Student events
The University of Auckland offers a wide range of activities and events throughout the year, so no matter what you're interested in, you can get involved.
2024 returning student activities - Welcome to City Campus!
Welcome to your new campus! We understand that moving to a new location can be both thrilling and a bit overwhelming, and we want to assure you that we are here to support you every step of the way.
To kick off this exciting period, we have planned a series of engaging activities and events designed to help you get acquainted with your surroundings, make new friends, and start building lasting connections. Here's a list at what we have in store for you:
Activity | Day | Time | Location |
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Helpdesks | Monday 26 February - Friday 1 March | 8am - 4pm | B201 Atrium |
Welcome morning tea | Monday 26 February | 9.30 - 10.15am | B201 Atrium |
Games | Monday 26 February - Friday 1 March | 8am - 4pm | B201 Atrium |
Campus tours | Monday 26 - Wednesday 28 February | 12pm and 1pm | B201 Atrium |
Clubs Expo | Monday 26 - Wednesday 28 February | 10am - 3pm | OGH Lawn |
AUSA O'Week | Monday 26 - Wednesday 28 February | 10am - 3pm | Alfred Street |
Speed-friending | Tuesday 27 February | 2pm - 3pm | John Hood Plaza |
Welcome BBQ | Wednesday 28 February | 12pm - 1pm | Outside B201 |
Pizza Party | Wednesday 28 February | 12pm - 1pm | John Hood Plaza |
Alfred's | Wednesday 28 February | 5pm - 9pm | Alfred Street |
Services Expo | Thursday 29 February | 11 am - 2pm | OGH Lawn |
Speed friending | Friday 1 | 2pm - 3pm | John Hood Plaza |
Welcome picnic | Wednesday 6 March | 11.30am - 1.30pm | Barracks Lawn |
A taste of yearly events
Pōwhiri
At the beginning of your learning journey, you will be welcomed onto the faculty marae as manuhiri and become tangata whenua, as part of our wider whānau of students and staff.
Celebration days and cultural events
From Pride Week and Te Wiki o te reo Māori to Sustainability Week and Politics Week, our students love to get involved and celebrate themed days and weeks throughout the year, with a range of fun events.
Sporting competitions
Join the 'Education and Social Work Doggies' team and take on the other faculties at our Inter-faculty sports competitions. It's a great chance to get active, meet new people and show off your skills in the sporting arena.
Plus more
- Carnivals
- Movie nights
- "Stress less" Week
- Arts and cultural events
- Debates