5th SeptemberFAMILY DAYGalway, CCAM,Letterfrack & Mayo
6th September – 6th October 2017
GMIT Galway Campus
GMIT Centre for Creative Arts and Media (CCAM)
GMIT Mayo Campus
GMIT Letterfrack Campus
GMIT Mountbellew Campus
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WELCOMEWelcome to GMIT – we are delighted you have chosen to study with us.
Your #First5weeks at GMIT will be the most important time you spend in college. During this time it ishoped that you develop a healthy student lifestyle and discover GMIT's social and communitynetworks which will help you to achieve your academic goals. It is important to attend the Inductiondays from 6th – 8th September as per your programme start time, which you will find in this brochure.
On your first day you will receive your schedule for the remainder of the week. While each of GMIT’s five campuses will have different schedules for the welcome programme, common elementswill be expanded upon during the #First5weeks of the first term.
Pre–Welcome Activities
Academic Success: Skills for learning, Skills for life,Course 1 – What is Education for?Take a step towards success in GMIT by completing this shortinduction course that will introduce you to learning at third level.You will be emailed a link inviting you to complete this in late August.
Get to Know Yourself: Psychometric Testing for Career DevelopmentOur Careers Service offers FREE access to many differentassessment tools to help you identify your key strengths & motivators,these include:
The Type Dynamics Personality Indicator Learning Styles Indicator Values-based Indicator of Motivation Career Interests InventoryVisit: www.profilingforsuccess.com/take-an-assessment.phpClient Code: tflhe Access Code: gmit Password: gmit060627You are encouraged to contact a Careers Advisor at:[email protected] to discuss & fully benefit from these tools.
Fast Track Your RegistrationAvoid the queues & pick up your student card early! Register online at: ssb.ancheim.ie/gmit/, complete the HEA Survey &collect yiour ID at:
Galway & CCAM students: Room 347 on the Galway Campus from10:30am – 12:30pm on Tuesday 5th September
Mayo students: Room Y003 from 10:30am-12:30pm on Tuesday,5th September
Letterfrack & Mountbellew students: ID cards will be issued from the Galway Campus in the first 2 weeks of term.
Family DayWhy not bring your family to visit your campus and meet some of thestaff & students? Family day takes place in Galway, Letterfrack &CCAM on Tuesday 5th September from 4–6pm & on the Mayo Campusfrom 3-4:30pm (in the Nursing Lobby).
Student Fees & Grant InformationDetails of fees, online payment system & instalment payment plansare accessible at: www.gmit.ie/fees-and-grants. If you have feepayment queries, email: [email protected]. For general feequeries, email: [email protected] or visit: www.studentfinance.ieInformation on grants is available at: susi.ie/
AccommodationStill looking for a place to live? A range of accommodationoptions are available for students. More information isavailable at: www.gmit.ie/general/accommodation
Before you arrive...Visit our website www.gmit.ie for useful information on starting college in GMIT. Find out about GMIT Students’ Union at www.gmitsu.ie
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YOUR STUDENTEXPERIENCE IS IMPORTANT
TO US!WELCOME TO GMIT 5TH- 8TH SEPTKick start your #First5weeks with Family Day! Meet theStudents' Union, staff & fellow students. Find out what youneed to know to get started & take a campus tour.
KNOW YOUR COLLEGE 11TH-15TH SEPTLearn about academic & non-academic supports withinGMIT & get information on your options if you think you areon the wrong course.
KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY 18TH -22ND SEPTDiscover the wide range of supports & services available toyou within the local community.
MIND YOURSELF 25TH-29TH SEPTGain insight into building healthy habits from the start. Pick up tips on managing stress & useful mindfulness tools to boost your physical & mental health.
MIND YOUR RESOURCES 2ND-6TH OCTLearn about the many ways you can save your money & the environment & the small changes that can make a big difference.
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ParkingParking permits are required at theGalway & Mayo Campuses. An electronic parking permit system isin place which assigns a virtual permitfollowing an online application (via address below) Permits are notrequired at CCAM, Letterfrack &Mountbellew campuses.
