October 2025 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 Saving 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.
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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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| 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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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: 10th September 2025
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
