Graduate and Professional Studies (Orientation and Online Induction)

What are Orientation and Online Induction?

Orientation is typically for taught programmes delivered on-campus, with Orientation comprising of on-campus activities (Welcome Addresses, Course Talks, Campus Tours, etc.) arranged for the Friday before the start of Semester (Friday 5th Sept 2025). It is also an opportunity for you to meet fellow peers and UL faculty and start the socialisation process.

Online Induction is typically for programmes run online or blended. This varies from programme to programme and is run during the 10-day window ahead of the start of your studies. It comprises of a suite of faculty-led online activities that will provide you with programme information and gives you exposure to the virtual learning platform. This will enable you to familiarise yourself with the general layout, navigation, structure and underlying interaction mechanisms, without having to worry about academic performance during this period.

What are the Arrangements for Autumn 2025?

(Times, information and schedules all subject to change and are being constantly updated)

**IMPORTANT**

• If your programme is not listed for On-Campus Orientation please refer to Faculty-led Online Induction in preparation for your studies.
• For On-Campus programmes, most Course Directors have elected to give Course Talks on Sept. 5th, but some may be making alternative plans with you closer to the start of semester.
• If you are not listed for On-Campus Orientation, you are still welcome to join us on Sept. 5th for the other elements of Orientation if you wish.

Welcome Addresses and useful information as you get ready to join us:

• Graduate and Professional Studies - Associate Vice President, Geraldine Carroll - Welcome Address
• Postgraduate Student Union - Information on services available to you - click here
• Information Technology Division (Student IT Services) - click here
• Health and Safety - Mr. Rob Hickey - Welcome Address
• Careers Service - Beth Jennings - Welcome Address

University of Limerick - Virtual Campus Tour!

Coming to UL but don't know what to expect?

Or, studying mainly online and want to have a look around?

Why not check out our Virtual Campus Video/Tour that display all the facilities UL have to offer! These tours bring you through our award winning campus and shows you the impressive Sports Arena that houses an Olympic sized swimming pool, the newly extended Glucksman Library that holds a whopping 2,200 students at once, the many spacious student villages across campus and everything in between!

Watch the Campus Video here , or take the Virtual Tour here