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 a pōwhiri (official welcome) 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 your programme orientation schedule 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.
Short Course
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| Literacy and Learning Short Course (Whaikaha) Orientation Schedule | Mon 24 Feb | 9:00am | 180-1116 |
| Micro credentials in Liaison Interpreting | Tue 25 Feb | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
Certificate
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) Orientation Schedule Tools List | Mon 24 Feb | 9:30am | Red Lecture Theatre B180 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care – Part-time Orientation Schedule | Tue 18 Feb | 5:30pm | 183-1001 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management – Zookeeping – Distance Orientation Schedule | Mon 17 Feb | 9:00am | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management – Canine Behaviour & Training – Distance | Mon 24 Feb | 9:00am | 115-1008 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills Orientation Schedule Tools List | Mon 24 Feb | 8:00am | Red Lecture Theatre B180 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3) Orientation Schedule | Thu 20 Feb | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language | Tue 25 Feb | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) | |||
| New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 5) Orientation Schedule Please contact Rob Gambolati for orientation queries. | Mon 24 Feb | 8:20am | Outside Building 111 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Orientation Schedule | Mon 10 Feb | 9:15am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Landscape Design) Orientation Schedule Materials List | Mon 23 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Essentials) Orientation Schedule | Thu 19 Feb | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Orientation Schedule Tools List | Mon 24 Feb | 9:30am | Red Lecture Theatre B180 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3) Orientation Schedule Tools List | Mon 24 Feb | 8:00am | Red Lecture Theatre B180 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living and Working Please contact Dave Hicks for orientation queries | Tues 25 Feb | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Community Development) Orientation Schedule Please contact Rob Gambolati for orientation queries. | Mon 24 Feb | 8:45am | Outside Building 111 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching Orientation Schedule | Mon 24 Feb | 8:45am | Outside Building 111 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3 and Level 4) Orientation Schedule | Tue 17 Feb | 10:00am | Red Lecture Theatre |
Diploma
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology Orientation Schedule | Fri 20 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Business Orientation Schedule | Thu 19 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Construction Orientation Schedule | Fri 20 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity Orientation Schedule | Thu 19 Feb | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) | Fri 21 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) Orientation Schedule | Thu 20 Feb | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5) Orientation Schedule | Thu 19 Feb | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Level 5) Residential Orientation Schedule Course Materials List | Mon 23 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Level 6) Commercial Orientation Schedule | Mon 23 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Design) Orientation Schedule Materials List | Mon 23 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 24 Feb | 8:20am | Outside Building 111 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Surveying | Fri 21 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing – Distance Orientation Schedule | Mon 17 Feb | 9:30am | Online |
| New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Level 5 – On Campus Orientation Schedule | Thu 20 Feb | 8:30am | 115-2017 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Level 5 (NZDV6) – Distance Orientation Schedule | Mon 17 Feb | 9:00am | Online Link |
| New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Level 6 – On Campus Orientation Schedule | Thu 20 Feb | 8:30am | 115-1008 |
Bachelor
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| Bachelor of Accounting Orientation Schedule | Thu 19 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Management and Welfare) Orientation Schedule | Thu 20 Feb | 8:30am | 115-2005 |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) Orientation Schedule | Thu 20 Feb | 8:30am | 115-2005 |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology – Automotive Engineering Orientation Schedule | Thu 20 Feb | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Architectural Studies Orientation Schedule Course Materials List | Mon 23 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Business Orientation Schedule | Thu 19 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Computing Systems Orientation Schedule | Thu 19 Feb | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Construction Orientation Schedule | Fri 20 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Creative Enterprise Please refer to your timetable for your first class | |||
| Bachelor of Design and Contemporary Art Orientation Schedule | Mon 24 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) | Fri 21 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) Orientation Schedule | Thu 20 Feb | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Health Science – Medical Imaging | |||
| Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Orientation Schedule | Mon 23 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Nursing Orientation Schedule | Mon 10 Feb | 9:15am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts Orientation Schedule | Mon 24 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Social Practice Orientation Schedule | Mon 10 Feb | 9:15am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) Orientation Schedule | Tue 25 Feb | 9:00am | 112-3012 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing – Year 1 Orientation Schedule | Thu 20 Feb | 8:30am | 115-2017 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing Level 5 – Year 1 – Distance Orientation Schedule | Mon 17 Feb | 9:00am | Online Link |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing – Year 2 Orientation Schedule Please contact Lauren Prior for orientation queries. | Thu 20 Feb | 8:30am | 115-1008 |
Graduate Certificate & Diploma, Postgraduate, and Master
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| Graduate Diploma in Business Orientation Schedule | Thu 19 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Computing Orientation Schedule | Thu 19 Feb | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management Orientation Schedule | Fri 20 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy Orientation Schedule | Thu 19 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Business Orientation Schedule | Thu 19 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice | Mon 10 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Science Orientation Schedule | Mon 17 Feb | 10:00am | Online |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Technologies (Level 8) Orientation Schedule | Thu 19 Feb | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Practice Orientation Schedule | Mon 24 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Business Orientation Schedule | Thu 19 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science Orientation Schedule | Mon 17 Feb | 10:00am | Online |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Technologies (Level 8) Orientation Schedule | Thu 19 Feb | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice Orientation Schedule | Mon 24 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Master of Applied Business Orientation Schedule | Thu 19 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Master of Applied Practice (Social Practice) | Mon 10 Feb | 9:45pm | TNK Marae |
| Master of Applied Science (Distance) Orientation Schedule | Mon 17 Feb | 10:00am | Online |
| Master of Applied Technologies (Level 9) Orientation Schedule | Thu 19 Feb | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| Master by Project (Architecture and Landscape) Orientation Schedule | Mon 23 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Master of Architecture (Professional) Orientation Schedule | Mon 23 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Master of Creative Practice Orientation Schedule | Mon 24 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Master of Professional Accounting Orientation Schedule | Thu 19 Feb | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Doctor of Computing (Level 10) Orientation Schedule | Mon 19 Feb | 12:45am | TNK Marae |
International students
International students are also required to attend the International Welcome Day.
If you miss your programme orientation
If you miss or cannot attend your orientation, don’t worry, 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
