Orientation Welcome Programme - Faculty of Arts - The University of ...

2013 

The University of Auckland 

Orientation Welcome Programme 

Semester One 25 February – 1 March

Contents 

Arts 8 

includes Theology 

Business School 10 

BCom, BBIM, BProp, Conjoints 

Education 12 

Engineering 13 

Law 15 

Medical and Health Sciences 16 

includes Health Sciences, Nursing, 

Optometry, Pharmacy programmes 

National Institute of Creative Arts 

and Industries 18 

includes Architecture and Planning, 

Dance, Fine Arts, Music programmes 

Science 19 

includes Technology programmes 

Tāmaki Innovation Campus 21 

Māori students orientation 22 

Pacific students orientation 22 

International students 23 

Tertiary Foundation Certificate 24 

Mature students 24 

Scholarships Welcome 24 

Services and facilities designed to help you 

are listed from page 25 along with other 

useful information. 

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| The University of Auckland

I warmly welcome all new students who will be attending 

The University of Auckland for the first time in 2013. 

This Orientation Programme is designed to help you settle 

into university life in an easy and enjoyable way. There are a 

range of introductory activities and talks designed to give 

you the best possible start. Parents and partners of new 

students are most welcome to attend. 

Campus tours and a range of social events are also on offer. 

I hope you will take advantage of them as a way of getting 

to know your way around and meeting new people. I 

especially commend the UniGuides programme – a free 

programme which matches new students with current 

students to provide support and mentoring over the course 

of the semester. 

Our staff, UniGuides and Student Ambassadors are always 

ready to help you, whether it’s showing you where your 

lectures will be held, how to access the University’s many 

services or to answer any queries you may have. 

I wish you well in your studies and a rewarding time at The 

University of Auckland. 

Stuart McCutcheon 

Vice-Chancellor 

2013 Orientation Welcome Programme Semester One | 3

Welcome 

Orientation gives you a chance to get to know 

the campus, make new friends, learn some 

academic preparation skills and have some fun. 

We recommend that you come along to as 

many orientation activities as you can, but we 

consider these high on the list: 

Pōwhiri and welcome by Vice-Chancellor 

Meet your UniGuide & Campus Tour 

Your faculty orientation sessions 

Learning Support sessions 

International students Welcome and 

sessions 

Māori orientation and sessions 

Pacific orientation and sessions 

Social events 

Tuesday 26 February 

9-10.15am 

Pōwhiri, welcome by Vice-Chancellor and morning tea 

Waipapa Marae, 16 Wynyard Street, (behind the Human Sciences 

Building). 

You are invited to assemble at the gate on Waipapa Marae in 

front of the ancestral meeting house Tāne Nui A Rangi. Morning 

tea will be served after the formalities. 

10.30am-2pm 

Get a UniGuide 

Wynyard Street 

Meet your UniGuides, faculty welcome and campus tour. 

Wednesday 27 February to Friday 1 March 

Campus Tours 

Hour-long tours of the City Campus leave from the front steps 

(foyer if wet) of the ClockTower, 22 Princes Street at 12noon and 

2pm. Come along and explore our extensive range of facilities. 

Saturday 2 March 

9am-3pm 

The ClockTower Student Information Centre, Room 112, 22 Princes 

Street will be open to help students with all aspects of enrolment. 

Monday 4 March – Semester One starts 

Student helpers wearing blue “ask me” t-shirts will be on hand at 

the ClockTower, 22 Princes Street to answer your queries and 

direct you to your first lectures. 

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Learning support lectures 

See your faculty programme in this booklet for suggested times and venues. 

Achieving your academic potential 

What can you expect academically at university and how might you 

adjust Find out the main requirements and the skills needed to make a 

positive start to your uni experience. 

• Tuesday 26 February: 2.30pm (260-098), 4pm (260-098) 

• Wednesday 27 February: 10am (OGGB4), 2pm (OGGB3) 

• Thursday 28 February: 10am (OGGB3), 12noon (OGGB4) 

General Education 

Courses in General Education are a distinctive feature at The University 

of Auckland bachelors degrees. The General Education programme has 

been designed to produce graduates with flexibility, critical thinking skills, 

and an appreciation and understanding of fields outside their usual area 

of study. Most undergraduate students will take two General Education 

courses as part of their degree. 

• Wednesday 27 February: 10am (OGGB5), 11am (OGGB5) 

• Thursday 28 February: 11.30am (OGGB5) 

IT access, E-learning and the Information 

Commons 

Get started with IT @ Uni. We present an overview of the computing 

facilities, the software and who can help you with Uni IT applications. 

Scholars and Dollars: Managing your 

money while at University 

• Tuesday 26 February: 4.30pm (OGGB4) 

• Wednesday 27 February: 10.30am (OGGB5), 2pm (OGGB4) 

• Thursday 28 February: 10.30am (OGGB4), 2pm (OGGB5) 

360° Auckland Abroad 

Study for a semester or two overseas while earning credits 

towards your University of Auckland degree. 

• Tuesday 26 February: 1.30pm (260-098) 

• Wednesday 27 February: 3pm (OGGB3) 

Time-saving tips 

Student Learning tutors give you their top ten tips for how to study 

smarter – not harder! 

• Tuesday 26 February: 3pm and 3.30pm (Lecture Theatre 260-098) 

• Wednesday 27 February: 11.30am (OGGB3), 2.30pm (OGGB3) 

• Thursday 28 February: 10.30am (OGGB3), 2.15pm (LibB28) 

Discover the Information Commons, check out NetAccount, Cecil, 

Student EC mail and more. 

• Tuesday 26 February: 3pm (OGGB4), 4pm (OGGB4) 

• Wednesday 27 February: 11.30am (OGGB4), 3pm (OGGB4) 

• Thursday 28 February: 11.30am (OGGB4), 3.15pm (LibB28) 

Learn better with the Library 

Find quality information for your assignments and research; get help with 

searching and finding recommended course readings. Not only hard copy 

material, but free access to hundreds of thousands of online books and 

articles, past exams and selected websites. 

• Tuesday 26 February: 2.30pm (OGGB4), 3.30pm (0GGB4) 

• Wednesday 27 February: 11am (OGGB4), 2.30pm (OGGB4) 

• Thursday 28 February: 11am (OGGB4), 2.45pm (LibB28) 

Managing your course readings 

Heard about the heavy reading loads that university students get and 

wondering how you’ll cope Attend this session for an introduction to the 

skills you need to develop in reading. 

• Tuesday 26 February: 2pm (OGGB4) 

• Wednesday 27 February: 10.30am (OGGB3), 12noon (OGGB3) 

• Thursday 28 February: 11am (OGGB3), 12noon (OGGB3) 


wo! 

WHAT’S ON 

MORE THAN 

JUST STUDY 

At The University of Auckland 

you’ll not only get a top 

academic experience, but 

you’ll get ample opportunity to 

work on your social life too. Here 

we’re giving you a chance to 

try out new things, meet new 

people and make friends and 

memories that will last a lifetime. 

Check out what’s on 

at the University. 

WIN AN 

IPAD MINI! 

Sign up to the What’s On Events Email List 

and go into the draw to win an iPad mini. 

We know it’s hard work keeping track of 

assignment due dates, when and where 

you’re meant to meet up to work on that 

group project, what time the AGM was for 

the Boat Club, let alone trying to remember 

when Michelle from Accounting 101’s flat 

warming is as well… Add in all the events 

and activities happening on campus and 

your head starts hurting. 

At the University we’ve got something to 

help out. Visit www.auckland.ac.nz/ 

whatson and you’ll be able to keep track of 

what’s coming up on campus. Sign up to the 

email list and you’ll get early bird offers and 

advance notice of events too! And as a 

bonus, everyone who joins the email list goes 

into the draw to win an iPad mini. Sorted. 

Check out www.auckland.ac.nz/whatson 

for full terms and conditions. 

Sport and Recreation 

Check out the University 

Recreation Centre 

Get along to the Rec Centre during Orientation 

to try a few sport and rec activities such as 

Zumba, table tennis or even a rowing 

challenge. Sign up to the gym, find out about 

upcoming events and register for the 

Interfaculty Sports Tournament. Rec Centre 

tours run every 30 minutes. Check out www. 

universitysport.auckland.ac.nz for more info. 

Wednesday 27 February 

Criterium Cycling Race 

The inaugural cycle race around the iconic 

Auckland Museum and Domain. For more info 

and how to register check out www.auckland. 

ac.nz/whatson 

Thursday 28 February 

Student section at the Breakers 

The University of Auckland will be turning 

Vector Arena blue at the Sky City Breakers 

match during Orientation. Special discounted 

price of $16 for University students. Get yours 

quick online at http://store.universitysport. 

auckland.ac.nz or check out What’s On for 

other locations. 

Sunday 10 March 

Round the Bays 

Join the University Sport and Recreation Team 

for Auckland’s iconic race. All those who sign 

up get a branded race t-shirt, post-race food 

and drinks and a chance to win great spot 

prizes. Entry is $15 for students. Register online 

at http://store.universitysport.auckland.ac.nz/ 

Saturday 6 April 

The Great Waka Ama Race 

An epic Waka Ama Race out on the Waitemata 

Harbour. Sign up to be in the race or come 

along to support your team! Check out www. 

auckland.ac.nz/whatson for more info. 

Cultural 

Friday 1 – Saturday 30 March 

Summer Shakespeare 

The 50th anniversary of AUSA's Summer 

Shakespeare at The University of Auckland will 

see a multitude of top names collaborating on 

an outdoor production of King Lear. Directing 

is Lisa Harrow, an alumna of the University 

and former actress of the Royal Shakespeare 

Company. http://www.shakespeare.ac.nz 

Tuesday 5 March 

Kiwi Kai Lunch 

12 noon @ iSPACE, level 4, Student Commons, 2 

Alfred St. 

