April 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 Standard Time.
Onshore Registration – UP International College (UPIC) | ||
10:00 am start Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 International Student Services and Support Team | All new students must attend on campus Students will need to report to the campus to complete their registration forms. Please bring your physical passport and visa with you. |
Homestay Workshop | ||
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 | All Under 18 students and any Over 18 students staying in Homestay must attend on campus |
Lunch Break | ||
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
Meet and Greet – UP International College (UPIC) | ||
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC Jacques September, Dean | Onshore students will receive a welcome from the UOAIC Head of College and other staff. |
Session 1: Welcome to Foundation Connect | ||
10:00 am – 11:00 am Online, Microsoft Teams Brian Davy-Taefu (Foundation Connect Programme Coordinator) | All new students. 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. |
Session 2: Digital Tools | ||
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Online, Microsoft Teams Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC | All new students 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. |
Session 3: Getting the most out of your study | ||
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Online, Microsoft Teams Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC | All new students 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 4: Welfare | ||
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Online, Microsoft Teams Katie Gao, Student Services and Support Team Lead Matt Kelly – Pastoral Care Coordinator | All new students 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. |
Session 5: Q&A with Programme Leaders | ||
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Online, Microsoft Teams Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC Brian Davy-Taefu (Foundation Connect Programme Coordinator) | All new students Open session for any questions that students might have before they commence their study. |
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
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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 Deans of your course.
- General Enquiries: studentsupport@up.education
- UP Accommodation: accommodation@up.education
- UP Admissions: admissions@up.education
- Dean: Jacques.September@up.education
- Timetable Enquiries: timetable@up.education