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Orientation and Welcome Programmes
Orientation information
The Orientation programme will address the academic, general, practical and social aspects of campus life. You will learn about the support services available to all students, take an in-depth tour of campus, meet with your academic staff and be informed of what will be required in your programme of study. You will hear about the many Clubs and Societies active on campus, and, finally, have an opportunity to get to know your fellow classmates during the social events sponsored by the Students’ Union.
Select your student type to see your orientation details:
Orientation takes place on campus between the 3rd and the 12th of September. You will need to attend on your designated orientation day. The full schedule is available through the link below:
Orientation Schedule
Your orientation will take place from 11am to 1pm (Irish time) via Microsoft Teams on the 2nd of September 2024. You can access the meeting link here.
We would also ask you to attend an in person Postgraduate welcome event organised for you in the Aula Maxima on main campus. There will be a welcome speech from a College respresentitive and stalls from the Library, Career Services, UCC SU, Health Insurance companies and Bank of Ireland among many others. This is a great opportunity to meet UCC support staff and other students on your course. You will have a campus tour with our Peer Support Leaders after your allotted College timeslot.
This event will take place on Friday, the 6th of September. Please attend on the designated timeslot for your College below:
College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences - 9:30am to 11am. Campus tour at 11am.
College of Medicine and Health - 11:00am to 12:30pm. Campus tour at 12:30pm.
College of Business and Law - 13:30pm – 15:00pm. Campus tour at 15:00pm.
College of Science, Engineering and Food Science – 15:00pm - 16:30pm. Campus tour at 16:30pm.
Step 1. Attend one of the scheduled Welcome Meetings.
Step 2. Collect student id card.
Step 3. Join a Campus Tour.
Step 4. Join a Library tour.
Step 5. Complete Orientation
Step 6. Check out Failte Fest
Step 7. Check out Fresher's Week.
Semester Dates 2024/25
Further details will be emailed directly to students who are accepted onto UCC programmes.
Step 1. Attend one of the scheduled Welcome Meetings.
Step 2. Collect student id card.
Step 3. Join a Campus Tour.
Step 4. Join a Library tour.
Step 5. Complete Orientation
Step 6. Check out Failte Fest
Step 7. Check out Fresher's Week.
Semester Dates 2024/25
Further details will be emailed directly to students who are accepted onto UCC programmes.
The Welcome Programme is organised by the International Office for newly arrived international students. It is specifically designed to help with the initial adjustment to living in Cork and studying at UCC. The programme is full of events and activities providing a great opportunity to make new friends- both with Irish students and other international students. The range of activities includes a familiarisation tour of UCC campus, a practical walking tour of Cork city, cinema, day trips, as well as Irish music and Irish dancing.
Participation is free of charge in most cases, however, there is a limited number of places for some events, such as day trips, and they book out quickly.