New Students

Get connected - internet and email

We have free wifi on all campuses. You will need a log in to access it - you can set this up on-campus or from home. Victoria’s ITS team will help with any problems.

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Free wifi

There are computers on all campuses for student use. There is a small charge to print and photocopy, but no charge for internet browsing. It is recommended (but not essential) that you have your own laptop, to avoid having to wait for a computer when there is high demand. You can log in to Victoria’s free secure wifi using your own computer or phone, once you have set up your login.

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myVictoria

myVictoria’s secure web login lets you:

  • access your student email
  • access your calendar and personal network drives
  • log in to Blackboard—your online learning environment
  • view and maintain your online student record, including
  • your contact details, timetables and grades
  • add or drop courses
  • apply to graduate
  • find a job and meet employers
  • participate in groups
  • receive announcements.

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Logging in

When you receive your Confirmation of Study email you can log in at www.myvictoria.ac.nz

The first time you use your account, you will need to reset your initial password (printed on the top right of your Confirmation of Study).

To do this off campus

Go to https://password.student.vuw.ac.nz and follow the directions.

To do this on campus

Log in to a student computer using your username (printed on your Confirmation of Study) and student ID number as a password. You will be prompted to choose a new password.

For help

Contact ITS

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Blackboard

Blackboard is a University-wide system used to support learning and teaching. If a course uses Blackboard a course page will be set up by your lecturer. Visit Blackboard regularly to get resources and participate in learning activities. Blackboard can be accessed from myVictoria or directly from http://blackboard.vuw.ac.nz

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Help

You can attend a myVictoria session that covers how to use Blackboard during New Students’ Orientation.

If you are having problems accessing myVictoria or want more help, you can also attend a drop-in session in a Cyber Commons room during New Students’ Orientation.

Victoria’s ITS team provides support for student queries relating to:

  • Top-ups—you can add credit to your account using one of our DocuPOS print kiosks, located on each campus.
  • Laptops—basic support and diagnosis for student laptop issues.
For help from ITS:

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