Orientation is a week of activities to help you settle into university life
Orientation runs the week before the start of semester 1. It's a great opportunity for you to find your way around campus and ensure that by the time classes start, you're ready to get going.
Calendar of Orientation Week events
Monday, 16 February
16 February 2026
8:00am to 12:30pm
Pathway: Foundation Studies Certificate orientation
Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
16 February – 20 March 2026
9:30am to 4:30pm
Student Development – Aratakina Ākoka for course advice and planning
AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library)
16 February 2026
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Pathway: Foundation Studies Certificate sponsored student information session
Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
16 February – 27 February 2026
1:30pm to 4:00pm
Student Development – Aratakina Ākoka group course advice and planning sessions
AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library)
16 February 2026
5:00pm to 7:30pm
Locals Welcome
Te Wao Nui Otago Business School atrium
16 February 2026
Various times
Tūraka Hou Pōwhiri, Puketeraki Marae
Puketeraki Marae, 520 Apes Road, Karitane
16 February – 20 February 2026
Various times
Campus tours
St David Complex
16 February – 19 February 2026
Various times
eTransition: IT setup drop-in sessions
St David Complex Seminar Room A
16 February – 19 February 2026
Various times
UNIO 101: University transition and success
St David Complex Lecture Theatre
16 February – 22 February 2026
Various times
OUSA presents Ori 26
Tuesday, 17 February
17 February 2026
9:00am to 12:00pm
Pathway: Foundation Studies Certificate and Diploma Student Services information session
Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
16 February – 20 March 2026
9:30am to 4:30pm
Student Development – Aratakina Ākoka for course advice and planning
AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library)
17 February 2026
10:00am to 12:00pm
Locals Pre-Sports Day Breakfast
Lawn outside Unipol, 130 Anzac Ave, Dunedin
17 February 2026
10:15am to 11:00am
Special Seminar: Social impact and leadership
Burns 2 Lecture Theatre, Arts Building
17 February 2026
12:00pm to 2:00pm
International parent drop-in welcome
1st Floor Quiet Zone South, Otago Business School
17 February 2026
12:30pm to 4:30pm
College Sports Day
Logan Park, Dunedin
16 February – 19 February 2026
Various times
eTransition: IT setup drop-in sessions
St David Complex Seminar Room A
16 February – 19 February 2026
Various times
UNIO 101: University transition and success
St David Complex Lecture Theatre
16 February – 22 February 2026
Various times
OUSA presents Ori 26
Wednesday, 18 February
18 February 2025
9:00am to 5:00pm
Growing Pacific Scholars (GPS) 2026
Programme begins at Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
16 February – 20 March 2026
9:30am to 4:30pm
Student Development – Aratakina Ākoka for course advice and planning
AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library)
18 February 2026
10:00am to 3:00pm
Pathway: Foundation Studies Certificate and Diploma help desk
PELC Reception Area: Otago Business School Level 2
18 February 2026
11:00am to 1:00pm
International students' official welcome and pizza buffet
St David Complex Lecture Theatre
18 February 2026
12:30pm to 4:00pm
Locals Campus Quest
Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
18 February 2026
1:00pm to 2:15pm
Let's Get Down to Business
Otago Business School, corner of Clyde Street and Union Street East
16 February – 27 February 2026
1:30pm to 4:00pm
Student Development – Aratakina Ākoka group course advice and planning sessions
AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library)
18 February 2026
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Special Seminar: Secrets to Academic Success for international students
Burns 2 Lecture Theatre, Arts Building
18 February 2026
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Special Seminar: Exploring the NZ Great Outdoors – Tips for a safe adventure
Burns 1 Lecture Theatre, Arts Building
16 February – 20 February 2026
Various times
Campus tours
St David Complex
16 February – 19 February 2026
Various times
eTransition: IT setup drop-in sessions
St David Complex Seminar Room A
16 February – 19 February 2026
Various times
UNIO 101: University transition and success
St David Complex Lecture Theatre
16 February – 22 February 2026
Various times
OUSA presents Ori 26
Thursday, 19 February
19 February 2026
9:00am to 1:00pm
Pathway: Diploma orientation
Otago Business School: Lecture Room 1.17
16 February – 20 March 2026
9:30am to 4:30pm
Student Development – Aratakina Ākoka for course advice and planning
AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library)
19 February 2026
10:00am to 12:00pm
Locals PeerConnect Mentoring Kick-Off
Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
19 February 2026
11:30am to 1:00pm
Navigating University: An Introduction to Disability Information and Support - Services for New Students
Otago Business School Room G17, Dunedin
19 February 2026
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Special Seminar: Sustainability at Otago
Burns 2 Lecture Theatre, Arts Building
19 February 2026
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Special Seminar: Campus Safety – Start at your door
Burns 2 Lecture Theatre, Arts Building
19 February 2026
3:00pm to 4:00pm
International Special Seminar: New Zealand Cultures Intro – Spot the Difference
Burns 2 Lecture Theatre, Arts Building
19 February 2026
5:00pm to 9:00pm
Pacific Welcome
St David Lecture Theatre Complex
16 February – 19 February 2026
Various times
eTransition: IT setup drop-in sessions
St David Complex Seminar Room A
16 February – 19 February 2026
Various times
UNIO 101: University transition and success
St David Complex Lecture Theatre
16 February – 22 February 2026
Various times
OUSA presents Ori 26
Friday, 20 February
20 February 2026
8:00am to 4:30pm
English Language Centre orientation
Castle 2 Lecture Theatre, Dunedin
16 February – 20 March 2026
9:30am to 4:30pm
Student Development – Aratakina Ākoka for course advice and planning
AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library)
20 February 2026
10:00am to 12:00pm
Mini Welcome to Locals
Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
20 February 2026
11:30am to 12:30pm
Navigating University: An Introduction to Disability Information and Support - Services for New Students
via Zoom
20 February 2025
12:00pm to 6:00pm
Locals Help Desk
Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
16 February – 27 February 2026
1:30pm to 4:00pm
Student Development – Aratakina Ākoka group course advice and planning sessions
AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library)
20 February 2026
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Locals Pre-Toga Party
Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
20 February 2026
Various times
Preliminary lectures
Various locations
16 February – 20 February 2026
Various times
Campus tours
St David Complex
16 February – 22 February 2026
Various times