April 2025 Orientation Programme for
Foundation Connect
The programme is designed to provide knowledge and skills that are necessary for studying a wide range of compulsory and optional subjects in the Foundation Programme and beyond.
Schedule
All sessions are held in New Zealand Daylight Standard Time.
Onshore registration – Foundation Connect UPICNZ | ||
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You must bring your physical passport and visa with you. |
Parents’ Orientation | ||
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Parents will receive a welcome from their Principal |
Principal’s Welcome | ||
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Students will receive a welcome from their Principal |
Welcome to Foundation Connect, Progression Information | ||
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Lunch and Meet & Greet with the Foundation Connect Team | ||
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Students will receive a welcome from their Programme Coordinator, guest speaker from AUT, and other staff. |
Study in New Zealand | ||
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Session 1: Introduction to Digital Tools | ||
Online, Microsoft Teams
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Introduction, how to navigate, and use our digital tools such as Blackboard, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Education Perfect, and Nearpod. |
Session 2: Getting the Most out of your Study | ||
Online, Microsoft Teams
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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. |
Session 3: New Zealand Rights and Rules | ||
Online, Microsoft Teams
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Session 4: Q & A with Programme Leaders | ||
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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 Microsoft Teams
- Set up Outlook
- Submit your registration form, 👉 Click to submit
last updated: 14 March, 2025
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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