Orientation 2026/27

What to wear

• Dress appropriately for changeable weather, this may mean bringing sunglasses or a rain jacket. You'll be walking around campus, so comfortable shoes are recommended!

What to bring

• Please bring a packed lunch and water. A reusable water bottle is recommended, as there are many water refill stations across campus. Only bring what you can comfortably carry for the day.

What to expect on the day

• Orientation is a great opportunity to get to know UL, meet other new students and start getting familiar with the campus before your course begins.
• The day will include welcome and information sessions, a talk from your Course Director, and a campus tour.

What is Academic Registry? 
Academic Registry supports students throughout your UL academic journey, from the time you are offered a place in UL right through to graduation and beyond.

What can Academic Registry help with?
If you need to contact us for any matter relating to your course such as grades, transcripts, timetables etc, or about Academic Regulations and Procedures, you can get help from a member of our team through Student Hub Online (TOPdesk). You’ll also find useful information and links, our opening hours and more. 

Where is Academic Registry located?
If you want to chat to us in person, you can find us in E0-001, UL Main Building (up the stairs and to the left).

Student Hub Online is run by Academic Registry (on a platform called TOPdesk). When you log in, you will see the above three options:

1. My Requests: This is where you can see a record of your requests to both Student Hub Online and IT Services. You can also add information / edit your open calls here.
2. Student Hub Online (Academic Registry Services): For issues relating to your course such as grades, transcripts, timetables etc, or about Academic Regulations and Procedures. Find answers to FAQs or log a support call with a member of the Academic Registry team.
3. IT Services: For issues relating to student computing, email access, passwords & security, printing, software, campus WiFi and more. Find answers to FAQs or log a support call.
4. Search: You can also use the search bar or the Student Information & Advice Directory section to find frequently asked questions.

Visit the UL Timetable website for your timetable and for other useful information:

• Your *Student Timetable, showing lectures only, will be available by Friday, 04 September 2026 in advance of Week 1 starting on Monday, 07 September 2026.
• Your *Student Timetable, updated to show the specific tutorials and laboratories you are scheduled to attend, will be available by Friday, 11 September 2026 (in advance of Week 2 starting on Monday, 14 September 2026), if you log in (top right) to the timetable website.
• Course Timetable: This is the timetable for your course and will detail all lectures, laboratory sessions and tutorials scheduled for your course.
• Module Timetable: This shows the timetable for specific modules.
• Timetable Explanation: Your timetable may seem a little confusing at first so this is a helpful guide to understand your timetable and the UL room numbering system.
• Week Dates: You will notice that your timetable specifies various weeks for each class. You can view the week numbers with corresponding calendar dates on the UL timetable website.
• Exam Timetable: Toward the end of the semester, you will also find exam timetables on this website.

Visit Student Hub Online (TOPdesk) for additional information about your timetable, including what to do if your timetable is blank or missing modules.

*Note for students who accept a Round 2 or later CAO offer, or who do not complete administrative tasks in time:

​As timetabling has been completed, some students accepting later CAO offers may have a blank student timetable. In this case you will need to create your own student timetable. You can find instructions to help you do this by logging into Student Hub Online (TOPdesk) and reading about how to Build Your Own Timetable. 

The Information Technology Division, also known as ITD, provides IT support and services to all students in UL. ITD are your first point of contact for questions about your student email account, password resets, printing, software and everything in between.

ITD has a dedicated IT Services website which outlines the following:

• The Student Quick Start Guide: This is a great place to start. Here you can familiarise yourself with IT Services available to you in UL
• How to reset your student password
• How to access IT Services including your student email account and Office 365
• How to access student software for free
• Where to find PC labs (campus computers available to use)
• How to access Wifi on campus
• Printing services (how to find and connect to a printer, printing costs and how to purchase print credit)
• Recommended hardware
• How to access and use Brightspace (UL’s Virtual Learning Environment)
• IT Security
• How to log an IT support call

For IT support, students can visit ITD in person in the Glucksman Library foyer, or by logging a call via TOPdesk (ul.topdesk.net). Students can also email ITD at service.desk@ul.ie. 

