Hamilton Open Day
Explore study options and tour our Hamilton campus at Open Day. Speak with staff, and experience student life at the University of Waikato.
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Help on the day
Yes, Open Day is completely free to attend. All you have to do is register in advance for the event you are interested in.
You've got here early, and have your programme for the day all mapped out, now what?
Where you park will determine your next steps. We recommend heading straight for The Pā, which will pop you in the centre of the campus and give you space to meet your group.
If you have parked at Entry 1, head along the lake past the chapel, towards the Village Green. From there, you can either head towards the Gallagher of Performing Arts, Student Village and Bryant Hall or head up towards Te Manawa | The Student Centre and The Pā.
If you have parked at Entry 2B, walk alongside the lake and follow the path towards the Village Green and follow the same directions as Entry 1.
If you have parked at Entry 10, head up the stairs towards MSB and cross the road to The Pā.
Hamilton parking: Limited free parking will be available on campus in Entry 2B, off Knighton Road, and in Entry 10, off Silverdale Road. We are expecting a large number of vehicles on the day, so we recommend carpooling, taking the bus, or arriving early.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available. Select the ‘waikato’ network to access Wi-Fi.
- Info sessions are generally 30 minutes long, unless stated in the title.
- Locations are listed by Building name. Floor number. Room number.
- E.g. S.G.03 = S Block, Ground Floor, Room 03.
- Sessions on student advice and support are marked as green on the programme; everything else is a specific subject area.
Locations of key buildings
- The Concert Chamber, Dance Studio, Playhouse Theatre, and Te Whare Tāpere Iti are located in the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts (or GAPA for short).
- Wharenui Ko Te Tangata is located in The Pā on the Hillcrest Road side of campus.
- Te Manawa | The Student Centre houses the library and student help.
- The Moot Court is in the basement of the Law building.
Make a plan with your group to have a meeting location should you get separated. This could be in The Pā, Te Manawa | The Student Centre, or on the Village Green.
If in doubt, ask a student ambassador in a red t-shirt or check the campus maps.
See where you could live
Tour the Halls of Residence and meet the Residential Leaders. Tours depart from outside Bryant Hall (Entry 1 - Knighton Road), Student Village (Entry 2 - Knighton Road), and College Hall (Entry 4 - Hillcrest Road).
Join a campus tour
Discover key areas with our student ambassadors. Tours leave regularly from the Village Green.
Explore the UniRec gym
Tours depart from the UniRec reception.
The Future Students team is here to support prospective students with information on the enrolment process, accommodation, costs, scholarships, and the types of support services available. Families and whānau are welcome to come along and ask about subjects and degree choices, University Entrance requirements, and pathways to study.
Appointments are available via phone, Zoom, or face-to-face (in either Hamilton or Tauranga) between 9am and 4pm on weekdays. Book an appointment with a future student advisor.