Induction 2024
Welcome to ATU Sligo! Your journey starts here
We are delighted that you are joining ATU, and are here to help you make the best start on your student journey with us.
Read on to find out more about the events and activities that make up your welcome programme
Important Dates
Pre-arrival Webinar: Monday 9th September, 5-6pm
Register here: Transitioning to Higher Education – Your Health & Wellbeing
Family Day: Tuesday 10th September, 4-6pm
Join us with your families for an introduction to the Sligo campus, hear more about the transition to 3rd level and meet your lecturers and student support staff.
On-campus Induction Days: Wednesday 11th September or Thursday 12th September, all day.
#First5Weeks: From 16th September
A programme of activities and events designed to help you settle into college life. Each week has a different theme to highlight the college’s academic, learning and social supports available.
Welcome Guide
Getting Started
New Student Registration
Student Email
Email Address format: studentnumber@nullatu.ie
Moodle
Moodle is your virtual learning environment . You can access information and resources about your course.
Student Cards
Timetables
The video guide provides information about accessing and understanding your timetable.
Family Day
When: Tuesday, 10th September, 4-6pm.
Where: Enter at Main reception
We warmly welcome you and your family to attend our Family Day event. The programme includes:
- Welcome address from Registrar and Vice President of Teaching & Learning
- Talk on the Transition to 3rd Level – taking you through the emotional and practical side of starting college
- Meet lecturers from your department who can tell you more about your course and what to expect
- Meet the student services team who are here to support throughout your studies at ATU
- Take a tour round campus to help you find your feet
Check out our Parents’ Guide here.
Pre-induction orientation events
Several groups of students will receive an additional pre-induction orientation session with the relevant student service team. This applies to:
- International Students
- Mature Students
- Students on the HEAR scheme
- Students in receipt of Access Scholarships and 1916 Bursaries
These sessions are designed to help answer any questions you might have, advise on common issues and explain the supports that are available as well as helping you get to know the campus.
You will be invited to attend via email and further information will be provided.
Tuesday 10th September.
Friday 6th September.
Tuesday 10th September.
On-campus induction day schedules
Wednesday 11th or Thursday 12th September
Your on-campus induction day is a chance to:
- Meet your lecturers
- Meet fellow students
- Learn more about your course
- Find out your timetable information
- Discover the campus
- Learn what supports are in place for you
Attendance is mandatory for all new students including Transfer and Add-on students.
Induction will begin at 9.30am or 10.30am depending on your programme of studies and finish at 5pm with optional evening social activities taking place from 5-8pm.
Check below to find out where and when you should attend campus. We are looking forward to meeting you!
Wednesday 11th September
CAO Programmes: AU821, AU927, AU822, AU928, AU823, AU824, AU931, AU820, AU926, AU925, AU929
Please check in at main reception from 10am to pick up your detailed schedule for the day.
Department talk – 10.30am – 11am
Programme talks – 11am -1pm
Lunch break – 1pm-2pm
Students Union & Student Services talks – 2-3pm
Campus tour team quiz – 3-4pm
Freshers Social Mix & Mingle event – 4-5pm
Optional evening activities:
Five a side Football – 5pm – 6.30pm
Knocknarea Arena Gym access and access to athletics track – 5 -10pm
Murder mystery in the library -5.00-6.30pm
Games night – 6.30-8pm
Note that this schedule may be subject to change – check back regularly in case of updates.
Please note students on AU930 Writing and Literature Programme (online) will receive an email with details of their online induction, which will take place on Thursday 12 September from 11:00-13:00
Wednesday 11th September
Department of Computing and Electronic Engineering
(CAO Programmes: AU955, AU845, AU725, AU956, AU846, AU957, AU847, AU848)
Please check in at main reception from 10am to pick up your detailed schedule for the day.
