International Student Arrival Week
New Student Induction
UC offers an Arrival Week Programme for all international students arriving to study at UC for the first time. It includes the new student induction, International Enrolment in Person and Orientation Day.

Monday 10 February 2020
Time: 9.30am - 3.45pm
Location: C1 lecture theatre
The International Induction is essential for all students commencing study in February 2020. The programme will help you get settled to start your semester, including introducing you to specific learning-related information at UC here as well as a great opportunity to meet fellow students, services on campus and student leaders.
The programme of the day
Time |
Session Topic |
9.30am |
Mihi whakatau |
10.00am |
Vice-Chancellor’s welcome |
10.10am |
Cultural adjustment |
10.30am |
Stay healthy – how to access health care and insurance in NZ |
10.45am |
Healthy relationships and consent |
11.00am |
UC Student Code of Conduct, harassment policy, and disciplinary processes |
11.15am |
Managing expectations and personal wellbeing |
11.30am |
Budget & Bargains |
11.45am |
UCSA: Student President’s address |
12.00pm |
Lunch |
1.00pm |
First prize draw |
1.05pm |
Te Reo Maori |
1.45pm |
New Zealand Law and personal safety |
2.15pm |
How to enrol |
2.45pm |
Filling out evaluation form – prize draw |
3.00pm |
Outdoor safety – making the most of your time in NZ |
3.45pm |
Programme close |
Register when you make your Enrolment in Person booking
If you are newly arriving in New Zealand, or have any questions, contact the Student Care team for information.
Arrival Programme Events

The Student Experience team organises and runs regular PhD, Doctoral and Masters by Research Student Orientation sessions to welcome domestic and international postgraduate students to UC and Christchurch.