Tauranga programme
Orientation helps new students settle in with essential on-campus sessions, key support info and plenty of fun activities to kickstart your first year.
Monday, 23 February
Note: Not all programmes have a specific afternoon session
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Start time |
Finish time |
Event name |
Student Group |
Location |
Description |
| 9.15am | 10.30am |
Pōhiri: New student welcome and morning tea for students of: Computer Science, Engineering, Health Science, Science, Sport and Wellbeing, Technology, Te Tohu Paetahi. |
Students of Computer Science, Engineering, Health Science, Science, Sport and Wellbeing, Technology, Te Tohu Paetahi | TCBD.2.03 (Lecture Theatre) |
Nau mai, haere mai. Your University of Waikato Tauranga journey starts here! We warmly invite you to attend. You will be welcomed by the University's kaumātua and after, invited to enjoy some morning tea. Students should arrive on campus by 9am and meet in The Hub on Level 1. Filtered water stations are available on campus. A translation service (Māori to English) will be available during the pōhiri, so please bring your phone headphones if you would like to access this service. Please bring your own water bottle for the day. |
| 10.30am | 11.15am | Student Services | Open to all | TCBD.2.03 (Lecture Theatre) | Make sure you're ready for your studies. This session will cover a wide range of essential topics, including the support services available to assist you, the systems you'll need to navigate, and the facilities at your disposal. Don’t miss this opportunity to set yourself up for a smooth and successful academic journey! |
| 11.15am | 11.30am | Getting Connected | Open to all | TCBD.2.03 (Lecture Theatre) | We will get you sorted with Wi-Fi, MFA and printing on the Tauranga campus. |
| 11.30am | 12.15pm | Introduction to Moodle, and Academic and Library Support | Open to all | TCBD.2.03 (Lecture Theatre) |
Moodle serves as your central online learning platform, providing access to timetables, course materials and resources. In this session, we will guide you through the features of Moodle, effective time management strategies, principles of academic integrity, and the various academic support services available. Additionally, you will learn how to navigate the Library’s extensive resources. |
| 12.15pm | 12.45pm | Lunch | Open to all | Ātea | Join us for kai! |
| 12.15pm | 1.45pm | Campus Clubhouse | Open to all | Campus Clubhouse | An opportunity for you to visit our Campus Clubhouse; shoot some hoops, pot some balls or play board games! It’s the perfect place to meet new friends and connect with your campus community. Whether you’re looking to unwind or be active, there's something for everyone. |
| 12.45pm | 1.45pm | Cultural Narrative Tour | Open to all | Meet at The Hub on Level 1 | The Tauranga Campus was designed with it's rich history, heritage and cultural identity carefully integrated into the design. Come along to this tour to unlock the deeper narratives told in the many installations, carvings and artworks of the campus. Nau mai haere mai. |
| 12.45pm | 1.45pm | Science and Engineering Lab Health and Safety | Science and Engineering Students | TCBD.G.04 | Join our Health and Safety Session tailored for 1st year Science and Engineering Students! Learn about our labs, essential procedures, and relevant safety protocols for your academic journey. Ensure that you are equipped for lab work and understand what you need to bring with you for labs in Week 1. |
| 12.45pm | 1.45pm | Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance | Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance students | TCBD.2.08 | Meet your lecturers and hear what you need to know about studying the Bachelor of Sport & Human Performance in Tauranga. |
| 12.45pm | 1.45pm | Te Tohu Paetahi | Te Tohu Paetahi students | TCBD.2.03 | E ngā maunga whakahī o te motu, Nau mai ki tēnei o ngā kāinga mō te reo Māori.Ki konei mātou, te kāhui kaimahi o te Tohu Paetahi e tū atu ai ki te whakatau i ngā tauira hou. Ka kōrerohia te āhua o te huarahi kei mua i a tātou me ngā mōhiohio hei āwhina i ngā tauira e pai ai te takahi i tēnei o ngā huarahi.This is an opportunity to hear from Te Tohu Paetahi staff and teachers who will welcome you into the programme. You can expect to hear a brief overview of the programme as well as other important information to help you begin your journey with us.We strongly encourage all enrolled students and interested whānau to attend this session.Mauri ora! |
