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 |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Micro credentials in Liaison Interpreting | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Certificate
| Programme | Date | Time | Building | |
|
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) |
Mon 20 Jul | 8:00am | B180-Unitec Events Kitchen | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care – Part-time | TBC | TBC | TBC | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management – Zookeeping – Distance | TBC | TBC | TBC | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management – Canine Behaviour & Training – Distance | TBC | TBC | TBC | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills Orientation Schedule |
Mon 20 Jul | 9:00am | B180-Unitec Events Kitchen | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3) Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 12:45pm | TNK Marae | |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language | TBC | TBC | TBC | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) Orientation Schedule |
Tue 21 Jul | 8:30am | Outside Building 111 | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 5) Orientation Schedule Please contact Rob Gambolati for orientation queries. |
Mon 20 Jul |
8:30am | Outside Building 111 | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Orientation Schedule |
Mon 13 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Landscape Design) Orientation Schedule Please contact Yusef Patel for orientation queries. |
Mon 20 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Essentials) Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 12:45pm | TNK Marae | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Orientation Schedule |
Mon 20 Jul | 8:00am | B180-Unitec Events Kitchen | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3) Orientation Schedule |
Mon 20 Jul | 9:00am | B180-Unitec Events Kitchen | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living and Working Please contact Dave Hicks for orientation queries |
Fri 17 Jul | 12:45pm | TNK Marae | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Community Development) Orientation Schedule Please contact Rob Gambolati for orientation queries. |
Mon 20 Jul | 8:20am | Outside Building 111 | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching Orientation Schedule Please contact Rob Gambolati for orientation queries. |
Mon 20 Jul | 8:20am | Outside Building 111 | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3 and Level 4) Orientation Schedule |
Mt Albert: Tue 14 Jul Waitakere: Thurs 16 Jul |
10:00am 1:00pm |
Red Lecture Theatre Basement Lecture Theatre |
Diploma
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology Orientation Schedule |
Fri 17 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Business Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Construction Orientation Schedule |
Fri 17 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 17 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5) Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Level 5) Residential Orientation Schedule Please contact Yusef Patel for orientation queries. |
Mon 20 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Level 6) Commercial Orientation Schedule |
Mon 20 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Design) Orientation Schedule Please contact Yusef Patel for orientation queries. |
Mon 20 Jul | 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 20 Jul | 8:30am | Outside Building 111 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Surveying Orientation Schedule |
Fri 17 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing – Distance Orientation Schedule |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Level 5 – On Campus Orientation Schedule |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Level 5 (NZDV6) – Distance Orientation Schedule |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Level 6 – (NZDVN year 2) Orientation Schedule |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Level 6 – (NZDVN Distance) Orientation Schedule |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
Bachelor
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| Bachelor of Accounting Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Management and Welfare) Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 8:30am | 115-2005 |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 8:30am | 115-2005 |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology – Automotive Engineering Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Architectural Studies Orientation Schedule Please contact Yusef Patel for orientation queries. |
Mon 20 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Business Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Computing Systems Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Construction Orientation Schedule |
Fri 17 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Creative Enterprise Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Bachelor of Design and Contemporary Art Orientation Schedule |
Mon 20 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 17 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Health Science – Medical Imaging Orientation Schedule |
Mon 13 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Orientation Schedule Please contact Yusef Patel for orientation queries. |
Mon 20 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Nursing Orientation Schedule |
Mon 13 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts Orientation Schedule |
Mon 20 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Social Practice Orientation Schedule |
Mon 13 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) Orientation Schedule |
Tue 21 Jul | 12:00pm | 112-3009 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing – Year 1 Orientation Schedule |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing Level 5 – Year 1 – Distance Orientation Schedule |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing – Year 2 Orientation Schedule Please contact Lauren Prior for orientation queries. |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
|
Bachelor of Vet Nursing – Year 3 |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
Graduate Certificate & Diploma, Postgraduate, and Master
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| Graduate Diploma in Business Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Computing Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management Orientation Schedule |
Fri 17 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Business Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice | Mon 13 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Science Orientation Schedule |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Technologies (Level 8) Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Practice Orientation Schedule |
Mon 20 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Business Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science Orientation Schedule |
TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Technologies (Level 8) Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice Orientation Schedule |
Mon 20 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Master of Applied Business Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Master of Applied Practice (Social Practice) | Mon 13 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Master of Applied Science Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 8:30am | 115-2009 |
| Master of Applied Technologies (Level 9) Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 12:45pm | TNK Marae |
| Master by Project (Architecture and Landscape) Orientation Schedule |
Mon 20 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Master of Architecture (Professional) Orientation Schedule |
Mon 20 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Master of Creative Practice Orientation Schedule |
Mon 20 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Master of Professional Accounting Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 9:45am | TNK Marae |
| Doctor of Computing (Level 10) Orientation Schedule |
Thu 16 Jul | 12:45pm | 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
