UNI101
UNI101 is a course for all first-year undergraduate students designed to help you feel confident, connected, and ready to settle into university life.
Across New Students' Orientation week and your first three weeks of uni, you’ll take part in social events, workshops, study sessions, and campus tours, all guided by our Student Ambassadors and student support teams.
You can enrol in UNI101 through Nuku, which is the learning portal for all your courses. Once you're enrolled in the UNI101 course, you can sign up for sessions that interest you and join a UNI101 peer group.
New Students' Orientation Week—UNI101 sessions
UNI101 Navigating Your First Year
Kickstart your university journey with practical advice and study tips to help you settle in. You’ll meet the Student Success Team, connect with Student Ambassadors, and get an overview of the UNI101 programme that continues into the first three weeks of Trimester 1.
Check out the NSO programme to find a UNI101: Navigating your first-year session on Monday.
UNI101 Group Meet and Greet
After your faculty welcome on Tuesday, head to the Hub to meet your UNI101 group. You’ll join a small group led by a Student Ambassador who will help you find your way around campus, answer questions, and introduce you to new friends.
This session is 100% social—come along and start building your uni community.
UNI101 x WGTN Locals Scavenger Hunt
Race around campus with your UNI101 group and discover essential spaces such as lecture theatres, support services, and study spots. Complete the challenges and be in to win spot prizes. A campus adventure plus new friends, the perfect NSO afternoon.
Check out the NSO timetable to find out more about session times and locations.
UNI101 Course—building on Orientation
Starting in your first week of Trimester 1, you can sign up for sessions to learn about all the essential info you might have missed at Orientation or refresh what you already know. There will be several sessions each week, carefully designed to fit your schedule.
Week one—Kickstart Your Career Journey with Careers and Employment
Even in your first year, your future career starts now. This workshop introduces you to the university’s career services and shows you how to make the most of them. You’ll explore the jobs board live, try out key online tools, and get guided support, so you feel confident using these resources from day one.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Find jobs, internships, and graduate programmes on our jobs board.
- Connect with employers through events, workshops, and career expos.
- Access leadership programmes and mentoring opportunities.
- Use online tools to build your skills and experience.
Week two—Six Strategies for Study Success with Te Taiako—Student Learning
Starting uni involves a lot of adjustment as you figure out how to fit your life around your studies—and your studies around your life. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! This session will give you practical tips to build effective study habits and tackle key academic skills like writing, referencing, using AI tools appropriately, and avoiding plagiarism.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Create effective study habits.
- Approach academic writing and referencing.
- Use AI tools appropriately.
- Avoid plagiarism.
- Find support and resources on StudyHub.
Week two and three—Study Sessions
Get a head start on uni with relaxed, drop-in study sessions. Work on early assignments, get organised, and build study routines with light-touch support available from peer mentors and Student Learning.
Locations: Glass Room, Kelburn Library (Level 2). More information on our Nuku module.
Week three—Using the Library Workshop
By Week three, you’ll have course outlines and early assignments—the perfect time to sharpen your research skills and learn how to use the Library like a pro.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Find reliable sources for your assignments.
- Use Te Waharoa, the Library’s research portal.
- Access support from Subject Librarians.
- Make the most of the library’s online tools and resources.
Led by our Subject Librarians, this workshop gives you practical research skills you can use straight away.