International Student Orientation

During orientation you will be given essential information to ensure your stay in New Zealand is safe, enjoyable and academically successful. This is also a great opportunity to form links with your new community, meet other students and make valuable contacts. Also have a look at our Pre-Arrival Information for info on life and study in New Zealand.

All new students must attend an orientation programme before starting their academic studies with us.

As we have students doing all sorts of different courses we offer a variety of orientations throughout the year.

See information below for scheduled orientation dates and times:

Foundation Studies, Degree & Postgraduate Students

Semester A 2012 Orientation: International Orientation Day - Wednesday 29 February 2012; from 11.30am at the Price Waterhouse Cooper Lecture Hall at the Waikato Management School.

Study Abroad & Exchange Students

Semester A 2012 Orientation: Monday 27 February 2012; from 10:00am at MSB.1.02 at the Waikato Management School.

English Language Students

General English: Orientation is run on the first Monday of your course. Certificate of Attainment in English Language (CAEL): Orientation is run over the first 3 days of your course.

PhD Students & Late-Comers

One-to-one orientations are held on request by an International Student Advisor.  Please make an appointment at Waikato International on your arrival. You will be given a pack of useful information on your arrival – please make your way to Waikato International (1st Floor Student Union Building) for more information on Orientation and if you need any other assistance.

School/Faculty Academic Orientations

Additionally to the general orientation, some of the School/Faculties are running their own sessions:

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: tba

Faculty of Science & Engineering: tba

Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences: tba

Waikato Management School: tba

Te Piringa - Faculty of Law: tba
Graduate students: tba

Faculty of Education: tba