Orientation is a week of activities to help you settle into university life
Orientation runs the week before the start of the first semester. 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 19 February
19 February 2024
Various times
Turaka Hou Pōwhiri, Puketeraki marae
Puketeraki Marae, 520 Apes Road, Karitane (bus from Te Huka Mātauraka)
19 February – 08 March 2024
9:30am to 4:30pm
Course advice and planning
AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library)
19 February – 22 February 2024
Various times
eTransition: IT setup drop-in sessions
St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
19 February – 22 February 2024
Various times
UNIO 101: University transition and success
St David Complex Lecture Theatre
19 February – 23 February 2024
Various times
Campus tours
St David Lecture Theatre Complex
19 February 2024
11:00am to 3:00pm
Sciences course advice and BBQ
St David Lecture Theatre Complex foyer
19 February 2024
2:30pm to 4:30pm
Welcome to Locals
Te Wao Nui Otago Business School atrium
19 February – 25 February 2024
Various times
OUSA Ori 24
Tuesday 20 February
19 February – 08 March 2024
9:30am to 4:30pm
Course advice and planning
AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library)
19 February – 22 February 2024
Various times
eTransition: IT setup drop-in sessions
St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
19 February – 22 February 2024
Various times
UNIO 101: University transition and success
St David Complex Lecture Theatre
20 February 2024
11:30am to 12:30pm
Locals pre-Collegiate Sports Day meet-up
Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
19 February – 25 February 2024
Various times
OUSA Ori 24
Wednesday 21 February
15 February – 22 February 2024
Various times
Growing Pacific Scholars 2024
Various locations
19 February – 08 March 2024
9:30am to 4:30pm
Course advice and planning
AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library)
19 February – 22 February 2024
Various times
eTransition: IT setup drop-in sessions
St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
19 February – 22 February 2024
Various times
UNIO 101: University transition and success
St David Complex Lecture Theatre
21 February 2024
10:00am to 12:00pm
Mature student meet and greet
Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
21 February 2024
10:30am to 11:30am
Management Coffee and Kōrero
Level 1 Otago Business School
21 February 2024
11:00am to 1:00pm
International students' official welcome and pizza buffet
St David Lecture Theatre Complex
19 February – 23 February 2024
Various times
Campus tours
St David Lecture Theatre Complex
21 February 2024
11:30am to 1:30pm
Let's Get Down to Business
Otago Business School, corner of Clyde Street and Union Street East
21 February 2024
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Locals – The Amazing Trace
Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
21 February 2024
1:30pm to 3:00pm
Thrive and Survive seminar for international students
Burns 2 Lecture Theatre, Arts Building
21 February 2024
2:30pm to 3:30pm
Humanities course advice
St David Complex Lecture Theatre
21 February 2024
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Locals Pre-Toga Party
Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
19 February – 25 February 2024
Various times
OUSA Ori 24
Thursday 22 February
15 February – 22 February 2024
Various times
Growing Pacific Scholars 2024
Various locations
19 February – 08 March 2024
9:30am to 4:30pm
Course advice and planning
AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library)
19 February – 22 February 2024
Various times
eTransition: IT setup drop-in sessions
St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
22 January 2024
10:00am to 1:00pm
Locals welcome repeat
Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
19 February – 22 February 2024
Various times
UNIO 101: University transition and success
St David Complex Lecture Theatre
22 February 2024
11:00am to 2:00pm
Kai Māori Festival
On the lawn next to Te Rōpū Māori and Te Huka Mātauraka (523 Castle St North)
19 February – 23 February 2024
Various times
Campus tours
St David Lecture Theatre Complex
22 February 2024
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Secrets to Academic Success for international students
Burns 2 Lecture Theatre, Arts Building
22 February – 23 February 2024
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Drop-in zine workshop
Various locations
22 February 2024
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Spot the Difference seminar for international students
Burns 2 Lecture Theatre, Arts Building
22 February 2024
5:00pm to 9:00pm
Pacific Welcome
St David Lecture Theatre Complex
19 February – 25 February 2024
Various times
OUSA Ori 24
Friday 23 February
23 February 2024
Various times
Preliminary lectures
Various locations
23 February 2024
9:00am to 4:30pm
Locals HQ open day
Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
19 February – 08 March 2024
9:30am to 4:30pm
Course advice and planning
AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library)
19 February – 23 February 2024
Various times
Campus tours
St David Lecture Theatre Complex
22 February – 23 February 2024
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Drop-in zine workshop
Various locations
19 February – 25 February 2024
Various times