Information Sessions
Throughout the year our team of Future Student Advisers host a number of information sessions and events. The team are here to answer your questions regarding study at the University of Waikato, they can offer you advice and support with selecting a degree/programme that best matches your career interests, support you with your application process and give advice on any other questions you may have about studying and student life here at Waikato.
Upcoming information sessions and events:
Information evenings
Formal presentation followed by expo style evening for details surrounding university study at the University of Waikato on both our Hamilton and Tauranga campuses. The evening will cover costs, student lifestyle, accommodation options, the transition from high school and support available for undergraduate study.
Opportunity to ask questions and engage with staff and students from the University.
Please register for catering purposes, we look forward to meeting you!
Upcoming information evenings:
| Date/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|
| New Plymouth Information Evening Monday 20th August 6pm | Quality Hotel Plymouth International Cnr Courtenay & Leach St New Plymouth | Register |
| Tauranga Information Evening Wednesday 22 August 6.30pm | ASB Arena 81 Truman Lane Mount Maunganui | Register |
| Wellington Information Evening Tuesday 28 August 2018 7-8pm | Rydges Hotel, 75 Featherston St, Pipitea, Wellington 6011 | Register |
| Whangarei Information Evening Tuesday 28th Aug 6.30pm - 8pm | Distinction Hotel & Conference Centre 9 Riverside Road, Riverside, Whangarei 0112 | Register |
| Rotorua Information Evening Wednesday 29 August 2018 5pm | Millennium Hotel 1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua 3040 | Register |
Drop-in information sessions
Drop-in information sessions are one on one appointments with a Student Adviser who can advise and offer guidance on all aspects of undergraduate study. A great opportunity to confirm paper selections, discuss scholarships and accommodation options, costs and support available at Waikato. Register first so we can prepare for your visit.
Upcoming drop-in information sessions:
| Date/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Whakatāne Information Session Wednesday 24 October 6.30pm | Lightening HUB Whakatāne | Register |
Parents evenings
Presentation style evening aimed at parents for information about what to expect in relation to costs, student lifestyle, accommodation options, the transition from high school and support available. Opportunity to ask questions and engage with staff and students of the University.
Upcoming Parents Evenings:
| Date/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|
|
Thursday 23 August 6 - 7.30pm | University of Waikato Hamilton campus Student Centre Room M.1.42 | Register |
|
Thursday 20 September 6 - 7.30pm | University of Waikato Hamilton campus Student Centre Room M.1.42 | Register |
Whānau evenings
An information evening for all the whānau to attend. This event is to help educate and break down common negative connotations about University education/study. It is at these kaupapa where we will disseminate and explore the various opportunities that are available to our students. To create better understanding the underlying principles for this event are based on whakaaro kotahi (collective enlightenment), manaaki (the act of being hospitable), mahi torowhānui (being inclusive/being holistic). This will be a great opportunity to learn more about, study options, student support, scholarships and anything you wish to know more about. Please register below for catering purposes.
Upcoming whānau evenings:
| Date/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Whakatāne Whānau Evening Thursday 16 August 2018 6.00pm | R.E.A.P Facility 21 Pyne Street Whakatāne 3210 | Register |
| Gisborne Whānau Evening Wednesday 22 August 2018 6.30pm | EIT (Whatukura Campus) 80 Cobden St Street Gisborne | Register |
Events
Can't make it to our information sessions?
If you are unable to attend any of our listed information events or evenings:
Book an appointment to chat with one of our Future Student Advisers
To book an appointment with one of our advisers in Hamilton please phone
If you would like to chat to an adviser in Tauranga please email tga.recruitment@waikato.ac.nz.
Book a campus tour
Our campus tours are a perfect way for prospective students and their families to see what the University of Waikato has to offer. A guided tour with a member of our Future Students Advisers, it's a chance for you to explore our campuses, see our facilities and ask us any questions you may have about your study options, student support and student life at Waikato.
Hamilton: To take a tour around our Hamilton campus please phone
Tauranga: If you would like to take a tour around our Tauranga campus, please email: tga.recruitment@waikato.ac.nz.