February 2023 Orientation Programme for
Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme
The Victoria University of Wellington 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.
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Schedule
All sessions are held in New Zealand Standard Time.
| Session 0: Onshore student registration session | ||
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Students will need to report to the campus to complete their registration forms. Please bring your physical passport and visa with you. |
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9:30am – 10:30am
Wellington campus, Level 1, Wellington Railway Station, 2 Bunny Street, Pipitea
Roe Martinez-Sega, UPIC Administrator
All new students – Onshore students only (students currently live in New Zealand)| Session 1: Introduction to Victoria University of Wellington, UP International College and Subject Selection | ||
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This session is designed to meet the Head of College and learn more about your chosen programme. There is also an opportunity at the end of the session to ask questions. |
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| 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. |
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All new students – both onshore and offshore.| Session 3: Live Lesson 1 | ||
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This session is the first of two Live Lessons on NZ Culture. This is to give students a taste of what online learning looks like, and to allow them to practise with the digital tools. At the end of this Live Lesson, the students will be given instructions and a code to access their Flexible Learning Activity that will need to be completed before the Live Lesson on the following day. |
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| Session 4: VUW Welfare | ||
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Introduction to the Senior Leadership Team, Sonder and Student Services and their role, the Role of Tutors and Deans. |
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| Session 5: 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. |
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| Session 6: Live Lesson 2 | ||
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This session is the second of two Live Lessons on NZ Culture. This is to give students a taste of what online learning looks like, and to allow them to practise with the digital tools. |
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| Session 7: Q&A with Head of College | ||
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Open session for any questions that students might have before they commence their study. |
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Checklist
Before each session:
- Check that you have a stable internet connection
- Set up your microphone and camera
During orientation:
- Login to Blackboard
- Login to your student email
- Set up Outlook
- Set up Microsoft Teams
- Have you submitted your subject selection form?
- If you are an onshore student, have you downloaded Sonder?
Reminder: Subject Selection is to be completed by 16th February 2023 by 11.59 pm (NZ time)
last updated: 26 January 2023
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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 Deans of your course.
- General enquiries: studentsupport@up.education
- UP Accommodation: accommodation@up.education
- UP Admissions: admissions@up.education
- Dean: carrone.conroy@up.education
- Timetable Enquiries: timetable@up.education
