‘Connect for Success – Your First Five Weeks’ Induction programme

All first-year students are encouraged to engage in our Induction Programme at the start of term. Planning for Induction 2023 is already well underway. ‘Connect for Success – Your First Five Weeks’ is our comprehensive induction programme to help you settle into college life. In the initial days, the focus will be on getting to know your lecturers, meeting fellow students, finding out about your programme and the supports that are available to you at ATU. This will be followed up with five themed weeks concentrating on different areas of support you can access during your time at ATU. The programme is designed to help you settle in, meet new friends, get to know our staff and access vital information you need to

SUSI Grant

The SUSI grant support is now open for application for the 2023/2024 academic year. A change made to the income thresholds means that more students than ever before may be eligible for a grant towards their student contribution fees. Income thresholds are between €62,000 - €100,000 and the upper-income threshold for the 50% student contribution grant was increased from €55,240 to €60,000. A number of eligibility criteria apply. To check whether you may be eligible, go to the SUSI website www.susi.ie

Students' Union

get started at ATU. Details of Induction 2023 will be provided to all students who accept an offer at ATU at the end of the summer.

After you have completed registration, you will be able to log in to our network, plan your study calendar, use our comprehensive library services and access the free student supports available to ensure your success.

Learn more about Induction 2023 after Round 1 CAO offers are dispatched. Keep an eye on our website (www.atu.ie) for our dedicated induction page.

Tips to Thrive in First Year

1. Attend Induction – The first week of college is important – learn how to access student facilities, get to know your timetable, take campus tours, discover fun activities.

2. Attend all classes – new friendships begin in the lecture theatres from Day 1 - get to know your classmates.

3. Make friends – Discover your community, enjoy social areas on campus, join clubs and societies.

4. Get to know the campus – Discover your local campus and all the facilities available, you may need to get between lectures quickly.

5. Ask for help when you need it - If you think you made the wrong course choice, you can sometimes change direction up to six weeks after term starts.

6. Keep to a budget - Use your student card for discounts - take advantage of freebies!

7. Eat healthy - Stay healthy and eat a balanced diet, enjoy subsided meals in our canteen.

8. Don’t be lonely - Join a club or society and make contact with your Students' Union.

9. Be sensible - Attend “Drugs and Alcohol Awareness” sessions during Induction.

10. Have some fun - Join a club or society - find people who like the same thing as you. Be part of a team or community.

11. Continue your passion for sport - Check out the sport facilities on your campus and surrounding town.

12. Aim for balance - A balance between your studies, social life and part-time work commitments is important.

Cost of Living and Your College Experience

Understanding the cost of living is an important aspect of choosing where to study.

ATU students not only get a world-class education and a great lifestyle, but they also have the benefit of living in one of Ireland’s most affordable regions.

Travel Costs

Outside of living away from home, travelling is an option that many students take daily. Our university locations are well serviced by public and privately managed bus services that often drop off and pick up