When does everything start up in U.L. for incoming first years?

pacman.podge

Hay.. I was just wondering when everything starts again in UL for new incoming first years and is there something called ''oreintation'' (sorry if its mis-spelt) and what does this consist of? (Im Hoping to do enviromental science.)

Thanks guys!!!

rmacm

If you get your course in UL you'll be sent out an information pack usually a week or two before you start. There is an orientation week for incoming 1st years and it's the week before the start of the autumn semester proper (i.e. when everyone else comes back).

Orientation week gives you a tour around the place, a few nights out and you'll also get registered for your course and take care of other administrative things.

Can't remember when it starts but it's usually the 1st or 2nd week of September if I remember correctly. The academic calendar says orientation starts on the 01/09/2009.

http://www2.ul.ie/web/WWW/Services/Academic_Calendar

Good luck with your LC results and enjoy your time in UL.....I know I did.

Mossin

As rmcm says, college officially starts at the beginning of September with lectures starting on Monday 7th Sept.
Therefore Orientation week is the week before that, again as rmcm stated on 1st September. Orientation week is generally just being shown around capus for 2 days [usually from like 10am - 3pm there or thereabouts] You get shown around by a guide, usually from your course where possible, and you are guided in groups of 8-10 iirc, and there are all from your own class. It doesnt involve anything hectic, but its a good laugh and there are some good nights out to be had.
You also get your ID card with a photo which will stay on it for 4 years [so make sure you look somewhat ok in it, cos it will haunt you for 4 years if it's a bad one like mine!].

And good luck with the LC, hope to see you in Sept!

ninty9er

Orientation is evolving at the moment, but it is definitely more than just being shown around the campus. You'll get the intro from the Dean of your College (in your case Science and Engineering), possibly the President depending on his diary. You'll get a brief intro on the course you've accepted, do some activities with your group, register, be introduced to the Students' Union on the second day and have some fun activities. There's a whole range of services to explore and getting to know people will play a major part of your orientation week. Try and stick around for the 1st weekend or 2 if you can and get your housemates to stay up...explore the city etc.

You'll LOVE UL

croker1

hey incoming first year here too:D
jus wondering is it like really awkward on orientation week if your like me and know noone????

McGetty

No, not at all. 90% of people come here knowing nobody. You will be shown around the college by your orientation guide in a group with about 6 other people from your course which is a great chance to get to know them. Just make the effort with everyone in the first few weeks, most of them are in the same boat as you.

ynwa_17

Incoming first year here too ... Hopefully

pacman.podge

Roll on UL!!!!!!! haha

snazzy

I agree.

I'm really looking forward to this.

And I'm in the same boat as most people! Will know nobody!

ninty9er

You'll also find me and ergonomics beavering away hard for you in the Student's Union

No there isn't a virus on the website...we've had it checked and it's been reported by someone, but there isn't one there!

Secoundrow

Ok mods I know this is off topic

but just wonderin have you guys got accomdation booked because id say at this stage im screwed:o?

Zeouterlimits

Secoundrow wrote: »

Ok mods I know this is off topic

but just wonderin have you guys got accomdation booked because id say at this stage im screwed:o?

First thing is to do is accept that it's not too late. You can find somewhere.
Secondly at least apply for campus accom, you never know. Then contact the Accom department at the University, they might have some landlord contact details etc. Try out the regular places, buy n sell etc.

ninty9er

Check with the Accommodation Office. They'll have an idea of what's filled.

There is more than likely going to be an abundance of accommodation this September so no hurry. Might even be worth booking into a B&B for a week in August to look around and pick out the best of what's remaining.

Secoundrow

Thanks for the advice!!
I just e-mailed the accomodation office
hope they check their e-mail failing that ill give them a call:D

oh and ninty9er I just clicked on a link to the SU website on another thread and I got flashed by Kaspersky for 3 trojans on the page





http://www.ulsu.ie/about/union_achievements.aspx
^^^
Thats The bad link NB. Dont click it untill you have a good anti virus

rmacm

ninty9er wrote: »

You'll also find me and ergonomics beavering away hard for you in the Student's Union

No there isn't a virus on the website...we've had it checked and it's been reported by someone, but there isn't one there!

Heh check it again....http://safebrowsing.clients.google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?client=Firefox&hl=en-GB&site=http://www.ulsu.ie/about/union_achievements.aspx

And while you're at it get someone to go over the code for the site and make sure all SQL input is sanitised and check for xss vulnerabilities too (there's a whole host of other stuff you should do but the above is a start). Really sloppy work if it hasn't been checked tbh.

jkeire

Here are some bebo pages on UL that first years might find interesting.

http://www.bebo.com/ulsu - the bebo page for the Students' Union.

http://www.bebo.com/ulents - bebo page for Ents, which will probably be updated near Orientation week.

http://www.bebo.com/ulclubs - shows links to most of the clubs in UL.

www.bebo.com/ULSocieties - shows links to most of the societies in UL.

Just out of interest, what are ye planning on doing?

