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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

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)

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