A chance for International students to try some 

traditional NZ food, meet new people and hear 

about several cultural clubs. 

Friday 15 – Sunday 17 March 

Katchamāori 

Māori Have no friends Want to be part of the 

meanest O-Week event ever Katchamāori’s 

wassup! Whether you have no mates or are just 

too skux for your own good Nga Tauira Māori has 

you covered. Katchamāori is an action packed 

weekend planned to welcome all Māori to the 

University. NTM caters to all categories of Māori, 

from fresh meat to the haati haka-nuts. For more 

info email mso@auckland.ac.nz 

Friday 22 March 

Ethnic food night 

5.30pm @ iSPACE, Level 4, Student Commons, 2 

Alfred Street. 

Hungry Ready… steady… cook!!! Come and 

sample food from around the world and bring a 

dish from your home country to share with others. 

Register at www.auckland.ac.nz/whatson 

Entertainment 

Monday 25 February 

Get Uni Smart 

Not your average lecture. A life survival guide to 

university life. Check out www.auckland.ac.nz/ 

whatson for more info. 


Movie afternoon featuring 

“The Avengers”. 

2- 4.30pm @ iSPACE, level 4, Student Commons, 2 

Alfred St. 

Come to iSPACE and watch The Avengers with 

free popcorn and soft drinks. 

Visit www.auckland.ac.nz/whatson or scan our QR code for instant access 

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Monday 4 March 

AUSA O’ Week 

Your Auckland University Student 

Association always put on a jam packed 

week of events and activities during 

Orientation. Make sure you head down to 

the Quad during O’ Week and check out 

what’s going on. More details can be 

found on www.ausa.auckland.ac.nz but 

for now, here’s a bit of a taster: 

Student Challenge 

Compete to win the ultimate prize....a CAR! 

Come to the Quad and compete in our student 

challenge or watch the shenanigans unfold as 

your fellow students get messy in this comp! 

Plus there’s a twist, wait and see what the 

spectacle in the Quad will be! 


Bboy Beatboxing Day 

Watch some of New Zealand's top beatboxers 

and bboy crews compete in this epic battle live 

in the Quad. Followed by a guest performance 

from a well-known dance crew and an open 

floor for all you students out there who want 

show off your skills. 

Wednesday 6 March 

Costume Carnival 

Come to the Quad to see top New Zealand 

bands perform, and chill out in the garden bar. 

Come dressed in a crazy costume and kick off 

the year at our Costume Carnival Party in the 

Quad. Keep an eye out for the line-up 

announcement! 

Thursday 7 March 

Collaborative Art Day 

Come and join in on the creativity as we have 

a collaborative art piece for everyone to have 

a go at! Get down to the Quad for the 

Collaborative Art Day. 



brings you the ultimate free 

Orientation gig. 

Start the semester right and get down to 

the John Hood Plaza at the Business 

School and check out 

Mt Eden Dubstep, Ladi6 and Kids of 88. 

Register for your free ticket at 

www.auckland.ac.nz/whatson 


Movie and Pizza Afternoon 

2pm @ iSPACE, Level 4, Student Commons, 

2 Alfred Street. 

Come along and have some pizza and watch 

the movie Boy (a brilliant and hilarious NZ 

comedy and drama). Register at www. 

auckland.ac.nz/whatson 

Thursday 21 March 

Stand Up Comedy Night 

Open mic night for you to try out your best 

jokes and one liners, and see a few top comedy 

acts do their thing too. Check out www. 

auckland.ac.nz/whatson to register to take 

part or come along and watch. 

Social 


Quiz Night, 5-7pm 

Want to test your knowledge of NZ and world 

facts, or just make some new friends Come 

along to our quiz night and compete for some 

great prizes. R18 so bring your NZ photo 

driver’s license, passport or HANZ 18+ Card. 

Check out www.auckland.ac.nz/whatson to 

register to come along. 


Pub Night @ the Globe Bar 

Darby Street, Auckland City 

Dress up in a “tight and bright” theme and be 

in to win some awesome prizes. R18 so bring 

your NZ photo driver’s license, passport or 

HANZ 18+ Card. Dress code for entry so no 

jandals, sandals or thongs. Check out www. 

auckland.ac.nz/whatson to register to come 

along. 

Monday 4 March 

Clubs Week 

Join a club! Instant friends guaranteed! There 

are over one hundred clubs on campus. Make 

sure you check out all the clubs and societies 

during O' Week. They’ll be set up outside the 

Rec Centre, and around the Quad too. It’s your 

chance to see what’s on offer and see what 

you want to join. If you miss them during O' 

Week then head down to Student Central in 

the Quad to find out more. 

Wednesday 6 March 

Games Afternoon 

4.30pm @ iSPACE, level 4, Student Commons, 

2 Alfred St. 

Enjoy a bit of friendly competition with old 

favourites such as Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble and 

Monopoly. Check out www.auckland.ac.nz/ 

whatson 


Coffee Time 

10am @ iSPACE, level 4, Student Commons, 

2 Alfred St. 

A chance for International students to hear 

from the people at the Student Learning 

Centre and find out about their services on 

campus. Check out www.auckland.ac.nz/ 

whatson to register to come along. 

360° Leadership 

Programme 

This is a five month leadership 

programme, starting in May, designed to 

build your leadership skills and create 

positive change. 

Here’s what some of last year’s students 

had to say about it: 

“It’s not your typical leadership course, 

this one really sits you down and makes 

you think.” 

“It will definitely challenge any existing 

ideas that you may have about 

leadership. It will also allow you to meet 

interesting people who do amazing things 

in life.” 

Places are limited. Check out closing dates 

for applications and make an application at 

www.auckland.ac.nz/leadership 

Volunteer Hub 

Want to give something back to the 

community Interested in making new 

friends, learning new skills or getting to 

know the city Why not volunteer 

Volunteer Hub gives you the opportunity 

to volunteer for a wide variety of 

organisations and community projects as 

well as for various initiatives on campus. 

There are lots of opportunities to choose 

from, so take a look or come and talk to 

us for more information. Check out www. 

auckland.ac.nz/volunteer for more details. 

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Faculty of Arts 

Welcome to the Faculty of Arts and the start of 

an exciting new time in your life! 

Over Orientation week there are a number of sessions to help ease you 

into university life. You will meet all the key people and get advice on how 

to make the most of your time here with us. You’re joining the Faculty of 

Arts at an exciting time, with our new Dean Professor Robert Greenberg 

taking the reins at the start of 2013. 

So please come see us during Orientation and we’ll make sure you have 

the best possible start to your future. 


2-4pm 


9-10.15am 

10.30am-2pm 

FTVMS 100 Orientation (Lecture theatre OGGB3) 

You will be introduced to the course and the 

lecturers and tutors who will be teaching you during 

the semester. After the introduction you will be able 

to do the DELNA academic skills screening which is 

compulsory for all first-year students. This online 

screening will take 30 minutes and save you doing it 

during the first few weeks of the semester. 

All students enrolled in this course are 

expected to attend. 

Pōwhiri and welcome by the Vice-Chancellor. 

Meet your UniGuides, First Year Experience 

Mentors, faculty welcome tours and campus tour. 

Details for these events are on page 4. 

Learning support lectures for Arts students 

1.30-2pm 

2-2.30pm 

2.30-3pm 

3-3.30pm 

3.30-4pm 

4-4.30pm 

4.30-5pm 


Managing your course readings 

Achieving your academic potential 

Time-saving tips 

Learn better with the Library 

IT access, E-learning and Information Commons 

Scholars and dollars: Managing your money while 

at University 

Please see page 5 for locations. 


Unless otherwise indicated, all sessions below will take place in 

Lecture Theatre HSB1, Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds 

Street. 

9-10am 

10-10.30am 

10.30-11.30am 

11.30am-12.30pm 

1.30-2.30pm 

2.30-3pm 

3-3.30pm 


International student welcome (Pat Hanan Room, 

Room 501, Arts 2) 

Māori and Pasifika at the Faculty of Arts 

We are here to help: Arts Students’ Centre 

including Tuākana Arts Equity and First Year 

Experience 

Advice for all first-year BA and BTheol students 

The learning experience in Arts 

Advice for all first-year BA conjoint students 

360° Auckland Abroad (OGGB3) 


Lecture Theatre HSB1, Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds 

Street. 

10-11am 

11am-12noon 

12noon-1pm 

1-1.30pm 

Advice for all first-year BA students 

Achieving Academic Success 

What is academic English Skills for success 

This is a session for all BA and BTheol students, 

not just non-native speakers of English. 

Advice for first-year BA conjoint students 

All sessions below will take place in Lecture Theatre HSB2, 

Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds Street. 

1.30-2pm 

2-2.30pm 

2.30-3pm 

3-3.30pm 

3.30-4pm 


Political Studies 

Sociology 

Criminology 

Psychology 

FTVMS 


the Arts 1 Building (206), 14A Symonds Street on Level 2, in Room 

220 (206-220). 

9.30-10am 

10-10.30am 

10-10.30am 

10.30-11am 

11am -12noon 

11-11.30am 

11.30am-12noon 

12-12.30pm 

12.30-1pm 

1-1.30pm 

Classics 

Greek and Latin 

English (HSB2) 

Ancient History 

European Languages and European Studies 

(HSB2) 

Māori Studies 

Pacific Studies 

Drama 

History (HSB2) 

Philosophy (HSB2) 

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1--1.30pm 

1.30-2.30pm 

2.30-3pm 

3-3.30pm 

3.30-4pm 

3.30-4pm 

Writing Studies 

Asian Studies and Asian Languages (Chinese, 

Japanese and Korean) 

Art History 

Linguistics 

Anthropology (HSB2) 

Theology 

Academic advice lectures 

Achieving Academic Success 

What does it take to succeed at university This session covers the 

various ways in which students can develop their learning skills and 

realise their potential within an Arts degree. 