Check-in – 10am – 10.30am
Department talk – 10.30am – 11am
Programme talks – 11am -1pm
Lunch break – 1pm – 2pm
Students Union & Student Services talks – 2pm – 3pm
Campus tour team quiz – 3pm – 4pm
Freshers Social Mix & Mingle event – 4pm – 5pm
Optional evening activities:
Five a side Football – 5pm – 6.30pm
Knocknarea Arena Gym access and access to athletics track – 5pm – 10pm
Murder mystery in the library – 5.00pm – 6.30pm
Games night – 6.30pm – 8pm
Note that this schedule may be subject to change – check back regularly in case of updates.
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Thursday 12th September
Department of Civil Engineering and Construction (CAO Programmes: AU717, AU837, AU946, AU945, AU836, AU944, AU835)
Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (CAO Programmes: AU943, AU833)
Department of Mechatronic Engineering (CAO Programmes: AU940, AU830, AU715, AU831)
Please check-in at main reception from 9am to pick up your detailed schedule for the day.
Check-in – 9am – 9.30am
Department talk – 9.30am – 10am
Programme talks – 10am -12pm
Lunch break – 12pm – 1pm
Students Union & Student Services talks – 1pm – 2pm
Campus tour team quiz – 2pm – 3pm
Freshers Social Mix & Mingle event – 3pm – 4pm
Optional evening activities:
Five a side Football – 5pm – 6.30pm
Knocknarea Arena Gym access and access to athletics track – 5pm – 10pm
Murder mystery in the library -5.00pm – 6.30pm
Games night – 6.30pm – 8pm
Note that this schedule may be subject to change – check back regularly in case of updates.
Wednesday 11th September
Department of Business (CAO Programmes: AU800, AU900, AU901, AU906, AU902)
Please check-in at main reception from 9am to pick up your detailed schedule for the day.
Check-in – 9am – 9.30am
Department talk – 9.30am – 10am
Programme talks – 10am -12pm
Lunch break – 12pm – 1pm
Students Union & Student Services talks – 1pm – 2pm
Campus tour team quiz – 2pm – 3pm
Freshers Social Mix & Mingle event – 3pm – 4pm
Optional evening activities:
Five a side Football – 5pm – 6.30pm
Knocknarea Arena Gym tours and access to athletics track – 5pm – 10pm
Murder mystery in the library -5.00pm – 6.30pm
Games night – 6.30pm – 8pm
Note that this schedule may be subject to change – check back regularly in case of updates.
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Thursday 12th September
Department of Marketing, Tourism & Sport (CAO Programmes: AU802, AU904, AU803, AU905, AU804, AU903)
Department of Social Sciences (CAO Programmes: AU915, AU916, AU917, AU918, AU919)
Please check in at main reception from 10am to pick up your detailed schedule for the day.
Check-in – 10am – 10.30am
Department talk – 10.30am – 11am
Programme talks – 11am -1pm
Lunch break – 1pm – 2pm
Students Union & Student Services talks – 2pm – 3pm
Campus tour team quiz – 3pm – 4pm
Freshers Social Mix & Mingle event – 4pm – 5pm
Optional evening activities:
Five a side Football – 5pm – 6.30pm
Knocknarea Arena Gym tours and access to athletics track – 5pm – 10pm
Murder mystery in the library – 5.00pm – 6.30pm
Games night – 6.30pm – 8pm
Note that this schedule may be subject to change – check back regularly in case of updates.
Wednesday 11th September
Department of Life Sciences (CAO Programmes: AU858, AU969, AU859, AU970, AU857, AU968)
Please check-in at main reception from 9am to pick up your detailed schedule for the day.
Check-in – 9am – 9.30am
Department talk – 9.30am – 10am
Programme talks – 10am -12pm
Lunch break – 12pm – 1pm
Students Union & Student Services talks – 1pm – 2pm
Campus tour team quiz – 2pm – 3pm
Freshers Social Mix & Mingle event – 3pm – 4pm
Optional evening activities:
Five a side Football – 5pm – 6.30pm
Knocknarea Arena Gym tours and access to athletics track – 5pm – 10pm
Murder mystery in the library -5.00pm – 6.30pm
Games night – 6.30pm – 8pm
Note that this schedule may be subject to change – check back regularly in case of updates.
