The Connect and Engage Induction and Orientation Programme supports students’ transition to and retention in third level. Together with on-campus Student Leaders, this programme provides students with the opportunity to actively engage in college life, get to grips with their course, join a club or society, become a volunteer and develop a personal toolkit to live a healthy balanced and enjoyable lifestyle.
Whether you are a returning student or a first year beginning your 3rd level journey, you can rest assured that you are joining a community who are welcoming and supportive. We understand commencing college life each academic year can be challenging and we are here for you! TUS has developed a whole range of supports to help you get off to a flying start and enable your transition towards a positive student experience.
Students will be invited to engage through workshops, meet and greet sessions, information seminars/webinars, and awareness building, promotion both in person and online.
To view TUS Midwest - Connect and Engage 2022-2023 Programme, please click HERE
The Connect and Engage Programme 2022/23 consists of three phases:
Phase 1 - Progressing/Returning Students - 12th September to 23rd September
Phase 2 - 1st Year Pre-Arrival Induction Day
Thursday 22nd eptember 2022 -Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment AND Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology
Friday 23rd September 2022 Faculty of Business and Humanities AND Limerick School of Art and Design
Phase 3 - 8 Week Connect and Engage Programme - 26th September - 18th November 2022
Phase 1 - Progressing/Returning Students
To support you in your transition to this new and exciting academic year you will be invited to attend a timetable of events to assist you with enjoying a positive student experience. Student Leaders are on campus to help guide you to your class room, answer any questions you may have, and to help you settle in.
Please note that all links will be activited prior to the scheduled events.
9.30am-4pm -TUS Midwest 1st Year Students Pre-Arrival Induction Day - Full itinerary of events for Phase 2 Pre-induction is available in the phase two tab below.Online and Blended Delivery
Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology
Friday 23rd September
9.30am-4pm - TUS Midwest 1st Year Students Pre-Arrival Induction Day - Full itinerary of events for Phase 2 Pre-induction is available in the phase two tab below.Online and Blended Delivery
Faculty of Business and Humanities
Limerick School of Art and Design
Phase 2 - 1st Year Pre-Arrival Induction Day
To support you in your transition to this new and exciting academic year, you are requested to attend a Pre-Arrival Induction and Orientation Day. The array of events will be delivered through both Microsoft Office Teams and in person.
Please note that all links will be activated prior to the scheduled events.
Your Online Induction Day, which is outlined in the table below, will commence with an opening address from Professor Vincent Cunnane, President of TUS, which will be live from 9.30am.
To join the other events, please click on the link alongside the activity, at the specified time.
Please ensure you have downloaded Microsoft Office Teams.
Thursday 22nd September 2022 - 1st Year Pre-Arrival Induction Day - 9:30am-4:00pm
Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment AND Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology
To join the other events, please click on the link alongside the activity, at the specified time. Please note that all links will be activated prior to the scheduled events. Ensure you have downloaded Microsoft Office Teams.
9.30am – 11.00am
Welcome and Connect and Engage Programme Overview
Professor Vincent Cunnane, President of TUS
Frances O’Connell Vice President Student Education and Experience
Introduction to TUS Midwest Student Support Services - Counselling Service, Access Service, Health Unit, Learning Support Unit, Pastoral Care,
The Active*Consent Online Workshop has been designed for third level students.
This workshop provides a sex-positive space where young people can explore sexual consent and learn how to practice active consent for safe and mutually enjoyable sexual experiences.
There is no active participation required from students during the workshop. We stress that this is a safe space that students can use to learn about consent. Students can join the workshop from any device such as their phone or smart tablet.
Your Online Induction Day, which is outlined in the table below, will commence with an opening address from Professor Vincent Cunnane, President of TUS, which will be live from 9.30am.
To join the other events, please click on the link alongside the activity, at the specified time.
Please ensure you have downloaded Microsoft Office Teams.
Friday 23rdSeptember 2022, 1st Year Pre-Arrival Induction Day- 9:30am-4:00pm
Faculty of Business and Humanities AND Limerick School of Art and Design
To join the other events, please click on the link alongside the activity, at the specified time. Please note that all links will be activated prior to the scheduled events. Ensure you have downloaded Microsoft Office Teams.
