April 2026 Orientation
for AUT Certificate in Foundation Studies
The AUT Certificate in Foundation Studies is taught at 345 Queen Street in Auckland. This programme is designed to prepare international students for entry into AUT’s undergraduate degrees. Our goal is to equip students with the skills they need to succeed at university.
Schedule
All sessions are held in New Zealand Standard Time.
Note: If attending orientation online, we strongly recommend using a laptop with a Windows operating system and Google Chrome as the browser for the best experience.
| Onshore registration – AUT UPIC | ||
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You must bring your physical passport and visa with you. | |
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Library, Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010
UPIC Academic and Support Team| Parents’ Orientation | ||
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| Q&A Drop in session | ||
| We are thrilled to welcome the University of Auckland, Student Safe, and the NZ Police alongside our own academic staff for what promises to be a truly valuable session! This is your chance to get some dedicated one-on-one time with our incredible guests, so make sure you don’t miss it! Come ready with your questions — this is a rare opportunity to connect directly with the people who can help you most. We can’t wait to see you there!” | |
| IT Helpdesk | ||
| IT Support will be onsite from the afternoon so if you have completed your set up using the Activation guide but are still having technical issues, please being your devices (Phone and Laptop) with you and our IT team will make sure everything is set up and ready to go. | |
| Principal’s Welcome | ||
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| AUT: Welcome and Subject Selection | ||
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| Lunch and Meet & Greet Activity | ||
|  Onshore students only. | |
| Study in New Zealand | ||
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| Session 1: Introduction to Digital Tools | ||
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| Session 2: Getting the Most out of Your Study | ||
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| Session 3: Mental Health and Wellbeing | ||
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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:
- Set-up your school account
- Set up Microsoft Teams
- Set up Outlook
- Submit your subject selection form
Click here to submit - Submit your registration form Click here to submit
Last updated: 19 March 2026
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
