October 2024 Orientation Programme for

AUT CERTIFICATE
IN FOUNDATION STUDIES

The AUT Certificate in Foundation Studies programme is taught at 345 Queen Street, Auckland and around the world, online.

The programme is designed to prepare international students for entry into AUT’s undergraduate degree programme. We aim to equip all students with the skills to succeed at University.

Schedule

All sessions are held in New Zealand Daylight 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, 7 October

Day 2 - Tuesday, 8 October

Day 1 - Monday, 7 October

Onshore registration – AUT UPICNZ
9:00 -11:00 am Room Q1G14 and Q1G15 Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 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 – AUT UPICNZ

9:00 -11:00 am

Room Q1G14 and Q1G15

Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010

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 AUT, Progression Information, and Subject Selection
11:00 – 12:00 am Room Q208 Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPICNZ	Onshore students are required to attend the session in person. Offshore students, please click here to join the session online Click here to join

Welcome to AUT, Progression Information, and Subject Selection

11:00 – 12:00 am

Room Q208

Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010

Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPICNZ

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
12:00 am – 12:30 pm

Presentation from AUT University and Campus Activities – AUT UPICNZ
12:30 – 2:00 pm Room Q208 Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPICNZ	Onshore students only. Students will receive a welcome from their Head of College, guest speaker from AUT, and other staff.

Presentation from AUT University and Campus Activities – AUT UPICNZ

12:30 – 2:00 pm

Room Q208

Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010

Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPICNZ

Onshore students only.

Students will receive a welcome from their Head of College, guest speaker from AUT, and other staff.

Day 2 - Tuesday, 8 October

Session 1: Introduction to Digital Tools
10:00 – 11:00 am Room Q208 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 1: Introduction to Digital Tools

10:00 – 11:00 am

Room Q208

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 Q208 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.

Session 2: Getting the Most Out of Your Study

11:00 – 12:00 am

Room Q208

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 Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010	Lunch break.

Lunch Break

12:00 – 1:00 pm

Auckland campus, 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central 1010

Lunch break.

Session 3: Study in New Zealand
1:00 – 2:00 pm Room Q208 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 3: Study in New Zealand

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Room Q208

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

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:

During orientation:

last updated: 24th September 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: adminservices@up.education
Learner Success Team: learnersuccess@up.education
UP Accommodation: accommodation@up.education
UP Admissions: admissions@up.education
Timetable Enquiries: timetable@up.education

October 2024 Orientation Programme for

AUT CERTIFICATE IN FOUNDATION STUDIES

Schedule

Checklist

Before each session:

During orientation:

Student Declaration

Student Resources

See what other students say about studying with UP Education

Key contacts

AUT CERTIFICATE
IN FOUNDATION STUDIES