International student welcome 

The Faculty of Arts invites all new international undergraduate students 

(including Exchange and Study Abroad students) for morning tea on 

Wednesday 26 February from 9am in the Pat Hanan Room, Room 501, 

Arts 2 Building, to formally welcome them into the Faculty of Arts. 

Māori and Pasifika at the Faculty of Arts 

Find out how to access Māori and Pasifika support in our faculty through 

the Tuākana Programme. Tuākana offers mentoring with an academic 

twist. Find out about our BBQs, Writing Wananga/Fono, Exam Wananga/ 

Fono, and how to contact your Tuākana. 

We are here to help: Arts Students’ Centre including 

Tuākana Arts Equity and First Year Experience 

Come and find out about the services available to help you throughout 

your degree at this interactive session and meet its friendly staff and 

student mentors - from enrolment, degree planning and learning support 

to simply pointing you in the right direction. 

What is academic English Skills for success 

Writing and communication skills are obviously crucial to university 

success but the language you will need to use can be unfamiliar even to 

native English speakers. Expectations for students studying within Arts 

departments and disciplines are higher still. This session is to help ALL 

Arts students (BA, BTheol, as well as BA and BTheol conjoint students), 

both native and non-native English speakers, find their way around the 

language of the academic world – including courses you can count for 

credit towards your degree. 

Advice for all first-year BA and Btheol students 

This session will guide you on how best to plan your degree, and to help 

ensure as smooth a passage as possible into your second- and third-year 

enrolments. It will also provide tips and advice on enrolments in relation 

to StudyLink, General Education, your visa requirements (for international 

students), and University deadlines. It is strongly recommended that all 

BA students attend this seminar. Please make sure you attend the 

appropriate session as the advice for Targeted Admission students and 

other BA students will have some slight, but very important, differences. 

Advice for all first-year BA conjoint students 

This session will guide you on how best to plan your degree, and to help 

ensure as smooth a passage as possible into your second- and third-year 

enrolments. It will also provide tips and advice on enrolments in relation 

to StudyLink, General Education, your visa requirements (for international 

students), and University deadlines. It is strongly recommended that all 

students already admitted to a BA conjoint attend this seminar. Please 

make sure you attend the appropriate session as the advice will be 

different according to your particular conjoint combination. 

Need help 

If you have any questions, visit AskAuckland www.askauckland.ac.nz, or 

visit the Arts Students’ Centre, Room 416-418 (Symonds Street level, to 

the right of the café), Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds Street, City 

Campus. 

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Business School 

Please call into the Business Student Centre, 

Level 1, Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road 

for help and advice. 

The Business School orientation is a half-day programme held on 

Wednesday 27 February, Thursday 28 February and Friday 1 March. 

All new BCom, BBIM, BProp and conjoint students will be sent (via email) 

a Business School welcome pack which includes details about how to 

register for one of these programmes. Our recommended orientation 

sessions are spread across the week allowing you to choose the right 

combination that fits your schedule. 

We encourage you to take the opportunity to attend the University and 

Business School-related orientation sessions and prepare for your first 

year in the Business School by learning about essential strategies for 

successful study. During these orientation sessions you will be introduced 

to the different learning environments you will encounter as a Business 

School student, find out what is expected of you in your Business School 

courses, learn how to manage your studies and communicate effectively, 

meet other first-year students and receive plenty of tips about getting 

started in your business degree from Business School staff and secondyear 

students. 

The following is an overview of the general 

and Business School-related orientation 

sessions: 


9-10.15am 

10.30am-2pm 

Pōwhiri and welcome by the Vice-Chancellor 

Meet your UniGuides, faculty welcome and 

campus tour 


Learning support lectures for BCom, BBIM, BProp and 

Conjoints 

1.30-2pm 360° Auckland Abroad (260-098) 

2.30-3pm 

3-3.30pm 

Learn better with the Library (OGGB4) 


Commons (OGGB4) 

3.30-4pm Time-saving tips (260-098) 

4-4.30pm Achieving your academic potential (260-098) 

4.30-5pm 

Scholars and Dollars: Managing your money 

while at University (OGGB4) 

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Wednesday 27 February and Thursday 28 February 

Learning support lectures for BCom, BBIM, BProp and 

Conjoints 

Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road. 

Wednesday 

10-10.30am 

10.30-11am 

11.00-11.30am 


2-2.30pm 

2.30-3pm 

3-3.30pm 

3-3.30pm 

Thursday 

10.30-11am 

11-11.30am 

12noon-12.30pm 

2.15-2.45pm 

2.45-3.15pm 

3.15-3.45pm 

Achieving your academic potential (OGGB4) 

Managing your course readings (OGGB3) 

General Education (OGGB5) 

Time-saving tips (OGGB3) 








while at University (OGGB4). 

Managing your course readings (OGGB3). 

Achieving your academic potential (OGGB4). 

Time-saving tips (LibB28). 

Learn better with the Library (LibB28). 


Commons (LibB28). 

Wednesday 27 February – Friday 1 March 

Business School academic orientation “Business in 

Action” programme 

Lecture Theatre 260-098, Owen G Glenn Building, 

12 Grafton Road. 

9-10.30am 

DELNA Assessment 

All new students are required to complete a short online assessment 

related to language skills. This takes 20 minutes and you will be sent an 

appointment time and location with your Business School welcome pack. 

10.30-11.30am 

Lecture: “Business in Action” 

Welcome to your future and the exciting opportunities in global business. 

A mini-lecture from a faculty member will introduce you to important 

business ideas and trends, which you will explore further as the day 

progresses. Meet some of your peers and the teaching staff. 

11.30-11.45am 

11.45-1pm 

Morning tea 

Tools for business success 

You will be divided into smaller groups for an introduction to tutorials 

and other essential learning and library resources. 

1-1.30pm 

Being a Business School student 

Hear from Business Schools students about the different clubs and 

organisations based inside and outside the Business School and how 

extracurricular activities can help you land your dream graduate job. 

Meet staff from the Business School Careers Centre and the Student 

Development team, find out more about the services they offer and the 

range of student activities taking place in the first few weeks. 

Your first week at the Business School 

Business School Student Development activities – 

proudly sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers 

Week commencing 4 March 

Don’t miss this great opportunity to catch up with old friends and make 

new ones. O Week is also your chance to sign up for the various clubs 

based at the Business School that can make a real difference to your 

time at university and improve your employment prospects. 

A range of activities, events and games will be held in the level one foyer 

area from 11.30am-2pm each day with loads of chances to win some 

sizeable cash prizes! The week of activities also provides you with an 

opportunity to meet representatives from our sponsors PwC – it is never 

too early to start thinking about your career and meeting potential 

employers! 

This is a great opportunity to break the ice and get involved. Keep your 

eye out around the building for further information about what is taking 

place during the week. We look forward to making your first few weeks at 

the Business School ones to remember! 

Need help 

If you have any questions, visit AskAuckland (www.askauckland.ac.nz), 

or visit the Business Student Centre, Level 1, Owen G Glenn Building, 

12 Grafton Road, City Campus. 


Faculty of Education 

The Faculty of Education welcomes all new students to a programme introduction and a day of 

orientation at the Epsom Campus. 

Monday 21 January 

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) 

Tuesday 29 January 

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) 


Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary 

Tai Tokerau & MIT Campuses 


Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood Education 

Specialisation 

Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary Teachers’ Specialisation 

Bachelor of Education (Teaching) ECE Pasifika Specialisation 

Foundation Certificate Education 


Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) 

Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Huarahi Māori Specialisation 

Foundation Certificate Tohu Tuāopapa Māotauranga 


Bachelor of Social Work & Master of Social Work (Prof) 

Bachelor of Human Services 

Bachelor of Physical Education 

Induction days start with an official welcome Pōwhiri and will include 

various key speakers and programme information sessions. As well as 

your scheduled programme introduction day you are warmly encouraged 

to attend the main Epsom Campus Orientation on 1st March. This will 

include entertainment, a BBQ and stalls, and is your chance to access 

student support, library service information and tours of the Epsom 

Campus. 

There is also the option of free transport in the afternoon to tour the City 

Campus and attend any general orientation sessions of personal interest 

offered that day. Details for these events are on pages 4 and 5. 

Those students not starting at the Epsom Campus on 25th February are 

also invited to attend the wider University of Auckland Orientation 

Pōwhiri and welcome by the Vice-Chancellor at the City Campus. 

Schedules for the induction days will be posted to all first-year 

students. Tai Tokerau and MIT Campus students will have their 

own orientation programme held at the Northland and MIT 

Campuses respectively. 


Epsom Campus Orientation – all students 

10.00am 


10.30am-12.30pm 

12.30pm 

2.30pm, 4pm 

Need help 

Information fair and tours 

Transport to City Campus and tours 

Buses return to Epsom Campus from Alfred Street 

If you have any questions, visit AskAuckland (www.askauckland.ac.nz), or 

visit the Education Student Centre, A Block, Gate 3, 74 Epsom Avenue, 

Epsom Campus. 


Faculty of Engineering 

The BE(Hons) is a challenging and a rewarding 

degree. To help ensure you are fully prepared for 

the challenges ahead, the faculty has organised 

a range of activities leading up to the start of 

semester that will help you make the best of 

starts to your studies. 

All new BE(Hons) students must attend the Faculty of Engineering 

orientation on Friday 1 March. This will involve a formal welcome from 

the Acting Dean of Engineering, key faculty staff, and the various student 

groups and networks that exist within the Faculty of Engineering. 


9-10.15am 

10.30am-2pm 


11am-3pm 


Meet your UniGuides, faculty welcome and 

campus tour 

ENGGEN 199 – English Language 

Competency for Engineering 

All students entering the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) programme 

are required to complete our compulsory ENGGEN 199 English 

Language Competency course to help ensure you have an appropriate 

level of ability in written and spoken English to succeed in your 

Engineering studies and future career. This also includes those students 

who have been admitted directly into Part II of the degree. 

