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FIRST FIVE WEEKS

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6th SeptemberFAMILY DAY

Galway, CCAM,Letterfrack & Mayo

7th September – 7th October 2016

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 thistime it is hoped that you develop a healthy student lifestyle and discover GMIT's social andcommunity networks which will help you to achieve your academic goals. It is important toattend the Induction days from 7th – 9th 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 eachof GMIT’s five campuses will have different schedules for the welcome programme,common elements will be expanded upon during the #first5weeks of the first term.

Your academic schedule will start on Monday 12th September

Mountbellew CampusDublin Road Campus

Mayo Camus

Letterfrack Camus

Centre forCreative Arts

and Media

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 9th 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 CAMPUSCAO PROGRAMME DAY DATE TIME VENUE

GA970 BSc Furniture Design and Manufacture Wednesday 7th September 9.30am LT 1GA971 BSc Furniture and Wood Technology Wednesday 7th September 9.30am LT 1GA980 BSc (Hons) Education (Design Graphics and Construction) Wednesday 7th September 9.30am LT 1GA981 BSc (Hons) in Furniture Design and Manufacture Wednesday 7th September 9.30am LT 1GA982 BSc (Hons) in Furniture and Wood Technology Wednesday 7th September 9.30am LT 1

MAYO CAMPUSCAO PROGRAMME DAY DATE TIME VENUE

GA869 HC Business with Administration and ICT skills Wednesday 7th September 10.00am St Marys HallGA870 BA Outdoor Education and Leisure Wednesday 7th September 10.00am St Marys HallGA872 BA Culture and Environment (with Tourism) Wednesday 7th September 10.00am St Marys HallGA875 BSc Sustainable Building Technology Wednesday 7th September 10.00am St Marys HallGA877 Bachelor of Business Wednesday 7th September 10.00am St Marys HallGA878 BA Accounting and Financial Management Wednesday 7th September 10.00am St Marys HallGA879 BA Applied Social Care Wednesday 7th September 10.00am St Marys HallGA880 BSc (Hons) General Nursing Wednesday 7th September 10.00am St Marys HallGA881 BSc (Hons) General Nursing Mature Applicants Wednesday 7th September 10.00am St Marys HallGA882 BSc (Hons) Psychiatric Nursing Wednesday 7th September 10.00am St Marys HallGA883 BSc (Hons) Psychiatric Nursing Mature Applicants Wednesday 7th September 10.00am St Marys HallGA884 BSc (Hons) Digital Media and Society Wednesday 7th September 10.00am St Marys HallGA885 BA (Hons) Outdoor Education Wednesday 7th September 10.00am St Marys HallGA886 Bachelor of Business (Hons) Wednesday 7th September 10.00am St Marys HallGA887 BA (Hons) History and Geography Wednesday 7th September 10.00am St Marys HallGA889 BA (Hons) Applied Social Care Wednesday 7th September 10.00am St Marys Hall

MOUNTBELLEW CAMPUSCAO PROGRAMME DAY DATE TIME VENUE

GA172 BB Rural Enterprise and Agri-Business Wednesday 7th September 10.00am Reception AreaGA187 BB (Hons) Rural Enterprise and Agri-Business Wednesday 7th September 10.00am Reception AreaGA777 BSc Agriculture and Environmental Management Wednesday 7th September 10.00am Reception AreaGA789 BSc (Hons) Agriculture and Environmental Management Wednesday 7th September 10.00am Reception Area