9.30am – 11.00am
Welcome and Connect and Engage Programme Overview
Professor Vincent Cunnane, President of TUS
Frances O’Connell Vice President Student Education and Experience
Introduction to TUS Midwest Student Support Services - Counselling Service, Access Service, Health Unit, Learning Support Unit, Pastoral Care,
The Active*Consent Online Workshop has been designed for third level students.
This workshop provides a sex-positive space where young people can explore sexual consent and learn how to practice active consent for safe and mutually enjoyable sexual experiences.
There is no active participation required from students during the workshop. We stress that this is a safe space that students can use to learn about consent. Students can join the workshop from any device such as their phone or smart tablet.
The 8 week Connect and Engage Induction and Orientation Programme, includes an array of events and activities ranging from support services to essential information and all created to support students transition to college towards a positive student experience.
Please click on the Link below to view the Connect and Engage 8 week THEMED Programme.
The 8-week Connect and Engage Induction and Orientation Pogramme, includes an array of events and activities ranging from support services to essential information and all created to support students transition to college towards a positive student experience.
TUS is committed to promoting equitable access to and successful participation in higher education for all members of society. Through the work of the TUS Access Service, targeted strategies and initiatives are delivered to facilitate entry to and successful participation in higher education for underrepresented students. The successful realisation of the widening participation agenda also requires that students are able to progress in their academic studies and move into graduate employment. Email: Access@lit.ie disability@lit.ie
Our counselling services at TUS Midwest allow students time and space in a confidential setting to explore any issues of concern to them. We provide a multi-campus service to Moylish, LSAD, Thurles and Clonmel campuses.
Our counsellors are specially trained to listen attentively and provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment where students have the opportunity to self-reflect and develop. Students can also get advice on where to find additional support and plan how best to move forward in their life.
If you are interested in meeting with a counsellor in a confidential setting about whatever issues are causing you concern you can contact counselling@lit.ie
The aim of the Student Health Service is to provide a confidential and caring Health Service through Health Promotion and Healthy Lifestyle Awareness and to respond to the needs and concerns of our students.
Our service at TUS consists of a Nurses and Doctors Service. The Nurses Service is free to all registered students.
Students can make appointments with the nurse and institute doctor by contacting 061293106 or email nurses@lit.ie.
Theresa O' Sullivan is the Pastoral Care Co-Ordinator for the TUS Midwest campuses and Theresa covers the Moylish, Clare Street, Ennis, Thurles and Clonmel campuses. Our Service is available to students and staff of all religious denominations and of none. This service is available to help any member of TUS and has four main areas of support: Pastoral Care, Community, Spirituality and Personal Development.
The Disability Support Office encourages students with educational support requirements to avail of the many services we offer our students.
While there is no obligation to discuss your disability/support requirements, we recommend that you contact us as from experience, we have found that this positively impacts your time spent studying in TUS.
As part of our commitment to promoting equitable access to and successful participation in higher education, there is a dedicated support worker available to all Traveller students in both a pre-entry and post entry capacity. The Traveller support service can be accessed in the strictest of confidence. Any queries in relation to Traveller support can be directed to Aileen Sheehan at: aileen.sheehan@lit.ie
Young Pavees – Mind Your Nuck! This is new website launched by Pavee Point. This innovative platform offers culturally appropriate information on the social determinants of health which impacts on young Travellers’ mental health – racism, discrimination, drug issues and unemployment – and offers signposting to services. The website was developed in partnership with a range of stakeholders, including young Travellers, HSE staff and mental health voluntary groups, reflecting the importance and value of working collectively together to develop innovative solutions in addressing Traveller health inequalities.
Limerick Youth Service and the HSE’s Midwest Community Healthcare launched the following video in June. Written by and featuring teenagers and young adults within the Travelling Community, the short film highlights the challenges young Travellers face in terms of mental health support, from outside and indeed, within their community.
