October 2023 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 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 - Tuesday October 03

Day 2 - Wednesday October 04

Day 3 - Thursday October 05

Day 1 - Tuesday October 03

Onshore student registration – UPIC Auckland
10:30am (College close time: 17:00pm) Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010 International Student Service and Support Team	All new students – Onshore students only (students currently live in New Zealand) Students will need to report to the campus to complete their registration forms. Please bring your physical passport and visa with you.

Onshore student registration – UPIC Auckland

10:30am (College close time: 17:00pm)

Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010

International Student Service and Support Team

All new students – Onshore students only (students currently live in New Zealand)

Students will need to report to the campus to complete their registration forms.

Please bring your physical passport and visa with you.

Day 2 - Wednesday October 04

Session 1: Welcome to AUT and Subject Selection
11:00am-12:00pm Online, Microsoft Teams Bryce Pedersen (Head of College) Jacques September (Dean) Lina Nguyen (Education Counsellor) Roe Martinez (UPIC Administrator)	All new students – both onshore and offshore. 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 AUT and Subject Selection

11:00am-12:00pm

Online, Microsoft Teams

Bryce Pedersen (Head of College)

Jacques September (Dean)

Lina Nguyen (Education Counsellor)

Roe Martinez (UPIC Administrator)

All new students – both onshore and offshore.

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: Digital Tools
1:00-2:00pm Online, Microsoft Teams Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC	All new students – both onshore and offshore. 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: Digital Tools

1:00-2:00pm

Online, Microsoft Teams

Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC

Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC

All new students – both onshore and offshore.

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
2:00-3:00pm Online, Microsoft Teams Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC	All new students – both onshore and offshore. 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

2:00-3:00pm

Online, Microsoft Teams

Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC

Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC

All new students – both onshore and offshore.

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: UPIC Welfare
3:00-4:00pm Online, Microsoft Teams Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC	All new students – both onshore and offshore. Introduction to the Senior Leadership Team, Sonder and Student Services and their role, the Role of Tutors and Deans. Click here to join

Session 4: UPIC Welfare

3:00-4:00pm

Online, Microsoft Teams

Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC

Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC

All new students – both onshore and offshore.

Introduction to the Senior Leadership Team, Sonder and Student Services and their role, the Role of Tutors and Deans.

Click here to join

Session 5: Q & A with Heads of College
4:30-5:00pm Online, Microsoft Teams Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC	All new students – both onshore and offshore. Open session for any questions that students might have before they commence their study. Click here to join

Session 5: Q & A with Heads of College

4:30-5:00pm

Online, Microsoft Teams

Julian Latimer, Head of College UOAIC

Bryce Pedersen, Head of College UPIC

All new students – both onshore and offshore.

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

Click here to join

Day 3 - Thursday October 05

Session 1: Introduction activities for UPIC-AUT onshore students
11:00am – 1:00pm Auckland campus Room 209 Bryce Pedersen (Head of College) AUT Guest speaker Jacques September (Dean) Lina Nguyen (Education Counsellor) Katie Gao (International Student Services and Support Team Lead)	ONLY onshore students

Session 1: Introduction activities for UPIC-AUT onshore students

11:00am – 1:00pm

Auckland campus Room 209

Bryce Pedersen (Head of College)

AUT Guest speaker

Jacques September (Dean)

Lina Nguyen (Education Counsellor)

Katie Gao (International Student Services and Support Team Lead)

ONLY onshore students

Checklist

Before each session:

During orientation:

Reminder: Subject Selection is to be completed by 04th October 2023 by 11:59 pm (NZ time)

last updated: 01 September 2023

Student Declaration

Student Resources

Parent 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 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

October 2023 Orientation Programme for

AUT CERTIFICATE IN FOUNDATION STUDIES

Schedule

Checklist

Before each session:

During orientation:

Student Declaration

Student Resources

Parent Resources

See what other students say about studying with UP Education

Key contacts

AUT CERTIFICATE
IN FOUNDATION STUDIES