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Thursday 12th September 9am start
Department of Health and Nutritional Science (CAO Programmes: AU973, AU971, AU861, AU862, AU972)
Please check-in at main reception from 9am to pick up your detailed schedule for the day.
Check-in – 9am – 9.30am
Department talk – 9.30am – 10am
Programme talks – 10am -12pm
Lunch break – 12pm – 1pm
Students Union & Student Services talks – 1pm – 2pm
Campus tour team quiz – 2pm – 3pm
Freshers Social Mix & Mingle event – 3pm – 4pm
Optional evening activities:
Five a side Football – 5pm – 6.30pm
Knocknarea Arena Gym tours and access to athletics track – 5pm – 10pm
Murder mystery in the library -5.00pm – 6.30pm
Games night – 6.30pm – 8pm
Note that this schedule may be subject to change – check back regularly in case of updates.
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Thursday 12th September 10am start
Department of Environmental Science (CAO Programmes: AU855, AU966, AU856, AU967, AU965, AU730)
Please check in at main reception from 10am to pick up your detailed schedule for the day.
Check-in – 10am – 10.30am
Department talk – 10.30am – 11am
Programme talks – 11am -1pm
Lunch break – 1pm – 2pm
Students Union & Student Services talks – 2pm – 3pm
Campus tour team quiz – 3pm – 4pm
Freshers Social Mix & Mingle event – 4pm – 5pm
Optional evening activities:
Five a side Football – 5pm – 6.30pm
Knocknarea Arena Gym access and access to athletics track – 5pm – 10pm
Murder mystery in the library – 5.00pm – 6.30pm
Games night – 6.30pm – 8pm
Note that this schedule may be subject to change – check back regularly in case of updates.
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#First5weeks
Our #First5weeks Welcome Programme starts in September on the first week of term with the start of lectures and is open to all new and existing students.
This programme is designed to help you to settle into college life and to make the transition to third-level education easier. Each week we have a different theme to help you discover the college’s academic, learning and social supports available here on campus.
Look out for details of all that is happening in our weekly newsletter, on social media and on posters around campus. Follow ATU Sligo Student Services on Instagram to make sure you don’t miss out on anything happening!
- Week 1: Getting the Right Start
- Week 2: Get Involved
- Week 3: Health & Wellbeing
- Week 4: Academic Supports
- Week 5: Check-in
Monday 16th September:
- Meet the SU @ 12-1pm, 2-3pm in front of O’Hehirs main canteen
- Speedfriending, icebreakers and games with the SU @ 1pm – 2pm, Hume Hall (upstairs in the Student Centre)
Tuesday 17th September:
- Meet the SU @ 12-1pm, 2-3pm in front of O’Hehirs main canteen
- Speedfriending, icebreakers and games with the SU @ 1pm – 2pm, Hume Hall (upstairs in the Student Centre)
- HEAR/Student Assistance Fund Info session: 1pm – 2pm, H1003, upstairs in Student Centre
Quick Library Website Tour – Online 1.15pm – Sign up HERE
- Connect Cafe: Drop in for tea/coffee, treats & a fun opportunity to meet new people! 5.30pm – 6.30pm, H1002, upstairs in Student Centre
Wednesday 18th September:
- Meet the SU @ 12-1pm, 2-3pm in front of O’Hehirs main canteen
- Speedfriending, icebreakers and games with the SU @ 1pm – 2pm, Hume Hall (upstairs in the Student Centre)
- Mature Students Info session: 1pm – 2pm, H1003, upstairs in Student Centre
Thursday 19th September:
- 1916 Bursary Info session: 1pm -2pm, H1003, upstairs in Student Centre
- Hangout Hub: A social space a social space for students to chat with peers, play games or simply relax. 1pm – 2pm, H1002, upstairs in Student Centre
Friday 20th September:
Quick Library Website Tour – Online 1.15pm – Sign up HERE
- Culture Night! Check out what’s happening around town here
ALL WEEK:
- Library tours everyday @ 11.30am – 30 mins.
