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Welcome Programme
Overview
The International Office Welcome Programme for 2021/2 has been replaced by Transitions In Programme https://www.ucc.ie/en/study/transition-in/
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 internationals. 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, however, there is a limited number of places for some events, such as day trips, and they book out quickly. Feedback from previous participants has been extremely positive. We look forward to meeting you and your participation in the programme.
Freshers' Week
The Registrar’s Office is organising a welcome weekend for new students called Freshers’ Fest. The fest takes place the weekend before term starts. It involves activities such as drama, music, cookery demonstrations, exhibitions, tours of campus, the library, the Glucksman Art Gallery and the Mardyke Sports Arena. Food stalls will be set up on campus for the day providing something special for everybody.
Workshops are also an essential part of the fest. There will be two elements to the workshops: (a) generic academic skills and (b) life skills. These workshops will give you a head start on student life and will help you to settle into UCC. Please keep an eye on the following link for further information.
Welcome Videos
Pick your student group and watch our welcome videos below.
New Student Supports
To make the most of your time in UCC we strongly recommend that you partake in the full breadth of events organised to support you. You will find details of some of these events here.
Find out more
To find out more visit your Students Union Page.
UCC will host an UCC Autumn 2021 Freshers Fest on Saturday September 25th. The Fest celebrates the very best of student life - from the serious business of attending essential workshops/ presentations and demonstrations to the fun side of music, sport and theatre performances.
Find out more
See Freshers Fest Autumn 2021 for schedule of events.
All International Students are invited to attend one of our many Welcome Meetings hosted by Suzanne Buckley, Support Officer for International Students.
As well as the opportunity to meet fellow students, advice and information for the initial adjustment to living in Ireland is provided. At the Welcome Meetings students will also learn more about the events coming up over the coming weeks.
See Welcome Meetings September 2021 for full schedule.
Transition in Programme
We would encourage all international students to complete the Transition in Programme. The programme is designed to help you not only to excel in university but also to help you thrive in the community.
Stay tuned for more info on our second annual Give it a Go Festival, coming soon to a semester 1 near you!!
‘Give it a Go’ festival will take place over a 3 week period from Monday 13th Sept- Friday 1st Oct 2021. The festival is open to all students of UCC, not just first years! We have 106 active societies in UCC who can’t wait to meet you and get you involved in their activities.
Following on from our success last year, GIVE IT A GO Festival is a great way to meet new people, connect with all our societies in UCC and learn something fun along the way!
To find out more visit our website.
UCC will host an UCC Autumn 2021 Year 2 Fest on Saturday September 11th. The Fest is specifically designed for those students that did not get to experience life on campus last year. It celebrates the very best of student life - from the serious business of attending essential workshops/ presentations and demonstrations to the fun side of music, sport and theatre performances.
Find out more
See Year 2 Fest Autumn 2021 for schedule of events.
