Starting after Orientation week

What to do if you’re starting your studies this trimester, but didn’t get to New Students’ Orientation.

We’ve gathered together some useful information for you if you’re joining us after New Students’ Orientation, including how to connect to our student services and communities.

Throughout the year, we’ll send you a fortnightly email newsletter called Whītiki to let you know what’s happening around the University and highlight relevant information. You can also follow us on our social media channels.

Students at Pipitea campus

Our campuses

Find out about our three Wellington campuses, access maps, and learn about our facilities.
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Support and services

The ‘find a service’ tool helps you find the student service, support team, or tech system that you’re looking for.
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Individual support

Reach out to your Student Success Adviser for support and advice about anything from course planning to student life.
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How to study

Get some helpful study tips and tricks for your first year—managing your time and assessments, avoiding plagiarism, and figuring out who to ask for help.
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Tools and systems

Find out about Pūaha, our student portal, and Nuku, our online learning portal, as well as other tech and tools for your studies.
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The Library

Visit our libraries on each campus to borrow books, use computers and printers, and find individual and group study spaces.
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Add or drop courses

Even after the trimester starts, you can still change your courses. Find out about deadlines, refunds, and late withdrawals.

Get involved

There’s more to being at university than attending classes. Get active at the University Recreation Centre, join a club, or get involved in a student community.
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Student Health

Find out about the university’s medical and counselling services. It’s a good idea to enrol at Mauri Ora—Student Health and Counselling as soon as you start.