Human Nutrition & Dietetics (TU870)
If you have any access or assistance requirements for Orientation Week, please do let us know at transitionoffice@tcd.ie
Please read the information on this page carefully as it is all important for Orientation Week!
1. Orientation & Registration
Students attend Orientation at both TCD and TUD. Information on TCD Orientation can be found here. TUD will contact you with information on TUD Orientation.
You must register at my.tcd.ie as well as with TUD. You can find the Trinity Registration Guide on the registration webpages.
2. Health Screening
New students must complete TCD Health Screening Requirements. Failure to do so may result in you being withdrawn from your course and a re-admission fee will apply.
Go to the Health Screening page to download the Health Screening Booklets and follow the instructions in the checklist.
3. Garda Vetting
All students on this course must complete the Garda Vetting process before they will be able to register. Go to the Garda Vetting page to download the relevant forms, and follow the guidelines carefully.
4. Orientation Hub
The Orientation Hub will be open in the Exam Hall every day during Orientation Week from 10am-3pm.
As well as being the place to collect your ID Card, the Orientation Hub will also have a range of services on site to help you get set up and ready for your first week. So, if you have questions for the Academic Registry, IT Services, Trinity Global, the disAbility Service, or other areas, pop in to the Hub and ask!
5. Orientation Timetable
Please refer to this timetable for Orientation Week, rather than the timetable on my.tcd.ie or on the Trinity Live app.
This timetable is subject to change, please check it regularly in the run up to Freshers' Week.
You must attend the events shown in blue.
Monday 16 September 2024
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13.00 - 13.30 | Your Students' Union - Optional Lunchtime Talk | Davis Theatre, Arts Building |
| 13.30 - 14.00 | Your Students' Union - Optional Lunchtime Talk (Repeat) | Davis Theatre, Arts Building |
| 17.00 - 17.30 | Provost's Welcome (surnames A-L) – Booking Required | Click here for the Provost's Welcome page to book your ticket |
Tuesday 17 September 2024
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13.00 - 13.30 | Looking After Your Wellbeing in College - Optional Lunchtime Talk | Ed Burke Theatre, Arts Building |
| 13.00 - 13.30 | Safety in the City - Optional Lunchtime Talk | Goldsmith Hall, Pearse Street |
Wednesday 18 September 2024
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13.00 - 13.30 | Academic Success in College - Optional Lunchtime Talk | Ed Burke Theatre, Arts Building |
| 13.00 - 13.30 | Registration Information and Q&A with Academic Registry - Optional Lunchtime Talk | Goldsmith Hall, Pearse Street |
| 17.00 - 17.30 | Provost's Welcome (Surnames M-Z) – Booking Required | Click here for the Provost's Welcome page to book your ticket |
| 18.00 - 19.00 | Class Representative Information Mixer with your Students' Union - Optional Evening Event | Pav Marquee, College Park |
Thursday 19 September 2024
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13.00 - 13.30 | Living in Dublin (Transport, Shopping, Going out, Dating) - Optional Lunchtime Talk | Ed Burke Theatre, Arts Building |
| 14.00 - 15.00 | General Orientation* | Ed Burke Theatre, Arts Building |
| 16.00 - 17.00 | International Student Orientation* | Ed Burke Theatre, Arts Building |
| 17.00 - 18.00 | Course Orientation Meeting* | Montgomery Theatre, Trinity Centre, St James' Hospital, Dublin 8 |
| 19.00 - 21.00 | S2S Mentor Meet-Up* | Robert Smith Theatre, Trinity Centre, St James' Hospital, Dublin 8 |
6. New Entrant Survey
Please complete the New Entrant Survey at the link below.
7. Welcome Guide
Check out the digital copy of the Welcome Guide here!