Secoundrow

Just out of interest, what are ye planning on doing?

No1. B.sc Electronics (was called Electronic systems)

No2. B.sc Mobile Communication and security (It was called applyed computing and Network Technology)

Must be the recession their changing all the courses:rolleyes:

If any of ye know anything about these it would be appriciated:o

Sorry OP im kinda Hi-jackin ur thread ere!

pandemonium

Hoping to do languages,film and literature, cant wait

thelittleflames

Hows things?
I'm hoping to go to U.L. this year.I booked accomodation on campus but i dont know which village i will be staying in. Will I get my first preference?When will I find out where I'm staying?

snazzy

Thanks for those links!

I have spent hours on the UL website and there is just so much - I can never find what I want either!


I'm hoping to do Applied Languages and if that fails, then European Studies. :cool:

pacman.podge

Enviromental science!! i hope!! haha hope this leavin cert didnt go skew ways!!!!

ynwa_17

Hoping to do Law Plus

deisedolly

When does everything start up for Post Grads?

Is there a similar orientation or do we just go straight into classes?!

lil_dee

hoping to do business and french just hoping the points dont go up!! im glad to see i wont be the only one not knowing anyone

The Don

deisedolly wrote: »

When does everything start up for Post Grads?

Is there a similar orientation or do we just go straight into classes?!

Post Grads have an orientation the same time as undergrads (unless its changed since I've been gone). The day it starts for you will depend on the course you are doing. It is the week before week one. You will get a pack with your start date on it and when week one starts.

As far as I know orientation week is from August 31st - September 4th. Mossin and Pete can confirm as they are doing Post Grads too.

Mossin

deisedolly wrote: »

When does everything start up for Post Grads?

Is there a similar orientation or do we just go straight into classes?!

The Don wrote: »

Post Grads have an orientation the same time as undergrads (unless its changed since I've been gone). The day it starts for you will depend on the course you are doing. It is the week before week one. You will get a pack with your start date on it and when week one starts.

As far as I know orientation week is from August 31st - September 4th. Mossin and Pete can confirm as they are doing Post Grads too.

Yeah as the Don said, there is an orientation for post grads the week before college begins. AFAIK it will be the latter end of the week, probably the Thurs/Fri...Ninty9er will surely know the actual details of it all.
I'm still waiting on my pack etc...probably wont arrive until early August anyhow, so if you havent heard anything by mid-August, call SAA in UL.

lil_dee wrote: »

hoping to do business and french just hoping the points dont go up!! im glad to see i wont be the only one not knowing anyone

The best of luck with the results, I hope you get what you need.
There are hundreds of students who start in UL each year who dont know anyone, so dont feel daunted by that.
There are plenty of supports, clubs, societies etc which attempt to make induction easier. The best advice is to just go out and meet people, because there are so many in the same boat as you.

snazzy

When is the Orientation/Registration week roughly?

And is the deal with checking in for college accommodation at the end of August?

rmacm

rmacm wrote: »

Can't remember when it starts but it's usually the 1st or 2nd week of September if I remember correctly. The academic calendar says orientation starts on the 01/09/2009.

http://www2.ul.ie/web/WWW/Services/Academic_Calendar

snazzy wrote: »

When is the Orientation/Registration week roughly?

^^^ From my earlier post on the thread.....01/09/2009 the week starts.

And is the deal with checking in for college accommodation at the end of August?

No idea but don't worry you will be sent out all of this information before September.

MmmmmCheese

Anyone here doing Bachelor Of Arts?

I really can't wait for college. I used to go in to Ul library to study during the LC (not strictly allowed i know but ssshh! ) and the place has a really friendly and lively atmosphere.

Lots of my friends from last year also love it! The Stables is meant to be a great place to go and rag week is pretty insane by the sounds of things!

Well I'll finish my rant now. See you all there in September hopefully!

The Don

MmmmmCheese wrote: »

Anyone here doing Bachelor Of Arts?

I really can't wait for college. I used to go in to Ul library to study during the LC (not strictly allowed i know but ssshh! ) and the place has a really friendly and lively atmosphere.

Lots of my friends from last year also love it! The Stables is meant to be a great place to go and rag week is pretty insane by the sounds of things!

Well I'll finish my rant now. See you all there in September hopefully!

Your in for an amazing 4 years. Your first rag week will be excellent.


*You've waved the right to give out about LC's taking up your place in the library :pac:

ninty9er

jkeire wrote: »

Here are some bebo pages on UL that first years might find interesting.

http://www.bebo.com/ulsu - the bebo page for the Students' Union.

http://www.bebo.com/ulents - bebo page for Ents, which will probably be updated near Orientation week.

http://www.bebo.com/ulclubs - shows links to most of the clubs in UL.

www.bebo.com/ULSocieties - shows links to most of the societies in UL.

Just out of interest, what are ye planning on doing?