Tuesday, 24 February
Note: Not all programmes have a specific afternoon session
| Start time | Finish time | Event name | Student Group | Location | Description |
| 9.15am | 10.30am |
Pōhiri: New student welcome and morning tea for students of: Arts, Business and Management, Cert of University Preparation (CUP), Teaching, Psychology, Law, Social Sciences. |
Students of Arts, Business and Management, Cert of University Preparation (CUP), Teaching, Psychology, Law, and Social Sciences | TCBD.2.03 (Lecture Theatre) |
Nau mai, haere mai. Your University of Waikato Tauranga journey starts here! We warmly invite you to attend. You will be welcomed by the University's kaumātua and after, invited to enjoy some morning tea. Students should arrive on campus by 9am and meet in The Hub on Level 1.Please bring your own water bottle for the day. Filtered water stations are available on campus. A translation service (Māori to English) will be available during the pōhiri, so please bring your phone headphones if you would like to access this service. |
| 10.30am | 11.15am | Student Services | Open to all | TCBD.2.03 (Lecture Theatre) | Make sure you're ready for your studies. This session will cover a wide range of essential topics, including the support services available to assist you, the systems you'll need to navigate, and the facilities at your disposal. Don’t miss this opportunity to set yourself up for a smooth and successful academic journey! |
| 11.15am | 11.30am | Getting Connected | Open to all | TCBD.2.03 (Lecture Theatre) | We will get you sorted with WiFi, MFA and printing on the Tauranga campus. |
| 11.30am | 12.15pm | Introduction to Moodle, and Academic and Library Support | Open to all | TCBD.2.03 (Lecture Theatre) |
Moodle serves as your central online learning platform, providing access to timetables, course materials and resources. In this session, we will guide you through the features of Moodle, effective time management strategies, principles of academic integrity, and the various academic support services available. Additionally, you will learn how to navigate the Library’s extensive resources. |
| 12.15pm | 12.45pm | Lunch | Open to all | Ātea | Join us for kai! |
| 12.15pm | 1.45pm | Campus Clubhouse | Open to all | Campus Clubhouse | An opportunity for you to visit our Campus Clubhouse; shoot some hoops, pot some balls or play board games! It’s the perfect place to meet new friends and connect with your campus community. Whether you’re looking to unwind or be active, there's something for everyone. |
| 12.45pm | 1.45pm | Cultural Narrative Tour | Open to all | Meet at The Hub on Level 1 | The Tauranga Campus was designed with it's rich history, heritage and cultural identity carefully integrated into the design. Come along to this tour to unlock the deeper narratives told in the many installations, carvings and artworks of the campus. Nau mai haere mai. |
| 12.45pm | 1.45pm | Diploma and Bachelor of Laws | Diploma and Bachelor of Laws | TCBD.2.13 | Learning the Law: Navigating your journey through your 100-300 level Law papers, what to expect, how to apply your Legal Method skills, and successfully complete your law essays, problem questions, and exams. |
| 12.45pm | 1.45pm | Bachelor of Teaching | Bachelor of Teaching students | TCBD.3.05 | Meet your lecturers, get an overview of the programme and hear about your school placement. |
| 12.45pm | 1.45pm | Certificate of University Preparation | Certificate of University Preparation students | TCBD.2.09 | Meet your lecturers, get an overview of the programme and meet fellow students. |
| 3.00pm | 4.00pm |
Health Services Expo |
Open to all | The Hub, Level 1 | Come and meet our Tauranga Student Health team, and be in to win prizes, free food, and find out all the free services and discounts available for students to support them on their journey. Free Vaccinations Available (Meningitis, HPV, and Measles, Mumps and Rubella Catch-up). |
