Arrive

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FAQs

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Useful Contacts

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Ba mhaith liom fáilte mór a chur romhaibh ar fad anseo go dtí Ollscoil Teichneolaíochta an Atlantaigh … and to say a big THANK YOU for choosing to study in Atlantic Technological University!

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to one of our nine campuses. We are one of the largest providers of third level education in Ireland with over 24,000 students, and you are now part of this success story for our future.

At ATU, students benefit from our very positive staff-student interactions and learn through small classes, hands-on practical work, mentoring, internships, and opportunities to study abroad, and this ethos remains strong even as we have joined forces across the three former institutes of technology.

As you start the new academic year with us, I want you to remember some key pieces of advice: connect with each other and engage with your academic Department and School. A significant part of our examination and assessment involves continuous assessment and you can improve your chances of good results by ensuring you maintain a high attendance rate throughout the year. Most of all, do engage with the campaigns and activities organised for you during the induction programme and throughout the year (www.atu.ie/welcome). Participate in Clubs and Societies where possible and follow your Students’ Union on social media to keep up to date and stay connected.

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Your third level journey can yield huge rewards for you after you graduate in a few short years from now. Work hard while you are with us, but make sure you also enjoy that journey.

Stay well, look after each other, and I hope to meet you along the way!

Dr Orla Flynn Uachtarán/ President

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First5weeks Induction Programme Welcome to ATU, your third level journey is beginning and to help you settle in, we have created the First5weeks Welcome Programme. Our First5weeks Programme provides you with the opportunity to actively engage in college life, get to grips with your course, join a club or society, become a volunteer, and develop a personal toolkit to live a healthy balanced and enjoyable lifestyle. We want you to achieve your academic goals and we want you to enjoy your student experience.

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Welcome & Induction (11-12 September 2024) Each Department will welcome you & give you an Induction during this week.

Scan the QR code for your department specific schedule.

Choose your school then department.

Teaching will start on Monday 16 September 2024 for first year students.

You will receive a weekly email with more information on ongoing initiatives/ campaigns during your #First5weeks.

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16 - 20 September

GETTING THE RIGHT START: Get to know your campus, figure out your timetable, class locations and get help from IT support.

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23 - 27 September

GET INVOLVED: Freshers week! Campus activities will take place throughout this week from Clubs & Societies Day to meeting Student Services & Student Union.

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30 September - 4 October

HEALTH & WELLBEING: Balancing College Life and the Student Experience. By taking care of yourself, you set yourself up for greater success.

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7 -11 October

ACADEMIC SUPPORT: Academic Writing & Communication for Learning from Communications Learning Centre (CLC), Digital Tools (Teaching & Learning Centre).

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14 - 18 October

CHECK IN WEEK: Find out more during this week about the Student Support Services on campus, all of which are free and here to support your needs.

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FIRST 5 WEEKS WELCOME PROGRAMME

To support you on our Galway-Mayo campuses, you are requested to undertake an in-person induction and orientation. Additionally, we are offering pre-arrival webinar sessions for further information on Disability & Learning Services, Library Supports, and Transitioning to Higher Education - Your Health & Wellbeing.

First5weeks Themes and Events

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StudentHUB

Before You Arrive

The StudentHUB is an online support tool where students will find all the information you need to support you through your journey in ATU Galway-Mayo. The StudentHUB is an easy to-use tool that includes: Student Inductions & First5weeks Welcome Programme

Health and Well Being

Academic Calendar

Library

Registration and Administration Student Support Services Student Counselling Service Student Health Service Careers Service Health & Wellbeing Supports Financial Supports Access & Widening Participation Disability & Learning Supports

Student Union Consent Sport and Recreation Student Guidelines Student Timetables Printing and Copying Computer Services Blackboard VLE Collaborate Ultra Turnitin Other Online Teaching Tools and Platforms

Registering for Supports If you applied to DARE as part of your CAO application and your application was successful, you do not need to complete any steps at this time. The Disability & Learning Support Service will be in contact with you to invite you to meet a member of the team and set up supports.

However, do contact us via disabilitysupport.galwaymayo@atu.ie if you have any questions.

If you did not come in through the DARE scheme but feel you may be eligible for supports please contact the Disability & Learning Support Administrator by emailing disabilitysupport. galwaymayo@atu.ie for information on how to register with the service. You are advised to register early in order to ensure you receive any supports you may be entitled to.

