A week of presentations, events and tours for all new students to UCC. Get essential information, explore the campus and Cork, meet other students and discover the many opportunities and support available to you at UCC.
Global Welcome Week Events
| Date | Title | Time | Description | Topic | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep 2026 | City Tour | 10am - 11am | Student led City Tour | General | Main Quad | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/city-tour-wed.html |
| 2 Sep 2026 | Campus Tour | 11am - 12pm | Explore your campus with our Peer Support Leaders! | General | Main Quad | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/campus-tour-wed1.html |
| 2 Sep 2026 | Neighbourhood Tour | 12pm - 1pm | Explore the unique neighbourhood that surrounds our campus. | General | Main Quad | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/neighbourhood-tour-wed.html |
| 2 Sep 2026 | A History of UCC - Guided Tour | 12pm - 1pm | General | Main Quad | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/history-wednesday.html | |
| 2 Sep 2026 | Campus Tour | 2pm - 3pm | Explore your new campus with your Peer Support Leaders! | General | Main Quad | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/campus-tour-wed2.html |
| 3 Sep 2026 | Food, Shopping and Transport | 10am - 11am | General | Aula Maxima | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/food-shopping-and-transport-in-cork.html | |
| 3 Sep 2026 | A History of UCC | 2pm - 3pm | Learn about the rich history of University College Cork with JP Quinn, Head of Visitors Services at UCC. | Campus Life | Aula Maxima | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/history.html |
| 3 Sep 2026 | Jersey Day at the Mardyke Sports Pitches | 2pm - 4pm | Join the UCC Students' Union and UCC Clubs for fun and games at the Mardyke Arena, | General | Mardyke Arena & Sports Complex | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/jersey-day.html |
| 3 Sep 2026 | Cork: A Sense of Place | 3pm - 4pm | A talk about Cork by the Cork novelist and playwright, Conal Creedon. | International Students | Aula Maxima | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/cork.html |
| 3 Sep 2026 | City Tour | 10am - 11am | Student led City Tour. | General | Main Quad | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/city-tour-thur.html |
| 3 Sep 2026 | Campus Tour | 11am - 12pm | Explore your campus with our Peer Support Leaders! | General | Main Quad | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/campus-tour-thur1.html |
| 3 Sep 2026 | Neighbourhood Tour | 12pm - 1pm | Explore the unique neighbourhood that surrounds our campus. | General | Main Quad | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/neighbourhood-tour-thur.html |
| 3 Sep 2026 | Campus Tour | 2pm - 3pm | Guided Campus Tour with your Peer Support Leaders. | General | Main Quad | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/campus-tour-thur2.html |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Postgraduate Welcome Day! | 10am - 2pm | Meet the Admissions Teams, representatives from across the Colleges, Student Associations and our student support services. Come along, meet the people here to support you, and find out more about life at UCC. | General | Aula Maxima | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/stands.html |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Céilí Mór | 3pm - 5pm | Join us for a Céilí Mór – a lively Irish traditional dance and music experience! No dancing experience is needed, and you don’t need to bring a partner. Come along, learn a few Irish dances, meet other students and enjoy a fun taste of Irish culture. | General | Aula Maxima | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/ceili.html |
| 4 Sep 2026 | City Tour | 10am - 11am | Student Led City Tour | General | Main Quad | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/city-tour-fri.html |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Campus Tour | 11am - 12pm | Explore your campus with our Peer Support Leaders! | General | Main Quad | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/campus-tour-fri1.html |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Neighbourhood Tour | 12pm - 1pm | Explore the unique neighbourhood that surrounds our campus. | General | Main Quad | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/neighbourhood-tour-fri.html |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Campus Tour | 2pm - 3pm | Campus Tour with your Peer Support Leaders. | General | Main Quad | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalwelcomeweek/campus-tour-fri2.html |