Facilities and Services

ACCOMMODATION

There are 15 Halls of Residence which provide accommodation for Victoria University. The Accomodation Service handles all applications for Halls of Residence and also helps students find accommodation in the private market.

For information about accommodation in Wellington, contact the Accommodation Service at:

Accommodation Service
14 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus
Phone: 04-463 5896
Fax: 04-463 5252
Email: accommodation@vuw.ac.nz
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/accommodation

ADMISSION AND ENROLMENT

For information on enrolment, contact the Enrolment Office at:

The Enrolment Office, Central Student Administration
Level 1, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus
Phone: 04-463 5250 or 0800 VIC UNI (0800 842 864) and select option 1
Email: enrolment-enquiries@vuw.ac.nz
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/enrol

ALUMNI

The Alumni Office maintains contact with graduates of Victoria. Contact them at:

Alumni Office
Level 3, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus
Phone: 04-463 5246
Email: alumni@vuw.ac.nz
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/alumni

CAREERS

Vic Careers can help you explore career ideas and select courses that will lead to your chosen career, making you more attractive to employers.

Vic Careers
14 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus
Phone: 04-463 5393
Email: careers-services@vuw.ac.nz
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/careers
http://careerhub.vuw.ac.nz

CHAPLAINS

The Chaplains offer pastoral and practical support for all, regardless of belief.

Kohanga (Catholic)
4 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus
Phone: 04-472 3325
Email: catholic@vuw.ac.nz
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/chaplains

Ramsey House (Anglican/Ecumenical)
8 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus
Phone: 04-463 5499
Email: anglican@vuw.ac.nz
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/chaplains

CHILDCARE

Karori

There are a number of private early childhood education centres in the Karori area.

Other Campuses

The trained and experienced staff of Victoria's crèches provide care and education for students' pre-school children. Undergraduate students can use three centres on the Kelburn Campus and one on the Pipitea Campus. If you wish to use these centre contact the Manager on 04-463 5151 or email childcare@vuw.ac.nz

COMMON ROOM

Student kitchen, table tennis, pool table and other facilities are available in the Karori Campus Student Common Room adjoining the café.

COMPUTING

Computer facilities are spread over a wide range of locations on all campuses. The Student Computer Service (SCS) help desk is the place to start for all technical problems and computing enquiries.

Student Computing Service Help Desk
Phone 04-463 5050
Email scs-help@vuw.ac.nz
Website www.victoria.ac.nz/scs

Karori facilities

On the Karori Campus, you will find computer rooms in Waghorn Block (Levels 1 and 2) and the SCS help desk in Waghorn Block (Level 2). Technical support is available from the SCS help desk Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. Computers are also available for student use in the library.

Opening hours are:

Computer suites provide access to PCs and Macintosh computers and printers. Email and file storage are available.

Victoria's secure web portal, myVictoria http://my.victoria.ac.nz lets students access, manage and share information, register courses, update their personal details, participate in groups, and much more. Students also have their own Workspace, an allocated space to store personal files.

Victoria's computers offer standard software such as Microsoft Office, the full Macromedia Suite and other specialised software like SPSS, Endnote, and Photoshop. There are charges for internet use and printing.

Passwords for Vic's computer facilities are automatically generated when you enrol. You'll find your SCS username on your Confirmation of Study form. Your initial password is your student ID number. When you log on for the first time, the system will ask you to create your own confidential password.

COUNSELLING SERVICE

Free, confidential counselling is available to all students. The service is staffed by trained, professional counsellors who have a special interest in the needs and concerns of students. You can discuss personal or academic issues, relationships or general concerns. Individual sessions and group programmes are available.

Karori Campus
Student Services Centre
Level 3, Gray Block
Phone: 04-463 9582

Kelburn Campus
2 Wai-te-ata Road
Phone: 04-463 5310
Email: counselling-service@vuw.ac.nz
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/counselling

COURSE ADVICE

Victoria's Student Recruitment and Course Advice Office provides informed advice to all students about all programmes available at the University, information on University Entrance, the New Start programme, First-year Orientations and Enrolment Packs.