In the Galway campus, designated greenparking areas are for students withpermits. To avoid penalties, studentsshould only park in designated areas.Checking of student parking permitswill commence in mid-September. For further information on GMIT car parking, visit:www.gmit.ie/about/visiting-gmit
Public TransportTo find out about available public transport connections to & from campus, visit:www.transportforireland.ie
www.galwaytransport.info
The Galway Campus has an electronic board located in the Café Foyer (outside library) with bus timetable listings.
There are many private bus operators providing daily & weekly service to GMIT. The Students’ Union will have details of all transport providers.
No SmokingSmoking is not permitted in all GMITbuildings or immediate environs & inclose proximity. Designated smokingareas are provided (these may beremoved in the future).
BicyclesSecure bicycle parking area is available on theGalway Campus, contact the Students’ Unionfor details. Bicycles parked on campus whichcause an obstruction may be removed.
Galway Campus Map(Map of other campuses available on day 1)
Centre for Creative Arts& Media (In Wellpark)Galwegians
Car Park
Fáiltiú ThuaidhNorthern Reception
Seirbhísí na Mac LéinnStudent Services
Scoil Staidéar GnóSchool of Business
Scoil na hEolaíochtaSchool of Science
Coláiste Turasóireachta agus EalaíonCollege of Arts and Tourism
Scoil na hInnealtóireachtaSchool of Engineering
Ionad Foghlama agus Fáiltiú TheasLearning Centre and Southern Reception
Halla spóirtSports Hall
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Foirgneamh 1972 & 19761972 & 1976 Building
Foirgneamh 20032003 Building
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GALWAY CAMPUSCAO PROGRAMME DAY DATE TIME VENUE
GA170 Bachelor of Business Thursday 7th September 11.00 Room 903GA171 BSc Business Information Systems Thursday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA174 BB Marketing and Sales Thursday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA175 BB Finance Thursday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA176 BB Entrepreneurship Thursday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA181 BB (Hons) Accounting Thursday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA182 Bachelor of Business (Hons) Thursday 7th September 11.00 Room 903GA183 BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems Thursday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA184 BB (Hons) Marketing and Sales Thursday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA185 BB (Hons) Finance and Economics Thursday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA186 BB (Hons) Entrepreneurship Thursday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA272 BA Heritage Studies Wednesday 6th September 9.30 Theatre 1000GA282 BA (Honours) Heritage Studies Wednesday 6th September 9.30 Theatre 1000GA360 HC Business in Tourism Wednesday 6th September 9.30 Theatre 1000GA361 HC Culinary Arts Wednesday 6th September 9.30 Theatre 1000GA362 HC Hotel and Hospitality Operations Wednesday 6th September 9.30 Theatre 1000GA370 BB Hotel and Catering Management Wednesday 6th September 9.30 Theatre 1000GA372 BB Culinary Arts Management Wednesday 6th September 9.30 Theatre 1000GA375 BB Retail Management Wednesday 6th September 9.30 Theatre 1000GA376 BB Event Management with Public Relations Wednesday 6th September 9.30 Theatre 1000GA377 BB Int. Tour Mgt. Wednesday 6th September 9.30 Theatre 1000GA380 BA (Hons) Hotel and Catering Management Wednesday 6th September 9.30 Theatre 1000GA381 BB (Hons) Int. Tour Mgt. Wednesday 6th September 9.30 Theatre 1000GA460 HC Construction Management Wednesday 6th September 10.45 Room 903GA461 HC Construction Economics and Quantity Surveying Wednesday 6th September 10.45 Room 903GA462 HC Architectural Technology Wednesday 6th September 10.45 Room 903GA463 HC Civil Engineering Wednesday 6th September 10.45 Room 903GA470 BSc Construction Management Wednesday 6th September 10.45 Room 903GA471 BSc Construction Economics and Quantity Surveying Wednesday 6th September 10.45 Room 903GA472 BSc Architectural Technology Wednesday 6th September 10.45 Room 903GA473 BEng Civil Engineering Wednesday 6th September 10.45 Room 903GA480 BSc (Hons) Construction Management Wednesday 6th September 10.45 Room 903GA482 BSc (Hons) Construction Economics and Quantity Surveying Wednesday 6th September 10.45 Room 903GA483 BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology Wednesday 6th September 10.45 Room 903GA484 BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering Wednesday 6th September 10.45 Room 903GA570 BEng Computer and Electronic Engineering Wednesday 6th September 10.00 Room 903GA670 BEng Mechanical Engineering Wednesday 6th September 10.00 Room 903GA673 BEng Energy Engineering Wednesday 6th September 10.00 Room 903GA674 BEng Biomedical Eng Wednesday 6th September 10.00 Room 903GA675 BEng Agricultural Eng Wednesday 6th September 10.00 Room 903GA680 BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering Wednesday 6th September 10.00 Room 903GA681 BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering Wednesday 6th September 10.00 Room 903GA682 BEng (Hons) Biomedical Eng Wednesday 6th September 10.00 Room 903GA683 BEng (Hons) Agricultural Eng Wednesday 6th September 10.00 Room 903GA770 BSc Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology Wednesday 6th September 11.30 Room 903GA771 BSc Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science Wednesday 6th September 11.30 Room 903GA772 BSc Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science Wednesday 6th September 11.30 Room 903GA773 BSc Physics and Instrumentation Wednesday 6th September 11.30 Room 903GA774 BSc Science (Undenominated) Wednesday 6th September 11.30 Room 903GA775 BSc Computing in Software Development Wednesday 6th September 12.30 Room 903GA776 BSc Business Computing and Digital Media Wednesday 6th September 12.30 Room 903GA780 BSc (Hons) Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology Wednesday 6th September 11.30 Room 903GA781 BSc (Hons) Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science Wednesday 6th September 11.30 Room 903GA782 BSc (Hons) Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science Wednesday 6th September 11.30 Room 903GA783 BSc (Hons) Physics and Instrumentation Wednesday 6th September 11.30 Room 903GA784 BSc (Hons) Science (Undenominated) Wednesday 6th September 11.30 Room 903GA785 BSc (Hons) Medical Science Wednesday 6th September 10.30 Room 994GA786 BSc (Hons) Forensic Science and Analysis Wednesday 6th September 11.30 Room 903GA787 BSc (Hons) Computing in Software Development Wednesday 6th September 12.30 Room 903GA788 BSc (Hons) Computing and Digital Media Wednesday 6th September 12.30 Room 903GA790 BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science Wednesday 6th September 10.30 Room 994GA791 BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition Wednesday 6th September 10.30 Room 994
COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS AND MEDIA (CCAM)PROGRAMME DAY DATE TIME VENUE
All CCAM Programmes Wednesday 6th September 11.30 Room 111 (CCAM)
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When you arrive...Galway, CCAM, Letterfrack & Mayo Students:
Your STUDENT AMBASSADORS will meet & greet you, provideyou with a schedule of activities for Week 1 & ensure you find outwhere you should be for all the day’s activities when you arrive oncampus.
Your student ambassadors will give you a CAMPUS TOUR duringyour first 2 days – helping you to familiarise yourself with thelayout & location of everything you need.
If you are waiting for grant approval, you can still register onlineby selecting “Pay Later”. Once registered, you can collect yourSTUDENT ID in:
Galway: Room 347 from 6th-8th September (including CCAMstudents)
Letterfrack: ID cards are issued from the Galway Campus in thefirst 2 weeks of term.
Mayo: From 9:30am-1:30pm on Thursday, 7th September
During the IT SERVICES session, you will be shown the widevariety of IT services available to you, including:
l Information on the IT Centre, IT Helpdesk & computer labsl Getting your password & login informationl WiFi & email accessl Using Moodle, GMIT’s Virtual Learning Environmentl Using the Student Portal
There will be a brief introduction to the LIBRARY during the ITServices session. Library tours will be organised during the#First5weeks Welcome Programme.
STUDENT SERVICES provide Health, Counselling,Careers, Chaplaincy & Access & Disability servicesto students. You will meet your Student Servicesteam during your first 2 weeks, who can offeradvice & information on each service. Yellow feeton the ground & yellow doors represent Student Services inGMIT’s Galway campuses. Remember to follow the yellow feetthroughout the year if you need advice – we’re here for you!
