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New Student Orientation

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Munster Technological University. 

During New Student Orientation, you will be connected with the MTU staff and student community that will foster new friendships and support you throughout your college career. New student orientation will be held from 20th to 23rd September 2022.

It is planned that new first year undergraduate students will commence their programme of study on the week commencing Monday, 26th September 2022.

  • Business, Computing & Humanities

    Creative Media Programmes 
    MT711 Bachelor of Arts in Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design

    Date of Orientation:
    9.00am to 1.00pm Friday, 23rd September 2022, Kerry Sports Academic Hall 2, NORTH CAMPUS

    MT712 Bachelor of Arts in TV, Radio and New Media
    MT811 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design
    MT812 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in TV, Radio and New Media

     

    Computing Programmes
    MT701 Bachelor of Science in Computing with Software Development

    Date of Orientation:
    9.00am to 1.00pm Friday, 23rd September 2022, Kerry Sports Academic Hall 2, NORTH CAMPUS

    MT704 Bachelor of Science in Computing with Games Development
    MT703 Bachelor of Science in Computing
    MT706 Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems and Networking
    MT801 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing with Software Development
    MT804 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing with Games Development
    MT803 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing
    (Direct entry) Higher Certificate in Computing in Systems Networking

     

    Business Programmes 
    MT541 Bachelor of Business

    Date of Orientation:
    9.00am to 1.00pm Friday, 23rd September 2022, Kerry Sports Academic Hall 2, NORTH CAMPUS

    MT941 Bachelor of Business (Honours)

     

    Hotel Culinary Tourism Programmes 
    MT556 BA in Food Business Innovation
    BA in Food Business Innovation - Additional Information

    Date of Orientation:
    9.00am to 1.00pm, Friday, 23rd September 2022, Kerry Sports Academic Hall 2, NORTH CAMPUS

    MT940 BA (Hons) in Event Management


    Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths

    Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Programmes
    MT735 Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering

    Date of Orientation:
    9.00am to 1.00pm (or 3.30pm for MT834) ,Thursday, 22nd September 2022, Room A121, SOUTH CAMPUS

    MT834 (Direct entry) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 
     in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

    MT835 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Manufacturing Engineering

    MT748 Bachelor of Engineering in Agricultural Engineering

    MT848 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agricultural Engineering
    MT732 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering
    MT832 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Civil Engineering

     

    Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences Programmes
    MT680 Higher Certificate in Science in Biological and Environmental Studies

    Date of Orientation:
    9.00am to 4pm, Thursday, September 22nd 2022 Room B102 SOUTH CAMPUS

    MT880 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Wildlife Biology 9.00am to 4pm, Thursday, September 22nd 2022 Room B102 SOUTH CAMPUS
    MT682 Higher Certificate in Science (Pharmacy Technician) 9.00am to 4pm, Thursday, September 22nd 2022 Room C214 SOUTH CAMPUS
    MT777 Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science 9.00am to 4pm, Thursday, September 22nd 2022 Room B121 SOUTH CAMPUS
    MT877 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agricultural Science 9.00am to 4pm, Thursday, September 22nd 2022 Room B121 SOUTH CAMPUS
    MT772 Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science 9.00am to 4pm, Thursday, September 22nd 2022 Room B120 SOUTH CAMPUS
    MT872 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science 9.00am to 4pm, Thursday, September 22nd 2022 Room B120 SOUTH CAMPUS
    MT781 Bachelor of Science in Animal Bioscience 9.00am to 4pm, Thursday, September 22nd 2022 Room B105 SOUTH CAMPUS
    MT881 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Veterinary Bioscience 9.00am to 4pm, Thursday, September 22nd 2022 Room B105 SOUTH CAMPUS


    Health & Social Sciences

    Nursing and Health Care Sciences Programmes
    MT925 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Counselling with Addiction Date of Orientation:
    Classes will commence at Galilee House of Studies in Athy, Co Kildare on 12th September 2022.
    MT926 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in General Nursing

    Date of Orientation:
    Tuesday,  20th September NORTH CAMPUS to Friday, 23rd September 2022.  Please refer to the document link below to see dates and times

    General Nursing Orientation Information

    Mental Health Nursing Orientation Information

    MT927 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mental Health Nursing

     

    Social Sciences Programmes
    MT571 Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Care

    Date of Orientation:
    11am to 4pm, Friday, 23rd September 2022, Room T116, BIT Building, NORTH CAMPUS

     

    MT971 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care
    MT574 Bachelor of Arts in Social Care
    MT974 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care

     

    Health & Leisure Programmes 
    MT514 Bachelor of Science Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity

    Date of Orientation:
    9am to 3pm on Friday 23 September 2022, Kerry Sports Academy Building on MTU Kerry NORTH CAMPUS, Dromtacker, Tralee.

     

    MT512 Bachelor of Science in Health and Leisure with Massage
    MT912 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health and Leisure with Massage
    MT513 Bachelor of Science in Coaching and Sports Performance
    MT913 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching and Sports Performance
    MT914 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity
    MT 511 Bachelor of Science in Health and Leisure

    MT911 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health and Leisure Studies



  • It is important that you familiarise yourself with the type of services available within the Institute, what to do if you find yourself in difficulty and how to make contact with people who can help you.

    Please do refer to the website under the Current Students tab to link and find the contacts of the various providers of student support.  Click here for more information about the Student Support Services Office.



  • There are several shops on campus serving a large selection of hot and cold refreshments, lunches and dinners. While opening hours may vary during the academic year, in general the catering is available from from 8.30am to 8.00pm.

    Hot meal/dinner can be bought in the canteen before 2.30pm at a cost €6 or less.  



  • To help your student’s transition to third level education at MTU Kerry, the Orientation Office invites you to participate in our Parent Orientation programme on Sunday 25th September at 2pm in the HCT Building (North Campus Dromtacker, V92 HD4V)  

    The programme for Parents or Guardians of new students is a brief introduction into student life at MTU Kerry Campus and is designed to help familiarise you with our third level environment, and the supports available to students which will inform you about how you can help the new student, especially during the first few weeks.   

    Being aware of the options available is essential when helping a new student make the right choice.  At the Information session for new parents, we will discuss the resources available to support students who need to deal with academic or personal issues:

    • the academic year, study and examination periods;
    • student supports offered to address concerns you may have;
    • financial support, paying fees, payment options;
    • where to go or who to contact for advice when issues arise (eg, options around changing course, struggling with part of their course, financial concerns, health problems, accommodation issues, unhappy in college);

    Confirm your attendance by completing the registration form before 5pm on 21 September 2022.  All sections of the form must be completed.  When you are done, don't forget to click on the Submit button to register your place. 

    After all the bookings are submitted (ie after 21/09/2022), we will confirm the venue by sending a text to the contact mobile number given on this form.

     

     

     

     



  • Orientation for students who entered via the HEAR route system will take place on Wednesday 21 September 2022 at 12pm in Room J116 (HCT Building, North Campus.)

    For more information on the HEAR:

     

    Contact details of the HEAR Advisor

    Véronique Lostal-Davern, Schools Access Coordinator

    Veronique

    Telephone: 066 71 91861 / 0667145636
    Mobile: 0873685935
    Email:  accessKerry@mtu.ie

     



  • MAKING AN APPLICATION:

    For more information and the online application form, please click on the link below.  Applications will close on Friday, 7th October.

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