- Library Daily Quick Start Search sessions @ 2.30pm – 30 mins. No need to sign up, meet at Library Desk
- Campus tours daily @ 11am – meet at the Fish
Weekend: Taste of Sligo Food Festival is taking place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September in Queen Maeve Square
Monday 23rd September:
- Yeats Library Tours @ 11.30am, 30 mins – no need to sign up, meet at Library Desk
Tuesday 24th September:
- Clubs & Societies Day @ 10am – 2pm, Main Concourse
- HEAR/Student Assistance Fund Info session @ 1pm – 2pm, H1003, upstairs in Student Centre
- Connect Cafe: Drop in for tea/coffee, treats & a fun opportunity to meet new people! @ 5.30pm – 6.30pm, H1002, upstairs in Student Centre
Wednesday 25th September:
- Breakfast Club: Free breakfast! @ 8.15am – 9.30am, Cafe area upstairs in Student Centre
- HEAR/Student Assistance Fund Info session @ 1pm – 2pm, H1003, upstairs in Student Centre
- Be Career Curious – accountancy careers fair @ 10.30am – 1.30pm, Main Concourse
- Yeats Library Tours @ 11.30am, 30 mins – no need to sign up, meet at Library Desk
Thursday 26th September:
- 1916 Bursary Info session @ 1pm -2pm, H1003, upstairs in Student Centre
- Hangout Hub: A social space a social space for students to chat with peers, play games or simply relax @ 1pm – 2pm, H1002, upstairs in Student Centre
- N-TUTORR First In – Are you the first in your family to go to college? Join the #Firstin network to share your experiences with others @ 11am – 2pm, in front of O’Hehirs
- Foróige mentoring: find out about the benefits of having a mentor @ 11am – 2pm, in front of O’Hehirs
ALL WEEK:
- Library competition – find out more here
- MakerSpace tours daily – Imagine it, Create it! Discover the tools and equipment available to bring your designs to life @ 1pm in the MakerSpace
Monday 30th September:
- ATU Sligo Health Services Showcase – Come along and get to know the friendly faces in Student Health and Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Healthy Campus and Knocknarea Arena @ 10.30am – 2pm, Main Concourse
Tuesday 1st October:
- Connect, Protect, Respect – External organisations from our community will have information stands on the concourse on all things mental health, wellbeing and gender-based violence @ 10.30am – 2pm, Main Concourse
- MABs – Top tips for Budgeting and Managing your finances – information stand @ 10.30am – 1pm, main concourse and talk @ 1.30pm – 2pm in B1301
- HEAR/Student Assistance Fund Info session @ 1pm – 2pm, H1003, upstairs in Student Centre
- Connect Cafe: Drop in for tea/coffee, treats & a fun opportunity to meet new people! @ 5.30pm – 6.30pm, H1002, upstairs in Student Centre
Wednesday 2nd October:
- Breakfast Club: Free breakfast! @ 8.15am – 9.30am, Cafe area upstairs in Student Centre
- Be Career Curious – part time jobs & volunteering careers fair @ 10.30am – 1.30pm, Main Concourse followed by panel talk with SU
From Bump to Baby and Beyond: A Celebration of Breastfeeding @ 12.30pm, in front of the Student Centre followed by a talk in the Main auditorium from 12.45 to 1.45pm
- Mature Students Info session @ 1pm – 2pm, H1003, upstairs in Student Centre
Thursday 3rd October:
- Healthy Campus Yoga @ 8-8.45am, Hume Hall in the Student Centre
- Hangout Hub: A social space for students to chat with peers, play games or simply relax @ 1pm – 2pm, H1002, upstairs in Student Centre
- Note to Self (fears and hopes) – chat with Helen and Emil about any concerns you have and what you’re looking forward to as you start your journey at ATU Sligo @ 11am – 12.30pm, Main Concourse
- Bolt Bike promotion – come and check out the Bolt Bikes and find out how to get started using them @ 12 – 2pm, outside at Manorhamilton Road entrance
- 1916 Bursary Info session @ 1pm – 2pm, H1003, upstairs in Student Centre
ALL WEEK
- Freshers’ week – Follow the SU on Instagram for more details
- Check out the Library’s display of books and resources to support your health and wellbeing.
