Foundation Connect Orientation - The University of Auckland International College

February 2025 Orientation Programme for

Foundation Connect

The programme is designed to provide knowledge and skills that are necessary for studying a wide range of compulsory and optional subjects in the Foundation Programme and beyond.

Schedule

All sessions are held in New Zealand Daylight Time.

Note: If attending orientation online, we strongly recommend a laptop with Windows system and installed with Google Chrome as the browser for the best user experience

Day 1 - Tuesday, 28 January

Day 2 - Wednesday, 29 January

Day 1 - Tuesday, 28 January

Onshore registration – Foundation Connect UPICNZ
8:30 – 11:00 am Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 Room Q1G14 and Q1G15 UoAIC Administrative Services Team	All students need to report to the campus. You must bring your physical passport and visa with you.

Onshore registration – Foundation Connect UPICNZ

8:30 – 11:00 am

Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010
Room Q1G14 and Q1G15

UoAIC Administrative Services Team

All students need to report to the campus.
You must bring your physical passport and visa with you.

Principal’s Welcome
11:00 – 11:20 am Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 Room TBC Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships	Onshore students are required to attend the session in person. Students will receive a welcome from their Principal Click here to join.

Principal’s Welcome

11:00 – 11:20 am

Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010
Room TBC

Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships

Onshore students are required to attend the session in person.

Students will receive a welcome from their Principal
Click here to join.

Welcome to Foundation Connect and Progression Information
11:20 am – 12:00 pm Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 Room TBC Dr Brian Davy-Taefu, Programme Coordinator	Onshore students are required to attend the session in person Offshore students, please click here to join the session online. Click here to join.

Welcome to Foundation Connect and Progression Information

11:20 am – 12:00 pm

Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010
Room TBC

Dr Brian Davy-Taefu, Programme Coordinator

Onshore students are required to attend the session in person

Offshore students, please click here to join the session online.

Click here to join.

Lunch and Meet & Greet with the Foundation Connect Team
12:00 – 1:30 pm Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 Room TBC Dr Brian Davy-Taefu, Programme Coordinator	Onshore students only. Students will receive a welcome from their Programme Coordinator and other staff.

Lunch and Meet & Greet with the Foundation Connect Team

12:00 – 1:30 pm

Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010
Room TBC

Dr Brian Davy-Taefu, Programme Coordinator

Onshore students only.

Students will receive a welcome from their Programme Coordinator and other staff.

New Zealand Rights and Rules
1:30 – 2:00 pm Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 Room Q208 Katie Gao, Learner Success Team Leader	Onshore students are required to attend the session in person Offshore students, please click here to join the session online. Click here to join.

New Zealand Rights and Rules

1:30 – 2:00 pm

Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010
Room Q208

Katie Gao, Learner Success Team Leader

Onshore students are required to attend the session in person

Offshore students, please click here to join the session online.

Click here to join.

Day 2 - Wednesday, 29 January

Session 1: Introduction to Digital Tools
10:00 – 11:00 am Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 Room TBC Online, Microsoft Teams Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships	Onshore students are required to attend the session in person. Offshore students, please click here to join the session online. Click here to join Introduction, how to navigate, and use our digital tools such as Blackboard, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Education Perfect, and Nearpod.

Session 1: Introduction to Digital Tools

10:00 – 11:00 am

Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010

Room TBC

Online, Microsoft Teams

Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships

Onshore students are required to attend the session in person.

Offshore students, please click here to join the session online.

Click here to join

Introduction, how to navigate, and use our digital tools such as Blackboard, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Education Perfect, and Nearpod.

Session 2: Getting the Most out of your Study
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 Room TBC Online, Microsoft Teams Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships	Onshore students are required to attend the session in person. Offshore students, please click here to join the session online. Click here to join Take students through tips and guidance for learning – both online and onsite. Making the most out of lesson times, how to communicate effectively with your teachers, planning your independent study time.

Session 2: Getting the Most out of your Study

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010

Room TBC

Online, Microsoft Teams

Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships

Onshore students are required to attend the session in person.

Offshore students, please click here to join the session online.

Click here to join

Take students through tips and guidance for learning – both online and onsite. Making the most out of lesson times, how to communicate effectively with your teachers, planning your independent study time.

Lunch break
12:00 – 1:00 pm

Session 3: Study in New Zealand – UPICNZ
1:00 – 2:00 pm Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 Room TBC Online, Microsoft Teams Jamie Murray, Learner Success Coordinator	Onshore students are required to attend the session in person. Offshore students, please click here to join the session online. Click here to join Introduction to the learner success teams and services.

Session 3: Study in New Zealand – UPICNZ

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010
Room TBC

Online, Microsoft Teams

Jamie Murray, Learner Success Coordinator

Onshore students are required to attend the session in person.

Offshore students, please click here to join the session online.

Click here to join

Introduction to the learner success teams and services.

Session 4: Q & A with Programme Leaders
2:00 – 3:00 pm Online, Microsoft Teams Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships, Dr Brian Davy-Taefu, Programme Coordinator	Onshore and offshore students have the option to attend this session. If you have a question to ask your programme leader.  Click here to join

Session 4: Q & A with Programme Leaders

2:00 – 3:00 pm

Online, Microsoft Teams

Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships,

Dr Brian Davy-Taefu, Programme Coordinator

Onshore and offshore students have the option to attend this session. If you have a question to ask your programme leader. 

Click here to join

Checklist

Before each online session:

During orientation:

last updated: 18th December 2024

Student Declaration

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See what other students say about studying with UP Education

During my Foundation programme, I felt very supported as the teachers took on a student-focused approach and they were experienced with teaching international students. In addition to teaching the subjects, they played a role in the notable improvement of my language and critical thinking skills. I also received valuable feedback on my progress and advice regarding university.

It’s a really nice, small campus in the city centre and close to the university. Class sizes are quite small, about 20-30 students. Teachers are experienced and very kind. Each student is assigned a tutor, and you get regular meetings to see how you are progressing and if you need more help.

The teachers are extremely helpful and often go above and beyond in helping me understand and pass the assignments. They always keep in touch with us out of class time through social media and are available to answer any of our questions. The teacher’s support and commitment have instilled more confidence, reassurance, and motivation to continue with my goals. Thanks to the teachers I can maintain high grades as they nurture me through every step of the way.

You never have to worry about not understanding anything. UP Education teachers are extremely experienced with international students and very helpful. They understand our challenges and often go above and beyond to make sure I pass my assignments. Our tutors also get in touch with us personally to talk things through and make sure we’re progressing well and that we’re happy. I always feel as supported as I would in class.

The teachers have made learning online a good experience and lot easier and smoother than I expected. They are really helpful and have been super supportive and caring. They’re very clear with instructions and provide a lot of assistance.I feel I get plenty of personal attention and they’ve been great mentors over getting to university.

Key contacts

During orientation, we will introduce you to your individual support contacts who will include the Tutors, Subject Teachers and Learner Success Team.

General Enquiries: adminservices@up.education
Learner Success Team: learnersuccess@up.education
UP Accommodation: accommodation@up.education
UP Admissions: admissions@up.education
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