The STUDENTS’ UNION (SU) is here to ensure you have a greatstudent experience in GMIT. The SU assists with accommodationissues to helping with exam appeals, in addition to,taking care of any entertainment & social outingsthat go on both on & off-campus. All students willmeet with their SU within the first 2 weeks of term.
Various information sessions/workshops, sports tasters,programme activities & social events will be scheduledthroughout the #First5weeks, so be sure to check out weekly#First5weeks activities posters in all campuses!
During the #First5weeks, pop-up information counters & stands will be in communal areas where you can findinformation on just about anything GMIT-related. We’llalso have a team of staff & students wearing ASK ME badges, soif you have a question, just ask.
TRANSFER STUDENTSGMIT are delighted to welcome transfer students into different stages of our programmes. A Welcome Session is scheduled for;
• Transfer Students • Add On Degree Programme Students • International Transfer Students • Post-Graduate Students
Friday 8th September
Time Activity Location10.45 Welcome & Assembly Room 94011.00 Introduction to the Students’ Union Room 90311.45 Meet & Greet support staff Café Foyer12.15 Introduction to Student Services, the library, IT facilities and information on paying fees Room 9031.30 Campus Tour Campus Wide2.00 Registration & ID Collection Room 347
LETTERFRACK CAMPUSPROGRAMME DAY DATE TIME VENUE
All Letterfrack Programmes Wednesday 6th September 9.30am LT 1
MAYO CAMPUSPROGRAMME DAY DATE TIME VENUE
ll Mayo Programmes Wednesday 6th September 10.00am St Marys Hall
MOUNTBELLEW CAMPUSPROGRAMME DAY DATE TIME VENUE
All Mountbellew Programmes Wednesday 6th September 10.00am Reception Area
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When you’re here...What to ExpectWe know that moving away from home to go to college is a bigchange & the #First5weeks Welcome Programme is designed tomake it easier for you to find your feet & get settled.
During your #First5weeks at college, we have scheduled a varietyof activities, both academic & social, to help familiarise students atall GMIT campuses with college, course work & life (as you will getto know it) as a third level student. There will be a range of fun &interesting opportunities for you to interact & socialise with yournew classmates. In other words, we want you to have fun settling in.(Not too much fun though, there still needs to be time for study!)
It is important for all new students to attend the #First5weeksWelcome Programme, as it will provide you with all the informationyou need to know.
Know Supports Available to YouPeer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS): PASS is aprogramme that helps you settle into college life &develop independent learning skills. It involvesstudent leaders from other years facilitating aweekly 1 hour timetabled study session with firstyear students.
Learning & Innovation Skills (LIS): As a first year student, you mayneed help developing your learning skills to meet the demands ofthird-level study (i.e. time management, study & problem solvingskills). In order to ease the transition from second to third level, allfirst year students at GMIT take LIS. The small class sizes for this module also offer excellentopportunities to get to know your fellow classmates.
Access & Disability Service: Students with disabilities shouldcontact the Access Office in advance of commencing their courseor as early as possible in the academic year to ensure they receivethe range of supports & accommodations which they may require.For further information, contact: [email protected] 091 742182.
The Academic Writing Centre enables students to fulfil theirpotential in academic writing tasks as part of their course work. The Centre offers focused academic writing tuition to students of the Institute at all levels, in all years (including postgraduate), & across all disciplines. The tuition available takes the form of pre-bookable, 30 minute, one-to-one sessions, directed byindividual student needs.
The Maths Learning Centre offers free maths tuition to GMITstudents. It is a drop-in service, no booking required. Bring alongyour problem & class notes & you will get the help you require.
The Student Assistance Fund (SAF) is a fund which is designed tosupport students from socio-economically disadvantagedbackgrounds & students with other circumstances giving rise toshort or longer term financial difficulties. Eligibility for SAF isbased on household income for the year proceeding the currentacademic year. Applications forms & further information areavailable at the Student Services Offices, Students’ Unions &Student Portal.
If you are encountering personal problems, you should eithermake an appointment with the Counselling Service or visit one ofthe counsellors during the drop-in sessions. If the problems areacademic, your lecturer, programme chair or head of departmentshould be your first port of call.