Monday 7th October:
- Academic Supports Showcase – come and meet the teams in the Academic Writing Centre and Maths & Engineering Support Centre to find out how they can help you @ 11.30am – 2pm, Main Concourse
Tuesday 8th October:
- Academic Supports Showcase – come and meet the teams in the Academic Writing Centre and Maths & Engineering Support Centre to find out how they can help you @ 11.30am – 2pm, Main Concourse
- HEAR/Student Assistance Fund Info session @ 1pm – 2pm, H1003, upstairs in Student Centre
- Connect Cafe: Drop in for tea/coffee, treats & a fun opportunity to meet new people! @ 5.30pm – 6.30pm, H1002, upstairs in Student Centre
Wednesday 9th October:
- Breakfast Club: Free breakfast! @ 8.15am – 9.30am, Cafe area upstairs in Student Centre
- HEAR/Student Assistance Fund Info session @ 1pm – 2pm, H1003, upstairs in Student Centre
- Be Career Curious all industries careers fair @ 10.30am – 1.30pm, Main Concourse
Thursday 10th October:
- Academic Supports Showcase – come and meet the teams in the Academic Writing Centre and Maths & Engineering Support Centre to find out how they can help you @ 11.30am – 2pm, Main Concourse
- 1916 Bursary Info session @ 1pm – 2pm, H1003, upstairs in Student Centre
- Hangout Hub: A social space a social space for students to chat with peers, play games or simply relax @ 1pm – 2pm, H1002, upstairs in Student Centre
Monday to Thursday
- Academic Writing Drop in Clinic: Drop in to chat with an academic writing tutor for advice and information on available writing resources. Enter our lunch voucher draw! @ 12.30 – 2pm in Academic Writing Centre, Learning Zone, Ground Floor Yeats Library
Monday 14th October:
- Student services advice desk – thinking about leaving or changing your course? Come and meet the team from admissions, student support, counselling and careers who will help you find the best solution @ drop-in anytime between 12 – 2pm, H1002, upstairs in the Student Centre
- Academic Writing Workshop: Introduction to academic writing @ 1-2pm, D2022
- Plant a tree with EU Green @ time and location to be confirmed
Tuesday 15th October:
- HEAR/Student Assistance Fund Info session: 1pm – 2pm, H1003, upstairs in Student Centre
- Academic Writing Workshop: Introduction to citation, referencing and paraphrasing @ 1-2pm, D2022
- Pop-up Gaeltacht @ Business block cafe, 1-2pm
- Connect Cafe: Drop in for tea/coffee, treats & a fun opportunity to meet new people! 5.30pm – 6.30pm, H1002, upstairs in Student Centre
Wednesday 16th October:
- Be Career Curious – STEM careers fair @ 10.30am – 1.30pm, Main Concourse
- Academic Writing Workshop: Critical reading and literature review @ 1-2pm, D2022
Thursday 17th October:
- Academic Writing Workshop: Dissertation structure and chapter outline @ 1-2pm, D2022
- 1916 Bursary Info session: 1pm – 2pm, H1003, upstairs in Student Centre
- Hangout Hub: A social space a social space for students to chat with peers, play games or simply relax. 1pm – 2pm, H1002, upstairs in Student Centre
- First-in Conversation Workshop: if you are first in your family to attend college come along to share your experiences with others @ 1-2pm, Room B1301
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