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2027 Year One start dates, OSI and orientation
Primary and Early Childhood Endorsement - On-campus
- Monday 15th of February, you begin your on-campus course with a compulsory Orientation week of activities. This includes an introduction to UC and the Faculty of Education, an introduction to tertiary study and course work. You will also meet other students and staff.
- On Monday 15th of February, meet on Ilam campus at 10.00am at A1 lecture theatre, for a Mihi Whakatau. Information about Mihi whakatau, including appropriate attire, can be found on the our website.
- Regular timetabled courses begin on Monday 22nd of February. Your online timetable will provide confirmed times required for attendance.
- Part-time students must attend all their scheduled classes and this compulsory orientation event.
Primary and Early Childhood Endorsement - Distance
- Your programme begins on Monday 15th of February and includes a compulsory OSI On-site intensive week which runs from Monday 15th of February until Friday 19th of February. OSI includes an introduction to UC and the Faculty of Education, an introduction to tertiary study, a compulsory workshop on the Treaty of Waitangi and course work. You will also meet other students and staff. Your online timetable will provide confirmed times required for attendance.
- On your first day, Monday 15th of February, meet on Ilam campus at A1 lecture theatre at 10.00am, for a Mihi whakatau. Information about Mihi whakatau, including appropriate attire, can be found on the our website.
- The last activity is scheduled to finish on Thursday 18th of February by 5pm for distance students. Please ensure you are available daily between the hours of 9am-5pm during your OSI week.
- Part-time students must attend all their scheduled classes but can attend extra orientation activities offered at UC in their free time.
- Please note: Travel and accommodation costs associated with your OSI are not included in your course fees. You need to set funds aside to cover these yourself.
Nelson campus students
- Your programme begins on Monday the 15th of February with a compulsory Orientation to the University of Canterbury, our Faculty of Education and the Nelson programme. This includes an introduction to teaching and tertiary study and course work.
- On Monday the 15th of February, please meet at 9:30am on campus in FM room, 145 Collingwood St. The orientation programme will include a Mihi whakatau (welcome ceremony) to the Nelson Centre. Information about Mihi whakatau, including appropriate attire, can be found on our website.
- In early February, you will receive a letter from the Nelson Coordinator with more detailed information about your orientation programme, and the structure of your weekly programme throughout the year.
Nelson: Selected courses in years 1, 2 & 3 will have face-to-face workshops with UC lecturers at a time to suit the regional timetables - Find out more about the Nelson Centre.
