Your orientation is a good way to connect with your classmates and lecturers. It's designed to make you more familiar with where you will be studying, who you will be studying with, and what to expect from your course.
Your orientation will also introduce you to some of the study and support services available at Unitec.
Part of your orientation includes a tour of campus and an official welcome (pōwhiri) at our beautiful Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae. To help you understand the protocols of our pōwhiri, and enjoy this very special experience, watch our step-by-step guide.
We strongly encourage you to attend your Orientation to help prepare you for studying with us.
Orientation registration
Please register for your orientation.
Register to attend Orientation
Your programme orientation schedule
Find orientation for your programme below. If your programme is not listed or has already been, please refer to your timetable for your first day of class.
Please allow at least 3 hours for orientation.
The orientation schedule is subject to change, please check here again to confirm your orientation day and time.
Please note: Orientation events are subject to the current New Zealand Covid-19 restrictions.
Certificate
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| Micro credentials in Liaison Interpreting | Sat 25 Feb | 183-1001 | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animal) - Part-time | Distance | Full-time Please refer to your timetable and contact Lorne Roberts for orientation queries. |
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| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Canine Behaviour and Training) Orientation Schedule Please contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Thu 23 Feb | 8.30am | 115-2009 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Captive Wild Animals) Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
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| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Companion Animals) Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Thu 23 Feb | 8.30am | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Companion Animals) - Distance Orientation Schedule Please contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Thu 23 Feb | 8.30am | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) - Distance Orientation Schedule Please contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Mon 27 Feb | 8.30am | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) - Onsite Orientation Schedule Please contact Kate Harder for orientation queries. |
Thu 23 Feb | 8.30am | 115-2017 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) Orientation Schedule |
Mon 27 Feb | 8.00am | Red Lecture Theatre |
| New Zealand Certificate in Business (Accounting Support Services) Orientation Schedule |
Thu 23 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry Email carpentry@unitec.ac.nz if you have any questions |
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| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Allied Trades Orientation Schedule |
Mon 27 Feb | 8.00am | Red Lecture Theatre |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Carpentry Orientation Schedule |
Mon 27 Feb | 8.00am | Red Lecture Theatre |
| New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 24 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
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| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
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| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
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| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5) Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
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| New Zealand Certificate in Exercise Orientation Schedule Please contact Rob Gambolati for orientation queries. |
Mon 27 Feb | 8.45am | TBC |
| New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing | Mon 27 Feb | ||
| New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Landscape Design) Orientation Schedule |
Tues 28 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Essentials) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 24 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) Orientation Schedule |
Mon 27 Feb | 8.00am | Red Lecture Theatre |
| New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying Orientation Schedule |
Mon 27 Feb | 8.00am | Red Lecture Theatre |
| New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living and Working | Tue 28 Feb | B117 | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching Orientation Schedule Please refer to your timetable and contact Rob Gambolati for orientation queries. |
Mon 27 Feb | 8.45am | TBC |
| New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Community Development) Orientation Schedule Please refer to your timetable and contact Rob Gambolati for orientation queries. |
Mon 27 Feb | 8.45am | TBC |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) Orientation Schedule |
Tue 21 Feb | 10.00am | Building 170 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Applied Science Orientation Schedule |
Tue 21 Feb | 10.00am | Building 170 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Architecture Orientation Schedule |
Tue 21 Feb | 10.00am | Building 170 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Art and Design Orientation Schedule |
Tue 21 Feb | 10.00am | Building 170 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Business and Communications Orientation Schedule |
Tue 21 Feb | 10.00am | Building 170 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Construction Orientation Schedule |
Tue 21 Feb | 10.00am | Building 170 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Engineering Orientation Schedule |
Tue 21 Feb | 10.00am | Building 170 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Health Orientation Schedule |
Tue 21 Feb | 10.00am | Building 170 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Screen Arts, Acting, and Technical Production Orientation Schedule |
Tue 21 Feb | 10.00am | Building 170 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Social Work Orientation Schedule |
Tue 21 Feb | 10.00am | Building 170 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Sport, Recreation and Exercise Orientation Schedule |