You can scratch the socs one. deleted due to lack of maintenance.

aaronlippy

hopin ta do music, media and performance.... dropped out last year from dublin.. hopefully dis course is more my thing...any body else doin it?? or know sum1 hu has done it??

ninty9er

aaronlippy wrote: »

hopin ta do music, media and performance.... dropped out last year from dublin.. hopefully dis course is more my thing...any body else doin it?? or know sum1 hu has done it??

It's supposed to be very enjoyable, but no doss.

One piece of advice is lose the txt spk on here. There's a full variety of letters, symbols and numbers on your keyboard/keypad.

cson

MMPT has a pretty hefty drop out rate afaik so don't slack off on the work even for 1st yr.

Mallox

lil_dee wrote: »

hoping to do business and french just hoping the points dont go up!! im glad to see i wont be the only one not knowing anyone

im doin business and french too haha woo see you sooon :D:D

skeleton_boy

Hey guys thanks for all the info from everyone throughout the last few pages. I'm hoping to do Business in UL but will have to wait until Monday to see if make the mark. Both excited and nervous about the prospect of attending UL. All my mates are going to Cork so I'll be pretty much on my own. I'm trying to make it seem like a good thing. My second choice is for Limerick too and that's in the bag so I'll be heading there either way

The Don

skeleton_boy wrote: »

Hey guys thanks for all the info from everyone throughout the last few pages. I'm hoping to do Business in UL but will have to wait until Monday to see if make the mark. Both excited and nervous about the prospect of attending UL. All my mates are going to Cork so I'll be pretty much on my own. I'm trying to make it seem like a good thing. My second choice is for Limerick too and that's in the bag so I'll be heading there either way

Your going to love UL. And don't worry, you'll make plenty of friends. Heading out with your group during orientation week is always a great idea.

alexcorb1991

skeleton_boy wrote: »

Hey guys thanks for all the info from everyone throughout the last few pages. I'm hoping to do Business in UL but will have to wait until Monday to see if make the mark. Both excited and nervous about the prospect of attending UL. All my mates are going to Cork so I'll be pretty much on my own. I'm trying to make it seem like a good thing. My second choice is for Limerick too and that's in the bag so I'll be heading there either way

I'm in the exact same situation as you! I only booked the accomodation on results day so that adds to the nerves!

Secoundrow

skeleton_boy wrote: »

Hey guys thanks for all the info from everyone throughout the last few pages. I'm hoping to do Business in UL but will have to wait until Monday to see if make the mark. Both excited and nervous about the prospect of attending UL. All my mates are going to Cork so I'll be pretty much on my own. I'm trying to make it seem like a good thing. My second choice is for Limerick too and that's in the bag so I'll be heading there either way

Im the same, rest of my freinds are going to galway, so im on my own, I should get electronics,

Where you staying?

Ive a place in plassey!

skeleton_boy

Business hopefully. It's been 390 the last 3 years and I got 395 so I'll have to wait until Monday to confirm.
I've Kilmury booked man.

snazzy

I'll be in Kilmurry too!

I'll know some girls going from my year but I wouldn't be great friends with them so I am basically going solo as well.
Also trying to make it a good thing and the opportunity for a fresh start

alexcorb1991

how do ya know when ya got a place? I booked the day of results and now i see on the ul site that they will soon be taking booking for waiting list or something. So does mean im not on any list?

skeleton_boy

snazzy wrote: »

I'll be in Kilmurry too!

I'll know some girls going from my year but I wouldn't be great friends with them so I am basically going solo as well.
Also trying to make it a good thing and the opportunity for a fresh start

^^ Knows ^^

snazzy

:cool:

Indeedy.
I'm going to presume you too are secretly petrified about the whole thing but also extremely excited to get going.
Bit torn.

skeleton_boy

Haha that's exactly it man. Definatly more stoked about it than scared though.

snazzy

woman*
Same here.
On a side note, your user name is an instant win right here.


As for the incoming first years are we ACTUALLY moving into the student accommodation on the check-in day of August 30th?

skeleton_boy

snazzy wrote: »

woman*
Same here.
On a side note, your user name is an instant win right here.


As for the incoming first years are we ACTUALLY moving into the student accommodation on the check-in day of August 30th?

Oh crap my bad! :pac:
On a side note it's win that you think my name is win
Also that's a question I'd like to know the answer to. I'm thinking so but not sure.

Delta Kilo

Seems unlikely that you will have to stay. On the other thread sceptre said that it is best to come down the night before your orientation.

Secoundrow

Slightly shocked with my results, scared, and nervous about ul, but excited at the same time,

With a dose of "will I like my course" thrown in;)

snazzy

Secoundrow wrote: »

With a dose of "will I like my course" thrown in;)

This is what is niggling away worrisomely at the back of my head as well.
I think I picked a hard enough course!

ninty9er

Delta Kilo wrote: »

Seems unlikely that you will have to stay. On the other thread sceptre said that it is best to come down the night before your orientation.

Once you come down on the 30th, you're basically at college for the year. I'm from Limerick so that wasn't to difficult for me, but most people should be staying for the week once they book in on the 30th.