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www.gmit.ie Galway • Mayo • Letterfrack • Mountbellew
Hello!
Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur romhaibh ar fad anseo go
dtí an Institiúd and say a big thank you for choosing to
study in GMIT. It is my great pleasure to welcome you
to one of our five campuses.
As a country we remain vigilant due to COVID19 and
this will mean some changes to how we normally do our
business. Many of you are coming to us having finished
second level or further education whilst in lockdown
mode. Most of all do engage with the campaigns and
For the coming year we expect that our tutorials, activities organised for you during the First5Weeks
seminars, practicals, laboratory classes and Welcome programme and throughout the year
workshops will be delivered onsite in compliance (www.gmit.ie/welcome). Participate in Clubs and
with the Government’s Public Health Guidelines, and Societies where possible (www.gmitsulife.ie) and
while lectures may be online initially, we expect a follow GMIT and GMIT Students Union on social media
gradual easing of restrictions as we settle into the to keep up to date and stay connected.
new academic year. We will be asking you to wear Your third level journey can yield huge rewards for you
protective face coverings when on campus, wash hands after you graduate in a few short years from now. Work
regularly, and stay off campus if feeling unwell. hard while you are with us, but make sure you also enjoy
But despite COVID19 life still goes on and this is that journey.
actually an exciting time for GMIT! We are one of the Stay well, look after each other, and I hope to meet you
largest and most respected providers of third level along the way!
education in Ireland and we are accelerating plans for
re-designation as a Technological University along
with our partners in IT Sligo and Letterkenny IT. This
will benefit our students, graduates, employers and
the region as a whole. You are now part of this success
story for our future. Dr Orla Flynn
President / Uachtarán
At GMIT students benefit from our very positive staff-
student interactions and learn through small classes,
hands-on practical work, mentoring, internships and
opportunities to study abroad, and this ethos remains
strong even in these challenging times.
While the last year has definitely been different,
I still want you to remember some key bits of
Registration
advice: make connections, engage with each
other, engage with your academic Department
and School. A significant part of our
examination and assessment involves
continuous assessment and you can It is important to register as quickly as possible
improve your chances of good results by so that you can access online content and check
ensuring you maintain a high attendance updates from the Institute. Once you register, regularly
rate throughout the year. check your GMIT student email for any communications.
You need to register online, even if you are waiting for
a grant. Check your email (the one you provided to the
CAO) for details on how to register. The email will be from
onlinestudentreg@gmit.ie.
To register, scan the QR code or go to the
Student Hub, https://studenthub.gmit.ie, and
click on the link as an Unregistered Student.
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Blended Learning
For the coming year we expect that our tutorials, with first year students to answer general queries
seminars, practicals, laboratory classes and workshops and facilitate learning. Your lecturers and Head of
will be delivered onsite, in compliance with the Department are also available to help and advise you
Government’s Public Health Guidelines, and while during your course.
lectures may be online initially, we expect a gradual
easing of restrictions, with some lectures being GMIT is committed to ensuring that you have an
delivered onsite, as we settle into the new academic excellent student experience, so please keep in contact
year. and avail of our supports and services.
Blended learning will form part of the learning To make the most of the IT resources available to you
experience during Semester 1. Blended learning in GMIT we recommend that you complete the short
at GMIT combines online learning with traditional “IT Skills” course as soon as you are registered for the
classroom and laboratory based learning activities 2021/22 academic year.
on campus. In a blended course, you will attend some
classes on campus, and also engage with digital tools
and resources e.g. online classes, videos, readings,
discussions, activities and assessments.
Blended learning classes are timetabled and require GMIT students who are registered
you to engage in both an online learning class for the 2021/22 academic year are
environment and onsite practicals in a studio, lab or automatically enrolled on the course
lecture theatre, as relevant to your programme. which can be accessed by logging into the
Combining online learning with traditional practical GMIT StudentHub, by scanning the QR
classroom/lab based activities, can be a very rewarding code, or by going directly to Learnonline
experience. To learn more about the steps to success in https://learnonline.gmit.ie where you
learning online in GMIT and gain some practical advice, will find it under My Courses.
log on to the Student Hub https://studenthub.gmit.ie,
click on Your Studies and then Studying Online.
