International Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
Please note that the Welcome Week schedule is subject to change.
Orientation Schedule
Monday 31st August 2026
11am: Settling In
Life, Learning & Community at UL; practical tips for International Undergraduates
Location: The Globe
This is a mandatory session.
1pm-2pm: Team Welcome
Meet your team and get started on your UL orientation programme. Academic Essentials: Lectures, Labs, Modules. Timetables and Supports
Location: University Concert Hall
This is a mandatory session.
2pm-3pm: Immigration Information
Great information on the next steps of immigration journey for Non-EU students only. Students with visa or immigration queries can speak to an expert.
Location: University Concert Hall
This is a mandatory session for non-EU students.
3pm-4:30pm: UL Supports & Services
Information to help you navigate your way in a new community
Location: University Concert Hall
This is a mandatory session.
4:30pm: Intercultural Awareness
Angela Farrell hosts this interactive session about other cultures
Location: University Concert Hall
This is a mandatory session.
5:30pm: Sounds Irish - Traditional Music Night
Enjoy traditional Irish Music and Dance with a live band and dancers. Refreshments provided.
Location: The Stables Club
Tuesday 1st September 2026
11am: Classroom Culture
Find out all about the Academic Literacies module, classroom culture in Ireland, Learning Centres and PSU
Location: CSG-01, Computer Science Building
This is a mandatory session.
12:30pm-2:30pm: Parkway Shopping Centre Trip
Shuttle buses running from 12:30–2:30pm. Returning buses to UL from 2:30pm- 3pm.
Location: Back of the Foundation Building
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you..
5pm: Speed-Friending
Make a new friend in 10 Minutes!
Location: Sports Hall PG031, PESS Building
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you.
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
9:30am: Coffee & Chats
Join the team and your new friends for coffee
Location: The Stables Club
2:30-4pm: Wednesday Welcome
Where connections begin! Play some games with your new friends
Location: Sports Hall PG031, PESS Building
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you.
7pm: Movie Night - Sing Street
Enjoy this Irish movie with friends
Location: University Concert Hall
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you.
Note for Undergraduate Students: Please make sure to attend your faculty day per UL Instructions and prioritise those sessions for that day
Thursday 3rd September 2026
11:30am: Garda Vetting for Students On Placement
Meet with the team for the document approval stage of your garda vetting process
Location: The Globe, Millstream Courtyard
1:30pm: Drop-In Q&A
Ask the team your UL questions
Location: The Globe, Millstream Courtyard
2pm-3pm: Immigration Information
Information on the next steps of immigration journey
Location: The Globe, Millstream Courtyard
3pm-4pm: Accommodation Clinic
Do you need help to source accommodation?
Location: The Globe, Millstream Courtyard
5pm: Silent Disco
Dance to your own playlist with new friends!
Location: The Stables Club
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you.
Friday 4th September 2026
AM GPS Faculty Orientation (Postgraduate)
Graduate and Professional Studies Orientation information session
Location: University Concert Hall
This is a mandatory session
12pm-1pm: Late Arrivals Clinic
Meet the team and catch up on any outstanding questions
Location: The Globe, Millstream Courtyard
2:30 or 3:30pm: Go Gaelic
Try out traditional Irish Sports! Join one session only
Location: Maguires Pitches
9pm: International Night
Meet all of the new arrivals from orientation week. The best night of the week in the Stables Club. Don’t miss it!
Location: The Stables Club
Note for Postgraduate Students: Please make sure to attend GPS sessions for the 4th of September
Saturday 5th September 2026
10am: Discover Limerick - Milk Market and the City Centre
Free bus to Limerick city centre and Milk Market Shuttle service; departs UL 10:00am-11:00am. Return to UL 2.00pm - 3.00pm.
Location: New Student Centre
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you.
Sunday 6th September 2026
7am: Bus Tour to the Cliffs of Moher & The Burren
Bus departs from UL Campus for a day trip to the Cliffs of Moher!
Departing from UL Foundation Building Car park at 7:00 am
Please note, this is a first-come, first-served trip and tickets are at your own personal cost.
Your team will inform you when and where the tickets go on sale, so make sure to keep a close eye on your inbox!
