Foundation Connect Orientation - The University of Auckland International College

October 2023 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 Standard Time.

Note: At Online Orientation, we strongly recommend a laptop with Windows system and installed with Google Chrome as the browser for the best user experience

Day 1 - Tuesday October 3

Day 2 - Wednesday October 4

Day 3 - Thursday October 5

Day 1 - Tuesday October 3

Onshore Registration – UPIC Auckland
10:30 start Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 International Student Services and Support Team	All new students – Onshore students only (students currently live in New Zealand) Students will need to report to the campus to complete their registration forms. Please bring your physical passport and visa with you.

Onshore Registration – UPIC Auckland

10:30 start

Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010

International Student Services and Support Team

All new students – Onshore students only (students currently live in New Zealand) Students will need to report to the campus to complete their registration forms. Please bring your physical passport and visa with you.

Day 2 - Wednesday October 4

Session 1: Welcome to Foundation Connect
10:00am – 11:00am Online, Microsoft Teams Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC Jacques September, Dean VUW Roe Martinez-Sega, UPIC Administrator Lina Nguyen, Education Counsellor	All new students – both onshore and offshore. Parents and agents are welcome to join. This session is designed to meet the Head of College and learn more about your chosen programme. There is also an opportunity at the end of the session to ask any questions you may have. Click here to join

Session 1: Welcome to Foundation Connect

10:00am – 11:00am

Online, Microsoft Teams

Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC

Jacques September, Dean VUW

Roe Martinez-Sega, UPIC Administrator

Lina Nguyen, Education Counsellor

All new students – both onshore and offshore. Parents and agents are welcome to join.

This session is designed to meet the Head of College and learn more about your chosen programme. There is also an opportunity at the end of the session to ask any questions you may have.

Click here to join

Session 2: Digital Tools
1:00pm – 2:00pm Online, Microsoft Teams Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC	All new students – both onshore and offshore. Introduction to Blackboard which is our Learning Management System and where all resources will be available. Access to student email and how to navigate it. Click here to join

Session 2: Digital Tools

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Online, Microsoft Teams

Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC

Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC

All new students – both onshore and offshore.

Introduction to Blackboard which is our Learning Management System and where all resources will be available. Access to student email and how to navigate it.

Click here to join

Session 3: Getting the most out of your study
2:00pm – 3:00pm Online, Microsoft Teams Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC	All new students – both onshore and offshore. 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. Click here to join

Session 3: Getting the most out of your study

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Online, Microsoft Teams

Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC

Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC

All new students – both onshore and offshore.

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.

Click here to join

Session 4: Welfare UPIC
3:00pm – 4:00pm Online, Microsoft Teams Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC	All new students – both onshore and offshore. Introduction to Blackboard which is our Learning Management System and where all resources will be available. Access to student email and how to navigate it. Introduction to the Senior Leadership Team, Sonder and Student Services and their role, the Role of Tutors and Deans. Click here to join

Session 4: Welfare UPIC

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Online, Microsoft Teams

Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC

Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC

All new students – both onshore and offshore.

Introduction to Blackboard which is our Learning Management System and where all resources will be available. Access to student email and how to navigate it.

Introduction to the Senior Leadership Team, Sonder and Student Services and their role, the Role of Tutors and Deans.

Click here to join

Session 5: Q&A with Head of College
4:30pm – 5:00pm Online, Microsoft Teams Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC	All new students – both onshore and offshore. Open session for any questions that students might have before they commence their study. Click here to join

Session 5: Q&A with Head of College

4:30pm – 5:00pm

Online, Microsoft Teams

Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC

Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC

All new students – both onshore and offshore.

Open session for any questions that students might have before they commence their study.

Click here to join

Day 3 - Thursday October 5

Session 6: Introduction activities for FC onshore students
11:00am – 1:30pm Auckland campus Room 209 Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC	All students. Presentations and Workshops Click here to join

Session 6: Introduction activities for FC onshore students

11:00am – 1:30pm

Auckland campus Room 209

Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC

Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC

All students.

Presentations and Workshops

Click here to join

Checklist

Before each session:

During orientation:

last updated: 31 August 2023

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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 Deans of your course.

General Enquiries: studentsupport@up.education
UP Accommodation: accommodation@up.education
UP Admissions: admissions@up.education
Timetable Enquiries: timetable@up.education

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