Student Recruitment and Course Advice
Level 1, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus
Phone: 04-463 5374 or 0800 VICTORIA (842 867) and select option 2
Fax: 04-463 5193
Email: course-advice@vuw.ac.nz
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/srca

DISABILITY SUPPORT

If you have a disability, long term injury, impairment and/or chronic illness then arrangements can be made to help you with information, personal support, liaison and advocacy.

Karori Campus
Student Services Centre
Level 3, Gray Block
Phone: 04-463 9582

Kelburn Campus
Level 1, Robert Stout Building
Phone: 04-463 6070
Email: disability@vuw.ac.nz
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/disability

FEES

Tuition fees are charged per point depending on the subject (determined by the course code). Other fees of around $350 per year cover your Students' Association subscription and student services levy. All fees are due the week before your course begins. Students can contact Student Fees Coordinators for specific fees information.

Student Fees Coordinators
Room 103D, Level 1, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus
Phone: 04-463-5484
Freephone: 0800 VICTORIA (0800 842 867), and select option 1, 8.30 am - 5 pm weekdays
Email: student-finance@vuw.ac.nz
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/home/studying/finance_index.html

FINANCE ADVICE

This service provides practical advice on how to afford tertiary study and manage the associated costs.

Financial Support and Advice
14 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus
Phone: 04-463 6644
Email: student-hardship@vuw.ac.nz
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/finadvice

Please phone 04-463 7474 for an appointment about financial advice, for all campuses. Appointments are available as follows:

Kelburn: Monday-Thursday
Pipitea: Monday and Tuesday
Te Aro: Tuesday afternoon

HEALTH SERVICES

The Student Health Service offers confidential quality healthcare at Kelburn and Pipitea Campuses. An experienced team of doctors and nurses provides a wide range of medical care, and a number of specialist services are also available via referral, including psychiatry, dermatology and physiotherapy.

Almost all students are eligible for a Community Services Card, which reduces medical, hospital, and prescription costs. Contact Work and Income to apply for a Community Services Card.

After-hours medical care is shared with Wellington doctors at the After Hours Medical Centre in Adelaide Road, Newtown. For after-hours attention, go to the Wellington Accident and Urgent Medical Centre at 17 Adelaide Road, Newtown. Opening hours: 8.00am -11.00pm daily, phone 04-384 4944. At other times, phone the 24hour Healthline 801 611 116 for free health advice.

If you want to know more about the Student Health Service, or make an appointment, visit or phone any of our clinics:

Kelburn Campus: 04-463 9537
Pipitea Campus: (04) 463 7474
Email: student-health@vuw.ac.nz
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/health

LEARNING SUPPORT

University study requires a wide range of learning skills that the Student Learning Support Service can help you with. They run free, year-round workshops and provide individual help with essay writing, study skills, maths and statistics, presentation skills, and exam techniques.

The Student Learning Support Service website is particularly useful for students studying from a distance, and for part-time students. The Service offers support for Mäori and Pacific students and for students with disabilities or special learning needs. International students and those who are not native speakers of English can attend an academic preparation programme held in trimesters 1 and 2.

Student Learning Support is available on the Karori Campus by appointment. Students can phone
04-463 5999 or email student-learning@vuw.ac.nz
for an appointment.

Student Learning Support
Level 0, Hunter Courtyard, Kirk Wing, Kelburn Campus
Phone: 04-463 5999
Email: student-learning@vuw.ac.nz
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/slss

LIBRARY

The WJ Scott library, one of five libraries in the Victoria University Library system, is a specialist library supporting educational research and research-led teacher education. The collection contains books, journals, audio-visual material, posters, and an extensive collection of junior fiction and non-fiction. The library also provides access to the online catalogue, electronic journals and databases, study space, equipment for document binding, laminating and photocopying and a suite of computers for student use. Join the library by bringing your Student ID card to the Issues Desk.