For IT support, students can visit ITD in person in the Glucksman Library foyer, or by logging a call via TOPdesk (ul.topdesk.net). Students can also email ITD at service.desk@ul.ie. 

The ITD Service Desk is open Monday - Friday from 9am to 9pm, and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm (both in person and online IT support) during the academic term.

Students can also follow ITD on Instagram and YouTube for tech tips, how-tos and advice to help make student life that little bit easier.

UL Student Life is the student representative body of University of Limerick, and as soon as you enrol, you automatically become a member.

Our team is here to help, support, advise and represent you throughout your time at UL.

UL Student Life is funded by students and led by four elected Student Officers. They work closely with a small team of full-time support staff.

We focus on five key areas to support you during your student journey:

1. Student Leadership & Representation
2. Events & Engagement
3. Clubs & Societies
4. Advice & Advocacy
5. Student Centre Services
   • Leap Cards
   • Lab coats & goggles
   • Games room / hang-out spaces / project room / auditorium
   • Coffee shop
   • Microwaves
   • Full range of UL Wolves merchandise
   • Student Media Hub with radio station, TV studio and podcast studio
   • Travel tours

Tickets for all Student Life events can be purchased via www.ulstudentlife.ie. 

Location: Student Centre, opposite the Library
Learn more about UL Student Life services: UL Student Life website

Welcome to First Seven Weeks (F7W@UL)! 

Your journey starts here: We want to you to Belong, Be Well and Do Well @UL! Transitioning to university is a big step, but you're not alone. First Seven Weeks is here to support you as you adjust to university life, helping you feel welcomed, informed and ready to succeed both personally and academically.

First Seven Weeks kicks off in Week 1 following Orientation and offers activities, workshops, and resources to help you belong, study well and feel supported. You'll explore the campus with virtual maps, check out Clubs and Societies, and meet people to grow your UL community.

You'll learn about the Glucksman Library, Brightspace (UL's virtual learning environment), and have the opportunity to attend workshops on academic writing, study techniques and more. You'll also prioritise your well-being with sessions on mental health, fitness and financial support. 

You can find the First Seven Weeks student information desk in the Student Centre building. Or visit the Virtual Hub on Instagram, TikTok. You can also get in touch by emailing first.seven.weeks@ul.ie. Check the First Seven Weeks calendar for events and workshops.

Remember, you belong here, and we are here to support you every step of the way!

Student Affairs

The Student Affairs Division provides a range of support services to students including: 

- Student Engagement and Support Officer for each faculty

- Student Financial Support Advisor

- Student Health Centre

- Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service

- Disability Support Services

- Chaplaincy Service

- Access Office

- Educational Assistive Technology Service

- Widening Participation Office

- Student Volunteering Office and President's Volunteer Award

Togetherall

Togetherall is funded by the Higher Education Authority through the Psychological Counsellors in Higher Education in Ireland, and in collaboration with UL Student Counselling and Wellbeing service. 

Togetherall is free to use and provides an anonymous, safe, mental health and wellbeing service to all students and is accessible 24/7, 365 days. 

You can access: 

- Free 24/7 Peer-to-Peer Support

- Self-guided CBT based courses and resources

- Clinically validated self-assessments

- Signposting to UL and local services

- 24-hour messaging - Wall Guides are available 24/7 to provide advice, support and active listening 

Active Consent Workshop

In keeping with our Healthy UL campus ethos, you will be scheduled to take part in an Active Consent workshop as part of your orientation week.

The Active Consent workshops aim to promote a positive approach to sexual health and to equip young people with the tools to recognise and communicate about sexual consent. Consent workshops are an important resource that are designed to inform and protect you and are mandatory for all incoming first year students.