GALWAY CAMPUSCAO PROGRAMME DAY DATE TIME VENUE

GA170 Bachelor of Business Wednesday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA171 BSc Business Information Systems Wednesday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA174 BB Marketing and Sales Wednesday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA175 BB Finance Wednesday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA176 BB Entrepreneurship Wednesday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA181 BB (Hons) Accounting Wednesday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA182 Bachelor of Business (Hons) Wednesday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA183 BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems Wednesday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA184 BB (Hons) Marketing and Sales Wednesday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA185 BB (Hons) Finance and Economics Wednesday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA186 BB (Hons) Entrepreneurship Wednesday 7th September 12.00 Theatre 1000GA272 BA Heritage Studies Wednesday 7th September 10.00 Theatre 1000GA282 BA (Honours) Heritage Studies Wednesday 7th September 10.00 Theatre 1000GA360 HC Business in Tourism Wednesday 7th September 10.00 Theatre 1000GA361 HC Culinary Arts Wednesday 7th September 9.30 Rooom 903GA362 HC Hotel and Hospitality Operations Wednesday 7th September 9.30 Rooom 903GA370 BB Hotel and Catering Management Wednesday 7th September 10.00 Theatre 1000GA372 BB Culinary Arts Management Wednesday 7th September 9.30 Rooom 903GA374 BB Tourism Management Wednesday 7th September 10.00 Theatre 1000GA375 BB Retail Management Wednesday 7th September 10.00 Theatre 1000GA376 BB Event Management with Public Relations Wednesday 7th September 10.00 Theatre 1000GA380 BA (Honours) Hotel and Catering Management Wednesday 7th September 10.00 Theatre 1000Direct Admission Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts (flexible learning) Wednesday 7th September 10.00 Theatre 1000Direct Admission Total Immersion Chef Programme (TICP) Wednesday 7th September 10.00 Theatre 1000GA460 HC Construction Management Wednesday 7th September 11.00 Theatre 1000GA461 HC Construction Economics and Quantity Surveying Wednesday 7th September 11.00 Theatre 1000GA462 HC Architectural Technology Wednesday 7th September 11.00 Theatre 1000GA463 HC Civil Engineering Wednesday 7th September 11.00 Theatre 1000GA470 BSc Construction Management Wednesday 7th September 11.00 Theatre 1000GA471 BSc Construction Economics and Quantity Surveying Wednesday 7th September 11.00 Theatre 1000GA472 BSc Architectural Technology Wednesday 7th September 11.00 Theatre 1000GA473 BEng Civil Engineering Wednesday 7th September 11.00 Theatre 1000GA480 BSc (Hons) Construction Management Wednesday 7th September 11.00 Theatre 1000GA482 BSc (Hons) Construction Economics and Quantity Surveying Wednesday 7th September 11.00 Theatre 1000GA483 BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology Wednesday 7th September 11.00 Theatre 1000GA484 BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering Wednesday 7th September 11.00 Theatre 1000GA570 BEng Computer and Electronic Engineering Wednesday 7th September 11.00 Theatre 1000GA573 BEng Electrical Services and Automation Engineering Wednesday 7th September 11.00 Theatre 1000GA670 BEng Mechanical Engineering Wednesday 7th September 2.00 Room 903GA673 BEng Energy Engineering Wednesday 7th September 2.00 Room 903GA680 BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering Wednesday 7th September 2.00 Room 903GA681 BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering Wednesday 7th September 2.00 Room 903GA770 BSc Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology Thursday 8th September 9.30 Room 941GA771 BSc Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science Thursday 8th September 9.30 Room 994GA772 BSc Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science Thursday 8th September 9.30 Room 994GA773 BSc Physics and Instrumentation Thursday 8th September 9.30 Room 994GA774 BSc Science (Undenominated) Thursday 8th September 9.30 Room 941GA775 BSc Computing in Software Development Wednesday 7th September 1.00 Theatre 1000GA776 BSc Business Computing and Digital Media Wednesday 7th September 1.00 Theatre 1000GA780 BSc (Hons) Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology Thursday 8th September 9.30 Room 941GA781 BSc (Hons) Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science Thursday 8th September 9.30 Room 994GA782 BSc (Hons) Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science Thursday 8th September 9.30 Room 994GA783 BSc (Hons) Physics and Instrumentation Thursday 8th September 9.30 Room 994GA784 BSc (Hons) Science (Undenominated) Thursday 8th September 9.30 Room 941GA785 BSc (Hons) Medical Science Thursday 8th September 9.30 Room 940GA786 BSc (Hons) Forensic Science and Analysis Thursday 8th September 9.30 Room 940GA787 BSc (Hons) Computing in Software Development Wednesday 7th September 1.00 Theatre 1000GA788 BSc (Hons) Computing and Digital Media Wednesday 7th September 1.00 Theatre 1000GA790 BSc ( Hons) Sports and Exercise Science Thursday 8th September 9.30 Room 940

COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS AND MEDIA (CCAM)CAO PROGRAMME DAY DATE TIME VENUE

GA273 BA Contemporary Arts Wednesday 7th September 11.30 Room 111 (CCAM)GA274 BA Design Wednesday 7th September 11.30 Room 111 (CCAM)GA281 BA (Hons) Film and Documentary Wednesday 7th September 11.30 Room 111 (CCAM)GA283 BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Wednesday 7th September 11.30 Room 111 (CCAM)GA284 BA (Hons) Design Wednesday 7th September 11.30 Room 111 (CCAM)

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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Pre–Arrival InductionAcademic 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 lateAugust.