If you are thinking about leaving your programme, please taketime to speak to all relevant parties both within GMIT & yourfamily. If you want to leave for:
l Academic Reasons – you should talk to your programme chair,head of department, or visit the Careers Office
l Financial Reasons – call to the Student Services Office to seeif there are financial supports available. Also, contactFees/Grants to check the financial implications of leaving & how it may affect you if you decide to pursue another course in the future.
l Personal Issues – you should make a counselling appointment
Note: If you leave before 31st October & complete the necessarydocumentation, there are no fee implications.
In addition to on-campus supports, there are many communitysupports which will be visiting the campus during the#First5weeks promoting their services.
Get InvolvedGetting involved in a club or society is an integral part of thewhole college experience as it:
l strengthens your connection with GMIT
l helps you meet new people
l fosters opportunities to engage in new experiences
l enhances your personal development
During your #First5weeks, check out the weekly posterspromoting events & activities such as: Students’ Union Clubs &Societies Day, fitness activities & sports challenges, weeklycompetitions, have your say on the Weekly Student ServicesTwitter Poll, social events & much more!
Missed it the first time? Keep an eye out for a top-up orientationin 2nd term! You’ll get another chance to get involved with yourStudents’ Union, learn tips on Exam Prep, build your CV, brush upon your interview skills & more!
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We’re here for you - A useful Guide Q&A
How do I get IT access?You must be registered and have your ID card to get IT access. You canregister online or in the designated rooms where ID cards are alsobeing issued (room 347 for Galway campuses, Room Y003 for Mayo).
On receipt of your ID Card, you should go to the IT Help Desk in the ITCentre to obtain your password which provides access to ComputerLabs, WiFi, E-mail, the Student Portal and Moodle. ID cards & ITpasswords will be issued in the Mayo and Letterfrack campus also.Students from Mountbellew and CCAM campuses will be issued themin the Galway Campus.
I’m still awaiting grant approval/I don’thave the money to register now. Can Iregister?Yes you can register online (https://ssb.ancheim.ie/gmit/) using the“Pay Later” option. If you can’t pay all your fees immediately, requestan instalment plan from [email protected] and a schedule ofpayments and dates will be arranged for you.
However, after 31st October, your IT access will be disabled if you havenot paid. If you are still waiting for grant approval at that stage,please email [email protected] and inform them of this so thatyour IT account can be reactivated.
Useful ContactsThe GMIT Switchboard number is: 091 753161. The receptionist will put you through to the department/individual you are looking for. Here are some useful email addresses you may need to use over the course of your studies.
Admissions [email protected]
Registration/IDs [email protected]
Examinations [email protected]
Fees & Grants [email protected]
Student Services (Counselling, Careers, Chaplaincy, Student Health Unit) [email protected]
Access & Disability Office [email protected]
Students' Union President [email protected]
Students' Union VP of Welfare [email protected]
Students' Union VP of Education [email protected]
Students' Union (Mayo Campus) [email protected]
School of Business [email protected]
School of Engineering [email protected]
School of Science [email protected]
College of Tourism & Arts [email protected]
Centre for Creative Arts & Media [email protected]
Letterfrack Campus [email protected]
Mayo Campus [email protected]
Are there any financial supports availablewithin GMIT?The Student Assistance Fund (SAF) is a fund which is designed to supportstudents from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds andstudents with other circumstances giving rise to short or longer termfinancial difficulties. Eligibility for SAF is based on household income forthe year proceeding the current academic year. There is no closing date,funds will be distributed as completed forms are submitted until thefund is depleted.
Students experiencing an unexpected financial emergency may apply forthe Emergency Fund.
In exceptional circumstances, students liable for fees may apply for FeeWaivers. Forms for all these funds are available from the StudentServices Office. The SAF form is also available on the Student Portal.
As a student with a disability, how can Iensure that I receive the supports which I require?Students will disabilities should contact the Access Office in advance ofcommencing their course or as early as possible in the Academic year toensure they receive the range of supports and accommodations whichthey may require.
Contact [email protected] or ring 091-742182 for further details.
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