New Students’ Orientation

Pōwhiri to welcome our new tauira Māori and their whānau to Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

Don’t know where to start? Come along to Level 2 of the Hub (just outside the entrance to the library) where you will find all the information you need, including campus maps.

The Get Sorted hub will be staffed by our student services teams and by student ambassadors, so you'll find the help you need to get sorted during Orientation week.

Take a tour any time between 10 am and 1 pm, Monday to Thursday. Meet at the campus tour info desk on Level 2 of the Hub, outside the library entrance.

Take a tour any time between 10 am and 1 pm, Monday to Thursday. Meet at the info desk on the ground floor of Rutherford House (33 Bunny Street).

Take a tour any time between 10 am and 1 pm, Monday to Thursday. Meet in front of the reception area in the atrium, 139 Vivian Street.

Come along to learn about Te Amaru—Disability Services, the University's provider of disability advice, expertise, and support. We work in partnership with staff, students, and the disability community to strengthen Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s culture of inclusion, to celebrate disability, and to ensure students can fully participate and achieve their aspirations.

Our Pasifika Future Student Advisers Tapu Vea and Faaaliga Leota will be available to guide you with course planning and enrolment.

Library tours are available at 10.10 am, 12.10 pm, and 2.10 pm, Monday to Thursday. Meet on Level 2 of the Hub, outside the library entrance.

Enjoy a visit to our on-campus art gallery any time between 11 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday during Orientation week. Normal opening hours of the gallery are 11 am until 5 pm, Tuesday to Sunday, when exhibitions are on.

All new Māori students are welcome to join us for morning tea in the wharekai.

Official welcome to all new students by the Vice-Chancellor, Mayor, and VUWSA president, followed by a sausage sizzle.

Meet your Kaiakiaki—Māori Student Engagement Adviser and tauira whakawhanaungatanga (get to know other new Māori students). You'll meet in groups based on your area of study.

Arts/Humanities, including Te Kawa a Māui: engagement space, Ngā Mokopuna Level 1
Psychology, Health, and Education: room 202, Ngā Mokopuna Level 2 (MOKO202)
Science and Engineering: room 201, Ngā Mokopuna Level 2 (MOKO201)
Law: engagement space, Ngā Mokopuna Level 2
Architecture and Design: room 207, Ngā Mokopuna Level 2 (MOKO 207) and marae ātea
Commerce: room 204, Ngā Mokopuna Level 2 (MOKO204)

An opportunity for parents and whānau to meet our student support services, to ask questions, and to hear about the support that is available for our tauira.

Library tours are available at 10.10 am, 12.10 pm, and 2.10 pm, Monday to Thursday. Meet on Level 2 of the Hub, outside the library entrance.

Welcome to Victoria University of Wellington! This session is a chance to hear from the International Student Support Team and get yourself orientated to Wellington and the University. This is one of the five compulsory sessions for new international students.

Ready to kick off your university adventure? The UNI101 programme is about making a successful transition to university study. If you're a first-year undergraduate student, get involved in the programme to connect with other new students, find your way around, and get tips for study and student life. UNI101 is also a chance to meet our Student Success teams—they're here to support your study journey.

This drop-in session is a great time to come see us with any questions about getting sorted for your studies.

Join us for fun games and competitions—a great way to get to know other new Māori students.

Returning to study after more than 2 years away? This session is for you—come and meet other students and learn more about what to expect from your first year of study.

Ready to kick off your university adventure? The UNI101 programme is about making a successful transition to university study. If you're a first-year undergraduate student, get involved in the programme to connect with other new students, find your way around, and get tips for study and student life. UNI101 is also a chance to meet our Student Success teams—they're here to support your study journey.

We invite all first year undergraduate students from the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation to join this UNI101 programme for a successful transition to university. It will connect you with other new students, help you find your way around, and provide you with tips for study and student life. It's also a chance to meet your Student Success Team—they're here to support your study journey.

Join us for an introduction to the Postgraduate Students' Association (PGSA)—your association for postgraduate students' interests—and meet your fellow new postgraduates in an informal setting.

Library tours are available at 10.10 am, 12.10 pm, and 2.10 pm, Monday to Thursday. Meet on Level 2 of the Hub, outside the library entrance.

We welcome undergraduate international students to this opportunity to meet other new students and form valuable connections.

We welcome postgraduate international students to this opportunity to meet other new students and form valuable connections.

This welcome evening for Pasifika students and their families is an opportunity for parents and the wider 'āiga to meet Pasifika staff, ask questions, and learn about the various support services available for our Pasifika students.

Kick off your university year with VUWSA's week long OWeek party! Join us for Pop Girlies Night, with DJ sets featuring music by Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappel Roan, Charli XCX and more!

Don't miss out: visit tickets.vuwsa.org.nz