This year’s SETU Waterford Orientation for the 2024-25 incoming first year students will take place in September 2024
There are three stages to SETU Waterford Orientation:
Step 1 Online Orientation - StartSETU Orientation will commence from Thursday, 5 September 2024 through our online orientation session. Zoom links are available below per Academic School. Details will be issued to by email after the Round 1 offers from [email protected]. This will be sent to the email address you submitted to the CAO. Please also check your Junk email inbox for this information.
Step 2- Online Registration - Online registration will be sent to your email address used on the CAO throughout the day on Friday, 6 September. Please see here a helpful 'How to StartSETU document'. Details will be issued to the email used on your CAO application from [email protected]. Note: You must register (including photo upload) before coming on campus.
Step 3 - On Campus Orientation - StartSETU On Campus orientation will take place on either Monday, 9 or Tuesday, 10 September depending on your course of study. This affords you the opportunity to explore your campus before classes start, take a campus tour, meet your classmates, speak to your course leader and current students and find out about the services and supports available to you.
In conjunction with SETU Students' Union, Novus and Student services, information stands will be set up in Atrium and at entry points. This will give you a fantastic opportunity to become familiar with the services/supports available to you as a student of SETU.
Classes will commence for all first years on Wednesday, 11 September (excluding Nursing students who will receive information from the Department of Nursing).
For first years the following are important dates:
- Online Orientation - Thursday, 5 September
- Online Registration - Friday, 6 September
- On-campus Orientation - Monday, 9 or Tuesday, 10 September
- 1st year student classes commence - Wednesday, 11 September (excluding Nursing students who will receive information from the Department of Nursing.)
A full academic calendar for 2024/2025 is available on the website
StartSETU orientation is very important for any incoming first years or transfer student as it marks the start of a new academic journey.
The StartSETU Orientation programme provides an opportunity to meet members of student support staff and course leaders, and allows discussions on topics such as selecting a major or the registering process. It also encompasses campus tours, informative sessions, academic guidance, social gatherings, and ample opportunities for students to seek clarifications by asking questions.
Please ensure to complete your online registration prior to attending on campus activities or before classes start. Details of this were sent to you by [email protected]
We can't wait to meet you at StartSETU Orientation! Don't be afraid to ask us questions, we are here to help you make a smooth transition to college and we are looking forward to getting to know you during your time in SETU.
Different courses deliver their orientation in different ways. It is extremely important that you attend.
- Registration for full-time undergraduate new entrants (first years) opens in September. As soon as you get an email from us at [email protected] you can go ahead and proceed to online registration immediately.
- First Years - An updated helpful How to StartSETU Waterford Guide will be published in August, for general information please see the 2024/25 guide here
- First years will be given information on how to register in your Start SETU email - please also see important dates above
- You will receive your registration email throughout the day on Friday, 6 September. Please note that these emails will be sent in batches throughout the day so don't worry if you don't receive it early in the day. Once registration is completed and you have uploaded your digital photograph (by 5.00pm on Monday, 9 September), your new SETU ID card, along with your SETU Proof of Registration letter will be issued to you - details will be available available during orientation.
- For more information on SETU Registration and tuition fee charges see our fees webpages.
- Note - you will not have access to University facilities until the first instalment (50%) has been paid.
- If you have any queries, contact Fees at [email protected] or Grants at [email protected]
If your course is involved in SETU’s Peer Mentoring programme, you can expect to meet your Peer Mentor at Orientation.
What is P2P?
Peer-2-Peer (P2P) is a Peer Mentoring programme available across several courses in SETU Waterford. It aims to help incoming first year students settle into college life with the support of students from Year 2 and above within the same course/Department.
What do P2P Mentors do?
Mentors help new students to get to know one another as well as sharing insights about college supports, their course and other useful tips.
How will P2P Mentors help at Orientation?
Students with P2P on their course will meet their mentors for the first time during their on-campus Orientation. On the day, mentors will:
- Show new students around campus
- Answer any questions that they might have
- Help make sure they feel prepared for their first day of classes
More information
For more information on the P2P Mentoring programme and the courses it is available on, please see our Student Support section. You can also contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
If you have any queries in the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Student Life and Learning
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 051- 845513
Registration Queries
Email: [email protected]