Pre–Welcome ActivitiesFamily Day

Why not bring your family to visit your campus and meet someof the staff and students. Family day takes place in Galway,Letterfrack & CCAM on Tuesday 6th September from 4 – 6pm & on the Mayo campus from 3-4.30pm

Fast Track your registration

Avoid the queues and pick up your student card early!Register online and call in on Tuesday 6th September tocollect your ID.

Galway Campus to include CCAM – Room 347from 11am – 3pm

Mayo Campus – Room Y003 from 10.30am to 12.30pm

ID cards are issued to Letterfrack and Mountbellew studentsfrom the Galway Campus in the first two weeks of term.

Complete E-Pub With the new academic year about to start, have youconsidered what effect drinking alcohol can have on you andon others? The electronic Personal Use Barometer (e-PUB) is abrief assessment that provides you with accurate, detailed andpersonalised feedback on your use of alcohol, and specificinformation and helpful resources available in GMIT and in thecommunity.

If you are curious about how much you spend on alcohol, howmany calories your drink and other interesting information aboutyour drinking habits, log onto e-pub at GMIT on www.gmitsu.ie

Photo Competition“Never Forget Where You Came Here From”, - Send uspictures representing your home town or something that meansa lot to you (a pet, your little brother/sister or your parent’s fridgeetc.) Or

‘Your Home Away From Home’ - your new accommodation,your new friends, your class taking part in an event or photos ofthe GMIT campus or Galway city.ENTRIES TO: studentservices@gmit.ie by Wednesday 21stSeptember. Prizes for the best photos, winners announced inWeek 3!

Wear Your County/Country ColoursOn Tuesday 21st September we are getting the college year offto a colourful start and students are invited to wear theirCounty/Country colours to college for the Day! Take pics andsend them to studentservices@gmit.ie or share them to ourfacebook page Student Services, GMIT

Mountbellew Campus

Mountbellew students will visitthe Galway campus within thefirst two weeks for an opportunityto meet with the Student Servicesteam, the Students’ Union andreceive information on ITresources and the library. Onceregistered, students can pick uptheir ID card in Room 347 on theGalway Campus.

Mayo Campus

The Mayo Campus have severalinteresting Student InformationSessions and events lined up forthe #first5weeks. It all kicks offwith Family Day on 6thSeptember from 3-4.30pm. Detailsof all other events will be emailedto your student account andadvertised on campus.

Letterfrack Campus

In addition to the calendar of eventsscheduled on campus forthe #first5weeks, The Students’Union and Student Services willvisit the Letterfrack Campus withinthe first two weeks to meet thestudents and highlight what theyhave to offer. Family day takes placeon Tuesday 6th, 4-6pm

Centre for Creative Arts

and Media (CCAM), GalwayCCAM students will spendWednesday 7th September inCCAM and will visit the GalwayCampus later in the week. CCAMspecific events will be advertisedfor the #first5weeks. Family Daytakes place in CCAM from 4-6pmon Tuesday 6th September.

Galway CampusCatch our weekly calendar flyers,check your student email accountor log onto the student portal(once registered) for eventschedules for each ofthe#first5weeks. Why not bringyour family to the campus onTuesday 6th September from4-6pm for Family Day.

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#first5weeksWELCOME PROGRAMMEYour student experience and success in GMIT is important to us!

5 weeks, 5 themes, 5 great ways to settle into GMIT.

WELCOME TO GMIT6TH - 9TH SEPTEMBER

Kick start your First5weeks withFamily Day! This week you will

meet staff, other students,Student’s Union, Student

Services, take a campus tourand much more...

POSITIVE STUDENTLIFESTYLE

12TH - 16TH SEPTEMBERGain insight to building healthy

habits from the start.Everything from study

strategies to eating right andstaying active, to managing

finances.

COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE19TH - 23RD SEPTEMBER

Learn about academicsupports, financial assistance,

fee payment options andbecoming a class

representative. Opportunity forguidance if you are on the

wrong course.

HEALTHY BODY,HEALTHY MIND

26TH - 30TH SEPTEMBERPick up tips on managing stressand useful mindfulness tools toincrease positive physical and

mental health.

