October 2024 Orientation Programme for
Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme
Registered as UP International College Foundation Studies Programme
The UP International College New Zealand Foundation Studies Programme is taught at our campus in Wellington, New Zealand and online around the world. We aim to prepare all students for entry into Victoria University of Wellington and equip them with the skills to succeed.
We are ready to help you succeed in your studies. In order to ensure a smooth start, we have arranged a series of orientation activities for you, and in some cases your parents too, so that you are all set to begin classes as planned.
Schedule
All sessions are held in New Zealand Daylight Time.
| Onshore registration – VUW UPICNZ | ||
Wellington campus – Level 1, West Wing, Railway Station, 2 Bunny St, Wellington
| Students will need to report to the campus. You must bring your physical passport and visa with you. | |
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Administrative Services Team| Welcome to VUW, Progression Information, and Subject Selection | ||
Wellington campus – Level 1, West Wing, Railway Station, 2 Bunny St, Wellington
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| UPICNZ Meet and Greet – UP International College New Zealand (UPICNZ) | ||
Wellington campus – Level 1, West Wing, Railway Station, 2 Bunny St, Wellington
|  Onshore students only.Students will receive a welcome from their Head of College, campus tour, guest speaker from VUW, and other staff. | |
| Session 1: Introduction to Digital Tools | ||
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Introduction, how to navigate, and use our digital tools such as Blackboard, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Education Perfect, and Nearpod. | |
All students are required to attend the session online| Session 2: Getting the Most Out of Your Study | ||
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Take students through tips and guidance for learning – both online and onsite. Making the most out of lesson times, how to communicate effectively with your teachers, planning your independent study time. | |
| Lunch Break | ||
| Lunch break. | |
| Session 3: Study in New Zealand | ||
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Introduction to the learner success teams and services. | |
| Session 4: Q & A with Programme Leaders | ||
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If you have a question to ask your programme leader, please 👉 Click here to join | |
Checklist
Before each session:
- Check that you have a stable internet connection
- Set up your microphone and camera
- Use your school log-ins when joining the Orientation sessions if it is available
During orientation:
- Login to Blackboard
- Login to your student email
- Set up Outlook
- Set up Microsoft Teams
- Submit your subject selection form, 👉Click here to submit
- Submit your registration form, 👉Click here to submit
last updated: 24th September 2024
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Key Contacts
During orientation, we will introduce you to your individual support contacts who will include the Tutors, Subject Teachers and Learner Success Team.
- General enquiries: adminservices@up.education
- Learner Success Team: learnersuccess@up.education
- UP Accommodation: accommodation@up.education
- UP Admissions: admissions@up.education
- Timetable Enquiries: timetable@up.education