You can complete the course by undertaking a brief Diagnostic English 

Language Needs Assessment (DELNA) Screening. For most students this 

will be all. However, some students may be required to complete some 

additional requirements based upon the results of your initial screening. 

It is advisable to complete this formal degree requirement BEFORE the 

start of your first semester. To help facilitate this, the faculty has 

organised dedicated DELNA Screening sessions for Engineering students 

throughout Orientation week. These Screenings will be held in OGGB labs 

1 and 2, starting either on the hour or half hour between 11am and 3pm. 

You will need to book a session online at www.delnatask.com/booking 


9.30am-2.30pm 

Engineers Without Borders (EWB) 

Project Day: Session 1 

Engineering Lecture Theatre 1.401 

So you think you have what it takes to be an engineer Why not put that 

theory to the test by registering for the EWB Project Day. Come along 

and work in groups to solve real world problems. These will be hands-on 

activities that will not only expose you to many of the issues and 

constraints you will have to grapple with as a professional engineer, but 

also allow you to have some fun, get your hands dirty and build things. It 

also gives you the chance to check out who some of your fellow first-years 

are and make some new friends. 

The Project Day is organised and run by current senior (2nd, 3rd and 4th 

year) Engineering students. The Project Day starts and ends in 

Engineering Lecture Theatre 1.401, although the activities themselves will 

take place in the Leech Study Area on Level 3 of the Engineering Building, 

20 Symonds Street. 

Space is limited to 100 students (on a first-come, first served basis), so if 

you do want to take part you will need to register in advance via this link: 

www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/orientation/register4projectday 

Session 1 on Wednesday is prioritised for students living in O'Rorke and 

University Hall. Students not living in these hostels will need to register 

for Session 2 on Thursday 28 February. 

12.30-2.30pm 



Further opportunities to complete your DELNA Screening as part of your 

formal zero-point ENGGEN 199 English Language Competency 

requirement for Part I of your BE(Hons) degree. Dedicated DELNA 

Screening sessions for Engineering students will take place in OGGB labs 

6 and 7, starting every half hour from 12.30 until 2.30pm. You will need 

to book a session online at www.delnatask.com/booking 

Learning support lectures for BE(Hons) students 


10-10.30am 

11-11.30am 

11.30-12noon 

11.30-12noon 

2-2.30pm 

2.30-3pm 

2.30-3pm 

3-3.30pm 


8am-12pm 











Māori and Pacific Engineering 

students information day 

Conference Centre Lecture Theatre 

At the beginning of each year an information meeting is held for all 

Māori and Pacific BE(Hons) students to get to know each other. The 

meeting is hosted by the Tuākana Engineering Team and the South 

Pacific Indigenous Engineering Students (SPIES). 

It is an excellent opportunity to meet and learn about the people with 

whom you will be spending the next four years. Students are asked to 

meet in the faculty foyer at 8am. 

9am-2pm 

Engineers Without Borders (EWB) 

Project Day: Session 2 

Engineering Lecture Theatre 1.401 

Another opportunity to find out what real-world engineering involves. 

See entry under 27 February for more details. 

Space is limited to 100 students (on a first-come, first served basis), so if 

you do want to take part you will need to register in advance via this link: 

www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/orientation/register4projectday 


12.30-2.30pm 



Further opportunities to complete your DELNA Screening as part of your 

formal zero-point ENGGEN 199 English Language Competency 

requirement for Part I of your BE(Hons) degree. Dedicated DELNA 

Screening sessions for Engineering students will take place, starting 

either on the hour or half hour, in OGGB labs 6 and 7, starting every half 

hour from 12.30 until 2.30pm. You will need to book a session online at 

www.delnatask.com/booking 

2.30pm-4pm 

The Women in Engineering’s “End of 

Summer” is a warm welcome for 

women students in Engineering 

The Women in Engineering Equity Adviser and the Women in Engineering 

Network (WEN) students at the Faculty of Engineering invite new women 

students to attend an “End of Summer” picnic afternoon tea. Join us to 

pick up your WEN t-shirt on Thursday 28 February from 2.30pm-4pm in 

the Leech Study Area on Level 3 of the Engineering Building, 20 Symonds 

Street. This is an opportunity to meet other women Engineering students 

and Engineering staff and hear some essential tips on how to get the 

best out of your first year. There will also be muffins and juice on Friday 

8 March from 8am till 9am in the cafeteria on Level 3 for “Questions and 

queries” after the first week of lectures. 

Learning support lectures for BE(Hons) students Owen 

G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road. 

10-10.30am Achieving your academic potential (OGGB3) 

10.30-11am 

11-11.30am 







BE(Hons) Orientation Day 

Fisher & Paykel Appliances Auditorium, Owen G Glenn Building, 


9.25-9.45am 

9.45-11.30am 

Formal welcome from the Dean of Engineering 

Vital information for your first year in the 

BE(Hons) 

11.45am-1pm 

What Engineering students get up to in their free 

time 

The most successful Engineering students are those who not only study 

hard, but seek out opportunities to engage socially with their peers and 

colleagues. It doesn’t matter where your interest lies – be it the Women 

in Engineering Network (WEN), the Engineering Revue, Formula Racing 

Team (FSAE), Faculty sports teams, Engineers Without Borders (EWB), 

Hong Kong Engineering Students Association (HKESA), Auckland Union of 

Engineering Students (AUES) or the South Pacific Indigenous Engineers 

(SPIES). Come along and find out more about what’s available and how 

you can get involved. 

Engineering Atrium, Level 3 and Level 4, 20 Symonds Street. 

1pm-3pm 

Student societies fair and barbecue lunch 

Find out more about the various groups and activities you may be 

interested in joining and get answers to any questions you had following 

the initial presentations while enjoying the free food on offer. 

1.30pm -3.30pm 

Engineering’s Got Talent: Auditions for the 

Engineering Revue 

Come and show us how talented you are and/or how you can contribute 

to our 2013 Revue. (Engineering 404.501, students can get guidance on 

where/how to find the room from the Engineering Revue stand in the 

Engineering Atrium.) 

If you would like to get an early taste of what the Engineering Revue is 

like, feel free to check out some previous performance clips on our 

facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/EngineeringRevue 

Māori and Pacific Orientation barbecue 

SPIES and the Māori and Pacific staff at the Faculty of Engineering invite 

new students to attend an orientation barbecue at 1pm on the Level 3 

Courtyard at the Faculty of Engineering Building. 

This is an opportunity to meet other Māori and Pacific Engineering 

students and Engineering staff. For more information about these events, 

please contact Steve Roberts in the Tuākana Engineering Team: phone 

373 7599 ext 84538, email: s.roberts@auckland.ac.nz 

Join us on Facebook 

The faculty has a Facebook page where it posts general information 

about what’s going on within the faculty. Keep informed and “like" usat 

www.facebook.com/uoaengineering. 

During orientation week we will be running competitions for students to 

win prizes, so make sure you "like" our page to be in to win. 

Academic programmes 

These will help prepare you for the BE(Hons). In your Part I courses, 

lecturers will assume you have a thorough and comprehensive knowledge 

in fundamental concepts of calculus and physics. 


Thursday 14 February – Friday 1 March 

For any new first year student who: 

• achieved only average grades in Year 13 Mathematics (with Calculus) 

or Physics (e.g. ‘Achieved’ rather than ‘Merit’ or ‘Excellence’ in NCEA, 

or a ‘C’ grade or lower at ‘A’ level); 

• has not formally studied Calculus or Physics in the last 6-12 months; 

AND/OR 

• struggled with the Mathematics, Mechanics and Electricity sections of 

the faculty’s Ready for First Year Quiz (eg scored less than 7 out of 10 

for the section). 

we would encourage you to take advantage of two short refresher 

courses, “Superstart in Mathematics” and “Launch Into Physics”, run by 

the Faculty of Science. 

For more information about the Ready for First Year Quiz please visit 

https://apps.foe.auckland.ac.nz/1styearquiz/welcome - please note that 

you will need your University net ID/university email address and 

password to log-in. 

Launch into Physics 

This short course offers new first year Engineering students an excellent 

preparation for ENGGEN 121 Engineering Mechanics and ELECTENG 

101 Electrical Engineering Systems courses. Course content covers: 

review of motion graphs; Newton’s Laws of Motion; kinematic equations; 

work, energy and power; vectors; circular motion and projectiles; 

electrostatics and Coulomb’s Law; electric fields; electric potential 

energy; Ohm’s Law; Kirchhoff’s Laws; and magnetism. 

For more information contact the Course Coordinator, Dr David 

Robertson, telephone: 373 7599 ext 88866, email: d.robertson@ 

auckland.ac.nz 

Superstart in Mathematics 

Superstart in Mathematics is aimed at students who are less strong in 

calculus than they are in physics. It is designed to make your first 

experience of mathematical modelling both enjoyable and successful. 

Superstart has been run for the last 11 years with excellent results – its 

students achieve pass rates at or above class averages. Two courses are 

available: a seven-day option recommended only for students with strong 

algebra and a good understanding of functions but gaps in calculus and/ 

or trigonometry; or, a ten-day option recommended to most students. 

The ten-day course runs between Monday 18 February and Friday 1 

March. There is a course fee of $260. 

The seven-day course runs between Thursday 21 February and Friday 1 

March. There is a course fee of $190. 

For more information visit, www.math.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/superstart or 

contact Wendy Stratton: telephone: 373 7599 ext 85757 or direct dial 

923 5757, email: superstart@math.auckland.ac.nz 

Need help 


visit the Engineering Student Centre, Level 4, Faculty of Engineering, 20 

Symonds Street, City Campus. 