TIME MANAGEMENTAND ASSESSMENT3RD - 7TH OCTOBER

Learn about study strategies learningstyles, continuous assessment,

preparing for exams, building your CVand juggling part time work with study.

#helloGMIT

ParkingParking permits are required at the Galway and Mayo Campuses. Permitsare not required at CCAM, Letterfrack and Mountbellew campuses. Studentpermits are distributed on campus following application online.

In the Galway campus there are designated green parking areas forstudents with permits. In order to avoid penalties, students should only parkin designated areas. Checking of student parking permits will commence inmid September. For further information on GMIT car parking visit:http://www.gmit.ie/about/visiting-gmit.

Public TransportWhat public transport connections are available?

City bus routes 409 (Eyre-Square –Parkmore ),

402 (Eyre Square – Merlin Park) and

410 (Galway Station to Oranmore) stop at the Galway Campus.

Route 405 (Rahoon – Ballybane) stops at CCAM and in Ballybane,close to the Galway Campus

403 (Eyre Square – Ballybrit). Stops at CCAM

http://www.galwaytransport.info/2009/07/city-bus-services.html

http://www.transportforireland.ie/

http://www.gmit.ie/about/visiting-gmit-galway-campus

There are also a number of private bus operators providing daily andweekly service to GMIT. The Student’s Union will have details of alltransport providers.

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CAMPUS TOUROur Student Ambassadors willgive you a tour of the campus onyour first day – helping you tofamiliarise yourself with thelayout and location of everythingyou need.

ID CARDSStudent ID cards are issued after youhave registered online as a student in GMIT. • To avoid queues, register online

https://ssb.ancheim.ie/gmit/ and also complete the onlineHEA survey

• If you are waiting for grant approval, you can still register– just select “Pay Later”

• Once registered, collect your ID at the designatedcollection point

• In addition to your designated ID time slot, ID’s can alsobe collected in Room 347 from 6th -9th September onthe Galway Campus.

• ID Cards will be sent to the Letterfrack Campus.

STUDENT SERVICESGMIT provides a Student Health Unit,Counselling, Careers, Chaplaincy and Accessand Disability Services to GMIT Students.

You will meet the Student Services team overthe first two days, who can offer advice andinformation on each service.

Remember to contact Student Servicesthroughout the year if you need advice.

Our doors are always open.

ASK MEDuring the first few weeks of

term, we have a team of

Staff and Students wearing

“Ask Me” badges, so if you

have a question, don’t be

shy, just ask for help.

PASSPASS stands for“Peer Assisted Study Sessions”

PASS sessions mean you can get supportfrom 2nd or 3rd year students who havesuccessfully completed the first year ofyour programme and are trained as PASSLeaders.

You will work together and learncooperatively under their guidance.

Yellow Feet &Yellow Doors –Galway CampusesYellow Feet and Yellow Doors representStudent Services in GMIT’s Galway Campuses.

Yellow feet on the ground mark the waybetween the Student Services Office and theStudent Health Unit and Chaplain’s office,passing the Counsellors Offices en-route.Just follow the Yellow Feet andhelp will be at hand.

E-MAILYou will have access to all ITservices as soon as you register as astudent in GMIT. Your email addresswill be your student numberfollowed by @gmit.email eg:G00493746@gmit.emailEnsure you use this email addressfor the duration of your studies toreceive all GMIT correspondence.

IT SERVICESDuring the IT Services session, you will be shown thewide variety of IT services available to students,including:• Information on the IT Centre, IT Helpdesk and

computer labs• Password and login information• WiFi access• Using Moodle, the GMIT Virtual Learning

Environment. • Using the Student Portal - https://student.gmit.ie

?Where do I goon my first day?The start times and venues foreach programme are listed in thisbrochure. Our Student Ambassadorswill meet and greet you on your arrivalon campus and ensure youfind out where you should be forall the day’s activities.

LibraryThere will be a brief introduction tothe Library during the IT Servicessession.

Library tours will be organised laterduring your first term.

Student

PortalThe Student Portal is the place to

go for information on every-

thing you need to know – from

bus routes to photocopying and

exam timetables – check it out

at https://student.gmit.ie

ASK ME

Parents Afternoonat GMITGMIT invites parents & family to comealong to visit the college and meetwith a selection of staff and studentson Tuesday, 6th of Sept.

