International Orientation
International Orientation is a series of workshops/interactive sessions aimed at welcoming and familiarising new international students with Wellington and Victoria University. Students are able to enrol after completing orientation
What happens during International Orientation and Enrolment? During orientation you will find out:
During Enrolment you will:
- Meet with Faculty Staff for course approval
- Go through insurance checking*
- Have your student visa checked (please bring your passport!)
- Pay your tuition fees if you haven't already
- Enrol in your classes (or papers as they are called at VUW)
Note: All international students can enrol in person once they have attended Orientation. Newly enrolling International Students can not enrol on-line. You can however start to plan your timetable by using the on-line course catalogue.
*All international students are required to have health and travel insurance and this will be checked during enrolment.
When is International Orientation and Enrolment?
Orientation and enrolment take place two weeks before the beginning of trimester 1 in February, and one week before the beginning of trimester 2 in July and one week before the beginning of trimester 3 in November. Please see the table below for the July 2009 dates.
There are some exceptions to these dates including: Foundation, EPP students and Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary, Secondary and Early Childhood), Master of Conservation Biology and Master of Marine Conservation.
The orientation dates relevant to you are stated in your Offer Letter. Students in these programmes DO NOT need to attend the main orientation dates listed below.
Orientation and Enrolment Information
Trimester 3, 2009 |
Orientation Information |
Who? |
When? |
Where? |
All Students |
Monday 9 November
Time: TBC |
TBC |
Enrolment Information
|
Enrolment procedures will be explained during orientation. Please keep the day after your orientation available to complete enrolment. |
Orientation and Enrolment Information
Trimester 1, 2010 |
Orientation Information |
Who? |
When? |
Where? |
Undergraduate Full Degree |
Wednesday 17 February
Time: TBC
|
TBC |
Postgraduate Full Degree |
Wednesday 17 February
Time: TBC |
TBC |
Study Abroad / Exchange Students |
Monday 9 November
Time: TBC |
TBC |
Enrolment Information
|
Enrolment procedures will be explained during orientation. Please keep the day after your orientation available to complete enrolment. |
What do I need to bring?
Please bring:
- Your passport
- Any documents that you need to submit, as stated on your offer letter
- A copy of your insurance policy (in English) if you are planning to seek approval for a policy other than Studentsafe University (see health and travel insurance for accepted policies)
Do I have to go to Orientation?
YES. The Orientation programme offers long and short-term benefits for your stay in New Zealand, and is compulsory for all new international students. It is during this short period that important and unrepeated information is explained to you. As many leaving students have commented, orientation is a unique opportunity to meet and get to know other international students from around the globe in some fun, social activities without the stresses of study. Get involved and make the most of it!
What happens if I can't attend Orientation?
It is very important that you attend Orientation. If you have any concerns about this please contact vi-support@vuw.ac.nz
Thesis Students
Thesis students who have start dates outside of the main orientation dates (above) should contact vi-support@vuw.ac.nz to arrange an individual orientation and enrolment session.
Student ID cards
All students at VUW need a Student Identification (ID) card. Your card gives you access to University facilities including the library and computer labs. You should return the “Application Form for Student ID Card” in your Pre-Departure Handbook to Victoria International two weeks before Orientation. ID cards will be available after you have completed enrolment (this may take up to one week).
Orientation Arrival Packs
If you use our Airport Meeting Service you will be given a welcome pack with further information about Orientation upon arrival.
Please email vi-support@vuw.ac.nz if you have any questions regarding the orientation programme, airport meeting service or related activities.
Once you arrive if you have any questions, please come to Victoria International at Level 2, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus or contact vi-support@vuw.ac.nz (04-463-7434) .
We look forward to meeting you!
