Pathways Link Orientation - Foundation Studies Programme

July 2025 Orientation Programme for

Pathways Link Programme

The programme aims to equip you with essential foundational knowledge, skills, and the confidence necessary to excel in your future Foundation studies.

Schedule

All sessions are held in New Zealand Standard Time.

Note: If attending orientation online, we strongly recommend a laptop with Windows system and installed with Google Chrome as the browser for the best user experience

Early Bird Registration 7 - 11 July

Day 1 - Monday, 14 July

Day 2 - Thursday, 17 July

Day 3 - Friday, 18 July

Early Bird Registration 7 - 11 July

Onshore Registration – UPICNZ
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Administrative Services Team	If you are in New Zealand during one of these dates, you have the opportunity to complete your registration early. You must bring your physical passport and visa with you.

Onshore Registration – UPICNZ

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Administrative Services Team

If you are in New Zealand during one of these dates, you have the opportunity to complete your registration early.

You must bring your physical passport and visa with you.

Day 1 - Monday, 14 July

Onshore Registration – UPICNZ
1:00 – 3:00 PM Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Administrative Services Team	All students will need to report to the campus. You must bring your physical passport and visa with you.

Onshore Registration – UPICNZ

1:00 – 3:00 PM

Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Administrative Services Team

All students will need to report to the campus.

You must bring your physical passport and visa with you.

Day 2 - Thursday, 17 July

PLP Ice Breaker activities
9:30 – 10:00 AM Auckland Campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships	All new students are required to attend the session in person.

PLP Ice Breaker activities

9:30 – 10:00 AM

Auckland Campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland

Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships

All new students are required to attend the session in person.

PLP Academic-related Presentaions
10:00 – 11:30 AM Auckland Campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland PLP Academic Team	All new students are required to attend the session in person.

PLP Academic-related Presentaions

10:00 – 11:30 AM

Auckland Campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland

PLP Academic Team

All new students are required to attend the session in person.

PLP Campus Tour and Lunch
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Auckland Campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland PLP Academic Team	All new students are required to attend the session in person.

PLP Campus Tour and Lunch

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Auckland Campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland

PLP Academic Team

All new students are required to attend the session in person.

PLP Introduction to Digital Tools
12:30 – 1:30 PM Auckland Campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland PLP Academic Team	All new students are required to attend the session in person.

PLP Introduction to Digital Tools

12:30 – 1:30 PM

Auckland Campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland

PLP Academic Team

All new students are required to attend the session in person.

Day 3 - Friday, 18 July

PLP Ice Breaker Activities
9:30 – 10:00 AM Auckland Campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships	All new students are required to attend the session in person.

PLP Ice Breaker Activities

9:30 – 10:00 AM

Auckland Campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland

Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships

All new students are required to attend the session in person.

PLP Study in New Zealand
10:00 – 10:45 AM Auckland Campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Christine Davidson, International Students Compliance Manager	All new students are required to attend the session in person.

PLP Study in New Zealand

10:00 – 10:45 AM

Auckland Campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland

Christine Davidson, International Students Compliance Manager

All new students are required to attend the session in person.

PLP New Zealand Rights and Rules
10:45 – 11:30 AM Auckland Campus – 345 Queen Street, Auckland Christine Davidson, International Students Compliance Manager	All new students are required to attend the session in person.

PLP New Zealand Rights and Rules

10:45 – 11:30 AM

Auckland Campus – 345 Queen Street, Auckland

Christine Davidson, International Students Compliance Manager

All new students are required to attend the session in person.

Checklist

Before each session:

During orientation:

last updated: 4th June 2025

Student Resources

See what other students say about studying with UP Education

During my Foundation programme, I felt very supported as the teachers took on a student-focused approach and they were experienced with teaching international students. In addition to teaching the subjects, they played a role in the notable improvement of my language and critical thinking skills. I also received valuable feedback on my progress and advice regarding university.

It’s a really nice, small campus in the city centre and close to the university. Class sizes are quite small, about 20-30 students. Teachers are experienced and very kind. Each student is assigned a tutor, and you get regular meetings to see how you are progressing and if you need more help.

The teachers are extremely helpful and often go above and beyond in helping me understand and pass the assignments. They always keep in touch with us out of class time through social media and are available to answer any of our questions. The teacher’s support and commitment have instilled more confidence, reassurance, and motivation to continue with my goals. Thanks to the teachers I can maintain high grades as they nurture me through every step of the way.

You never have to worry about not understanding anything. UP Education teachers are extremely experienced with international students and very helpful. They understand our challenges and often go above and beyond to make sure I pass my assignments. Our tutors also get in touch with us personally to talk things through and make sure we’re progressing well and that we’re happy. I always feel as supported as I would in class.

The teachers have made learning online a good experience and lot easier and smoother than I expected. They are really helpful and have been super supportive and caring. They’re very clear with instructions and provide a lot of assistance.I feel I get plenty of personal attention and they’ve been great mentors over getting to university.

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: adminservices@up.education
Learner Success Team: learnersuccess@up.education
UP Accommodation: accommodation@up.education
UP Admissions: admissions@up.education
Timetable Enquiries: timetable@up.education

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:30am – 10:30am
10:30am – 11:30am	FLA Study		FLA Study		FLA Study
11:30am – 12:30pm	Subject 1	Subject 2			Subject 3
12:30pm – 1:30pm			Subject 3	Subject 1	Subject 2
1:30pm – 2:30pm	Subject 3	Subject 1	Subject 2
2:30pm – 3:30pm	Subject 2			Subject 3	Subject 1
3:30pm – 4:30pm		Subject 3		Subject 2
4:30pm – 5:30pm		Subject 2		Subject 4	Subject 3

July 2025 Orientation Programme for

Pathways Link Programme

Schedule

Checklist

Before each session:

During orientation:

Student Resources

See what other students say about studying with UP Education

Key contacts

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