Starting after Orientation week
What to do if you’re starting your studies this trimester, but missed New Students’ Orientation.
On this page, you'll find all the essential information you need, including how to connect with our student services and get involved with our communities.
Throughout the year, we’ll be sending you our fortnightly newsletter, Whītiki, to keep you updated on what's happening at the University. You can also follow us on our social media channels.
Our campuses
Find out about our three Wellington campuses, access maps, and learn about our facilities.
Support and services
The ‘find a service’ tool helps you find the student service, support team, or tech system that you’re looking for.
Individual support
Reach out to your Student Success Adviser for support and advice about anything from course planning to student life.
How to study
Get some helpful study tips and tricks for your first year—managing your time and assessments, avoiding plagiarism, and figuring out who to ask for help.
Tools and systems
Find out about Pūaha, our student portal, and Nuku, our online learning portal, as well as other tech and tools for your studies.
The Library
Visit our libraries on each campus to borrow books, use computers and printers, and find individual and group study spaces.
Add or drop courses
Even after the trimester starts, you can still change your courses. Find out about deadlines, refunds, and late withdrawals.
Get involved
There’s more to being at university than attending classes. Get active at the University Recreation Centre, join a club, or get involved in a student community.
Student Health
Find out about the university’s medical and counselling services. It’s a good idea to enrol at Mauri Ora—Student Health and Counselling as soon as you start.