February 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.
Table of Contents
Schedule
All sessions are held in New Zealand Standard Time.
Session 0: Onshore student registration session | ||
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Students will need to report to the campus to complete their registration forms. Please bring your physical passport and visa with you. |
Session 1: Introduction to AUT, UP International College and Subject Selection | ||
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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. |
Session 2: Introduction to Digital Tools | ||
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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. |
Session 3: Live Lesson 1 | ||
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This session is the first of two Live Lessons on NZ Culture. This is to give students a taste of what online learning looks like, and to allow them to practise with the digital tools. At the end of this Live Lesson, the students will be given instructions and a code to access their Flexible Learning Activity that will need to be completed before the Live Lesson on the following day. |
Session 4: AUT Welfare | ||
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Introduction to the Senior Leadership Team, Sonder and Student Services and their role, the Role of Tutors and Deans. |
Session 5: Getting the most out of your study | ||
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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 6: Live Lesson 2 | ||
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This session is the second of two Live Lessons on NZ Culture. This is to give students a taste of what online learning looks like, and to allow them to practise with the digital tools. |
Session 7: Q&A with Head of College | ||
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Open session for any questions that students might have before they commence their study. |
Checklist
Before each session:
- Check that you have a stable internet connection
- Set up your microphone and camera
During orientation:
- Login to Blackboard
- Login to your student email
- Set up Microsoft Teams
- Set up Outlook
- Have you submitted your subject selection form?
- If you are an onshore student, have you downloaded Sonder?
Reminder: Subject Selection is to be completed by 16th February 2023 by 11.59 pm (NZ time)
last updated: 26 January 2023
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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