July 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.

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 - Monday, 15 July

Day 2 - Tuesday, 16 July

Day 1 - Monday, 15 July

Onshore Registration – UP International College (UPICNZ)
11:00 am start Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Q1G15 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.

Onshore Registration – UP International College (UPICNZ)

11:00 am start

Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Q1G15

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.

Lunch Break
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Meet and Greet – UP International College (UPICNZ)
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010 Level 5, Room Q502 Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPICNZ AUT Guest Speaker Jacques September, Programme Coordinator	Onshore students will receive a welcome from their Head of College and other staff.

Meet and Greet – UP International College (UPICNZ)

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Level 5, Room Q502

Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPICNZ

AUT Guest Speaker

Jacques September, Programme Coordinator

Onshore students will receive a welcome from their Head of College and other staff.

Day 2 - Tuesday, 16 July

Session 1: Welcome to Foundation Connect
10:00 am – 11:00 am Online, Microsoft Teams Dr. Brian Davy-Taefu, 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. Click here to join

Session 1: Welcome to Foundation Connect

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Online, Microsoft Teams

Dr. Brian Davy-Taefu, 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.

Click here to join

Session 2: Introduction to Digital Tools
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Online, Microsoft Teams Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPICNZ	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. Click here to join

Session 2: Introduction to Digital Tools

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Online, Microsoft Teams

Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPICNZ

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.

Click here to join

Session 3: Getting the most out of Your study
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Online, Microsoft Teams Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPICNZ	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. Click here to join

Session 3: Getting the most out of Your study

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Online, Microsoft Teams

Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPICNZ

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.

Click here to join

Session 4: Study in New Zealand
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Online, Microsoft Teams Katie Gao, Learner Success Team Leader	All new students Introduction to the support teams and services. Click here to join

Session 4: Study in New Zealand

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Online, Microsoft Teams

Katie Gao, Learner Success Team Leader

All new students

Introduction to the support teams and services.

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Session 5: Q&A with Programme Leaders
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Online, Microsoft Teams Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPICNZ Julian Latimer, Head of College UoAIC Dr. Brian Davy-Taefu, Programme Coordinator	All new students Open session for any questions that students might have before they commence their study. Click here to join

Session 5: Q&A with Programme Leaders

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Online, Microsoft Teams

Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPICNZ

Julian Latimer, Head of College UoAIC

Dr. Brian Davy-Taefu, Programme Coordinator

All new students

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

Click here to join

Checklist

Before each session:

During orientation:

last updated: 27th June 2024

Student Declaration

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: studentsupport@up.education
Learner Success Team: learnersuccess@up.education
UP Accommodation: accommodation@up.education
UP Admissions: admissions@up.education
Timetable Enquiries: timetable@up.education