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 17 February
17 February 2025
Various times
Tūraka Hou Pōwhiri, Ōtākou Marae
Ōtākou Marae, 25 Tamatea Road, Ōtākou Dunedin (bus from Te Huka Mātauraka)
17 February – 07 March 2025
9:30am to 4:30pm
Student Development – Aratakina Ākoka for course advice and planning
AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library)
17 February – 20 February 2025
Various times
eTransition: IT setup drop-in sessions
St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
17 February – 20 February 2025
Various times
UNIO 101: University transition and success
St David Complex Lecture Theatre
17 February – 21 February 2025
Various times
Campus tours
St David Complex
17 February – 23 February 2025
Various times
OUSA presents Ori 25
17 February – 21 February 2025
8:00am to 5:00pm
Pathway and English Language Centre Orientation
Level 2 Otago Business School, Dunedin
17 February 2025
11:00am to 12:30pm
Sciences and Health Sciences Course Advice
St David Complex Lecture Theatre Foyer
Tuesday 18 February
17 February – 07 March 2025
9:30am to 4:30pm
Student Development – Aratakina Ākoka for course advice and planning
AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library)
18 February 2025
10:00am to 12:30pm
Welcome to Locals
Te Wao Nui Otago Business School atrium
17 February – 20 February 2025
Various times
eTransition: IT setup drop-in sessions
St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
17 February – 20 February 2025
Various times
UNIO 101: University transition and success
St David Complex Lecture Theatre
17 February – 23 February 2025
Various times
OUSA presents Ori 25
17 February – 21 February 2025
8:00am to 5:00pm
Pathway and English Language Centre Orientation
Level 2 Otago Business School, Dunedin
18 February 2025
12:30pm to 4:30pm
College Sports Day
Logan Park, Dunedin
Wednesday 19 February
19 February 2025
9:00am to 5:00pm
Growing Pacific Scholars (GPS) 2025
Programme begins at Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
19 February 2025
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Special Seminar: Exploring the NZ Great Outdoors – Tips for a safe adventure
Burns 1 Lecture Theatre, Arts Building
17 February – 07 March 2025
9:30am to 4:30pm
Student Development – Aratakina Ākoka for course advice and planning
AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library)
17 February – 20 February 2025
Various times
eTransition: IT setup drop-in sessions
St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
17 February – 20 February 2025
Various times
UNIO 101: University transition and success
St David Complex Lecture Theatre
19 February 2025
10:00am to 12:00pm
Mature student meet and greet
Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
19 February 2025
11:00am to 1:00pm
International students' official welcome and pizza buffet
St David Lecture Theatre Complex
17 February – 21 February 2025
Various times
Campus tours
St David Complex
19 February 2025
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Special Seminar: Campus Safety – Start at your door
Burns 1 Lecture Theatre, Arts Building
17 February – 23 February 2025
Various times
OUSA presents Ori 25
17 February – 21 February 2025
8:00am to 5:00pm
Pathway and English Language Centre Orientation
Level 2 Otago Business School, Dunedin
19 February 2025
12:30pm to 2:00pm
Let's Get Down to Business
Otago Business School, corner of Clyde Street and Union Street East
Thursday 20 February
17 February – 07 March 2025
9:30am to 4:30pm
Student Development – Aratakina Ākoka for course advice and planning
AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library)
17 February – 20 February 2025
Various times
eTransition: IT setup drop-in sessions
St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
17 February – 20 February 2025
Various times
UNIO 101: University transition and success
St David Complex Lecture Theatre
20 February 2025
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Special Seminar: Secrets to Academic Success for international students
Burns 1 Lecture Theatre, Arts Building
20 February 2025
3:00pm to 4:00pm
International Special Seminar: New Zealand Cultures Intro – Spot the Difference
Burns 1 Lecture Theatre, Arts Building
20 February 2025
5:00pm to 9:00pm
Pacific Welcome
St David Lecture Theatre Complex
17 February – 23 February 2025
Various times
OUSA presents Ori 25
17 February – 21 February 2025
8:00am to 5:00pm
Pathway and English Language Centre Orientation
Level 2 Otago Business School, Dunedin
20 February 2025
11:30am to 1:30pm
Navigating University: An Introduction to Disability Information and Support - Services for New Students
Otago Business School Room G17, Dunedin
20 February 2025
10:00am to 12:00pm
Locals welcome repeat
Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
20 February 2025
11:00am to 2:00pm
Kai Māori Festival
On the lawn next to Te Rōpū Māori and Te Huka Mātauraka (523 Castle St North)
Friday 21 February
21 February 2025
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Locals Pre-Toga Party
Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
21 February 2025
9:00am to 4:30pm
Locals HQ open day
Locals HQ Takuahi Kirirarau (top floor, Union Building)
17 February – 07 March 2025
9:30am to 4:30pm
Student Development – Aratakina Ākoka for course advice and planning
AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library)
17 February – 21 February 2025
Various times
Campus tours
St David Complex
17 February – 23 February 2025
Various times
OUSA presents Ori 25
17 February – 21 February 2025
8:00am to 5:00pm
Pathway and English Language Centre Orientation
Level 2 Otago Business School, Dunedin
21 February 2025
11:30am to 12:30pm
Navigating University: An Introduction to Disability Information and Support - Services for New Students
via Zoom
21 February 2025
Various times
Preliminary lectures
Various locations