The WJ Scott Library is open at the following times during trimesters 1 and 2:

Monday to Thursday: 8.00am - 7.00pm
Friday: 8.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday: 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Sunday: 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Extended hours do not apply during mid-trimester and mid-year breaks.

WJ Scott Library
Panckhurst Block, Karori Campus ( main access via Theatre Block)
Phone: 04-463 9508
Email: library-WJScott@vuw.ac.nz
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/library/wjscott

For more information about the other VUW libraries, visit the library website at www.victoria.ac.nz/library

MāORI STUDENTS

The marae at the Karori Campus is called 'Ako Pai' which means 'good teaching and learning'.

After the pōwhiri (welcome) onto the marae, students are welcome to use the facilities when no other function is being held there.

Peihana Ruhe is the Taurima for Ako Pai Marae.

Students are also able to access Victoria University's Te Herenga Waka Marae. It is a teaching facility and community-based marae on the Kelburni Campus.

Delica Poi, Māori Liaison Officer based at the Kelburn Campus, gives advice on university study, planning programmes, grants and scholarships.

Karori Campus
Ako Pai Marae
Phone: 04-463 9553
Email: peihana.ruhe@vuw.ac.nz

Kelburn Campus
Level 1, Hunter Building
Phone: 04-463 6668
Email: delicia.poi@vuw.ac.nz

MUSIC

Oldershaw Block, the music suite at Karori, includes several well-equipped classrooms and specially-designed studios for individual music tuition.

PACIFIC STUDENTS

Sera Gagau, Pacific Liaison Officer based at the Kelburn Campus, gives advice on university study, planning programmes, grants and scholarships.

Kelburn Campus
Level 1 Hunter Building
Phone: 04-463-6670
Email: sera.gagau@vuw.ac.nz

RECREATION

Karori Campus

The following facilities are available on or close to the campus:

• a well equipped gymnasium
• dance studio
• sports field
• tennis and netball courts
• indoor swimming pool
• table tennis facilities located in the student common room.

Kelburn Campus

The Kelburn Recreation Centre facilities and services include:

• a main gymnasium, fitness centre, activities space, yoga room, longroom and climbing wall
• tennis and netball courts and tennis pavilion
• sports field and clubrooms
• extensive group exercise classes.

RETAIL OUTLETS

Karori Campus Café

Food is available at the Karori Campus between the hours of 7.30am and 3.00pm. During the trimester breaks the café is open from 9.00am to 1.00pm. Special catering may be arranged for dinners and field trips.

Level 2, Gray Block
Phone: 04-463 9732

Kelburn Facilities

VUW has a number of cafes selling hot and cold food and drinks as well as a kiosk in the Quad. The Student Union Building in Kelburn is the home to Mount Street Bar and Cafe, open from noon (Wednesday to Friday) during term time, as well as STA travel, the University Book Centre, and a bank (and ATMs).

SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AWARDS AND PRIZES

10 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus
Phone: 04-463 5113 or 04-463 5557
Email: scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/scholarships

STUDENT JOB SEARCH

This service helps students to find part-time work during term, and holiday employment.

Student Job Search
Phone: 04-471 1967
Email: jobs.wellington@sjs.co.nz
Website: www.sjs.co.nz

STUDENT LIFE

For more information on all aspects of life as a new student check out the New Student Guide available on: www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services

VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL

Level 2, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus
Phone: +64-4-463 5350
Fax: +64-4-463 5056
Email: victoria-international@vuw.ac.nz
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/international

VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION (VUWSA)

Student Union Building, Kelburn Campus
Phone: 04-463 6716
Email: admin@vuwsa.org.nz
Website: www.vuwsa.org.nz

VICTORIA RECRUITMENT CENTRE - AUCKLAND

Level 4, 369 Queen Street
Phone: 09-306 8814
Email: vicuni-auckland@vuw.ac.nz