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Semester 2 Orientation 2024
Your Orientation prepares you to begin your studies. We do this through a range of awesome activities/events from your pōwhiri, (official welcome), followed by some morning tea, then straight into your study and tech-ready sessions, all while meeting other new students and staff who will be supporting you while you study with us.
You can now register for your orientation please see the details below:
Freebies and prizes
- Register and attend your orientation - get an orientation welcome bag full of freebies. Plus go in the draw to WIN orientation prizes such as:
- wireless keyboard
- wireless mouse
- Power bank - Join the study and tech-ready session - get a USB hub
Plumbing, Gas fitting, Drain laying | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | Professional Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Automotive | Building and Construction | Electrical Trades
Date: Friday 12 July
Time: 9.30am
Location: Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae (?tara campus)
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Nursing
Date: Wednesday 17 July
Time: 9.30am
Location: Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae (?tara campus)
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Education - ECE and Primary/Pasifika | ESOL | Languages | Hospitality, Food & Baking, Culinary | Floristry | Hairdressing | Social Work | Sport
Date: Thursday 18 July
Time: 9.30am
Location: Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae (?tara campus)
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Business | Digital Technologies | Maritime | Logistics | Health and Counselling
Date: Friday 19 July
Time: 9.30am
Location: Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae (?tara campus)
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What do I need to bring to orientation?
- Your student ID number and your user name These are both found on the top of your Statement of Fees. This is sent to you as a PDF attachment with your enrolment email confirmation. Please see example below:
- The laptop or other device that you'll use for study
The Tech Ready session will help get you set up and connected to the WiFi, printers, the student portal and other important apps for your study.
Depending on your programme, you may find that you need your own laptop and you might already own or have access to a laptop that is suitable. Check out the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) guidelines.
What do I need to have sorted before my orientation?
If you’re worried that you don’t quite have everything sorted, we have a getting study ready page that includes some helpful information for planning ahead before your first day.
When is the fun stuff and how do I stay up to date?
Keep up to date with events, activities, and announcements across our campuses by following the Student Life Facebook page, and Student Life Instagram or keep an eye on your email as you will receive a fortnightly student newsletter.