Orientation

First year PME student orientation will take place in the TARA building (Room T.116), MIC Limerick on Tuesday 1 September 2026, from 10am to 1.30pm.

The schedule for the session is as follows:

• 10am: Welcome address by MIC President, Professor Dermot Nestor and overview of Academic Regulations and Procedures by Professor Niamh Hourigan, Vice-President of Academic Affairs​ and Karina Ryan, Student Life, in T.116.
• 10.30am: Introduction to the PME Programme with Dr Angela Canny, Assistant Dean of Education, and Dr Margaret Nohilly, Programme Leader, in T.116. Introduction to student supports and MISU (Students' Union), with information on how to register for clubs and societies, in T.116.
• 11.15am: Campus Tour with MISU - Students leave in assigned groups for a campus tour with MISU Tour Guides. Tours include a stop at the Library and IT labs to ensure that all students can log into their MIC account.

Access Orientation (HEAR & DARE) will take place in Room 206, MIC Limerick on Tuesday 1 September 2026, from 10.30am - 2pm.

First year Bachelor of Education (B Ed) student orientation will take place in the TARA building (Lime Tree Theatre), MIC Limerick on Wednesday 2 September 2026, from 9.15am to 2.30pm. Please note, the B Ed group will be split into two orientation groups, categorised by surname, and the schedule is as follows:

Group 1: Student Surnames A-K inclusive:

• 9.30am: Introduction to the B Ed programme by Dr Angela Canny, Assistant Dean of Education, and Dr John O' Shea, Programme Leader, in the Lime Tree Theatre. Introduction to student supports and MISU (Students' Union), with information on how to register for clubs and societies, in the Lime Tree Theatre.
• 10am: Campus Tour with MISU - Students leave in assigned groups for a campus tour with MISU Tour Guides. Tours include a stop at the Library and IT labs to ensure that all students can log into their MIC account. Tours will end in the TARA Forum with Student Support Services Stands.

All B Ed Students

12.30pm - 1.15pm: Welcome address by MIC President, Professor Dermot Nestor and overview of Academic Regulations and Procedures by Professor Niamh Hourigan, Vice-President of Academic Affairs​ and Karina Ryan, Student Life in the Lime Tree Theatre.

Group 2: Student Surnames L-Z inclusive:

• 1.15pm: Introduction to the B Ed programme by Dr Angela Canny, Assistant Dean of Education, and Dr John O' Shea, Programme Leader, in the Lime Tree Theatre. Introduction to student supports and MISU (Students' Union) with information on how to register for clubs and societies, in the Lime Tree Theatre.
• 1.45pm: Campus Tour with MISU - Students leave in assigned groups for a campus tour with MISU Tour Guides. Tours include a stop at the Library and IT labs to ensure that all students can log into their MIC account. Tours will end in the TARA Forum with Student Support Services Stands.

First year Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, BA in Drama and English orientation will take place in the TARA building (Room T1.18), MIC Limerick on Thursday 3 September 2026, from 9.15am to 4.30pm. 

• 9.15am: Welcome address by MIC President, Professor Dermot Nestor and overview of Academic Regulations and Procedures by Professor Niamh Hourigan, Vice-President of Academic Affairs​ and Dr Geraldine Brosnan, Director of Student Life, in T1.18.
• 9.45am: Introduction to the programme with Professor Jane Stadler, Dean of Arts and Rachel Godfrey, Director of Strategic Operations, Faculty of Arts Office. Brief talk on Placement with Patricia Casserly, Placement Office, and an introduction to student supports and MISU (Students' Union) with Rob O'Halloran, Student Life - with information on how to register for clubs and societies, in the TARA Building, room T1.18.
• 10.30am: Campus Tour with MISU - Students leave in assigned groups for a campus tour with MISU Tour Guides. Tours include a stop at the Library and IT labs to ensure that all students can log into their MIC account. Tours will end in the TARA Forum with Student Support Services Stands.
• 12.30pm: Students will meet with their Academic Advisors for intial introduction and brief chat. Students will receive details of their advisors and designated rooms prior to arrival at MIC.
• 1pm: Faculty of Arts informal welcome lunch with Faculty, in Tailteann Building (TN1).
• 2pm: Subject InformationTalks
  2pm- 3.30pm: Bachelor of Arts in Room T1.18 - see below for list of subjects/subject representatives.
  2pm - 3pm: BSc in Psychology - Information talk with Prof. Niamh Stack in Room T1.17
  2pm - 3pm: BA in Drama & English - Information talk with Dr Deirdre Flynn in Room T1.16
• 3.30pm - 4.30pm: Subject information stands, in the TARA Building, An tSlí.

First year BA in Early Childhood Care & Education, B Ed in Education and Psychology, Bachelor of Education International orientation will begin in Room T1.18 in the TARA building, MIC Limerick on Friday 4 September 2026, from 9.30am to 1pm.

• 9.30am: Welcome address by MIC President, Professor Dermot Nestor and overview of Academic Regulations and Procedures by Professor Niamh Hourigan, Vice-President of Academic Affairs​ and Dr Geraldine Brosnan, Director of Student Life, in T1.18.
• 10am: Introduction to the programme with Dr Angela Canny, Assistant Dean of Education and an introduction to student supports and MISU (Students' Union) with Rob O'Halloran, Student Life - with information on how to register for clubs and societies, in the TARA Building, room T1.18.
• 10.30am - 10.45am: Course Leader Talks
  BA (ECCE) - Information talk with course leader in T1.18
  B Ed & Psychology - Information talk with course leader in T1.17
  B Ed International - Information talk with course leader in T1.16
• 10.45am - 1pm: Campus Tour with MISU - All students leave in assigned groups for a campus tour with MISU Tour Guides. Tours include a stop at the Library and IT labs to ensure that all students can log into their MIC account. Tours will end in the TARA Forum with Student Support Services Stands.

Orientation will take place on Wednesday 2 September from 9.30am-1pm in Room G05 for the following incoming first year students:

• BA in Education, Business Studies and Accounting
• BA in Education, Business Studies and Religious Studies
• BA in Education, Home Economics and Business Studies

Please note: You must attend registration at the time assigned to your programme. Each orientation day is tailored for specific programme cohorts.

Orientation will take place on Wednesday 2 September from 2pm - 5pm in Room G05 for the following incoming first year students:

• BA in Education, Gaeilge and Religious Studies
• BA in Education, Gaeilge and Business Studies
• BA in Education, Mathematics and Gaeilge
• BA in Education, Mathematics and Business Studies

Please note: You must attend registration at the time assigned to your programme. Each orientation day is tailored for specific programme cohorts.

Access Orientation (HEAR & DARE) will take place in Room 103, MIC Thurles on Wednesday 2 September 2026, from 1pm - 2pm.