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The Galway, Ireland program is offered by International Academic Programs (IAP) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in conjunction with the National University of Ireland (NUI), Galway. This IAP Program Handbook supplements handbooks or materials you receive from NUI Galway as well as the IAP Study Abroad Handbook and provides you with the most up-to-date information and advice available at the time of printing. Changes may occur before your departure or while you are abroad.
Questions about your program abroad (housing options, facilities abroad, etc.) as well as questions relating to your relationship with your host university or academics (e.g. course credit and equivalents, registration deadlines, etc.) should be directed to IAP at UW-Madison.
This program handbook contains the following information:
Ireland, Galway Fall 2010 program handbook 1
Contact Information 3
On-site Program Information 3
UW-Madison Information 3
Emergency Contact Information 3
Preparation Before Leaving 4
Immigration Documents 4
Handling Money Abroad 5
Packing 6
Electronics 6
Travel and Arrival 7
The Academic Program 7
National University of Ireland, Galway 7
International Affairs Office 8
Orientation 8
Course Information 9
Credits 10
Pass/Fail/Drop/Audit 11
Grades and Grade Conversions 11
Living Abroad 12
Ireland 12
Galway 12
Housing 13
Student Life 21
Transportation 22
Safety 22
Health 22
Communication 23
Student Testimonials 25
Galway 25
Banking and Finances 25
Packing 25
The Academic Program 25
Housing 26
Student Life 26
Safety 27
Travel 27
Contact Information On-site Program Information
Your primary contacts will be:
Louise Kelly
International Student Officer +353 (0)91 493581
louise.kelly@nuigalway.ie
Maria Brady
+353 (0)91 492105
maria.brady@nuigalway.ie International Office
National University of Ireland, Galway
7 Distillery Road Galway Ireland +353 (0)91 495277
+353 (0)91 495551 fax
international@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/international/
UW-Madison Information
International Academic Programs
University of Wisconsin-Madison
250 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 265 6329
(608) 262 6998 fax
www.studyabroad.wisc.edu
Erin Polnaszek
IAP Study Abroad Advisor
(608) 262 1446
eepolnaszek@bascom.wisc.edu
Emergency Contact Information
In case of an emergency, call the main IAP number (608) 265 6329 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; after-hours or on weekends call the IAP staff on call at (608) 516 9440.
EMBASSY REGISTRATION
All program participants who are U.S. citizens must register at the U.S. Embassy before departure as this will help in case of a lost passport or other mishap. You can register on-line at https://travelregistration.state.gov. If you are not a U.S. citizen, register at your home country’s embassy or consulate.
United States Embassy
42 Elgin Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
Ireland
+353 1 668 8777
+353 1 668 9946 fax
http://dublin.usembassy.gov
Program Dates
First Semester (Fall 2010)
Orientation
Teaching begins
Teaching ends
Examinations begin
Examinations end September 1, 2010
September
November
December
December
The fall dates will be updated soon. For reference, you can refer to the 2009 calendar dates found here: http://www.nuigalway.ie/academic_dates/academic_term_dates.html
Preparation Before Leaving Immigration Documents
Passport: A passport is needed to travel to Ireland and to register with Irish immigration authorities. Apply immediately for a passport if you do not already have one. Passport information and application forms can be found on the U.S. State Department website http://travel.state.gov/passport/. If you already have your passport, make sure it will be valid for at least 6 months beyond the length of your stay abroad.
Visa: U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter Ireland. Non-U.S. citizens should consult with the Irish consulate for visa requirements.
Registration: Visiting students residing in Ireland for a period longer than 3 months must register with the Immigration Office within one month of arrival. The International Office will arrange an appointment for UW-Madison students to register with the immigration authorities at the beginning of the semester. The International Office will also advise on the residence permit application process at the NUI Galway orientation. Students will need the following items in order to receive a registration certificate:
Valid passport
Student Identity Card
Evidence of financial support
Letter from Parent/Guardian or Self stating that you are in good financial standing and how you/parents/guardian are planning to pay for your out of pocket costs (i.e.: housing/meals/book).
Award letter if you receive financial aid and/or scholarships Original bank statement
IAP will also provide a letter to you explaining that you are on an official study abroad program, dates of the program, and which fees you have already paid for the program.
€150 immigration registration fee (payable by credit card)
For additional information on immigration requirements, visit www.nuigalway.ie/international/beforearrive/immigration_requirements.html.
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