Orientation Timetables
We’re excited to welcome you to the Social Sciences community during orientation between Wednesday 4th September & Friday 6th September. This will be a great opportunity to meet your peers and some of the lecturers and staff who will be supporting you, and also get to know the campus. We’re looking forward to helping you start your academic journey with us!
During orientation, you will meet with your peer mentor group in the Newman Building. Your peer mentor will provide specific meet-up instructions via their welcome message in the 'My Peer Mentor Group' section on SISWeb or by email. To access these details, log in to SISWeb through UCD Connect, then go to ‘Programme Services’ and select ‘My Peer Mentor Group.’
- BSc Social Sciences (DN700)
- BSc Economics (DN710)
- BSc Psychology (DN720)
- BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology (DN750)
- BEd Education with Gaeilge and/or Modern Languages (DN760)
(opens in a new window)BSc Social Sciences (DN700)
Thursday 5th September:
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00-11:15 |
UCard collection |
UCD Village |
| 10:00-11:00 |
Meet your Peer Mentor |
Newman Building. Your peer mentor will be in touch with exact meet up time and meet up details. |
| 11:15-12:00 |
President’s Welcome |
Th L, Newman |
| 12:00-13:30 |
Campus Tour |
UCD campus. You will be guided by your peer mentor. |
| 13:30-14:15 |
Welcome to BSc Social Sciences |
Th L, Newman |
| 14:15-15:30 |
Lunch |
Main Restaurant |
| 15:30-17:00 |
Group Activity with prizes |
Main Restaurant |
Friday 6th September:
BSc Social Sciences ‘Meet your Subject/Thematic’ sessions take place on Friday 6th September. This is your opportunity to meet some of the lecturers and staff from each School of your chosen subject/s and to ask any questions you may have.
| Time |
Subject/Thematic |
Location |
| 9:00-09:45 |
Maths & Stats |
B108, Newman |
| 9:00-09:45 |
Social Justice |
G107, Newman |
| 10:00-10:45 |
Politics |
Th N, Newman |
| 11:00-11:45 |
CSS |
A106, Newman |
| 11:00-11:45 |
Philosophy |
B108, Newman |
| 11:00-11:30 |
Flourish and Thrive: Neurological Insights and tips for University Life |
Th M, Newman |
| 12:00-12:45 |
Sociology |
Th N, Newman |
| 12:00-12:45 |
EMS |
B110, Newman |
| 13:00-13:45 |
Economics |
Th O, Newman |
| 14:00-14:45 |
Geography |
G108, Newman |
| 14:00-14:45 |
PPE |
B109, Newman |
| 15:00-15:30 |
Flourish and Thrive: Neurological Insights and tips for University Life |
Th M, Newman |
| 15:00-15:45 |
ICS |
B109, Newman |
| 16:00-16:45 |
Archaeology |
G102, Newman |
| 16:00-16:45 |
Languages & Linguistics |
B108, Newman |
(opens in a new window)BSc Economics (DN710)
Wednesday 4th September:
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 08:45-09:30 |
President’s Welcome |
O’Reilly Hall |
| 09:30-10:00 |
Meet your Peer Mentor |
Newman Building - concourse outside Th P & Th Q. Your peer mentor will get in touch with exact meet up instructions. |
| 10:00-10:45 |
Welcome to BSc Economics |
B110, Newman |
| 11:15-11:30 |
UCard Collection |
UCD Village |
| 11:30-13:00 |
Campus Tour |
UCD campus. You will be guided by your peer mentor. |
| 13:00-14:30 |
Lunch & Economics Social |
D201, Newman |
| 14:45-15:15 |
Flourish and Thrive: Neurological Insights and tips for University Life with Dave Delaney |
Th M, Newman |
(opens in a new window)BSc Psychology (DN720)
Wednesday 4th September:
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 08:45-09:30 |
President’s Welcome |
O’Reilly Hall |
| 09:30-10:00 |
UCard Collection |
UCD Village |
| 10:00-10:30 |
Meet your Peer Mentor |
Newman Building. Your peer mentor will get in touch with exact meet up instructions. |
| 10:30-11:15 |
Welcome to BSc Psychology |
B109, Newman |
| 11:15-13:00 |
Campus Tour |
UCD campus. You will be guided by your peer mentor. |
| 13:00-14:30 |
Psychology workshop followed by Pizza |
B109, Newman |
| 14:45-15:15 |
Flourish and Thrive: Neurological Insights and tips for University Life with Dave Delaney |
Th M, Newman |
(opens in a new window)BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology (DN750)
Wednesday 4th September:
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 08:45-09:30 |
President’s Welcome |
O’Reilly Hall |
| 09:30-10:00 |
Meet your Peer Mentor |
Newman Building - concourse outside Th L & Th M. Your peer mentor will get in touch with exact meet up instructions. |
| 10:00-11:30 |
Campus Tour |
UCD campus. You will be guided by your peer mentor. |
| 11:30-12:15 |
Welcome to BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology |
B109, Newman |
| 12:30-13:00 |
UCard Collection |
UCD Village |
| 13:00-14:30 |
Lunch (& Programme Activity?) |
Main Restaurant |
| 14:45-15:15 |
Flourish and Thrive: Neurological Insights and tips for University Life with Dave Delaney |
Th M, Newman |
(opens in a new window)BEd Education with Gaeilge &/or Modern Languages (DN760)
Wednesday 4th September:
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 08:45-09:30 |
President’s Welcome |
O’Reilly Hall |
| 10:00-10:15 |
UCard Collection |
UCD Village |
| 10:30-10:45 |
Meet your Peer Mentor |
Newman Building - concourse outside Th L & Th M. Your peer mentor will get in touch with exact meet up instructions. |
| 11:00-11:45 |
Welcome to BEd Education with Gaeilge &/or Modern Languages |
B110, Newman |
| 11:50-13:30 |
Campus Tour |
UCD campus. You will be guided by your peer mentor. |
| 13:30-14:30 |
Lunch Break |
|
| 14:45-15:15 |
Flourish and Thrive: Neurological Insights and tips for University Life with Dave Delaney |
Th M, Newman |