The four-day course runs from Thursday 14 February until Tuesday 19 

February. There is a course fee of $150. 

Faculty of Law 

Orientation for LLB Part I students 

LLB Part I students should join the Orientation activities in the faculties in 

which they are taking their non-Law courses. 

Orientation for LLB Part II students 

Friday 1 March (by invitation only) 

Lecture Theatre OGGB3, Owen G Glenn Building, 


11am 

1pm 

2pm 

Welcome by Dean and Associate Deans 

Introduction of course coordinators and support 

staff 

Introduction to Davis Law Library 

Welcome by Law Students’ Society 

BBQ and entertainment on lawn outside Davis 

Law Library 

Mooting demonstration, Stone Lecture Theatre, 

Law Building 801 

For more information please contact Law Reception: 3737599 ext 81973 


Faculty of Medical 

and Health Sciences 

Orientation for all new undergraduate students is at the Grafton 

Campus, 85 Park Road on Friday1 March. 

New students will be invited at the time of their offer of a place within 

the faculty, and are strongly recommended to attend. 

The programme commences with a faculty welcome by the Dean and is 

followed by introductory sessions for each of the undergraduate 

programmes including the distribution of degree handbooks. 

There is also an opportunity to see what the campus and the faculty have 

to offer. From 12noon-1pm there will be a BBQ. 

The faculty also organises a number of 3 day pre-orientation events 

which are by invitation only. These are expected to be held within 18 - 28 

February 2013. Details will be sent at the time of offer of a place. 

MAPAS 

The Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme (MAPAS) organises a camp at a 

marae in the North Island. The daytime activities include sports games, 

down time, cooking, prepping for the MAPAS idol and more! 

This camp gives all MAPAS students new to the faculty the opportunity to 

build friendships before starting their journey together. First classes seem 

a little less daunting when you have made friends before starting 

university. The 3 day MAPAS camp is for all new students in the BHSc, 

BNurs, BPharm, MBChB Part II and CertHSc programmes. 

MBChB 

The Medical Students Association (AUMSA) organises a 3 day fresher 

camp for all new MBChB Part II students. 

BPharm 

The Pharmacy Students Association (APSA) organises a 3 day fresher 

camp for all new Pharmacy students. 

Grassroots (which is our rural students organization) also organises a 

fresher camp for all new RRAS (Regional/Rural Admission Scheme) 

medical & pharmacy students. 



9-10.15am 

10.30am-2pm 


Meet your UniGuides, faculty welcome and campus 

tour. Details for these events are on page 4. 


All first-year Medical and Health Sciences students are encouraged to 

participate in the University Orientation Welcome activities. We 

recommend a number of sessions which we think you will find valuable. 

These sessions are repeated several times throughout the week, so you 

are free to attend when it suits you best, but you might find the 

suggested timetable helpful. 

Learning support lectures for BHSc, BNurs, BOptom, 

BPharm students 

Owen G Glenn Building and General Library. 

11.30am-12.00noon General Education (OGGB5) 


2.15-2.45pm 

2.45-3.15pm 

3.15-3.45pm 


Time-saving tips (LibB28) 

Learn better with the Library (LibB28) 


Commons (LibB28) 

Diagnostic English Language Needs 

Assessment (DELNA) 

All first-year students at The University of Auckland should do the 

Screening component of DELNA. This comprises vocabulary and timed 

reading tasks done in a computer lab, and takes only 30 minutes. You do 

the Screening ONCE ONLY. You will then receive feedback about your 

academic English skills and, if necessary, will be advised what steps to 

take to strengthen these skills to help you succeed in your studies. 

To assist our students in accessing the Screening, Screening sessions have 

been arranged especially for new FMHS students. We recommend that 

you take advantage of this opportunity. Times for these sessions are: 

9.30-11am 

2.30-4.30pm 

DELNA Screening. 

DELNA Screening 

These sessions will be held in the Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton 

Road in Computer Lab 8 (Level 0). 

All you need to do is go online and book a 30-minute session at www. 

delnatask.com/booking under “30-minute screening for Medical and 

Health Sciences”. If there are no spaces available in these group sessions 

you are welcome to register for a general Screening session. 

Orientation programme 



Grafton Campus, 85 Park Road. 

8.30am-12noon 

12.30-5pm 

MBChB Part II Orientation: Session I 

MBChB Part II Immunisation testing 



Grafton Campus, 85 Park Road. 

9am-12noon 

9am-12 noon 

9am-4pm 

9am-4.30pm 

10am-12 noon 

12noon-5pm 

MBChB Part II Immunisation testing (continued). 

BNurs Part I Orientation events. 

BPharm Parts I-IV Orientation events. 

BSc(Biomedical Sciences) students attend the 

Faculty of Science orientation which will include a 

welcome to them on Grafton Campus at 3.00pm, 

see page 18. 

BOptom Orientation events. 

MBChB Part II Orientation: Session II. 

Grafton Campus and Tāmaki Innovation Campus. 

9am-3pm 

Need help 

BHSc Orientation events start at Grafton and 

include a session at the Tāmaki Innovation 

Campus as well (see page 20). 


visit the Medical and Health Sciences Student Centre, Building 503, 

Ground Floor, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Grafton Campus, 

85 Park Road. 


National Institute of Creative Arts 

and Industries (NICAI) 

Welcome to all new students and welcome back 

to returning students. 

We highly recommend students participate in 

Orientation activities and NICAI students are 

expected to attend their School Orientation 

Programme as listed below. 

During Orientation NICAI will be holding School 

and programme-specific essential information 

sessions as well as social activities. In addition, 

NICAI students may wish to attend the University 

Orientation. 


9-10.15am 

10.30am-2pm 


Meet your UniGuides, faculty welcome, campus 

tour and learning support lectures. 

Details for these events are on page 4 and 5. 


NICAI International Students 

1.30pm-3pm NICAI Courtyard, Level 2, 26 Symonds Street. 

Meet and greet lunch and informal welcome to 

the faculty, where you can meet your NICAI 

buddy and the NICAI International Advisers. 

Thursday 28 February and Friday 1 March 

Architecture and Planning Students 

Design Theatre, Conference Centre , 22 Symonds Street 

9.30am-4pm (including NICAI BBQ). 

A two-day event that will include a welcome by the Head of School, 

Elizabeth Aitken-Rose, information sessions to find out more about your 

courses and additional course enrolment advice, plus a tour of the 

School, Architecture and Planning Library and other facilities. 


Fine Arts Students 

Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Building 432, Elam School of Fine 

Arts. 9.30am-4pm (including NICAI BBQ). 

A one day event including a welcome by the Head of School, Associate 

Professor Derrick Cherrie, and an introduction to Elam staff. Visit our 

projectspace gallery, tour the School, Fine Arts Library and other Elam 

facilities. 

Music Students 

Music Theatre, School of Music, 6 Symonds Street. 

10am-4pm (including NICAI BBQ). 

A one-day event including a welcome by the Head of School, Dr Allan 

Badley, introduction to key Music staff, additional course enrolment 

advice plus a tour of the School, Music and Dance Library and other 

facilities. 

All NICAI Students – Faculty Orientation Welcome and 

Social Event (NICAI BBQ) 

12.15pm - Meet at the Engineering Lecture Theatre 439, 22 

Symonds Street. 

Welcome by Associate Professor Nuala Gregory, Acting Dean, followed 

by the NICAI Amazing Race and BBQ in the nearby NICAI courtyard. 

Come along and meet staff, listen to music, enjoy good food, mix and 

mingle and make new friends. 

NICAI Online – Keep in touch 

Check out the latest news and events on NICAI’s website and YouTube 

channel; follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with all 

that’s going on throughout the year. 

www.creative.auckland.ac.nz | www.facebook.com/nicainz 

www.twitter.com/nicainz | youtube.com/nicainz 

Need help 

If you have any questions, visit AskAuckland (www.askauckland.ac.nz) or 

visit the NICAI Student Centre, Level 2, Building 421 (Architecture and 

Planning Building), 26 Symonds Street, City Campus. 

Dance Studies Students 

Architecture Building 421, 26 Symonds Street. 

10am-4pm (including NICAI BBQ). Dance Studio, Level 1 

A two-day event including a welcome by the Acting Head of Dance 

Studies, Dr Nicholas Rowe, information sessions to find out more about 

your courses, a dance class, seminars on managing your studies and 

writing skills, plus a tour of the Music and Dance Library and other 

Dance Studies facilities. 


Faculty of Science 

The Faculty of Science welcomes all BSc, BTech and Conjoint students. Give yourself a head start on life 

at university with our Orientation Welcome programme. 

Programme for BSc and BTech students 

Our interactive programmes from 8.45am to 2.30pm on Thursday 28 

February and Friday 1 March are especially designed to help you 

manage learning, balance your time, make friends and teach you how to 

make the most of the university experience. You will meet other students 

from your department and attend your first departmental function, 

meeting staff and enjoying some refreshments. Science students are 

strongly advised to take advantage of this unique opportunity. 

In addition, on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 February, each Science 

department will have activities or opportunities to meet the Stage One 

Coordinators running throughout the day. More information on these is 

below. 

As well as providing help and advice at Orientation week, the Science 

Faculty Student Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm 

throughout the year for course advice and enrolment assistance. We’re 

located on the Ground Floor, Building 301, 23 Symonds Street (opposite 

the Quad). 

All new Science students are strongly encouraged to sign up for the 

Uniguide programme and to meet with their UniGuides on Tuesday. 

Recommended Activities 

for BSc and BTech students 


9-10.15am 

10.30am-5pm 


Meet your UniGuides, faculty welcome, campus 

tour and learning support lectures. 

Details for these events are on page 4 and 5. 


10.30am-3.30pm 

12.30-1pm 

Departmental activities throughout the day 

(see below). 

Careers in Science – your time starts now! 

