July 2024 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 Standard Time.
Onshore Registration – UP International College New Zealand (UPICNZ) | ||
Q1G15
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Students will need to report to the campus. You must bring your physical passport and visa with you. |
Lunch Break | ||
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Meet and Greet – UP International College New Zealand (UPICNZ) | ||
Level 5, Room Q502
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Session 1: Welcome to Foundation Connect | ||
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This session is designed to learn more about your chosen programme. There is also an opportunity at the end of the session to ask any questions you may have. |
Session 2: Introduction to Digital Tools | ||
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Introduction to Blackboard which is our Learning Management System and where all resources will be available. Access to student email and how to navigate it. |
Session 3: Getting the most out of your study | ||
| 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 4: Study in New Zealand | ||
| Introduction to the support teams and services. |
Session 5: Q&A with Programme Leaders | ||
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Open session for any questions that students might have before they commence their study. |
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: 27th June 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: studentsupport@up.education
- Learner Success Team: learnersuccess@up.education
- UP Accommodation: accommodation@up.education
- UP Admissions: admissions@up.education
- Timetable Enquiries: timetable@up.education