Courses
Donegal Induction
Welcome to Atlantic Technological University Donegal. Induction sessions will be held on Thursday 10 & Friday 11 September 2026. You will receive further details in your Registration Email.
Read below to learn what happens at induction and check out the fun events and activities we’ve planned to welcome you to ATU.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Pre-induction Orientation Events
The following groups of students will be invited to attend an orientation event before the main induction day:
- Mature & QQI FET Students – Tuesday 8 September 2026, 10am-2pm- Room 1104
- Students on the HEAR scheme – Wednesday 9 September 2026, 10am-2pm- Room 1104
- Access Course Students (Registration/Induction) – Thursday 10 September 2026, 2-4pm- Room 1104
- Students on the DARE scheme – you will be contacted via your ATU Student Email Account with
- Invitation to DLSS (Disability and Learning Support Services Induction) and
- Invitation to attend appointment to register with the service for relevant supports. It is essential to attend this appointment to be in receipt of supports.
- Neurodiverse Students – Students will receive an email invitation from the ATU Disability Office
- International Students – on campus, Wednesday 9 September 2026. Students will receive an email invitation from ATU Global.
These sessions are here to help you settle in.
You’ll get useful information based on your course, answers to common questions, and advice on important topics.
We’ll also explain the supports available to you and help you get to know the campus.
You’ll get an invitation by email with more details.
Pre-Induction Webinars
Get ready for the start of term with our pre-induction webinar series.
- Introduction to the Library
- online, Monday 7 September, 2 – 3pm.
- Open to all students.
- Register for the library webinar.
- Transitioning to University: Your Health and Well-being
- Online, Monday 7 September, 5 – 6pm.
- Open to all students.
- Register for the Transitioning to University: Your Health & Well-being webinar.
- Commuting to Campus – Tips & Tricks
- online, Tuesday 8 September, 4pm – 5pm.
- Open to all students commuting to campus.
- Register for the commuting to campus webinar.
Why attend?
Learn about the key services, support and practical information that will help you make a smooth start at ATU.
Induction Day
Your induction day will take place on campus. All new students must attend.
Depending on your course, you’ll attend on either Thursday 10 or Friday 11 September. Check for your schedule below in Programme Induction Schedules – it will be available in late August.
The induction day aims to be fun and interactive. It gives you a chance to:
- Meet your classmates
- Get to know the campus
- Meet your lecturers
- Get more information about your programme and timetable
- Find out more about student life
- Learn about the supports available for you
First Year Programme Induction Schedules
Click on your Course Programme Induction schedule below and attend on the date and time that is listed for your course.
Faculty of Science and Health
Department of Life & Physical Sciences
Department of Nursing and Health Care
Department of Sport Science and Performance
Faculty of Engineering and Computing
Department of Civil Engineering & Construction
Department of Computing
Department of Electronic & Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Business
Law & Communications Induction
Dept Tour Culinary Art Induction Killybegs
Faculty of Design, Education and Humanities
Department of Early Education and Social Studies
Department of Design
Find out more about your campus
Student ID cards will be available after you have uploaded your photograph as part of the registration process. You will receive notice of where and when to collect your card.