Semester 1 Orientation
Semester 1 Orientation is a great way to start your LU journey.
It includes Preparation Week, where you can get help with your enrolment and much more, an International Orientation, a Faculty Welcome and Rā Whakawhanaukataka | Orientation Day, a special day full of activities to help you get to know other new students and Lincoln a bit better.
Orientation rounds off with your Mihi Whakatau, a welcome onto campus from Taumutu Rūnanga, but your Lincoln experience is just beginning. It's a week to enjoy, get to know people, and help you become part of our whānau.
We understand that family and whānau are an important part of your journey and welcome them to come along to the events with you. Check out the schedule and mark your calendar to attend the orientation events. You can learn more about the events below.
Registrations are required for two compulsory orientations (International Orientation and Rā Whakawhanaukataka | Orientation Day).
Have questions?
Contact Wheako Tauira Student Experience or come and talk to us at the Main Reception on the ground floor in the Hudson building.
Preparation Week is the perfect time for both new and returning students to get help with enrolment, course advice, timetable scheduling as well as finding your way around campus with our guided tours before lectures start. Whānau are welcome to come along to support you and help you to have a smooth start to your Lincoln journey.
This event will give you a great start to your journey towards becoming part of our Lincoln University whānau.
It is compulsory for all new students and registration is required. Monitor your emails for an invitation. Free lunch will be provided.
It's where you can:
- Get important academic information
- Learn about the support services
- Get tips on connecting and settling in the Lincoln community
- Meet other new students
- Enjoy a free lunch
- Win prizes.
A great opportunity for international students to meet our international support staff and connect with other new international students. You can also get important information about insurance, driving and many other useful tips to help you better settle into your life in New Zealand.
The event is compulsory for all new international students and registration is required. Monitor your emails for an invitation. Free lunch will be provided.
If you are a Study Abroad and Exchange student, this compulsory session allows you to meet the Study Abroad coordinator, organise your insurance, complete your enrolment, get useful information about the programme and ask questions in person.
Bring your passport, a copy of your visa and your home university transcript.
This event is for students who study on campus but cannot attend the Rā Whakawhanaukataka | Orientation Day in person.
If you are studying an online programme, your orientation is part of your online study and can be found on your Akoraka | Learn (My courses). You are also welcome to join our orientations on campus if you are nearby.
Faculty welcomes are a good opportunity to gain information related to your programme, meet staff and other students from your faculty and ask questions in person.
Check your emails for an invitation from your faculty. If you have any questions, ask at a Welcome Desk on campus.
Please bring your student ID card or number with you.
Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences (AGLS)
Faculty of Environment, Society and Design (ESD)
Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce
E kā manu pī o te wao, tēnei te karaka, tēnei te reo pōhiri kia whakatau mai kā kaimahi hou, kā tauira hou ki Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki.
We would love you to participate in our Whakatau (Welcome) for new students and staff, which gives the rest of the university community the opportunity to welcome new whānau members.
It's a great opportunity to experience our core values in practice.