FAQ

Any registered student of University of Galway (undergraduate, postgraduate, Access) can avail* of our full services throughout the year:

• book an appointment
• attend an event or seminar
• get email notifications
• drop in to browse information
• join us on social media

Graduates (within 3 years of graduation) can avail* of the following throughout the year

• attend an event
• get email notifications
• drop in to browse information
• join us on social media

Outside of term, graduates (within 3 years of graduation) have limited access to our appointments service

*Note: you must have registered with Careers Connect (registered students use your NUI Galway login).

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During term (generally September-November, January-March):

      - Current students of University of Galway only - Log in to Careers Connect (see menu sidebar) using your university login details. Send a Query outlining your concern and the team will respond

Outside term (generally December, April- August):

      - Current students (as above)
      - Graduates of University of Galway up to 3 years after graduation - Careers Connect registration (with old student ID number) required before sending a query.   

You don't need to make an appointment to access information - just call into our Enquiries Desk or browse around the Careers Centre to reference files, prospectuses and books.

What happens at an appointment? Read our Appointment Expectation Policy here.

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Get details on eligibility and requirements at http://www.universityofgalway.ie/undergrad-admissions/deferrals/transfers/

Where do I get withdrawal forms?

The Student Registry Helpdesk can help you with the process for leaving your course and forms / deadlines.

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The CDC is unable to provide guidance to those who are not currently (registered) students of University of Galway (or very recent graduates from University of Galway). 

For contacts please see gov.ie 

If you are interested in attending University of Galway please see the following: 

/courses - information about undergraduate, evening and postgraduate programmes on offer

/university-life - links to help for Access students, mature students, accomodation, fees, international students and more...

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 Data Protection:

As part of your appointment process, the staff member you meet may record notes relating to your appointment on the Careers Connect system. While these are not viewable by you or anyone other than staff related to the Career Development Centre, you have the right to request access to a copy of these notes under GDPR / Freedom of Information legislation. However, note that data is deleted in accordance with University or Careers Connect data retention periods for General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

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