Please note that the Study Abroad Orientation Schedule below is subject to change.
Orientation Schedule
10am-11:15am: Coffee & Chats with the Study Abroad Team
Welcome to the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ! 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.
11:30am-12:30pm: Meet Your UL Services
Meet all of the supports and services you will need over the coming semester.
Location: University Concert Hall
This is a mandatory session.
2pm-3pm: Immigration Info for Non-EU Students
Non-EU students with visa or immigration queries can speak to an expert.
Location: CSG-001, Computer Science Building
This is a mandatory session for non-EU students.
3:15pm-5:15pm: Campus Tour
Check out your new campus!
Location: Jean Monnet - Main Building
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.
9am-9:30am: Meet your Freshman Coordinator
Meet the Study Abroad Freshman Coordinator and your fellow students
Location: CSG-001, Computer Science Building
This is a mandatory session for Freshman students ONLY.
9:30am-11am: Study Abroad Academic Information
Academic Essentials: Lectures, Labs, Notetaking, Modules Timetables and Supports.
Location: CSG-001, Computer Science Building
This is a mandatory session.
11am-12:30pm: Consent and Culture Workshop
Workshops to help you navigate your way in a new community.
Location: University Concert Hall
This is a mandatory session.
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.
3pm-4:30pm: Timetable Drop-In Clinic
Any questions about your timetable? Ask the team!
(Updated from original schedule sent. This will now be in-person, instead of online.)
Location: CSG-001, Computer Science Building
5pm: Sounds Irish: Traditional Music Night
Enjoy traditional Irish Music and Dance with a live band and dancers. Refreshments provided!
Location: The Stables Club
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.
9am-10am: Study Tips for Freshman
Learn some study tips to help you settle in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
Location: CSG-001, Computer Science Building
This is a mandatory session for Freshman students only.
10am-11am: Study Abroad Semester Essentials
Practical Information: Student ID Card, Brightspace, Navigating Your Way Around UL.
Location: CSG-001, Computer Science Building
This is a mandatory session.
11:15am-12:30am: Irish Culture: Craic agus Ceol
Join us and learn everything you need to know on Irish culture and fun!
Location: CSG-001, Computer Science Building
This is a mandatory session.
12:30pm-1pm: Drop in Timetable Clinic
If you have any questions about your timetable please come to speak to the Study Abroad Team.
Location: CSG-001, Computer Science Building
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
10am-11am: Health and Wellbeing ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ
Wellbeing, Health and Safety as a Study Abroad Student in UL.
Location: CSG-001, Computer Science Building
This is a mandatory session.
11:15am-12:30am: Experiential Learning ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ
Learn about all of the exclusive Experiential Ed opportunities ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
Location: CSG-001, Computer Science Building
This is a mandatory session.
12:30pm-1pm: Drop-In Timetable Clinic
Another opportunity for help from the Study Abroad Team with creating your timetable.
Location: The Globe
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.
10:30am-11am: English as a Second Language Info 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.
11am - 12pm: Exploring Castletroy & Limerick City (ONLINE)
Get to know Limerick City and its secrets.
This is a virtual session - a Microsoft Teams link will be sent to you directly.
This is a mandatory session.
2:30pm-3:30pm: Drop in Session (Freshman ONLY)
Got a question about your programme? Ask the team!
Location: The Globe, Millstream Courtyard
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 7:45 am
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!