Welcome to Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Being a new student is a big deal—whether it’s your first time at university, you’re embarking on postgraduate study or you’ve just moved to Wellington. Here is some information to get you started.

Tools and help

Find out how to access self-service tools and information in our Pūaha portal for students, and get help from Tītoko, our Centre for Student Success.
A bird's-eye view of Wellington and the University's Kelburn campus.

Starting after Orientation week

We've gathered together some useful information for you if you're joining us after New Students' Orientation week.

Get started
Two students standing in The Hub on Kelburn campus.

UNI101 programme

UNI101 is an interactive programme designed to help you settle into student life and meet other students. It starts during Orientation and runs for seven weeks.

More about UNI101
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Before you start

Get ready to study—accept your Enrolment Agreement, make sure your fees are paid, and find accommodation so that you’re sorted before you arrive.
Three students at a VUWSA stand at O week

Once you start

As well as attending New Students’ Orientation events, there are some other things to find time for when you arrive.
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Student life

Get set up for success—get an idea of what to expect in your first year, read our study tips and explore opportunities to get involved in university life.

Student services and support

If you run into a problem, whatever it is, there’s someone to help. Find out about the wide range of support available to students.

How we can help

University dates

Find out when each trimester starts and ends, the deadlines for withdrawing from courses, and other important University dates.

Key dates