Please note this schedule is for incoming UL Global students only and does not apply to incoming CAO students. The orientation schedule below is provisional and subject to change. The final orientation schedule will be shared with you closer to the date.
Orientation Schedule
09:30-11:30: COFFEE & CHATS WITH THE UL GLOBAL TEAM
Welcome to the University of Limerick! Your first opportunity to meet the UL Global Team team for a morning coffee.
Location: Plaza Café - The Glucksman Library
14:00-16:00: CHEFFING IT UP IRISH STYLE
Learn how to create some healthy, budget-friendly dishes!
Location: CSG001- Computer Science Building
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date.
18:00: SOUNDS IRISH - TRADITIONAL MUSIC NIGHT
Enjoy traditional Irish Musicand Dance with a live band and dancers.
Location: The Stables Club
07:00-08:00: MORNING YOGA
Location: The UL Sports Arena
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date.
11:00-12:00: WELCOME SESSION & IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
Everything you need to know about taking your first steps at UL.
12:00-13:00: PARKWAY SHOPPING CENTRE TRIP*
Departing from Foundation Building* Buses will rotate every 20 minutes. First bus at 12pm, last bus back to campus at 3pm. * Please note the time change this event is now at the earlier time of 12pm
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date.
19:00: MOVIE NIGHT
Far & Away, an Irish romantic comedy, starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.
Location: University Concert Hall
11:00 - 12:30 CAMPUS TOUR
Check out our campus! A great way to get to know UL.
Location: DG016- Jean Monet Theatre, Main Building
13:30-14:15: ACTIVE CONSENT WORKSHOP WITH MARIA HEALY
Positive and active consent is key to healthy and fun relationships. Let’s have those conversations now!
Location: DG016 - Jean Monnet Theatre, Main Building
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date.
15:00-17:00: SPEED FRIENDING WITH STUDENT LIFE
Make a new friends in just 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 closer to the date.
16:00 - 17:00: SPEED FRIENDING: THE AFTER PARTY
From first-time friends to friends forever over coffee and biscuits.
Location: The Terrace Café
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date.
14:00-16:00: SCAVENGER HUNT
The Scavenger Hunting challenge will involve discovering a list of 20+ clues/tasks and taking photo evidence to prove it. Complete the most photo tasks to be in with the chance of winning prizes!
Location: DG016 - Jean Monnet Theatre, Main Building
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date.
08:45-10:00: UL SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
Meet our Students Union, PVA & Counselling team to learn about amazing activities & supports available to you.
11:00-12:00: INTERCULTURAL WORKSHOP WITH MICHELLE DALY
Develop intercultural awareness, exploring the challenges adapting to a new cultural, social & academic environment
Location: DG016 - Jean Monnet Theatre, Main Building
14:45: CELTIC STEPS
Don’t miss out on the most popular event of the semester! Doors close at 2.45pm.
Location: University Concert Hall
19:00: INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
Meet all of the new arrivals from orientation week.
Location: The Stables Club
11:00-15:00: DISCOVER LIMERICK MILK MARKET AND THE CITY CENTRE
*Departing from Foundation Building*
Shuttle service as follows:
Shuttle service, first bus 11am, buses will run every 15 minutes up until 12pm sharp. Returning to campus between 2:30pm and 3:00pm
Sign up required for this event - information on how to sign up will be emailed to you closer to the date.
Bus Tour to Tourist Attraction
Student Life and Hynan Travel usually offer a tour each weekend for the first number of weeks of the term.
Your team will inform you each week when and where the tickets go on sale, so make sure to keep a close eye on your inbox! We will let you know during orientation when these tickers will go on sale.
Please note, this is a first-come-first-serve trip and tickets are of your own personal cost.