UniGuide Programme
The UniGuide Programme is a free service designed to help make your first semester easier. We will connect you with a student mentor who can show you how University works.
As a new student at the University of Auckland, it can be challenging to meet new friends, learn about campus resources and services, or find out where classes are located!
The UniGuide Programme is a free service designed to help make your first semester easier, by connecting you with a student mentor who can show you the ropes.
Whether it is a question about buying books, using public transportation, or finding a good cup of coffee, UniGuides are there to help!
Watch this short video to learn more about the UniGuide Programme.
UniGuides are current students who volunteer their time to welcome new students and assist in creating a positive academic and social transition to university life.
During the semester, your UniGuide mentor will provide guidance and support through giving you tips, letting you know about the different events and activities on campus and answering or following up on any questions you might have.
For Semester One 2013, nearly 300 UniGuides are currently serving as resources and mentors for over 2,400 new students.
During the semester, your UniGuide will provide guidance and support through:
- Giving you tips.
- Sending weekly UniGuide e-newsletters.
- Letting you know about different activities on campus.
- Answering or following up on any questions you might have.
UniGuides e-newsletter: Week 1, Semester One 2013 (1.0 MB PDF)
UniGuides e-newsletter: Week 2, Semester One 2013 (631 KB PDF)
UniGuides e-newsletter: Week 3, Semester One 2013 (680 KB PDF)
UniGuides e-newsletter: Week 4, Semester One 2013 (605 KB PDF)
UniGuides e-newsletter: Week 5, Semester One 2013 (575 KB PDF)
UniGuides e-newsletter: Week 6, Semester One 2013 (910 KB PDF)
UniGuides e-newsletter: Week 7, Semester One 2013 (1.2 MB PDF)
UniGuides e-newsletter: Week 8, Semester One 2013 (1.6 MB PDF)
You will be matched with a UniGuide and placed into small groups of new students from the same faculty on the first day of Orientation.
Afterwards, your UniGuide will show you around campus, answer any questions you might have, and organize fun activities for your group.
Complete the UniGuide request form for Semester Two 2013
If you have any questions, please email uniguide@auckland.ac.nz.
The UniGuide Programme gives you an opportunity to:
- Give back to the University by helping others just starting their academic career.
- Develop leadership, mentoring and networking skills.
- Enhance your CV through valued volunteer experience.
Applications for Semester One 2013 have now closed. Please check back about applying to be a UniGuide for Semester Two 2013.
Questions? Please email uniguide@auckland.ac.nz.
Watch this short video to learn more about what it's like to become a UniGuide.
