International Orientation

Orientation is a unique opportunity to get to know other international students from around the world in a fun, relaxed setting without the stress of study. Get involved and make the most of it!

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It is compulsory for new international students to attend both International Orientation and Enrolment. Unless you are a Foundation Studies, EPP or PhD student, or those special groups who come early in the year, you should plan to arrive in time for the Main International Student Orientation. The Main Orientation day includes presentations by Victoria International and other student services about the University’s academic and support services, cultural adjustment and information about Wellington and New Zealand. The schedule also includes an expo during lunch where you can learn more about what Victoria has to offer. In addition to the presentations, there will be campus tours, and other events to help you settle in and feel connected to the University.

The day following International Orientation is your enrolment day. You will attend an enrolment briefing organised by International Admissions to find out more about the enrolment procedures and processes for your programme of study. Then you will follow the process with International Admissions, your Faculty and Enrolment team to complete your enrolment. It is important you keep the enrolment day free to allow enough time to complete your enrolment process.

In February the university-wide orientation for all new students to the University, known as New Students Orientation, follows the Main International Student Orientation. The University-wide orientation is optional for international students, however we recommend that you attend New Students Orientation as an opportunity to learn more about the University and your studies, as well as to meet other students.

trimester 1, 2013

Orientation times and venues for 2013 are to be confirmed.

Special Programmes (Early Start)

Graduate Diploma in Teaching(Primary, Secondary & Early Childhood)

Orientation Date: 16 January 9:30am

Location: EA201

Course commencement: 22 January

Master of Conservation Biology & Master of Marine Conservation

Orientation Date: 18 January 9:30am

Location: EA201

Course commencement: 22 January

Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Management, PGDip and PGCert in Public Policy and Public Management

Orientation Date: 1 February 9:30am

Location: EA201

Course commencement: 26 February

Main International Student Orientation

Postgraduate Students (excluding PhD students)

Date: 20 February, Wednesday
Start Time: 9am
Location: Alan MacDiarmid Foyer (Gate 6 near by Wishbone)

Undergraduate Students

Orientation: 21 February, Thursday
Start Time: 8:45am

Location: Alan MacDiarmid Foyer (Gate 6 near by Wishbone)

Study Abroad and Exchange Students

Date: 26 February, Tuesday
Start Time: 8:45am (Registration)
Location: Hugh Mackenzie Foyer

Foundation Studies Students

Date:27 February, Wednesday
Start Time: 9:30am
Location: Main Reception, Karori Campus

English Proficiency Programme (EPP) Students

All students wanting to enrol in the EPP must first sit the placement test. Please bring your passport with you to both the test and the orientation.

Placement Test Date: 6 March, Wednesday
Start Time: 8:30am
Location: Von Zedlitz Building

Orientation Date: 7 March, Thursday

Time and location to be advised at the placement test.

PhD students

Please check the Faculty of Graduate Research website for information about PhD Orientation. You do not need to attend VI's international student orientation on November 15. If you arrive in Wellington a week or more before the PhD orientation, please come to Victoria International for an insurance check and other information you may need to help you settle in.