Semester 2 Orientation

Start by identifying your faculty. A “Find Your Faculty Guide” will be available in June. Use the guide to determine which faculty you belong to and then navigate to your faculty below to explore your tailored orientation activities.

Contact us if you need more information to find your faculty.

Email: mylinc@lincoln.ac.nz

Make sure to register and attend these compulsory events for a strong start to your studies. Registration links will be emailed to you and available on this page in late June.

For all new students:

Register for your faculty Rā Whakawhanaukataka | Orientation Day. It is tailored to your programme and connect you with faculty staff and other new students. 

• Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Thursday, 10 July – morning session
• Faculty of Environment, Society, and Design: Thursday, 10 July – afternoon session
• Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce: Friday, 11 July – morning session

For new international students:

Attend both your faculty orientation and the International Student Orientation to help you settle into life and study in New Zealand.

• International Student Orientation: Wednesday, 9 July, 10.30am – 2pm

For new under-18 students (Not in campus accommodation):

You also need to attend the Under-18 Orientation for support and guidance to help you settle into university life.

It will be held during the first week of classes. Eligible students will receive an email with all the details, including the time and location, in their LU mailbox.

A Full Uni-Wide Orientation Calendar will be available in June, providing a comprehensive schedule of faculty-specific events and university-wide sessions. This includes enrolment help, course and timetable support, IT assistance and guided campus tours. The calendar is colour-coded to make it easy to find your faculty and the sessions tailored for your cohort.

Save the dates and make a plan to attend your compulsory sessions. Whānau, family, and friends are welcome to join you for support.

We’re here to support you every step of the way. These services are available throughout orientation (9 to 15 July, excluding the weekend), so you can choose a time that works best for you.

• Enrolment help, course advice and timetable support:
  Get help completing your enrolment, choosing your courses, building your timetable, and getting prepared for the semester.
• Student ID card:
  Make sure your enrolment is completed before collecting your student ID card from Ivey Hall.
• IT help:
  Receive guidance to set up your Lincoln email, learning tools, printing and campus Wi-Fi.
• Campus tours:
  Join a guided tour to get familiar with the campus, locate key facilities, and find your classes.
• StudyLink support:
  Get help managing your StudyLink account and addressing questions about student loans and allowances.

Accessibility support is available

• Sign language interpreters:
  Available at the faculty orientation day(s).
• Need a break?
  The Chill Space is here for YOU. A place to relax, recharge, and explore your senses. Everyone is welcome.
• Whānau lounge:
  For family and friends to relax while supporting you.

Checklist

• Orientation registration confirmation email(s): You'll need the QR code on the email to check in at your Faculty Orientation Day and International Orientation (if applicable).
• Device: Bring your laptop or tablet to get help setting up campus Wi-Fi, Akoraka | Learn, your timetable, printing services, and more.
• Original documents: Bring your passport, NZ driver’s licence, or birth certificate to complete your enrolment and collect your student ID.
• Enrolment confirmation: Have a copy or email of your enrolment confirmation handy for student ID card collection. Look for the email titled "Confirmation of Enrolment" in your mailbox.
• Comfortable shoes for campus tours.

Attending your orientation in person is a great way to meet new friends, connect with faculty staff, and get a real feel for campus life. However, we understand that other commitments or circumstances might make it challenging for some students to be there in person. If that’s the case, here are some options to help you get the essential information you need.

Online Orientation

When: 5.15 - 6.15 pm, Wednesday, 9 July

Where: Zoom (Link to be provided in late June)

This session is for new students studying on campus who cannot attend their Faculty Rā Whakawhanaukataka | Orientation Day on Thursday, 10 July, or Friday, 11 July. The session will be recorded and uploaded to Akoraka | Learn during the first week of lectures.

Akoraka | Learn

For online study students: 

Your orientation is available through Akoraka | Learn under My Courses - Whakawhanaukataka - Orientation (Online). It will be available after you are fully enrolled. If you cannot see the course after fully enrolling and your classes are starting within a week, please contact us for assistance.