Get Involved Week
Monday to Friday, 19–22 October

Dear Student,

This week concludes our Settling In programme. You've spent the last few weeks taking in loads of information and getting to know NUI Galway. Now it's time for you to find out what university means to you. There are a range of activities happening this week to give you the opportunity to try new things, meet new people and get involved in Student Societies (Socs), Students' Union and Sports Clubs. Read on to find out more.

It's also decision time when it comes to your course – if you're worried it's not a good fit, you will have to make your choice before 31 October to avoid financial implications. Student Advisers and Careers, Fees and Health & Wellbeing Teams are on hand to help you with this. See below for drop-in times at the Student Enquiry Centre.

We are pleased to let you know that WiFi access using Eduroam has been restored across campus to the University’s teaching, learning and communication platforms (Email, Blackboard, Teams). To access Wi-Fi on campus you need to have an up-to-date Eduroam client installed on your mobile devices (laptop, phone, tablet). Keep an eye on your NUI Galway email account for information and updates. 

GET INVOLVED: WHAT'S ON?

MORE ACTIVITES

Wellbeing

• Eco Café
  10–11am Wednesday, 20 Oct
  Meeting point beside Áras de Brún (under the trees). Sign up here. 
  At Eco Café, we start the day off with a calming meditation, and discuss the ecological crises we are experiencing in University and in our communities. 
   

• Self Care Wellness Workshops 
  4pm Wednesday, 20 Oct. Online here
  12pm Friday, 22 Oct. Online here
  As we move deeper into Autumn, learn how to cultivate self-care. Enjoy a reusable relaxation technique to help you along. No registration needed.

KINGFISHER CLUB DISCOUNT

DON'T DROP OUT, DROP IN. 

If you've been thinking about dropping out, please drop into the Student Enquiry Centre to explore your options before 31 October.

Meet Student Advisers and Careers, Fees and Health & Wellbeing Teams for information and support before you make a decision.

Drop-In Centre Timetable: 

CRITICAL DEADLINES

31 October is a critical date.

It's decision time! If you think your course might not be a good fit, be aware that there are financial implications to withdrawal (dropping out) after 31 October. 

Officially Withdrawing after 31/10/21 and before 31/01/22, you will have to pay:

• The Student Union Levy, €140
• 50% of the Student Contribution charge €1,500 (i.e. 50% €3,000) 
• 50% of the Tuition fee (payable by the Government on student’s behalf for most Full time EU UG students)
• If you are a new entrant and re-apply to the CAO, within the next five years, for another undergraduate programme you will be liable for 50% Tuition fee +100% Student Contribution Charge+ 100% Student Union levy for first year of  your new course.

Officially Withdrawing after 31/01/22, you will have to pay:

• The Student Union Levy, €140
• 100% of the Student Contribution charge €3,000 
• 100% of the Tuition fee (payable by the Government on student’s behalf for most Full time EU UG students)
• If you are a new entrant and re-apply to the CAO, within the next five years, for another undergraduate programme you will be liable for 100% Tuition fee +100% Student Contribution Charge+ 100% Student Union levy for first year of  your new course.

Additional fee information can be found at nuigalway.ie/fees

Click here for course withdrawal form.

If you have a SUSI grant (see susi.ie), withdrawing after 31/10/2021 will also impact on your grant eligibility for next year if you start a new course next year. 

Changing Course

Your course is the degree programme that you have chosen to study.  

Students wishing to change courses (internal transfers) may do so up to 29 October, 2021. Please email mary.liddy@nuigalway.ie and provide the following details:

Name, ID number, course they are currently in and course they wish to transfer to (e.g. GY101, GY401 etc.)  Students will also need to provide their Leaving Cert points.

Students may only be considered for internal transfer if they have the points for their preferred course.

Changing Modules

A module is a subsection of your course, which covers a specific subject area. 

In light of the network issues on campus, students wishing to change modules should contact their module leader directly to ask them to add them to their modules, including adding them to the Blackboard site.

STUDENT HEALTH UNIT *ALERT*

Important Notice

The Student Health Unit (SHU) has noted a significant increase in potential COVID-19 symptoms among students.  Some students have been on campus when contacted by our team. This is not acceptable!

If you develop any symptoms: runny nose, sinus congestion, sore throat, aches & pains, temperature over 38°C, shortness of breath, change in taste/smell, headache or Diarrhoea – you must SELF-ISOLATE and arrange a COVID-19 test via HSE, your GP or see below instructions on how to access online forms to book appointments for the Student Health Unit.

Even if your COVID-19 test result is negative – do NOT attend college or work until you are fully recovered and 48 hours symptom-free. 

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