What you'll need
As well as attending New Students’ Orientation events, there are some other things to find time for when you arrive.
Read about Orientation
New Students' Orientation is all about getting to know your faculty, campus, classmates, and student culture at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
Setting up
Access the online tools you'll need for your courses, plus information about printing and wifi access on campus.
Student ID cards
Get yourself sorted out with an ID card for entering classes, using the Library, receiving student discounts and much more.
Enrol with Mauri Ora—Student Health and Counselling
If you enrol with Student Health you'll receive free routine health care on campus.
Explore our campuses
Explore our three campuses to find out where your Faculty offices are based and take a campus tour a part of New Students' Orientation.
Course finder
Use the search bar to access all of your course outlines.
Understanding your timetable
Find out how to read your timetable, see what courses you’re enrolled in and when and where they are held.
Updating your preferred or legal name
Enrolled students can contact the enrolments office to update their preferred or legal name. A new student ID card can be issued if a legal name has changed.
Finding your way around Wellington
Get help finding your way around campus—pick up a campus map, understand our building codes, plus get help finding your lectures and other places on campus.