Before you start
Accept your Offer of Study, make sure your fees are paid, and find accommodation so that you're ready to study before the trimester starts.
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Set up your student account
Confirm your enrolment, set your password, and get your student account set up before you start your studies so you can access services and tools.
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Organise your accommodation
Make sure you've sorted out somewhere to live before the trimester starts. We can help you find a hall, flat (shared house), or homestay.
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Pay your fees
Find out how and when to pay your fees, and how to get help from our financial advisers when applying for student loans and allowances.
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Textbooks and course notes
Find out what textbooks, student notes, and course materials you'll need for your courses—buy or order them in advance so you're ready for when classes start.
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New Students’ Orientation
At the start of each trimester, we welcome new students to the University with a series of online and in-person events.
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Information for parents and whānau
Discover how you can support your child or whānau while they are studying, and help them get organised for the next stage in their lives.
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Keep up with news, events, and competitions—and be the first to hear what's happening across the University.