Orientation is a week of activities to help you settle into university life
Orientation runs the week before the start of the first semester. Due to the national shift to the Red setting of the COVID‑19 Protection Framework, this year's activities will no longer be held in person. It’s still going to be 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.
The online videos and resources below are a great place to start.
Welcome to Otago
As the 2022 academic year begins, find your way with help from all that Otago, and Dunedin, has to offer.
Monday 21 February
Monday 21 February 2022
- Online
Get your device set up, and learn how to access and use the University's IT systems.
Monday 21 February 2022
- Online
Watch a video welcome from Ōtākou Marae to you and your whānau.
Monday 21 February 2022
Otago University Students' Association 2022 Orientation Week events.
Monday 21 February 2022
- Online
This series of modules will highlight academic differences between secondary school and university, provide you with advice to support your success and identify successful academic behaviours for you to utilise.
Monday 21 February 2022
- Online
Watch a video tour of the University of Otago Dunedin campus.
Monday 21 February 2022
at 11:00am
- Locals HQ | Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
Quickly pop into Locals HQ to grab a bag of free stuff, meet some of the Locals team, and to see the space.
Monday 21 February 2022
at 6:00pm
- Online via Discord
A virtual social event for students who are flatting, boarding or living at home in their first year.
Monday 21 February 2022
at 7:00pm
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
The Convocation Ceremony marks your formal welcome to the University of Otago.
Tuesday 22 February
Tuesday 22 February 2022
- Online
This series of modules will highlight academic differences between secondary school and university, provide you with advice to support your success and identify successful academic behaviours for you to utilise at university.
Tuesday 22 February 2022
- Online
The Locals Collegiate Community provides social and volunteering opportunities, and academic and pastoral support to students who choose to flat, board or live at home in their first year.
Tuesday 22 February 2022
- Online
Watch a video tour of the University of Otago Dunedin campus.
Tuesday 22 February 2022
- Online
Get your device set up, and learn how to access and use the University's IT systems.
Tuesday 22 February 2022
at 11:00am
- Various
A series of social sport events for first-year students from residential colleges, Uni Flats and the Locals Collegiate Community.
Wednesday 23 February
Wednesday 23 February 2022
- Online
The Locals Collegiate Community provides social and volunteering opportunities, and academic and pastoral support to students who choose to flat, board or live at home in their first year.
Wednesday 23 February 2022
- Online
Get your device set up, and learn how to access and use the University's IT systems.
Wednesday 23 February 2022
- Online
This series of modules will highlight academic differences between secondary school and university, provide you with advice to support your success and identify successful academic behaviours for you to utilise at university.
Wednesday 23 February 2022
- Online
Watch a video tour of the University of Otago Dunedin campus.
Wednesday 23 February 2022
- Online
An orientation video for new Bachelor of Arts (BA) students at the University of Otago in 2022.
Wednesday 23 February 2022
at 11:00am
- Various
A series of social sport events for first-year students from residential colleges, Uni Flats and the Locals Collegiate Community.
Wednesday 23 February 2022
at 11:15am
- Online via Zoom
A virtual welcome event for International students new to Otago.
Wednesday 23 February 2022
at 1:00pm
- Terrace Lounge | Rūma Noho Ūpane
(behind Locals HQ in the Union Building)
Help and advice for all aspects of flatting, plus giveaways, prizes and discounts.
Wednesday 23 February 2022
at 2:15pm
- Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
Information and tips for navigating the Otago community as an international student.
Wednesday 23 February 2022
at 6:00pm
- TBC
Enjoy the lead up to your Toga Party in style with Locals! We have sheets and expert toga tiers ready to help you.
Wednesday 23 February 2022
at 9:00pm
- TBC
Grab your sheets and head on down. It’s an event not be missed.
Thursday 24 February
Thursday 24 February 2022
- Online
This series of modules will highlight academic differences between secondary school and university, provide you with advice to support your success and identify successful academic behaviours for you to utilise at university.
Thursday 24 February 2022
- Online
A video welcome for all new and returning Pacific students and their families to start the new academic year.
Thursday 24 February 2022
- Online
Get your device set up, and learn how to access and use the University's IT systems.
Thursday 24 February 2022
- Online
Watch a video tour of the University of Otago Dunedin campus.
Thursday 24 February 2022
- Online
The Locals Collegiate Community provides social and volunteering opportunities, and academic and pastoral support to students who choose to flat, board or live at home in their first year.
Thursday 24 February 2022
at 11:00am
- On the open space next to Te Roopū Māori and Te Huka Mātauraka
Kai stalls, a live band, performances from local kapa haka roopū, spot prizes and competitions, and representation from mana whenua and all the Nga Roopū Māori executives.
Thursday 24 February 2022
at 11:00am
- Various
A series of social sport events for first-year students from residential colleges, Uni Flats and the Locals Collegiate Community.
Thursday 24 February 2022
at 12:00pm
- Te Huka Mātauraka, 515 Castle Street North
A welcome lunch for tauira Māori at Te Huka Mātauraka – your “Whānau on Campus”.
Friday 25 February
Friday 25 February 2022
- Online
The Locals Collegiate Community provides social and volunteering opportunities, and academic and pastoral support to students who choose to flat, board or live at home in their first year.
Friday 25 February 2022
- Online
A video introduction to the combined degrees at the University of Otago – the Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom), Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) and Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc).
Friday 25 February 2022
- Online
An orientation video for new Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (BEntr) students at the University of Otago in 2022.
Friday 25 February 2022
at 11:00am
- Various
A series of social sport events for first-year students from residential colleges, Uni Flats and the Locals Collegiate Community.
Friday 25 February 2022
at 11:30am
- Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
An overview of the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) at the University of Otago.
