Fáilte chuig Ollscoil Mhá Nuad.
Congratulations on choosing to study with us.
This website will act as an aid for new students in the transition to university life. It provides key resources that you will need as you start your university journey.
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the information in the steps we’ve outlined below (this is the most important stuff for getting started).
Our resources also include Information sessions for parents, guardians and family members. Scroll down for more information on these sessions.
We are also proud share our Orientation app. This has way-finding functionality built-in to help you get around our growing campus, MU Life, IT and Wifi information and there are plans for more features. Get it here first!
Our resources also include Information sessions for parents, guardians and family members. Scroll down for more information.
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Prepare for Maynooth University
Now that you know you are coming to Maynooth to study, it is a great opportunity to prepare for your time in university, including sorting out your finances, creating a budget, deciding to live in and around university or commute as well as registering for your course.
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Choose your Subjects
Maynooth offers a wide variety of choices depending on your degree and in order to help you make these choices there are Subject Information Talks on Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 September. At these sessions you will get to meet some of the staff in the various subject areas as well as getting an insight into what studying that subject will look like in your time here.
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Find out what’s available to you
As a Maynooth student you will have access to a wide range of supports which are aimed at supporting and guiding you on your academic and personal journey over the next three to four years. These can be related to your study (academic supports) or your student life outside the classroom (student supports). It is worth having a look at what supports are available to you in advance of starting your time here.
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Welcome Week (15 – 19 September)
This is when we get to officially welcome our new students to the campus and is typically the week before you start lectures. The week will be a mixture of online and in-person events with a focus on preparing you for the start of lectures and highlighting the wide range of student life opportunities open to our students. Students will also complete their registration this week. Check out our Welcome Handbook here.
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Getting Involved
Your time at university is not only for academic achievement. It is also a time for personal development, fun, friendship as well as trying new things. It is a time to explore the many opportunities open to our students through the wide variety of extra-curricular activities on offer, including clubs, societies, Students’ Union, volunteering, and more!
Lastly, make sure to check out the My Maynooth Orientation Programme website!
It covers the basics of what incoming students need to know prior to registration.
Parent / Guardian / Family Orientation Sessions
Congratulations on your daughter, son, or family member reaching University and we look forward to welcoming them in September.
As part of our New Student Orientation Programme, we host a number of information sessions specifically for Parents, Guardians and families so that we can give you an insight as to what your son, daughter or family member can expect during their time here in Maynooth. We will also highlight the various support services we have on campus.
Register at one of the links below!
In-person sessions: Tuesday 9 September, 11am – 12.30pm | Wednesday 10 September, 11am – 12.30pm
Online sessions: Wednesday 17 September 6 – 7.30pm | Wednesday 22 October, 6 – 7.30pm (Information Refresher)
If you have any queries in the meantime or in relation to these information sessions specifically you can contact the New Student Orientation Team at orientation@mu.ie or +353 (1) 708 6071
Maynooth and Campus Life
The beautiful and historic town of Maynooth is the fifth largest town in Co. Kildare and the only University town in Ireland. It has a population of over 12,000 people, though this swells to over 20,000 during the academic year with the arrival of the University students.
This creates a vibrant and buzzing environment for social, sporting and cultural activities. Maynooth is YOUR town too and you are a big part of this community! So Explore the Town, Have fun and equally important RESPECT your town.
For many students, Maynooth will provide a home from home, as well as a place of study. You are urged to treat your neighbours with the respect that you and your family expect in your own home area. The university and the Maynooth community work in close partnership to integrate the activities of the student body and the town, through initiatives such as the joint community relations project. During your time in the university you will have many opportunities to engage in co-operative ventures with representatives of the business, social or sporting life of Maynooth.
You can find out more about campus life on our Campus Life page.
Key Dates
Registration: On Monday 8 September, you will get an email with instructions for online registration.
My Maynooth on Moodle: After registration you can access My Maynooth on Moodle. You’ll have access to this Moodle page 24/7 throughout your 1st year, and we’ll post new updates at the relevant time of year.
Welcome Week: 15 to 19 September
Week 1 (Lectures): 22 to 26 September
Clubs & Societies: Sign Up via our clubs and societies portal: mulife.ie
Subject change deadline: Friday 17 October for first year students; Friday 10 October for continuing students.
For more important dates throughout the academic year please visit the Registrar’s webpage.
Rules
Maynooth University has codes and practices we strive to uphold both for staff and students. From the Student Charter to our Equality and Inclusion Policies, these are important pillars of University life. Please familiarise yourself with the University Policies.