Medium Chemistry Lecture Theatre 

In the current employment market, having a degree is not the only 

requirement. Employers are looking for more in candidates. Come and 

learn how you can make yourself more employable and about the 

opportunities for you to maximise your chances of securing a brilliant 

career in science. 



2-2.30pm 

2.30-3pm 

3-3.30pm 




Thursday 28 February and Friday 1 March 

Faculty Orientation for Science students 

(BTech, BSc and BSc conjoints) 

Conducted over two days, with students attending the day designated for 

their major this interactive programme is designed to introduce students 

to the process of successful study and is strongly recommended for all 

new entrants. 

Highlights include: 

• Managing learning: experience the process of learning in Science 

• Finding time: how to meet study requirements and still have a good 

life. 

• Students talk to students about success: making the most of your 

university experience. 

• Getting to know my department and meeting others in your major – 

your first departmental function. 

As well as making attendance at the Faculty Orientation a priority, all 

students are also encouraged to attend any departmental orientations 

and sessions run by the Science departments, Library, DELNA and other 

agencies on alternate days. You should plan to spend at least two days 

on campus during orientation to gain maximum value. 

Thursday 28 February Session 1: 8.45am 

General Library Basement 

For BSc and conjoint students majoring in ANTHROSCI, COMPSCI, 

INFOSYS, LOGICOMP, MATHS , APPMATHS, PHYSICS, ELECCOMP, 

GEOPHYS, PSYCH, SPORTEX, STATS, OPSRES BTECH students majoring in 

IT, OPTO or MEDPHYS (BA students majoring in PSYCH, MATHS or STATS 

are also invited) 

Friday 1 March Session 2: 8.45am 

General Library Basement 

For BSc and conjoint students majoring in CHEM, EARTH SCIENCES, 

FOODSCI, MEDCHEM, ENVSCI, GEOG, BIOMED, PHARMCOL, PHYSIOL, 

BIOINF, BIOSCI, ECOLOGY, MARINE BTECH students in BIOTECH (BA 

students majoring in GEOG are also invited) 

A change of day is possible if there are special circumstances. Students 

who are double majoring should choose one or other day. 

10.30-11am 

11-11.30am 





Learn better with the Library (OGGB4), also on at 

2.30pm (OGGB4) 


Commons (OGGB4), also on at 3pm (OGGB4) 

Managing your course readings (OGGB3) 


Departmental activities 

(drop in between 10.30am and 3.30pm) 

Make the most of your chance to familiarise yourself with the 

departments in which you will be studying. Visit a department or the 

Science Student Centre to receive advice about or discuss your academic 

programme or courses with an undergraduate adviser. 

Biological Sciences: Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 

February 

Check out our introductory lecture “Study smart in Biology” at 11am in 

Large Chemistry Lecture Theatre (Ground Floor, Building 301). Tours of 

the undergraduate labs will be running from 12noon-1.00pm. The 

Undergraduate Advisers, Mandy Harper and Libby Hitchings, are located 

on Level 1, Biology Building. 

Chemistry: Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 February 

Course folders for first semester Year 1 Chemistry courses can be 

purchased from the SciSpace G016 (Ground Floor Building 303). Safety 

glasses and lab coats also will be on sale in SciSpace. The Undergraduate 

Advisers will be located on Level 4, Building 301. 

Computer Science: Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 

February 

For information or advice come to Computer Science Reception or talk to 

our Student Advisor Patricia Rood, both located on Level 3, Science 

Centre (Building 303s). 

Geography and Environmental Science: Tuesday 26 and 


Undergraduate Advisers will be available in the School of Environment, 

6th Floor, Human Sciences Building (Building 201), 10 Symonds Street, 

enquire in room 201:680 

Earth Sciences (new students) and Geology (existing 

students): Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 February 

Undergraduate Advisers will be available in the School of Environment, 

Building 301, 23 Symonds Street, enquire in room 301:1002 

Friday 1 March 1.30-2.30pm 

All first-year School of Environment majors (Earth Sciences, Environmental 

Science and Geography) are invited to an introductory talk about study 

and student life in the School of Environment (Room 429, Level 4, Human 

Sciences Building, 10 Symonds Street). The session will begin with light 

refreshments. 

Building 301, 23 Symonds Street. Please report to the Office on Level 1. 

Marine Science: Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 

February 

One of our Marine Science staff will be available to speak to Marine 

Science students during the morning in the Biology Building (Level 1, 5 

Symonds Street) and will also give an introductory talk in Large 

Chemistry Lecture Theatre (Ground Floor of Building 301) at 12noon. 

Mathematics: Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 February 

Drop in and see our Undergraduate Advisers Tanya Evans and Julia 

Novak, anytime between 10.30am and 3.30pm. Tanya and Julia are 

located in rooms 414 and 416, Level 4, Science Centre, Building 303. 

Physics: Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 February 

Mark Conway, the Stage One Adviser, will be available in the Stage One 

Physics Lab, Ground Floor, Building 303. 

Psychology: Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 February 

Undergraduate Advisers Michelle Burstall and Andrea Mead will be 

available to help students with their queries from 10am-4pm. 

Michelle will be located in Room 344, Level 3, Human Sciences Building. 

Andrea will be located in Room 535, Level 5, Human Sciences Building. 

Sport and Exercise Science: Friday 1 March only 

Sport and Exercise Science students are invited to attend the all-day 

orientation activities held at the Tāmaki Innovation Campus on Friday 1 

March (visit www.ses.auckland.ac.nz for more details). Sharon Walt, the 

Undergraduate Adviser, is located on Level 3, Building 731, Tāmaki 

Innovation Campus. Students are also encouraged to attend the Faculty 

Orientation on Thursday 28 February in the General Library. 

Statistics: Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 February 

Course books for Stage One Statistics courses can be purchased from 

SciSpace (Ground Floor, Building 303). Our Undergraduate Advisers are 

available to answer your queries from 9am to 4pm; David Smith (Room 

314) and Christine Miller (Room 317), Level 3, Building 303. 

Statistics, the perfect partner course 

11am Medium Chemistry Lecture Theatre 

Come and see why and hear how statistics can help you succeed in your 

chosen career. “GOOD with numbers Fascinated by data The sound you 

hear is opportunity knocking.” The Age of Big Data, The New York Times, 

February 11, 2012 

Need help 

If you have any questions, visit AskAuckland (www.askauckland.ac.nz) or 

visit the Science Student Centre, Ground Floor, Building 301, 23 Symonds 

Street, City Campus. 


Tāmaki Innovation Campus 

undergraduate orientation 


Sport and Exercise Science students 

8.30-10.30am 

10.30-11am 

Welcome to Tāmaki Innovation Campus and 

departmental session, room 731.203 

Morning tea 

11am-12noon Student Learning session, room 731.203 

12noon-1pm 

1-2pm 

2-3pm 

Getting the most out of your studies 

This workshop will introduce you to a variety of 

study skills to assist you to be more effective and 

successful in your studies. Topics covered include 

time and self-management, lecture and tutorial 

skills, reading and note-taking. 

Light lunch in Building 730 courtyard 

Library session 

Room 730.289 or 723.131 

Includes an introduction to the Library 

website overview, resources, services, finding 

tools, referencing and reference management, 

accessing the University’s electronic environment, 

email and CECIL – the electronic learning system. 

Departmental session (includes tour of Tāmaki) 

Room 731.203 

Health Science students 

9-10am 

10-10.30am 

Welcome to Faculty of Medical and Health 

Sciences and departmental session at Grafton 

Campus 

Travel from Grafton to Tāmaki 

(a bus will be provided) 

Welcome to Tāmaki Innovation Campus 

10.30-11am Morning tea, room 730.220 

11am-12noon 

12noon-1pm 

1-2pm 

Departmental session (includes tour of Tāmaki). 

Lecture theatre 722.201 

Light lunch in Building 730 courtyard 

Student Learning session 

Lecture theatre 722.201 

Getting the most out of your studies 

This workshop will introduce you to a variety of 

study skills to assist you to be more effective and 

successful in your studies. Topics covered include 

time and self-management, lecture and tutorial 

skills, reading and note-taking. 

2-3pm Departmental session, lecture theatre 722.201 

3-3.30pm 

Travel from Tāmaki to Grafton Campus 

(a bus will be provided). 

Need help 

If you have any questions, email: tamaki-info@auckland.ac.nz 


Mäori 

orientation 

Pacific 

orientation 



9.15am 

Assemble outside marae 

9.30am 

Pōwhiri 

10am 

Morning tea 

10.30am 

Introduction & overview of the day 

11.20am 

Registrations and photo 

11.30am 

Whakawhanaungatanga – meet other students 

12noon 

Meet faculties and support services 

12.45pm 

Campus tour & competition 

1.45pm 

Evaluations 

2pm 

Lunch 

2.45 – 3.30pm Students depart 

8.00am 

9.15am 

9.30am 

10am 

10.30am 

10.40am 

10.50am 

11am 

12.10pm 

12.40pm 

1.40pm 

2.00pm 

3.30pm 

Early bird Registrations (Fale Pasifika) 

Assemble outside Waipapa Marae, 

16 Wynyard Street 

Pōwhiri 

Morning Tea 

Return to Fale Pasifika 

Registrations 

Opening prayer and welcome 

Faculty Split with Tuākana Network (students) 

Family time (with Equity team) 

Campus tour 

Keynote speaker 

Support Services – make the most of O week 

Evaluations, closing prayer and blessing 

Group photo 

Lunch and Entertainment 

Students depart 


International student orientation 


10am-12.30pm 

International Office Welcome, Essential 

Information and Living in Auckland Workshop 

Fisher & Paykel Appliances Auditorium, 

Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road 

This session will start with an introduction of staff. You will then receive 

important information on the events being held throughout the University 

as well as essential advice for new students. You will learn how to live in 

your new environment – including transport, places to shop, personal 

safety, dealing with culture shock and Kiwi jargon. There will also be a 

session on Māori protocols to help you learn about and prepare for the 

official pōwhiri (welcome) which takes place on Tuesday. This session is 

strongly recommended for all new international students. 