Wednesday, 25 February
| Start time | Finish time | Event name | Student Group | Location | Description |
| 10.00am | 2.00pm |
Clash of the Bay, Lunch, Swimming & Sauna |
Open to all - Registration essential | Strand Waterfront |
Meet at the Strand Waterfront (near the basketball hoop) at 10am for registration and a fun day ahead. We'll have our University banners out so you can identify where to meet. We'll put you into teams, so don't be worried if you don't know anyone yet. |
| 2.10pm | 3.45pm |
Daybreak Panel session: Under the Hood: Growing a Globally Competitive Organisation Register now |
Open to all students - Registration essential | Tauranga campus lecture theatre (TCBD 2.07) |
Hear from leaders of three local exporters on what it takes to build and grow a successful organisation. This session will explore their stories, insights and experience, with a deep dive into key elements for the organisation overall, and a practical focus on what they do and how they do it. There’ll also be plenty of time for discussion and audience Q&A – your chance to ‘get under the hood’! Register now |
Thursday, 26 February
| Start time | Finish time | Event name | Student Group | Location | Description |
| 9.30am | 10.30am | Accessibility Students Meet and Greet | Accessibility students | TCBD.2.12 Room | Meet the Accessibility Services Team! Talk to us about how to register with Accessibility Services and access the supports that are available. This session will be offered both in-person and in Teams. You are welcome to stay for the Cultural Narrative tour and shared lunch. Please contact accessibilityservices@waikato.ac.nz to find out more. |
| 10.30am | 11.30am | Māori Ki Waikato Tauranga | Open to all Māori students | TCBD.1.07 (Te Manawaroa) |
Tūtira mai ngā iwi! E ngā iwi, kia tapatahi, kia kotahi rā ki Te Toka a Tirikawa me Te Kāhui Pīrere! Come along to this session and find out what it means to be part of a Māori community on campus. |
| 11.30am | 12.30pm | Cultural Narrative Tour | Open to all | Meet at The Hub on Level 1 | The Tauranga Campus was designed with it's rich history, heritage and cultural identity carefully integrated into the design. Come along to this tour to unlock the deeper narratives told in the many installations, carvings and artworks of the campus. Nau mai haere mai. |
| 12.30pm | 1.00pm | Lunch for our Accessibility, International, Māori and Pacific students | Accessibility, International, Māori and Pacific students | Foyer outside TCBD.1.07 (Te Manawaroa) | Join us for lunch. Nau mai haere mai! |
| 1.00pm | 2.00pm | Pacific in Tauranga | Pacific students | TCBD.2.13 | Kia orāna, mālō e lelei, tālofa lava, fakaalofa lahi atu, ni sa bula vinaka, taloha ni, halo olaketa, kia orana, ko na mauri, tālofa, aloha and warm Pacific greetings. Welcome to the University of Waikato! Come join us for our Pacific Orientation. You will get to meet your Pacific team made up of aunties, uncles and cousins who are driven to support your success in our tertiary space. |
| 1.00pm | 2.00pm | International students meet and greet | International students | TCBD.2.09 | This session is mandatory for all new international students joining the University at our Tauranga campus. It offers an opportunity to meet fellow international students, connect with support staff, and receive important information specific to international students. |
Friday, 27 February
| Start time | Finish time | Event name | Student Group | Location | Description |
| 9.30am | 2.30pm |
Beach Day with Lunch |
Open to all - Registration essential | Pāpāmoa Beach |
Meet at campus at 9.30am where buses will transport you to Pāpāmoa Beach, in front of Bluebiyou restaurant on Pāpāmoa Beach Road. We've got a fun day planned - build sandcastles, play games, relax on the beach or have a swim. Meet some of our support staff and share some of the provided lunch. Buses leave at 2pm. Make sure you bring your water bottle, hat, sunscreen and swim wear. Register now |
Check out some photos from last year's orientation
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