Tue 21 Feb | 10.00am | Building 170 |
Diploma
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology Orientation Schedule |
Tue 21 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Business Orientation Schedule |
Thu 23 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Construction Orientation Schedule |
Tue 21 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity Orientation Schedule |
Fri 24 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) |
Tue 21 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 24 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 24 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Level 5) Orientation Schedule |
Tue 28 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Design) Orientation Schedule |
Tue 28 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise Orientation Schedule Please refer to your timetable and contact Rob Gambolati for orientation queries. |
Mon 27 Feb | 8.45am | TBC |
| New Zealand Diploma in Surveying |
Tue 21 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Distance Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
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| New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Onsite Orientation Schedule Please contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Thu 23 Feb | 8.30am | 115-1030 |
Bachelor
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Management and Welfare) | Thu 23 Feb | 8.30am | 115-2005 |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) | Thu 23 Feb | 8.30am | 115-2005 |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology - Automotive Engineering Orientation Schedule |
Fri 24 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Architectural Studies Orientation Schedule |
Tue 28 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Business Orientation Schedule |
Thu 23 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Computing Systems Orientation Schedule |
Fri 24 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Construction Orientation Schedule |
Tue 21 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Creative Enterprise Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
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| Bachelor of Design and Contemporary Art Orientation Schedule |
Mon 27 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) |
Tue 21 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 24 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Health Science - Medical Imaging |
Thu 23 Feb | 9.30am | Waitakere Student Central |
| Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Orientation Schedule |
Tue 28 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Nursing |
8.30am | Waitakere B510 | |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts Orientation Schedule |
Mon 27 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Social Practice | Thu 23 Feb | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) Orientation Schedule |
Tue 28 Feb | 9.00am | 113-3009 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing - Year One Students Orientation Schedule Please contact Kate Harder for orientation queries. |
Thu 23 Feb | 8.30am | 115-2017 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing - Year Two Students Orientation Schedule Please contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Thu 23 Feb | 8.30am | 115-1030 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing - Year Three Students Orientation Schedule Please contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Thu 23 Feb | 8.30am | 115-1030 |
Graduate Certificate & Diploma, Postgraduate, and Master
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| Graduate Certificate in Professional Accountancy Orientation Schedule |
Thu 23 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Business Orientation Schedule |
Thu 23 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Computing Orientation Schedule |
Fri 24 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management Orientation Schedule |
Tue 21 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy Orientation Schedule |
Thu 23 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Business Orientation Schedule |
Thu 23 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice | Thu 23 Feb | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Technologies (Level 8) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 24 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Practice Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
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| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Business Orientation Schedule |
Thu 23 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Technologies (Level 8) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 24 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
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| Master of Applied Business Orientation Schedule |
Thu 23 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Master of Applied Practice (Social Practice) | Thu 23 Feb | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| Master of Applied Technologies (Level 9) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 24 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Master by Project (Architecture and Landscape) Orientation Schedule |
Tue 28 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Master of Architecture (Professional) Orientation Schedule |
Tue 28 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Master of Creative Practice |
Fri 24 Feb | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| Master of Professional Accounting Orientation Schedule |
Thu 23 Feb | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
International students
International students are also required to attend the International Welcome Day.
If you missed your programme orientation
If you missed your orientation, we will see you on the first day of class. If you have any concerns or questions before then, please contact us.
Find your class and timetable
See how to find your class and timetable.
Find your way around campus
To help find your way around our campuses, Mt Albert and Waitākere, see our campus maps, and here is some info about how to get to campus.
Need help? Contact us
- Talk to our Student Central team online or in-person
- Email study@unitec.ac.nz
- Phone 0800 10 95 10 or 09 815 4321
