This year’s StartWIT Orientation for the 2021-2022 incoming CAO and external advanced entry students will be a blended approach which will take place virtually from the 15th, 16th and 17th September (via the Zoom platform) and on campus (20th and 21st September). Note these dates are provisional and could change.
The WIT team are currently working out an interactive plan of how this Orientation might work to welcome first year students to the Institute. The current plan is to have a blended approach
Virtual Orientation sample (2 Hours)
- Introduction /General Welcome
- Presidents Welcome
- Some Online Icebreakers
- Head of Dept. welcome
- General student support information
- Virtual Campus Tour
- What to expect for on-campus Orientation
This will be followed by an on-campus orientation on a second date in line with government guidelines.
On Campus Orientation sample (2 Hours)
We plan to then bring students by department on campus for some activities over the two days (20th and 21st September).
- Introduction /General Welcome
- Break up into class groups
- Icebreakers
- Issuing of Timetables
- Meet your peer mentors (if applicable)
- Follow up meeting with course leaders for more in-depth course overview and to meet peers (if relevant)
- On site Campus Tours
Dates and times for each Department to be confirmed and will be posted here by Mid July.
*Please ensure that you are logged into your Zoom Account using the e-mail address you provided to the CAO prior to beginning your Orientation session*
There are 2 steps to StartWIT:
Step 1: Online Registration - complete at home.
Step 2: Online Orientation - Online Orientation will take place between Wednesday 15 September to Friday 17 September 2021.
Online Orientation will include information on WIT's student services, students will get to meet their course leader, receive timetable along with information on what to expect and will meet new friends through interactive activities online.
Dates and times for each Department to be confirmed and will be post here in Mid July. .
Students will receive their information about which day(s) and time(s) they are due to attend in their StartWIT email, which will be issued in Mid September once you have accepted your chosen WIT course for 2021/2022
Step 1: Online Registration
You must complete your StartWIT Online Registration at home on receipt of details by email from the WIT Admissions team will be in touch mid September once you have accepted your place to a WIT course for 2021/2022 academic year.
Step 2: Online Orientation
We can't wait to meet you at StartWIT Orientation! StartWIT Orientation will give you a fantastic opportunity to meet your classmates and lecturers and become familiar with your course.
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 WIT.
Different courses deliver their orientation in different ways. It is extremely important that you attend.
*Please ensure that you are logged into your Zoom Account using the e-mail address you provided to the CAO prior to beginning your Orientation session*
Contact
If you have any queries in the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Registration Office
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 051-302087
Student Life and Learning Office
Student Life and Learning WIT
Tel: 051-845513
Main Campus Cork Road, Waterford City, 