We have a range of supports in place to assist our
students this year. We have recruited Graduate
mentors who will be there to support and advise you
throughout the year. You will meet them at induction.
Note: Your login details will have been sent to the email
We also run a Peer Assisted Student Support (PASS)
address and mobile number (SMS) you provided when
programme, where students from 2nd and 3rd year
you registered.
volunteer as PASS leaders running weekly sessions
Student Hub
The Student Hub is where you will find the answers to • Examinations
all your queries throughout college. The site includes • Financial supports and Scholarships
information on:
• Academic Policies and Regulations
• IT Systems • And much more …
• Timetables
After you register and get your login
• Student Services
details, go to the Student Hub at
• Health and Wellbeing supports https://studenthub.gmit.ie or
• Academic Supports scan the QR code.
• Library
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Health and Safety COVID-19
You must watch the COVID 19 Note that for those that have already contracted the virus,
Health and Safety video, by scanning this is no guarantee of immunity, and infection with the virus
the QR code or by logging into may occur again.
https://studenthub.gmit.ie and
• Do not come in if unwell / requested to DAILY
clicking on COVID-19. You must also HEALTH
restrict or self-isolate by public health.
complete the pre-return to campus form as part of the CHECK
• Complete the daily health check & FORM
registration process.
attendance form (for contact tracing
We will be working and studying with people who are purposes)
still vulnerable to catching COVID-19, for example • Adhere to double masking and hygiene
PUBLIC
those who are not vaccinated or who, for medical measures especially indoors HEALTH
reasons, are unable to be vaccinated. • Avail of COVID-19 testing facility provided ADVICE
• Wear layers as windows will be open to
Thus we all have to comply with the public health
ensure ventilation.
measures to prevent COVID-19 spread.
• Adhere to public health and travel advice.
Whether you are vaccinated or not you must comply • Contact covidofficer@gmit.ie or ring 091 TRAVEL
with the prevention measures in order to maintain a 742708 if you have any concerns or to ADVICE
safe environment. report a positive test result.
Before you arrive
Access and Disability Services supports/ inductions which are available to them. If you
have any queries, you can email ap@gmit.ie.
Registering for supports
If you applied to DARE as part of your CAO application and Accommodation
your application was successful you do not need to do You may need to arrange accommodation. If so,
anything. We will be in contact with you to invite you to regularly check out the accommodation page on
meet with a member of the Access and Disability Service to www.gmit.ie/general/accommodation as well
register you for supports. However, do contact us via as local papers and accommodation providers
accessoffice@gmit.ie if you have any questions; we will be online.
happy to help.
If you did not come in through the DARE scheme but feel
Public Transport
Public transport has improved in the last year both in
you may be eligible for supports please contact the Access
frequency and routes provided. Visit www.
and Disability Administrator by emailing accessoffice@
transportforireland.ie for routes, fares and timetables.
gmit.ie for information on how to register with the Service.
You are advised to register early with the Access and The Galway campus is serviced by several bus routes:
Disability service in order to ensure you receive any • 401 Parkmore – Salthill (also stops at CCAM),
supports you may be entitled to. • 402 Merlin Park – Seacrest,
• 404 Oranmore – Newcastle,
Alternative Inductions • 405 Ballybane – Rahoon,
Alternative inductions may also be organised to welcome • 409 Eyre Square – Parkmore
and support new students. Contact the Access and
Disability Office at accessoffice@gmit.ie for information. Travel in the city is cheaper using a Leap Card. The leap card
A member of the Access and Disability team will arrange to can be used on both Bus Eireann and City Direct routes in
meet with you individually and show you around the campus the City. You can purchase your card online at
so that you can find where your lectures will take place, www.leapcard.ie
where the Access and Disability Service is located, where
your Learning Support person’s office is, where the Parking
different services are located (e.g. Students’ Union, If you are attending classes on the Galway or
Students’ Services, Health Unit), the library and the location Mayo campuses you must have a parking permit.
of the café and canteen. Please contact the Access and An electronic parking permit system is in place
Disability office for more information. which assigns a virtual permit following an online
application. Scan the QR code or go to
Access and Participation www.gmit.ie/about/applying-parking-permit to apply.
