Welcome to Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Being a new student is a big deal—whether it’s your first time at university, you’re embarking on postgraduate study or you’ve just moved to Wellington. Here is some information to get you started.

Student services and support

If you run into a problem, whatever it is, there’s someone to help. Find out about the wide range of support available to students.

How we can help

University dates

Find out when each trimester starts and ends, the deadlines for withdrawing from courses, and other important University dates.

Key dates
Pasifika performance at Orientation week

New Students’ Orientation

Get to know your faculty, campus, classmates, and the student culture at the University.

Check out the timetable