Semester 2 Orientation
Semester 2 Orientation is a great way to start your Lincoln journey.
Semester 2 Orientation will equip you with the tools and information to find support services, connect with other new students and get to know your faculty before lectures start. Orientation also includes Preparation Week, where you can get help completing your enrolment, sorting your course timetable and finding IT support.
Registrations are required for two compulsory orientation events. Rā Whakawhanaukataka | Orientation Day is a special day full of activities to help you get to know other new students and support services available to you at Lincoln Uni. International Orientation is a good opportunity to meet our International Student Advisors and get important information to help new international students better settle in life and study in New Zealand and at Lincoln Uni.
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. More details about the events are available below.
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. Bring a laptop if you have one already for enrolment and course timetable support.
For more information, please visit Preparation Week.
This helps give you a great start to your journey towards becoming part of our Lincoln University campus community.
Compulsory for all new students. Registration is required. Monitor your emails for an invitation. Free lunch will be provided.
For more information, please visit Rā Whakawhanaukataka | Orientation Day.
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.
For more information, please visit International Orientation.
Staff are here to assist you in putting your timetable together and help you understand and read your timetable, i.e., when/where you need to go for your lectures.
For students who are eligible to fund their studies with Student Allowance and Student Loan.
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. Compulsory for all new students. Check your emails for more information from your faculty. Whānau and family are welcome to join.
Please bring your student ID card or number with you for the check-in. Have your laptop ready to get assistance to complete your enrolment or sort your course timetable if needed.
- Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences (AGLS)
- Faculty of Environment, Society and Design (ESD)
- Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce
- Master of Applied Computing (MAC) Orientation
It is a good opportunity to meet academic staff, learn important details about your master’s programme, and meet other students.
Who: All new Master of Science in Food Innovation students and your friends and family
The MAC orientation will provide an opportunity to meet academic staff, tour the learning spaces used for the Master of Applied Computing as well as an explaining of the teaching and learning methods, support available and how to get the most out of the programme.
Come and meet Dot to get help from the staff who can support your enrolment and start at Lincoln Uni.
A social event to learn more about your exchange programme and meet your course advisors. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about your timetable, course content, and discover which courses best suit your academic goals.
You'll also get the chance to connect with fellow exchange students. Light refreshments 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.
Who: Compulsory for new Study Abroad and Exchange students
This is for students who study on campus but cannot attend LU Official Welcome on 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.
Have questions?
Contact Wheako Tauira Student Experience or come to talk to us at the Main Reception on the ground floor in the Hudson building.