Students who have accessed GMIT through the HEAR On the Galway campus, green parking areas are for
scheme and students who are in receipt of Access students with permits. To avoid penalties, students should
Scholarships and 1916 Bursaries will be contacted directly only park in these areas.
by the Access and Participation Office in relation to
3Pre-Arrival Sessions
Webinar for Parents ONLINE
Disability Services Webinar ONLINE
Transitioning to Higher Education, a guide for EVENT Parent/Guardian/Student Q&A Webinar with the EVENT
parents with Catherine O’Connor. Monday 20th Access and Disability Officer on Thursday 23rd
September @ 7pm. September @ 7pm.
Catherine, is nationally recognised as a subject expert To register for the event please complete
in the area of transition to higher education following the form, by scanning the QR code or visiting
the successful launch of the ‘must have’ guide for all https://forms.office.com/r/HRWfvcciRX by
parents and students preparing for third level - Cracking 4pm on Wednesday 22nd September. You will
the College Code published by CJ Fallon Ltd. For more receive the link to the Webinar prior to the event.
information on Catherine, visit https://www.
catherineoconnor.ie GMIT Mayo Campus ONSITE
To sign up and receive details to the event EVENT
Parent/Guardian/Student Welcome Afternoon on
please complete the form, by scanning the QR Sunday 26th September, 2pm to 3pm.
code or visiting https://forms.office.com/
Due to COVID restrictions you must register
r/96drKUwfej by 4pm on Monday 20th September. You will
your attendance for the event. To do this
receive the link to the Webinar prior to the event.
please complete the form, by scanning the QR
code or visiting https://forms.office.com/r/
Mature Students Information LeTd8B8gN1. You must register by 12pm on
ONLINE
and Q&A Webinar EVENT Friday 24th September.
Information and Q&A webinar with the Access
Office on Thursday 23rd September @ 5.30pm. GMIT Letterfrack Campus ONSITE
EVENT
To sign up and receive details to the event Parent/Guardian/Student Welcome Afternoon on
please complete the form, by scanning the Sunday 26th September, 3pm to 5pm
QR code or visiting https://forms.office. Due to COVID restrictions you must register
com/r/9X8nx31wuc by 4pm on Wednesday your attendance for the event. To do this
22nd September. You will receive the link to the please complete the form, by scanning the QR
Webinar prior to the event. code or visiting https://forms.office.com/
For more information for mature students, visit r/6VyvYU9Qy0. You must register by 12pm on
https://www.gmit.ie/access-office/mature-students Friday 24th September.
For more information for parents please visit: https://www .gmit.ie/general/parents-and-guardians
Induction Programme Induction starts the week
of 27th September
The student induction programme https://studenthub.gmit.ie and click on LearnOnline/
Moodle, where you will find it under My Courses.
consists of 3 parts:
Note: the induction module is being updated and will
1. School/Department Induction. only be available from 20th September 2021.
Please scan the QR code or go to https://
studenthub.gmit.ie/getgoing.html and go There is very important material in the induction module
to Step 8 to find your induction timetable. so please ensure you view all this material. It will set you
This part of induction will cover all the up well to succeed at college. All students who complete
information relating to your course. the online induction will be automatically entered into a
draw for a laptop.
2. GMIT induction module. This is an online module which
introduces you to the supports and services available to 3. #First5weeks. #First5weeks is a programme of events
you as a GMIT student. The online induction module will run over the first 5 weeks of term to help you settle in.
cover everything from the library, IT services, student See #First5weeks section for more information. Make
services, the students’ union, academic sure to get involved!
supports and much more. You will be Note: your class timetable will start after your school
automatically enrolled on the course. To induction. You will be given more details about your class
complete the course, scan the QR code or timetable at your School/department induction.
log in to the Student Hub:
Note: Content is correct at time of going to print. Please visit https:// studenthub.gmit.ie and regularly check your GMIT student email
for any updates prior to 27th September. 4#First5weeks
The #First5weeks programme is designed to welcome Details of the activities to be run
you, help you settle in, make connections, create an each week are available by scanning
awareness of the academic expectations within your the QR code or going to https://
programme, provide information on the supports and studenthub.gmit.ie/getgoing.html
services available to you and to help you get to grips and going to Step 8.
with the transition to 3rd level education.
