Please note that the Welcome Week schedule is subject to change.
Orientation Schedule
2pm-5pm: Welcome Information & Immigration Presentation
Practical & informative session covering all you need to know during your time ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ. Learn about all of the services and supports for you here.
Location: University Concert Hall
This is a mandatory session.
5:45pm-7pm: UL Global Speed-Friending
Make a new friend in 10 minutes!
Location: PG-031 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.
Kemmy Business School UNDERGRADUATE Faculty Orientation
*Please consult your faculty timetables for faculty Orientation and campus tour See more HERE
9:30am - 11pm: Coffee & Chats with the Full Degree Team
Meet with the International Student Recruitment Team for coffee and chats.
Location: The Stables Club
11am-12:30pm: Consent and Culture Workshop
Workshops to help you navigate your way in a new community.
Location: University Concert Hall
12:30pm-3:30pm: Parkway Shopping Centre Trip
Shuttle buses running from 12:30pm – 1:30pm. Last bus returning to UL at 3.30pm.
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.
5pm: Sounds Irish: Traditional Music Night
Enjoy traditional Irish Music and Dance with a live band and dancers. Refreshments provided!
Location: The Stables Club
Arts Humanities Social Sciences UNDERGRADUATE Faculty Orientation
*Please consult your faculty timetables for faculty Orientation and campus tour See more HERE
7am-8am: Morning Yoga
Join us for a gentle morning yoga session to stretch, breathe, and reset before the excitement continues!
Location: UL Arena
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date.
2pm-4pm: Scavenger Hunt
Explore UL to take pictures and win prizes with your new friends
Location: UL Campus
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date.
7pm: Comedy Bingo
Comedian Steve Bennett will make you laugh while playing this game and you might even win a prize!
Location: University Concert Hall
Science & Engineering UNDERGRADUATE Faculty Orientation
*Please consult your faculty timetables for faculty Orientation and campus tour See more HERE
9am-10am: Drop-In Session
The Full Degree team will be available to answer any questions or provide information to late arrivals.
Location: The Globe, Millstream Courtyard
11am-12:30pm: Garda Vetting Info Session
If you need Garda (police) vetting for placement this session is essential.
Location: The Globe, Millstream Courtyard
1pm-2pm: Off-Campus Accommodation Drop-In
Come and talk with our Off-Campus Accommodation Officer if you need help with your living situation.
Location: The Globe, Millstream Courtyard
2.30pm-3:30pm: Go Gaelic Session One
Play Gaelic Football - no skills or experience required.
Location: Maguires Pitches
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date. Sign-up for ONE session only!
3.30pm-4:30pm: Go Gaelic Session Two
Play Gaelic Football - no skills or experience required.
Location: Maguires Pitches
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date. Sign-up for ONE session only!
7pm: Movie Night: Wolfwalkers
Wolfwalkers is an enchanting Oscar nominated animated film to entertain you for the evening.
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.
Education and Health Sciences UNDERGRADUATE Faculty Orientation
*Please consult your faculty timetables for faculty Orientation and campus tour See more HERE
All POSTGRADUATE Programmes Orientation
*Please consult your faculty timetables for faculty Orientation and campus tour See more HERE
2pm-3pm: Visa & Immigration Advice (Online)
Online advice for any students with outstanding questions about immigration issues.
This is a virtual session - a Microsoft Teams link will be sent to you directly.
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. The best night of the week in the Stables Club. Don’t miss it!
Location: The Stables Club
10am-3.30pm: Discover Limerick: 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
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.
7.45am: Bus Tour to the Aran Islands
Bus departs from UL Campus for a day trip to the Aran Island of Inis OÃr!
Departing from UL Foundation Building at 7:45am
Please note, this is a first-come, first-served trip, and tickets are at your own personal cost.
Your team will inform you when and where the tickets go on sale, so make sure to keep a close eye on your inbox!