Orientation timetable
Use the New Students' Orientation timetable to figure out what events and workshops are going on throughout the week—there's something for everyone.
- Monday 24 Feb
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Come along and hear from current mature students, pick up study tips, network with other students, and find out about our learning services. Optional IT session, library and campus tours to follow.
9-11 am
HULT323, Hunter building
10.30-11.30 am
The Hub
11.45 am-12.30 pm
Various (you will be advised at the WGTN Hall Welcome)
Meet other students from your area of study, explore the Kelburn campus, and get to know Wellington. www.wgtn.ac.nz/uni101
1.30 pm onwards
Architecture and Design HMLT103, Hugh Mackenzie building
1.30 pm onwards
Arts, Communication, Music, Teaching KKLT301 and KKLT303, Kirk building
1.30 pm onwards
Biomedical Science MCLT102, Maclaurin building
1.30 pm onwards
Commerce and Tourism HMLT205, Hugh Mackenzie building
1.30 pm onwards
Engineering and Computer Science COLT122, Cotton building
1.30 pm onwards
Health HMLT104, Hugh Mackenzie building
1.30 pm onwards
Law/Arts HULT323, Hunter building
1.30 pm onwards
Law/Commerce HULT220, Hunter building
1.30 pm onwards
Law/Science HULT119, Hunter building
1.30 pm onwards
Midwifery EA120, Easterfield
1.30 pm onwards
Science MCLT101, Maclaurin building
Formal welcome followed by refreshments and networking
3-5 pm
Student Union Memorial Theatre, Student Union building
5-8 pm
AM102-104, Alan MacDiarmid Building
7 pm until late
The Hub
Bring your timetable and find out where your classes are and other key spots around the University
10 am-2 pm daily (45-60 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from information pod, level 1, the Hub
11 am-1 pm daily (20-30 minutes)
Pipitea campus - depart near info ihonui desk, ground floor, Rutherford House
11 am-1 pm daily (20-30 minutes)
Te Aro - depart near ground floor reception desk
10.30 am daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
11.30 am daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
12.30 pm daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
1.30 pm daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
2.30 am daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
Visit anytime during opening hours. Drop in tours available. Always free entry
9 am-5 pm
Adam Art Gallery, Kelburn campus, next to Student Union building
- Tuesday 25 Feb
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Starts with breakfast and Student Services talks.
8.30 am-3.30 pm
AM102 and AM104, Alan MacDiarmid building
General overview of student IT, includes practical session.
9-10 am
KKLT301, Kirk building
2.30-3.30 pm
KKLT301, Kirk building
Attend if you haven't registered for Smart Start.
9-9.45 am
Student Union Memorial Theatre
2.30-3.30 pm
Student Union Memorial Theatre
10-10.45 am
Cumberland, Education House, Everton Hall, Stafford House and Uni Hall KKLT303, Kirk building
10-10.45 am
Helen Lowry Hall and Boulcott Hall HMLT205 Hugh Mackenzie building
11-11.45 am
222 Willis and Joan Stevens Hall KKLT303 Kirk building
11-11.45 am
Keatharine Jermyn KKLT303 Kirk building and HMLT205 Hugh Mackenzie
12-12.45 pm
Capital Hall KKLT303 Kirk building
1-1.45 pm
Te Puni Village KKLT303 Kirk building and HMLT205 Hugh Mackenzie building
1-1.45 pm
Victoria House KKLT303 Kirk building
Meet at the waharoa
10 am-3.30 pm
Te Herenga Waka marae, 46 Kelburn Parade
Attend if you haven't registered for Smart Start.
10-10.45 am
Student Union Memorial Theatre, Student Union building
Find out how to enhance your university experience and leadership skills outside your study.
11-11.45 am
HULT119, Hunter building
1-1.45 pm
HULT119, Hunter building
A social event to welcome students from refugee backgrounds.
2-3 pm
KK001, Kirk building
12 noon-1 pm
The Hub
Bring your timetable and find out where your classes are and other key spots around the University
10 am-2 pm daily (45-60 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from information pod, level 1, the Hub
11 am-1 pm daily (20-30 minutes)
Pipitea campus - depart near info ihonui desk, ground floor, Rutherford House
11 am-1 pm daily (20-30 minutes)
Te Aro - depart near ground floor reception desk
10.30 am daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
11.30 am daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
12.30 pm daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
1.30 pm daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
2.30 pm daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
Meet up and walk down to the CBD for a tour of some key student hot spots around Wellington. Tours finish in the CBD
11 am-12 noon
Kelburn campus - depart from information pod, level 1, the Hub
2-3 pm
Kelburn campus - depart from information pod, level 1, the Hub
Visit anytime during opening hours. Drop in tours available. Always free entry
11 am-5 pm
Adam Art Gallery, Kelburn campus, next to Student Union building
10.30-10.45 am
Recreation centre - meet by the table tennis tables next to reception
2.30-2.45 pm
Recreation centre - meet by the table tennis tables next to reception
- Wednesday 26 Feb
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Starts with breakfast and a briefing of the day's events.
8.30 am-3.30 pm
Te Herenga Waka marae, 46 Kelburn Parade
Starts with breakfast and Student Services talks.
8.30 am-3.30 pm
AM102 and AM104, Alan MacDiarmid building
An information session about starting postgraduate study, hosted by Student Learning
9.30-11 am
TTR205, Te Toki a Rata building
We welcome students of all sexualities, genders, and sex characteristics to the University. Meet our rainbow and inclusion adviser, as well as staff and student members of the rainbow community.
9 am-12 noon
TTRLT1, Te Toki a Rata
Attend if you haven't registered for Smart Start.