The activities will be heavily promoted via social media
Each of the 5 weeks is themed with campaigns and so make sure to follow the various GMIT Social Media
activities throughout the week. The themes for our sites, even before you arrive, so you don’t miss out on
#First5weeks, starting with week 1 on 27th September, activities that are planned. Some of the recommended
are Getting Started, Supports and Services, Health and sites are below.
Wellbeing, Getting Involved and Engaging with Your
Studies.
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Staying Connected
You are starting your third level someone if you are struggling - one
experience in a unique way. GMIT has of the many staff, your PASS leader,
spent considerable time planning your Class Rep or your Graduate
for online and blended delivery and Student Mentor. We want you to feel
we will continue to work hard to welcome; feel that you are a part of
ensure you have an excellent student the GMIT community and that you
experience. It is so important you are supported.
get involved, communicate with
your fellow students, and keep in Follow us on our Social Media
touch with your lecturers. Don’t feel channels to keep up to date with all
alone, reach out to us and talk to that is going on.
5FAQs and Contact Info
Do first years go straight into classes? What IT resources and skills will I need to fully
No, first years attend a Department/School induction engage with online learning?
before they attend any classes. If, for example, Most online classes will use Microsoft Office365
your induction is on Tuesday 28th September your applications (Word, Outlook, Teams) which can be
classes will start after this date. You will be told at installed for free by all registered GMIT students on up
your Department/School induction when your class to 5 personal devices.
timetable will start.
To help make the most of the IT resources available
When will I get my class timetable? and prepare for your online classes we recommend
You will normally get your class timetable at your that you complete the short IT Skills course as
Department/School induction. If you happen to get soon as you are registered. When you register you
access to the class timetable before your Department/ are automatically enrolled on the course which can
School induction please keep in mind that your class be accessed by logging into the GMIT StudentHub
timetable will not start until after your Department/ https://studenthub.gmit.ie, by scanning
School induction. Please also keep in mind that your the QR code, or by going directly to
timetable is subject to change. Learnonline https://learnonline.gmit.ie
where you will find it under My Courses.
Will my Department/School induction be online?
This will depend on each individual Department/ How do I access the library?
School. When you look at your induction timetable if Please visit https://libguides.gmit.ie/reopenplan for
there is a link under the Venue column, your induction updated information on accessing the library.
is online. If it refers to a room your induction will be on
Further Questions?
campus.
For School specific queries, such as queries in relation
Where can I find my Department/School to your programme, Department/School induction or
induction timetable? class timetable etc please email the relevant school
Scan the QR code or go to using the details below.
https://studenthub.gmit.ie/getgoing.html
• School of Business – business@gmit.ie
and go to Step 8 for more information.
• School of Science – ScienceOffice@gmit.ie
How long is the Department/School induction? • School of Engineering – Engineering@gmit.ie
The length of each Department/School induction will
• Galway International Hotel School – gihs@gmit.ie
vary but please give at least 2 hours or more. If you
need more information on your Department/School • School of Design and Creative Arts – ccam@gmit.ie
induction please email the relevant school using the • GMIT Letterfrack – letterfrack@gmit.ie
contact details below. • GMIT Mayo campus – mayo@gmit.ie
I am having problems registering online, who do I • GMIT Mountbellew campus – mac@gmit.ie
contact for help? • For any queries relating to general registration,
Please email onlinestudentreg@gmit.ie or call requesting letters etc, please email
091 742084 or 091 742562. studentreg@gmit.ie
• For queries relating to student IDs please email
Can I register online now and pay my fees later?
studentIDs@gmit.ie
Yes, students will have the option of a Pay Now or Pay
Later button. If you choose the Pay Now option, you • For queries/troubleshooting relating to online
can pay your term balance and become fully registered. registration please email onlinestudentreg@gmit.ie
If you choose the Pay Later option, you can pay your • For queries in relation to admissions, such as
fees at a later date. deferring or interrupting your studies please email
admissions@gmit.ie
Can I pay my fees by instalment?
Yes, you can. To find out the fee instalment
plans available, scan the QR code or login
to https://Studenthub.gmit.ie, click on
Your Finance and then Register and Pay
and from here you can find the Fee Payment Options.
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