October 2024 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.
Onshore Registration – UP International College New Zealand (UPICNZ) | ||
9:00 – 11:00 am Room Q1G14 and Q1G15 Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 UPICNZ Administrative Services Team | All new students must attend on campus Students will need to report to the campus. You must bring your physical passport and visa with you. |
Welcome to Foundation Connect and Progression Information | ||
11:00 – 11:30 am Room Q206 Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 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 Break | ||
11:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Campus Activities – Foundation Connect UPICNZ | ||
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Room Q206 Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 Dr Brian Davy-Taefu, Programme Coordinator | Onshore students only. Students will receive a welcome from their Programme Coordinator and other staff. |
Session 1: Introduction to Digital Tools | ||
10:00 – 11:00 am Room Q206 Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Julian Latimer, Head of College UoAIC | 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 – 12:00 am Room Q206 Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Julian Latimer, Head of College UoAIC | 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 Room Q206 Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 | Lunch break. |
Session 3: Study in New Zealand | ||
1:00 – 2:00 pm Room Q206 Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 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, Head of College UoAIC Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPICNZ 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 session:
- Check that you have a stable internet connection
- Set up your microphone and camera
- Use your school log-ins when joining the Orientation sessions if it is available
During orientation:
- Login to Blackboard
- Login to your student email
- Set up Microsoft Teams
- Set up Outlook
- Submit your registration form, 👉 Click here to submit
last updated: 24th September 2024
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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
- Timetable Enquiries: timetable@up.education