UC Orientation Day | Herea tō waka (O Day) is the best way to find out what university life has to offer.
It takes place the Friday before term starts and is a chance for new students to get familiar with the campus, ask questions, make new friends and get sorted for day one at UC.
O Day is exclusive to students new to UC in 2019 but there is also an opportunity for parents and whānau to find out more about the University with a range of special orientation events designed for whānau.
Attendance at O Day is expected and considered essential for a successful start, so please plan to be here. What happens on the dayNeed to know
Social activities
UCSA (University Canterbury Students’ Association) also have a programme (Orientation 2019) of music and events. You can check out all events on the UCSA website. Tickets to Orientation do sell out, so book your place at NZ’s biggest Orientation festival at: ucsa.org.nz/ori.
Māori, Pasifika and International students
- If you are a Māori student you may want to attend the Māori student orientation on Wednesday 13 February from 9.30am – 2pm. For more information and registration.
- If you are a Pacific student you may want to attend the Pasifika student orientation held on Thursday 14 February from 9.30am – 3.30pm. For more information and registration.
- If you are a new international student you need to attend the International Student Welcome during Arrival Week on Monday 11 February from 9.30am – 2.30pm. For more information and registration.
Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Teaching students
If your programme of study is in Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary teaching you will be involved in course-specific orientation programme. This programme may give you the opportunity to participate in Orientation Day from 12pm onwards. For more information see the College of Education, Health and Human Development website.
Need more information?
If you’ve a question or want to find out more contact us: [email protected].