Morning tea will be served, where you will get a chance to meet other 

new international students. Current students, local and international, will 

also be there for you to meet and ask advice. 

12.30-1.30pm 

Study Abroad and Exchange students only 



If you are a Study Abroad or Exchange student, you are encouraged to 

attend this informal chat with the Auckland Abroad team. 

2-4.30pm 

Optional excursion – Amazing Race 

Meet on Barracks Lawn, outside the International 

Student Information Centre, Old Choral Hall 

This is a fun way to join with other new students and explore some useful 

sights and locations in the central city. You will want good walking shoes, 

sunscreen and a sunhat! 

4.30-5.30pm 

Accommodation Solutions 

iSPACE, Level 4, Student Commons, 

2 Alfred Street 

Choosing the right accommodation can impact on your experience while 

in New Zealand – come along to meet with our Accommodation Adviser 

to have an informal introduction about the types of accommodation, 

what to expect with contracts, fees, bond (deposits), and costs. A brief 

demonstration on how to use the tools available to find accommodation 

is included in the session along with a chance for questions and answers. 


9-10.15am 

10.30am-2pm 



Meet your UniGuides, faculty welcome, and 

campus tour 



Crucial information to help keep you well, on top of your studies, and 

able to enjoy life in New Zealand. A relaxed information and discussion 

seminar on common health problems in New Zealand and what you can 

do to avoid them. Where to go and who to see for any health concerns, 

what we offer, and an opportunity to register with University Health 

Services (one less thing to do when the Semester starts!). 


10am-12noon 

International Office second welcome 



This is for those students who missed the international orientation session 

on Monday. You can collect a welcome pack and get your questions 

answered. Morning tea will also be served. 

12noon-1pm 

Your future career 



Join staff from the University Careers Services. Find out what employers 

want, how to get work experience while studying, how to develop at 

university the skills you will need in the NZ workplace and, finally, how to 

promote yourself effectively to employers. Learn how University Careers 

Services can help you. 

1pm-1.45pm 

US Federal Financial Aid Counselling session 



If you are a borrower of a US Federal Loan (Federal Stafford Subsidised, 

Unsubsidised and PLUS loans), you are advised to attend this information 

session with Anyuan Wang, US Federal Loan Coordinator. Discussion will 

include the US Federal loan process, procedures and other requirements 

relating to the loan programme once on campus. 

2-4pm 

Travel information session 

Lecture theatre OGGB3, Owen G Glenn Building, 

12 Grafton Road 

Make the most of your time in New Zealand. Join us for this informative 

travel information session and discover how to enjoy NZ’s outdoors and 

attractions. Not only will the team from Base Travel tell you about “must 

see” places but you will also find out about “off the beaten track” 

destinations. 

You will learn about NZ as a country and what makes it such a popular 

place to visit. Make sure you are there to get some great ideas for 

travelling that will save you time, money and effort. 

Need help 

If you have any questions, visit AskAuckland (www.askauckland.ac.nz). 

Details on page 5. 

3-4pm Your Health and Wellness in New Zealand – 

Live Smart, Study Smart! 

Lecture theatre OGGB3, Owen G Glenn Building, 



Mature Students 


Begin your journey to success 


3 - 4pm iSPACE, Level 4, Student Commons, 


At The University of Auckland we recognise that as a first-year mature 

student you have some specific needs. This session is designed for you to 

meet other mature student, ask questions and connect with the Mature 

Students Club in an informal setting. Light refreshments will be served. 

Tertiary 

Foundation 

Certificate 

orientation 


10am 



This is a session designed to introduce new Tertiary Foundation 

Certificate students to the TFC programme, the tutors, fellow students 

and The University of Auckland Campus. 

Welcome for 

scholarship 

winners 


2-3.30pm 



Invited recipients of University of Auckland Scholarships, Alumni 

Scholarships and Chancellor’s Awards for Top Māori and Pacific Island 

Scholars and their parents meet the Chancellor, senior University staff 

and their mentors. Afternoon tea will be served. 


Student services and support 


Visit the Auckland Abroad office 

located on Level 4, Student 

Commons, or visit our website at 

www.auckland.ac.nz/360 and get 

advice on overseas study opportunities for 

University of Auckland students. 

Accommodation Services 

Accommodation Services offer a range of 

accommodation options to New Zealand and 

international students. 

These are: 

• University-managed halls of residence. 

• University-managed self-catered apartments 

and flats. 

• Assistance in finding private accommodation 

in privately-managed student residences, 

flats or homestays. 

Full details about all accommodation options 

are available on the website, or contact: 

Accommodation Solutions 

Old Choral Hall, Alfred Street 

Phone: 0800 61 62 63 

Email: accom@auckland.ac.nz 

www.accommodation.auckland.ac.nz 

Auckland University 

Students’ Association 

(AUSA) 

Formed in 1891, AUSA endeavours to represent 

and advocate for students at The University of 

Auckland. Run by students for students, 

enabling you to get on with why you’re really at 

Uni. AUSA is a voluntary association, which 

means students choose to join. Completely free, 

membership gives you access to a range of 

services and benefits both inside and outside of 

your academic life. 

AUSA offers students a focal point for all 

student activities and acts as the student voice 

within the University and wider community. 

AUSA’s vision is to be the central part of your 

university experience, helping to create a 

engaged campus community, recognised as the 

defining part of your time at university, and 

able to represent students at all levels. 

ASUA put on a jam packed schedule of events 

and activities during O Week. Make sure you 

head down to the Quad from Monday 4 March 

and check out what’s going on. 

AUSA Advocacy 

The Advocacy Service offers a comprehensive 

and confidential service to all students. Our 

core mandate is to provide independent 

representation and support to students with 

any problems that relate to being a student. 

These services include face-to-face meetings 

with students including disciplinary hearings; 

students with financial challenges by providing 

emergency food parcels, text book and 

hardship grants; a common room for student 

parents; and student representation at class 

and university committee level. We recognise 

the unique challenges that students can face 

while they are studying. Our aim is to alleviate 

and resolve stresses and challenges that 

impede students from focusing on their studies 

and enjoying campus life. 

These issues can be: 

• Academic and course related. 

• Allegations of plagiarism or misconduct. 

• Financial challenges and hardship. 

• Relationships with other students, academic 

staff and supervisors. 

• Accommodation predicaments. 

• Government departments eg Studylink and 

WINZ. 

• Employment disputes. 

• Legal information eg Employment and 

Accommodation 

Level 2, Kate Edgar building, 4 Alfred Street. 

Phone: +64 9 306 6577 

Email: senioradvocate@ausa.org.nz 

http://wpausa.ausa.auckland.ac.nz/page_ 

id=50. 

Career Development and 

Employment Services 

“Campus to career. Potential realised.” You 

have made a major investment in your future 

career by choosing to study at The University of 

Auckland. Our services can help you make the 

most of that investment and realise your 

potential. We offer a wide range of help online 

and in person. Services include employer 

events, assistance with career decision-making, 

CV checking, job search strategies and getting 

an internship or that first job. So come and see 

us early. During term time your Careers 

Consultant can be found in your faculty. 

Alternatively, visit us online at www.auckland. 

ac.nz/careers 

English Language 

Enrichment 

ELE provides English language enrichment 

opportunities for any student enrolled at The 

University of Auckland. 

At ELE on campus you can: 

• Use English language resources 

• Get advice about your English 

• Join language learning groups 

• Find language exchange partners 

Visit whenever you like and for as long as you 

like during opening hours: 9am-5pm, Monday- 

Friday throughout the year (except when the 

University is closed) 

Location: Level 1, Kate Edger Information 

Commons (opposite the University Bookshop) 

Email: elsac@auckland.ac.nz 

English language for 

university study 

Diagnostic English Language Needs 

Assessment (DELNA) 

All university students need to develop their 

academic language skills. Many students will 

do this through extensive reading and listening 

but others may need to attend writing 

workshops or take other forms of instruction. All 

first-year students, regardless of their language 

background, are required to have their 

academic English language skills assessed at 

the beginning of their studies. 

DELNA is the assessment that allows us to 

identify your level of academic English. If you 

need to improve your skills, we can then direct 

you to the most appropriate sources of 

language development within the University. 

DELNA is only for students who are enrolled at 

The University of Auckland, there is no cost, the 

results do not appear on any academic record 

and it does not affect your enrolment. It is in 

place so that we can enable students to enjoy 

more success in their studies. Rooms 435, 437, 

439, Arts 1 Building, 14A Symonds Street, 

www.delna.auckland.ac.nz 

Equity Office 

The Equity Office offers a whole range of 

services and support for students. 

www.auckland.ac/uoa/eo-equity-office/ 

General inquiries 

Phone 0800 61 62 63 or email us at 

studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz 


Health and Counselling 

Services 

University Student Health Services offers a 

comprehensive health and counselling service 

to ensure the health and wellbeing of students 

across all four Auckland campuses. 

City Campus health centre is located at: 

Level 3, Student Commons. 

Hours during semester: 8am-6pm Monday to 

Thursday and 8am-5pm Friday. 

A Registered Nurse is available after-hours by 

phone to advise you throughout the night, 

weekends, public holidays and at any time the 

centre is closed. 

Phone: +64 9 9237681 to make an 

appointment. 

www.auckland.ac.nz/health services 

www.auckland.ac.nz/counselling 

International Office 

The International Student Information Centre is 

the first point of contact for all international 

students at The University of Auckland. Please 

come and see us if you have any questions. 

G23, Old Choral Hall, 7 Symonds Street. 