9-9.45 am
Student Union Memorial Theatre, Student Union building
11-11.45 am
Student Union Memorial Theatre, Student Union building
10 am-1 pm
Lecture theatres 1 and 2, Te Aro campus (139 Vivian Street)
General overview of student IT, includes practical session.
11 am-12 noon
KKLT301, Kirk building
Attend if you haven't registered for Smart Start.
10-10.45 am
Student Union Memorial Theatre, Student Union building
12-12.45 pm
Student Union Memorial Theatre, Student Union building
Find out how to enhance your university experience and leadership skills outside your study.
11-11.45 am
HULT119, Hunter building
1-1.45 pm
HULT119, Hunter building
A session for new postgraduate and mature students
11 am-12 noon
TTR205, Te Toki a Rata building
12 noon-1 pm
The Hub
Come along and hear local university talent and enjoy an afternoon of relaxed entertainment.
12 noon-1 pm
The Hub
1-3.30 pm
Adam Concert Room
2-3 pm
COLT122, Cotton building
2.15 pm-3 pm
MCLT101 and MCLT103, Maclaurin building
2-3 pm
EA120, Easterfield building
3.15-4.45 pm
MCLT101 and MCLT103, Maclaurin building
7 pm until late
The Hub
Bring your timetable and find out where your classes are and other key spots around the University
10 am-2 pm daily (45-60 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from information pod, level 1, the Hub
11 am-1 pm daily (20-30 minutes)
Pipitea campus - depart near info ihonui desk, ground floor, Rutherford House
11 am-1 pm daily (20-30 minutes)
Te Aro - depart near ground floor reception desk
10.30 am daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
11.30 am daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
12.30 pm daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
1.30 pm daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
2.30 pm daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
Meet up and walk down to the CBD for a tour of some key student hot spots around Wellington. Tours finish in the CBD
11 am-12 noon
Kelburn campus - depart from information pod, level 1, the Hub
2-3 pm
Kelburn campus - depart from information pod, level 1, the Hub
Visit anytime during opening hours. Drop in tours available. Always free entry
11 am-5 pm
Adam Art Gallery, Kelburn campus, next to Student Union building
10.30-10.45 am
Recreation centre - meet by the table tennis tables next to reception
2.30-2.45 pm
Recreation centre - meet by the table tennis tables next to reception
1.45-2 pm
Language Learning Centre, VZ004, von Zedlitz building
- Thursday 27 Feb
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Starts with breakfast and a briefing of the day's events.
8.30 am-3.30 pm
Te Herenga Waka marae, 46 Kelburn Parade
Starts with breakfast and Student Services talks.
8.30 am-3.30 pm
AM102 and AM104, Alan MacDiarmid building
Half-day session to help get you started with your academic study and to meet new people-you must register online
9.30 am-1 pm
MCLT103, Maclaurin building
10 am-1 pm
Lecture theatres 1 and 2, Te Aro campus (139 Vivian Street)
General overview of student IT, includes practical session.
11 am-12 noon
KKLT301, Kirk building
3-4 pm
KKLT301, Kirk building
Find out how to enhance your university experience and leadership skills outside your study.
11.30 am-12.15 pm
HULT119, Hunter building
12.30-1.15 pm
HULT119, Hunter building
3-3.45 pm
HULT119, Hunter building
12 noon-1.30 pm
The Hub
1-2 pm
MCLT101, MCLT102, and MCLT103, Maclaurin building, TTRLT1, Te Toki a Rata building
2-3 pm
AM103, Alan MacDiarmid building
2-3 pm
MCLT102 and MCLT103, Maclaurin building
3-5 pm
MCLT101, Maclaurin building
Presenting research is a core skill for many research disciplines-listen to postgraduate presentations, learn about exciting research, and give feedback
6-8 pm
RHMZ03, Rutherford House, Pipitea campus
7 pm until late
The Hub
Bring your timetable and find out where your classes are and other key spots around the University
10 am-2 pm daily (45-60 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from information pod, level 1, the Hub
11 am-1 pm daily (20-30 minutes)
Pipitea campus - depart near info ihonui desk, ground floor, Rutherford House
11 am-1 pm daily (20-30 minutes)
Te Aro - depart near ground floor reception desk
10.30 am daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
11.30 am daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
12.30 pm daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
1.30 pm daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
2.30 pm daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
Visit anytime during opening hours. Drop in tours available. Always free entry
11 am-5 pm
Adam Art Gallery, Kelburn campus, next to Student Union building
10.30-10.45 am
Recreation centre - meet by the table tennis tables next to reception
2.30-2.45 pm
Recreation centre - meet by the table tennis tables next to reception
1.45-2 pm
Language Learning Centre, VZ004, von Zedlitz building
- Friday 28 Feb
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8.30-10.30 am
Te Herenga Waka marae, 46 Kelburn Parade
8.30-10.30 am
AM102 and AM104, Alan MacDiarmid building
A fun spin on our regular event. Meet fellow postgraudate students and chat over breakfast
9.30-10.30 am
Milk and Honey, Kelburn campus
10-10.45 am
The Hub
11 am-2 pm
Kelburn Park, Salamanca Road
7 pm until late
The Hub
Bring your timetable and find out where your classes are and other key spots around the University
10 am-2 pm daily (45-60 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from information pod, level 1, the Hub
11 am-1 pm daily (20-30 minutes)
Pipitea campus - depart near info ihonui desk, ground floor, Rutherford House
11 am-1 pm daily (20-30 minutes)
Te Aro - depart near ground floor reception desk
10.30 am daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
11.30 am daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
12.30 pm daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
1.30 pm daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
2.30 pm daily (20 minutes)
Kelburn campus - depart from info ihonui, level 2 the Hub
Visit anytime during opening hours. Drop in tours available. Always free entry
11 am-5 pm
Adam Art Gallery, Kelburn campus, next to Student Union building