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
- Students on the DARE scheme
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.
Details coming soon.
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, AU930
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:
5-a-side football – 5-6.30pm
Knocknarea Arena Gym tours and access to athletics track – 5 -8pm
Murder mystery in the library -5.30-6.30pm
Games night – 6.30-8pm
Note that this schedule may be subject to change – check back regularly in case of updates.
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:
5-a-side football – 5pm – 6.30pm
Knocknarea Arena Gym tours and access to athletics track – 5pm – 8pm
Murder mystery in the library – 5.30pm – 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:
5-a-side football – 5pm – 6.30pm
Knocknarea Arena Gym tours and access to athletics track – 5pm – 8pm
Murder mystery in the library -5.30pm – 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:
5-a-side football – 5pm – 6.30pm
Knocknarea Arena Gym tours and access to athletics track – 5pm – 8pm
Murder mystery in the library -5.30pm – 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:
5-a-side football – 5pm – 6.30pm
Knocknarea Arena Gym tours and access to athletics track – 5pm – 8pm
Murder mystery in the library – 5.30pm – 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:
5-a-side football – 5pm – 6.30pm
Knocknarea Arena Gym tours and access to athletics track – 5pm – 8pm
Murder mystery in the library -5.30pm – 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:
5-a-side football – 5pm – 6.30pm
Knocknarea Arena Gym tours and access to athletics track – 5pm – 8pm
Murder mystery in the library -5.30pm – 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:
5-a-side football – 5pm – 6.30pm
Knocknarea Arena Gym tours and access to athletics track – 5pm – 8pm
Murder mystery in the library – 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Games night – 6.30pm – 8pm
Note that this schedule may be subject to change – check back regularly in case of updates.
#First5weeks
Our #First5weeks Welcome Progamme 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:
Speedfriending @ 1pm, Hume Hall (top level of the Student Centre)
Tuesday 17th September:
Icebreaker Bingo @ 1pm, Hume Hall (top level of the Student Centre)
Meet our local Gardai here to keep you safe through our Campus Watch programme
Connect Cafe @ 5.30 – 6.30pm
Wednesday 18th September:
Breakfast Club @ 8 – 9.30am
ALL WEEK: Library tours daily @
ALL WEEK: Ask me Anything stand @ 10am -3pm, outside Main canteen
ALL WEEK: Campus tours daily @ 11am and 1pm – meet at the Fish
Tuesday 24th September:
Clubs & Societies Day – Main Concourse
Connect Cafe @ 5.30 – 6.30pm
Wednesday 25th September:
Breakfast Club @ 8 – 9.30am
Be Career Curious – accountancy careers fair @ 10.30am – 1.30pm
Thursday 26th September: Pop-up Gaeltacht @ Business Block D Cafe @ 12-2pm
ALL WEEK: MakerSpace tours daily @
Monday 30th September:
Health Services Expo @ Main Concourse
Slí na Sláinte walk & talk @ 1pm, meet at the Fish
Tuesday 1st October:
Mental Health Showcase @ Main Concourse
Connect Cafe @ 5.30 – 6.30pm
Wednesday 2nd October:
Breakfast Club @ 8 – 9.30am
Be Career Curious – part time jobs & volunteering careers fair
Thursday 3rd October:
Ending Sexual Violence & Harassment on Campus
Monday 7th October: Academic Writing Centre
Maths & Engineering Support Centre
Maths Week Pub Quiz
Tuesday 8th October:
Connect Cafe @ 5.30 – 6.30pm
Wednesday 9th October:
Breakfast Club @ 8 – 9.30am
Be Career Curious all industries careers fair
Thursday 10th October:
Connect Cafe
Monday 14th October:
Tuesday 15th October:
Connect Cafe @ 5.30 – 6.30pm
Wednesday 16th October:
Breakfast Club @ 8 – 9.30am
Be Career Curious – STEM careers fair
Thursday 17th October:
Watch the video on how to access your email HERE.
Learn how to find your timetable in this video.
Access your timetable schedule*.
Teaching for first year students commences on the 26th of September.
Please note this timetable is subject to change so best to check it regularly, especially at the start of term.
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