Undergraduate Orientation Programme

Get started as an undergraduate bachelors student at the University of Auckland with your faculty session, welcome events and activities.

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On your Orientation Day, you can expect to be welcomed by the UniGuides and experience a Mihi Whakatau as you get to know the University and your faculty. Give our campus tour challenge a go before ending the day with a fun social event!

If you're an international student, we encourage you to attend our International Orientation in addition to your faculty day. This will help you find out all you need to know about studying at the University of Auckland, living in Auckland and enjoying your time in New Zealand.

Arts and Education, Business, Engineering and Design and Science faculty sessions

Date: Thursday 17 July
Time: 9am-2.30pm (arrival from 8.30am)
Location: Sir Owen G Glenn Building (12 Grafton Road, Auckland CDB)

Law Part I session

Date: Thursday 17 July
Time: 2-3pm
Location: Sir Owen G Glenn Building (12 Grafton Road, Auckland CDB)

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DELNA

You must complete DELNA at the beginning of your studies. Book now to complete it. You can use your own computer or one of the computer clusters on campus. 

To complete, you can book in now for a DELNA session.

Learn more by visiting DELNA for students.

Orientation | Mihi whakatau

As part of your welcome to the University of Auckland, you will experience a mihi whakatau ceremony. 

For more information, please see What is a mihi whakatau?

Enrolment help

Each semester, you can seek help with your enrolment. For further information, please visit our Course advice and structuring your programme page

Safety app

Download UOA Alert, the University's safety app. It provides safety and emergency information, maps and essential student support and enquiry tools all in one place.

For further details about the app, please visit our UOA Alert page.

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