Foundation Connect Orientation - The University of Auckland International College

February 2026 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 Saving 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, 27 January

Day 2 - Wednesday, 28 January

Day 3 - Thursday, 29 January

Day 1 - Tuesday, 27 January

Onshore registration
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 UPIC Academic and Support Team	All students will need to report to the campus. You must bring your physical passport and visa with you.

Onshore registration

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

UPIC Academic and Support Team

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

Parents’ Orientation
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Cafe, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships	Parents will receive a welcome from their Principal Parents outside of New Zealand, please click here to join the session online. Click here to join.

Parents’ Orientation

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Cafe, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Julian Latimer, Principal, University Partnerships

Parents will receive a welcome from their Principal

Parents outside of New Zealand, please click here to join the session online.

Click here to join.

Day 2 - Wednesday, 28 January

Principal’s Welcome
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM Room 110, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 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.

Principal’s Welcome

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Room 110, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

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.

Foundation Connect: Welcome
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Room 110, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Katya Mitchell, Head of Programme Development and Quality	Onshore students are required to attend the session in person Offshore students, please click here to join the session online. Click here to join.

Foundation Connect: Welcome

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Room 110, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Katya Mitchell, Head of Programme Development and Quality

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 Activity
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Room 110, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Katya Mitchell, Head of Programme Development and Quality	Onshore students only.

Lunch and Meet & Greet Activity

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Room 110, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Katya Mitchell, Head of Programme Development and Quality

Onshore students only.

Study in New Zealand
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Room 110, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Tam Le – 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

Study in New Zealand

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Room 110, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Tam Le – 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

Day 3 - Thursday, 29 January

Session 1: Introduction to Digital Tools
10:00 AM- 11:00 AM Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 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
		Session 2: Getting the Most out of Your Study
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 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
		Session 3: Mental Health and Wellbeing
12:00 – 1:00 PM Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Katie Gao, Pastoral Care and Engagement Specialist	Onshore students are required to attend the session in person. Offshore students, please click here to join the session online. Click here to join

Checklist

Before each online session:

During orientation:

Student Resources

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