Alternative Inductions Any students with sensory difficulties, ASD, ADHD, and/or physical/mobility difficulties are eligible for alternative inductions. Contact the Disability & Learning Support Service at disabilitysupport.galwaymayo@atu.ie for information. A member of the team will arrange to meet with you individually.

Access and Participation Office Visit https://studenthub.atu.ie or scan the QR code

Students who have accessed ATU Galway-Mayo through the HEAR scheme and students who are in receipt of Access Scholarships and 1916 Bursaries will be contacted directly by the Access and Participation Office in relation to supports/inductions which are available to them.

If you have any queries, you can email ap.galwaymayo@atu.ie

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Chaplaincy / Pastoral Care Service

Academic Support

Disability and Learning Supports

Accommodation

First5weeks If you feel overwhelmed at any time during your first few weeks, please don’t drop out! Drop in to any of the Student Services on campus and staff will be happy to help. There is always someone to help, someone to answer your queries and someone to give you advice at ATU Galway-Mayo.

If I need help or advice, who can I contact?

More information is available in your StudentHUB.

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For information on accommodation and housing, regularly check our accommodation page on https://www.gmit.ie/student-life/campus-locations-and-facilities/gmit-accommodation as well as local papers and accommodation providers online.

Parking If you are attending classes on the Galway City or Mayo campuses, you must have a parking permit. An electronic parking permit system is in place which assigns a virtual permit following an online application. Visit https://www.gmit.ie/apply-for-parking-permit to apply.

For parking queries, please email carparking.galwaymayo@atu.ie

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FAQs

Useful Contacts

Do first years go straight into classes?

For School specific queries in relation to your programme, School/Department induction or class timetable, etc please contact the relevant school using the details below:

No, first years attend a School/Department induction before they attend classes.

Induction days are Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th September with classes starting Monday 16th September.

When will I get my class timetable?

You will normally get your class timetable at your School/Department induction. Please keep in mind that your timetable is subject to change.

You can also see timetables by scanning the QR code on the right.

Please email onlinestudentreg.galwaymayo@atu.ie or call 091 742084.

Can I register online now and pay my fees later?

Yes, students will have the option of a Pay Now or Pay Later button. If you choose the Pay Now option, you can pay your term balance and become fully registered. If you choose the Pay Later option, you can pay your fees at a later date.

Can I pay my fees by instalment?

Yes, you can. To find out the fee instalment plans available, scan the QR code or login to https://studenthub.atu.ie, access the Galway-Mayo section, click on Your Finance and then Register and Pay, from here you can find the Fee Payment Options.

What IT resources and skills will I need to fully engage with my learning?

Some of your learning will involve using the Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Outlook, Teams) which can be installed for free by all registered ATU Galway-Mayo students on up to 5 personal devices. You will also need to use our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which will contain most of your course materials.

To help make the most of the IT resources available and prepare for your learning we recommend that you complete the short IT Skills course as soon as you are registered.

When you register you are automatically enrolled on the course which can be accessed by going directly to VLE Galway-Mayo, https://vlegalwaymayo.atu.ie, where you will find it under My Courses.

How do I access the library?

Please scan the QR code or visit https://library.gmit.ie for updated information. Please feel free to attend our Pre-Arrival Webinar on Library Supports & Services on Wednesday 4th September at 2pm to learn more. Scan the QR code to attend on the day.

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Email

School of Business School of Science School of Engineering

business.galwaymayo@atu.ie science.galwaymayo@atu.ie engineering.galwaymayo@atu.ie

Galway International Hotel School

gihs.galwaymayo@atu.ie

School of Design & Creative Arts ATU Connemara, Letterfrack Campus School of Health Science, Wellbeing and Society ATU Mountbellew Campus

sdca.galwaymayo@atu.ie connemara.galwaymayo@atu.ie hswoffice.galwaymayo@atu.ie mac@atu.ie

For any queries relating to general registration, requesting letters etc, please email studentreg.galwaymayo@atu.ie For queries relating to Student IDs please email studentids.galwaymayo@atu.ie For queries relating to fees applicable to you please email studentfees.galwaymayo@atu.ie For queries relating to the payment of your fees or instalment plans please email feecollection.galwaymayo@atu.ie For queries relating to student grants please email studentgrants.galwaymayo@atu.ie For queries in relation to admissions, such as deferring or interrupting your studies please email admissions.galwaymayo@atu.ie

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