I.T SeSSIon During your IT session you will get your password and log on to the college on-line academic support tool, ‘Moodle’. You will also complete a required Government survey.

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Find your group by looking for your course title at the top of the timetable, once you know your group you will be able to follow the timetable directly underneath for that group. Each timetabled activity has a number corresponding to a location on the MAP for each element of Induction.

CongrAtulAtions

new STUdenT IndUcTIonAs part of New Student Induction, you and your classmates will join designated groups and will get to know each other, learn how to find your way around, learn about the great facilities and opportunities you can avail of while you are here, be shown how to access computers and the Library, meet key staff members whose job it is to help you get the most out of your time at AIT.

Over the course of the programme there will be student helpers with brightly coloured T-shirts

saying ‘Ask Me’, so stop them or any staff member to ask for directions or help if you’re stuck.

LIBrAry overvIew: During this session, you will learn all about the Library resources available to you in completing your course of study and associated assessments.

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Congratulations on your offer of a place in Athlone Institute of Technology. We are delighted you have chosen to study here and are looking forward to meeting you!

This booklet is part of your essential toolkit for your first two days in AIT so make sure to bring it with you.

We have a programme of events planned for you as part of New Student Induction to help you get off to a flying start. It is essential that you attend all elements of new student induction to make sure you don’t miss out on any vital information.

See you soon, Sarah La CumbreStudent Services Manager

SMILE

Speedy MeeT Meet the Students’ Union and hear all about how they represent and help you through your time here. This is also the fun part as you will ‘meet’ your fellow students one to one in a ‘speed dating’ style event – don’t worry the aim is to break the ice & meet friends rather than make dates!

weLcoMe TALkWelcome from AIT President Prof. Ciarán Ó’Catháin and Dr. Joseph Ryan, Registrar; Welcome and Introduction to the School from Eoin Langan, Head of School; overview of all the supports and services available to you from Sarah La Cumbre, Student Services Manager.

regIST-rATIon This is where you officially register as an AIT student.Have your Bank Giro and your best smile ready for your new coLLege I.d cArd.

IndUcTIon + This is an optional element of New Student Induction geared towards students who might want a little bit more information about supports available throughout your time e.g:• students with medical conditions• long term illness• Mental health difficulties• students with specific learning difficulties • Mature students• students with disabilities • International students etc.

During this session you meet tutors, learn about supports through the Access and Disability Services, meet current students

from diverse backgrounds who will tell you about their college experience and answer any questions you might have.

This is a great opportunity to meet each other and form friendships which will last throughout your time at AIT.

orIenTATIon And gUIded ToUrS During this segment, you will be broken up into smaller groups and guided around the college by one of your Lecturers who will you give essential course information.

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