Phone: +64 9 373 7513 

Email: int-questions@auckland.ac.nz 

www.auckland.ac.nz/international 

Libraries and Learning 

Services 

The University of Auckland Library system 

provides an extensive collection of quality 

information resources and services. It covers 

five campuses and includes 14 libraries, three 

with information commons facilities, and the 

separately located Kate Edger Information 

Commons. 

City Campus 

• General Library (Arts, Business, Science) 

• Architecture Library 

• Audiovisual Library 

• Business Information Centre 

• Engineering Library 

• Fine Arts Library 

• Davis Law Library 

• Kate Edger Short Loan 

• Music and Dance Library 

• Kate Edger Information Commons 

Epsom Campus 

• Sylvia Ashton-Warner Library (Education) and 

Epsom Information Commons 

Grafton Campus 

• Philson Library (Medical and Health Sciences) 

and Grafton Information Commons 

Leigh 

• Leigh Marine Laboratory Library (Science) 

Tai Tokerau Campus 

• Sylvia Ashton-Warner Library (Education) 


• Tāmaki Library and Information Commons 

(Science and Population Health) 

To find out opening hours, addresses and 

contact details for any of the library and 

information commons facilities go to 

www.library.auckland.ac.nz 

IC Helpdesks 

IC Helpdesks are located in each Information 

Commons and provide walk-in, email and 

telephone support for student computing 

resources and services. Help is provided for: 

• NetID and password 

• EC Mail 

• Internet access 

• Cecil 

• The Library website (Library services and 

databases) 

• Wireless network 

• Copy and print service (CAPS) 

• Student Services Online 

• Sales of USB drives (except Tamaki Library 

and IC) 

• Laptop loan 

• Student file storage 

Email: ichelpdesk@auckland.ac.nz 

Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 82333 

Library workshops 

New students are encouraged to attend library 

workshops to become familiar with essential IT 

services and library resources before 

assignments are due. 

Recommended workshops for new students are: 

• Library and resources overview: An 

introduction to University Library resources 

and services. 

• Uni IT essentials: An introduction to 

computer labs, Student email (EC Mail), 

CAPS: the copy and print service and more. 

• Find course readings, articles and exams: 

how to use the catalogue to find the books, 

journals and course materials recommended 

in your reading lists. 

• Find articles – Where to start: How to find 

journal articles from a variety of sources. 

• Managing your references: how to effectively 

manage your references, an introduction to 

reference management software tools, help 

with citing and referencing. 

To find out more or to book any of these Library 

workshops visit www.library.auckland.ac.nz/ 

booking 

Library tours 

General Library tours (for Arts, Business and 

Science) will be offered from 4 March to 15 

March. These tours start on the hour from 

10am-3pm, Monday-Friday. Please meet on 

Level G of the General Library. You don’t need 

to book. If you have any questions ask at the 

Enquiry Desk on Level G. Contact or visit other 

subject-specific libraries for details about tours 

or orientation activities. 

Need help 

If you have any questions, visit AskAuckland 

www.askauckland.ac.nz. 

Parenting support 

Support services for students who are parents. 

Visit www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/cs-students-whoare-parents 

Recreation Centre 

Visit the Recreation Centre at 17 Symonds 

Street and view our extensive facilities and 

services: sports hall, cardio theatre, weight 

training studio, group fitness studio, climbing 

wall, dance studio, squash court, spin studio, 

sports teams, events and much more! 

Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 84788 

www.universitysport.auckland.ac.nz 

Join online: www.store.universitysport.auckland. 

ac.nz 

Scholarships Office 

Room 012, Ground Floor, 

The ClockTower, 22Princes Street. 

www.auckland.ac.nz/scholarships 

Student Disability Services 

City and Grafton Campuses 

Room 036, ClockTower,22 Princes Street. 

Epsom Campus 

Room 100 (beside the swimming pool), 

Room 601, Building K, Epsom Campus. 


Building 730, Room 291A, Morrin Road. 

Student Information Centre 

One-stop shop for general student inquiries. 

Room 112, ClockTower, 22 Princes Street. 

Student Learning Services 

Student Learning Services facilitates successful 

transitions to university, and to postgraduate 

studies and research. Through researchinformed 

teaching and a commitment to equity 

we enhance students’ academic capabilities 

and potential, and foster independent learning. 

The development of overall academic literacy 

and particular academic skills is accomplished 

through workshops and individual tutorials in 

the following areas: 

• First-year experience 

• Active learning and critical thinking 

• Writing: structure, academic styles, theses 

• Academic English enhancement 


• Research skills development 

• Mathematics and statistics support 

• Exam preparation 

• Presentations: talks and posters 

We provide specialised programmes for Maori 

and Pacific students, and students with learning 

disabilities. 

Level 3, Kate Edger Information Commons 

Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88850 

Email: slc@auckland.ac.nz 

www.slc.auckland.ac.nz 

Student Services Online 

Student Services Online allows you to apply for 

admission to the University, enrol in classes, 

view your timetables, deal with your finances, 

update your details and much more. 

www.studentservices.auckland.ac.nz 

UniGuides 

The UniGuide Programme is free and is 

designed to help make your first semester 

easier by connecting you with a student mentor 

who can show you the ropes. To find out more 

visit www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/cs-uniguide/ 

University Bookshop 

Student Commons, 2 Alfred Street. 

Student IT Essentials Guide 

The Student IT Essentials Guide contains 

everything you need to know about IT services 

and support at The University of Auckland. A 

print summary will be available from Libraries 

and Information Commons. Full content is 

available online at www.auckland.ac.nz/ 

it-essentials 

Useful 

information 

Class lists 

Lists of where your first lectures are being held 

will be displayed on Levels 0, 1 and 2 of the 

Kate Edger Information Commons, corner 

Symonds and Alfred Streets from Thursday 

28 February. 

Computer access @ The 

University of Auckland 

Make sure you have your NetID and password 

before lectures start! Computer access at The 

University of Auckland requires a username 

and password. These identify you as a student 

of the University, and are known as your NetID 

and password. Your NetID will look similar to 

this: jblo001. You should receive your NetID, 

password and student ID in an 

acknowledgement email after applying to the 

University. 

Your NetID and password allows you access to: 

• CECIL (e-learning system) 

• Internet 

• Your student email account, called EC Mail 

• Library databases, electronic journals and 

electronic books 

• Student Services Online 

• Copy and print service (CAPS) 

• Information Commons computers 

• Student File Storage 

Problems Don’t know your 

NetID and password 

If you don’t know what your NetID or password 

is, or if you are having problems you can go to: 

• IC Helpdesk on Level 2 of the Information 

Commons (City Campus) 

• Grafton IC Helpdesk (Grafton Campus) 

• Epsom IC Helpdesk, Sylvia Ashton-Warner 

Library (Epsom Campus) 

• Tāmaki Library and IC Helpdesk (Tāmaki 

Innovation Campus) 

Don’t have your ID card yet 

Have you: 

• Submitted a suitable passport-sized photo 

to us 

• Provided us with your current New Zealand 

mailing address on Student Services Online 

• Enrolled into your courses 

If you are a new student and you answered no 

to any (or all) of the above, please note it is only 

when these steps are completed that your ID 

card will be sent to you in the mail. 

For more information or if you are a returning 

student and need a new ID card please go to: 

www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/cs-id-cards. 

International students need to collect their 

student ID cards from the International Student 

Information Centre (Room G23, Old Choral 

Hall). Please have your passport and valid 

student visa with you. 

Finding Food on Campus 

• Student cafeterias at Student Quad, 

34 Princes Street (8am-3pm), Faculty of 

Engineering, 20 Symonds Street (8am-4pm), 

Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds Street 

(8am-2pm). 

• Food court, Student Union Quad, 34 Princes 

Street: Chinese, Indian, Sushi, Turkish. 

• Relax Lounge, 34 Princes Street, open 

8am-4pm. 

• Pod Espresso and Munchy Mart, Level 2, 

Student Commons. 

• Slurp licensed café, Level 0, Kate Edger 

Information Commons. 

• Strata Café, Level 4, Kate Edger Information 

Commons. 

• Excel Café, Level1, Owen G Glenn Building. 

Telephones 

Card phones in: 

• Basement, General Library, 5 Alfred Street 

• Level 0, Kate Edger Information Commons, 

corner Symonds and Alfred Streets. 

• Science Centre lobby, 23 Symonds Street. 

Money machines 

• Student Union, 34 Princes Street. (by Quad) 

• Level 1, Student Commons, 2 Alfred Street 

• Level 1, Owen G Glenn Building 

Parking 

Visitors can park on-campus in the lower five 

levels of the Owen G. Glenn Building car park 

for $5 an hour. Access is from Grafton Road 

(see map on page 28). 

There is pay and display parking within walking 

distance of the City Campus at Carlaw Park 

Avenue, Beach Road and Mahuhu Crescent as 

well as on Princes Street. 

Sustainability and 

environment 

Our programme engages staff and students 

from across the University to improve our 

environmental performance and make real 

progress towards becoming sustainable. 

For more information on our achievements go 

to www.auckland.ac.nz/environment and join us 

on our Help Green Our Uni facebook page. 

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/ 

Help-Green-our-Uni/217960494899797 

Toilets 

• Basement, The ClockTower, 

22 Princes Street. 

• Basement, Student Union, 34 Princes Street. 

• All levels, Kate Edger Information Commons 

and Student Commons, corner Symonds and 

Alfred Streets. 

• Basement, General Library, 5 Alfred Street. 

Lost Need help 

Please go to a Student Helpdesk (marked H on 

map) or approach a student helper in a blue 

“Ask me” t-shirt. Or come to the Student 

Information Centre, The ClockTower, 22 Princes 

Street. You can also visit AskAuckland www. 

askauckland.ac.nz 

Emergencies 

Call UniSafe on 373 7599 ext 85000 from any 

University telephone or an emergency 

telephone. Direct dial 373 7550. 


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