Galway, Letterfrack & CCAMCampuses from 4-6pm or MayoCampus from 3pm to 4.30pm

We’re here for you - A useful Guide Q&A

www.gmit.ieInvesting in Your Future

GMIT (Official) @GMITOfficial GMIT Channel

How do I get IT access?You must be registered and have our ID card to get IT access. Youcan register online or in the designated rooms where ID cards arealso being issued (room 347 for Galway campuses, Room Y003 forMayo).

On receipt of your ID Card, you should go to the IT Help Desk in theIT Centre to obtain your password which provides access toComputer Labs, WiFi, E-mail, the Student Portal and Moodle. IDcards & IT passwords will be issued in the Mayo and Letterfrackcampus also. Students from Mountbellew and CCAM campuses willbe issued them in the Galway Campus.

I’m still awaiting grant approval/I don’t have themoney to register now. Can I register?Yes you can register online (https://ssb.ancheim.ie/gmit/) using the“Pay Later” option. If you can’t pay all your fees immediately,request an instalment plan from feecollection@gmit.ie and aschedule of payments and dates will be arranged for you.

However, after 31st October, your IT access will be disabled if youhave not paid. If you are still waiting for grant approval at thatstage, please email feecollection@gmit.ie and inform them of this sothat your IT account can be reactivated.

Who should I talk to if I am encounteringproblems, either personal or academic?If you are encountering personal problems, you should either makean appointment with one of the Counsellors in the student servicesoffice or visit the counsellor during the drop in sessions. If theproblems are academic, your Lecturer, Programme Chair or Head ofDepartment should be your first port of call.

I’m thinking of leaving my programme,what should I do?Before you make any decisions, please take time to speak to allrelevant parties both within GMIT and your family. What to do ifyou want to leave for:

Academic Reasons - If the programme isn’t what you expected, youdon’t like your programme, or you have problems academically, youshould talk to your Programme Chair or Head of Department. A visitto the Careers Office may also be advisable.

Financial Reasons - call to Student Services to see if there is anyfinancial support available. Also contact Fees/Grants to check thefinancial implications of leaving, and how it will affect you if youwish to do another course in the future.

Personal Issues - Please make an appointment to see one of theCounsellors.

Please note that if you leave before the 31st October and completethe necessary documentation, there are no fee implications.If you leave after the 31st of October, there are fee implications.

What does the Students’ Union Do?The Students' Union is there to make sure you have a great studentexperience in GMIT. From assisting with accommodation problemsto helping with exam appeals, the Students' Union is there for youfor whatever you need. They also take care of any entertainmentand social outings that go on both within and outside of thecollege! They are always looking for people to get involved so youcan build up valuable experience by just paying them a visit.

Are there any financial supports availablewithin GMIT?The Student Assistance Fund (SAF) is a fund which is designed tosupport students from socio-economically disadvantagedbackgrounds and students with other circumstances giving rise toshort or longer term financial difficulties. Eligibility for SAF is basedon income for the year proceeding the current academic year. Thereis no closing date, funds will be distributed as completed forms aresubmitted until the fund is depleted.

Students experiencing an unexpected financial emergency mayapply for the Emergency Fund.

In exceptional circumstances, students liable for fees may apply forFee Waivers. Forms for all these funds are available from theStudent Services Office. The SAF form is also available on theStudent Portal.

As a student with a disability, how can I ensurethat I receive the supports which I require?Students will disabilities should contact the Access Office in advanceof commencing their course or as early as possible in the Academicyear to ensure they receive the range of supports andaccommodations which they may require.

Contact accessoffice@gmit.ie or ring 091-742118 for further details.

How can I make contact with staff or servicesin GMIT?The GMIT Switchboard number is: 091-753161. The Receptionist willput you through to whatever section/individual you are looking for.

Here are some useful e-mail generic addresses you may need to useover the course of your studies.

Academic Affairs (Admissions,Registration, Examinations,Fees, Grants, IDs) academicaffairs@gmit.ie

Student Services (Counsellings, Careers,Chaplaincy, Student Health Unit) studentservices@gmit.ie

Access and Disability Office accessoffice@gmit.ie

Students’ Union suoffice@gmit.ie

School of Business schoolofbusiness@gmit.ie

School of Science science@gmit.ie

School of Engineering engineering@gmit.ie

College of Tourism and Arts CTAcarme@gmit.ie

Centre for the Creative Arts & Media CCAM@gmit.ie

Letterfrack Campus letterfrack@gmit.ie

Mayo Campus GMITCastlebarInfo@gmit.ie