These key sessions are essential for all new students in this faculty. Be sure to register and attend all the events that apply to you.

A detailed faculty orientation day schedule, including activity times and locations, will be available in June. Mark the date in your calendar and save the dates.

For all new students: Faculty Rā Whakawhanaukataka | Orientation Day

Join your faculty for a day of connection and discovery. Make sure to attend all compulsory sessions on time to receive important information and set yourself up for a successful start.

What to expect on the day:

• LU official welcome
• Faculty welcome: Meet faculty staff, connect with classmates, and learn key programme details.

• Cohort-specific and programme inductions

• Student support services expo: Talk to the support staff and find out how to get help when you need it.

For new international students: International Student Orientation

If you are an international student, you also need to register and attend International Student Orientation to help you transition into life and study in New Zealand. 

Time & Date: Wednesday, 9 July, 10.30am – 2pm

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

It offers support and guidance to help you settle into university life and will be held during the first week of classes. You’ll receive an email with the full details, including time and location.

Make good use of the support available throughout Orientation (9 - 15 July, excluding the weekend):

• 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 (Library).
• IT help:
  Set up your devices for campus use, access free campus Wi-Fi, Akoraka | Learn, and printing services.
• Campus tours:
  Familiarise yourself with key locations and facilities.
• 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 LU official welcome and faculty welcome.
• 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.

Be prepared for Orientation with:

• Orientation registration confirmation email(s): You'll need the QR code on the email to check in at your Faculty Orientation Day and International Student 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. 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.