Full-time Undergraduate

(New Students)

For new full-time year 1 undergraduate students, registration consists of two stages - stage 1 can be undertaken at home where you complete the online part of registration, while stage 2 takes place on campus.

Stage 1:  At Home 

• Online registration 

Stage 2:  On Campus

• Garda Vetting (if applicable)
• School and Department induction (On-Campus & Online).

1.  Online Registration

Information on registering online will be issued to you by email.  Once you receive this information you can click here to begin the online element of registration.  Registering online includes fee payment - click here for details on fees.  Students wishing to pay by instalments should:

• Complete the registration process, tick the terms and conditions and confirm registration buttons.
• In Registration Fees click the ‘Partial Payment or Pay Later’ button and follow the on-screen instruction.  Instalment 1 is a minimum of 25% of the total annual fee.  To avail of this option students are required to complete and submit an instalment agreement.

2. ID Photograph

You will upload your photo for use on your student ID card in the Action Item Photo Upload on your online registration account.

3.  HEA Survey  

First year students are required to complete the HEA Survey.  The HEA survey can be undertaken as part of your online registration action item HEA Access Survey.  Note – you must be registered first prior to undertaking the HEA Survey.
The Equal Access Leaflet outlines the purpose of this survey, while you can click here for further information on Data Protection at ATU-Donegal.
Information on the HEA Data Collection can be obtained by clicking here.   The Equal Access Leaflet outlines the purpose of this survey, while you can click here  for further information on Data Protection at ATU Donegal.  Information on the HEA Data Collection can be obtained by clicking here.

4.  Garda Vetting (where applicable)

A number of courses at ATU-Donegal require students to obtain Garda Vetting. Students who have applied for these courses will receive a Garda Vetting form via link here. It is essential that the completed form, along with appropriate ID, ( Garda Vetting Information ) are brought with you to stage 2 of the on-campus registration activities for these codes will be provisional until Garda Vetting is successfully completed.

5.  Induction

All students are advised to access the online induction via the Student Toolkit. Online induction will introduce each of the support services, blackboard, Office 365 plus other useful information. In addition to the online induction, students are advised to engage with the rolling ATU First5weeks Welcome Programme. Each Faculty/Department runs specific induction for each first-year class groups. This gives students a chance to meet and get to know their class group and staff. The course requirements specific to your programme will also be outlined for you. You will be given vital tips and hints on settling into college and succeeding in your course. Individual departmental induction schedules will be available from here in early September.

1	Department of Early Education & Social Studies
1.1	Induction Handbook-Inclusive Practice for Special Needs Assistance Students
1.2	Induction Handbook-Early Childhood Care, Health and Education Students
1.3	Induction Handbook-Health and Social Care Students

2	Department of Nursing & Health Care
2.1	Year 1 Induction Dept of Nursing and Health Care Sept 2024
2.2	Vaccines for Year 1 Nursing Students

3	Department of Life & Physical Sciences
3.1	Induction Life & Physical Sciences 2024
3.2	Letter for Agriculture Students
3.3	Letter for Dental Nursing Students
3.4	Letter for Health Science Students
3.5	Letter for Pharmacy Technician Students
3.6	Letter for Veterinary Nursing Students
3.7	Letter for Higher Certificate in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy Studies, and Dietetics Studies
3.8	Year 1 Student Registration Checklist

4	Department of Business Studies
4.1	Induction Schedule 2024

5	Department of Law, Public Service and Education
5.1	Induction Schedule 2024

6	Department of Design & Creative Media
6.1	Induction Schedule 2024

7	Department of Tourism & Sport
7.1	BA in Culinary Arts Induction Schedule 2024
7.2	Cert in Culinary Skills Induction Schedule 2024
7.3	Hospitality Induction Schedule 2024
7.4	Sports Induction Schedule 2024

8	Department of Electronic & Mechanical Engineering
8.1	Induction 2024 Arrival Guide

9	Department of Civil Engineering and Construction
9.1	Induction Arrival Guide 2024

10	Department of Computing
10.1	Induction 2024 Arrival Guide
10.2	Follow the timetable for your course which can be found under the student hub here. If you are having any difficulties please go to the administration office for the School of Engineering and Technology on the first floor.

Note:  Late Offers

Students who receive CAO offers from round 3 and later, should not wait to hear from ATU Donegal.  Instead, having first formally accepted the offer via the CAO, you should come ahead to college as soon as possible.  Come to the main reception desk on arrival, ensuring you have both your CAO number and relevant fees due.  Provide us with your name and CAO number, and indicate that you received a late offer. Once your offer/acceptance has been confirmed, and any due fees have been paid, you will be permitted to register and attend class.