2025 orientation events
With the end of 2024 approaching, thoughts are turning to the start of semester in 2025.
Below is a list of our confirmed events for ākonga.
We'll add these to the intranet calendar before the start of semester so you can add them to your own Outlook calendar if you'd like to.
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Date |
Event |
Location |
Time |
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Fri 14 Feb |
Te Hongonga Ākonga I Māori Student Pōwhiri
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Ōtākou Marae |
From 9am |
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Mon 17 Feb |
Mihi Whakatau Welcoming all our new ākonga to Otago Polytechnic as they begin their journey with us. |
The Hub |
From 9am
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Tues 18 Feb |
Warm Welcome – Orientation to Student Support Services A great chance to introduce and remind students about the different support services available to them during their time on campus. BBQ lunch, music, giveaways and prizes will make this a fun way to connect with Student Success so support can be found easily if it is needed. Lecturers are encouraged to bring groups along. |
The Hub |
From 11am |
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Tues 25 Feb |
Recreation Day and Ice Cream Truck Clubs and Socs, Unipol, Tapuawae and more will be here so ākonga can learn about different recreational opportunities here in Ōtepoti Dunedin for keeping life balanced. |
The Hub and courtyard |
11am – 1pm |
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Tues 4 Mar |
Taco Tuesday Free tacos! Need we say more!? |
The Hub |
12pm – 1pm |
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Tues 11 Mar |
Soup and Buns & activities Grab some kai and get involved in some light hearted activities – bring your course mates along for a free lunch with bit of fun on the side! |
The Hub |
12pm – 1pm |
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Wed 12 Mar |
Pasifika Pre-Grad Celebrate the amazing achievements of our Pasifika graduands in style at a special event to honour their achievements. |
The Hub |
From 5pm |
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Thur 13 Mar |
Māori Pre-Grad Celebrate the amazing achievements of our Māori graduands in style at a special event to honour their achievements. |
The Hub |
3pm – 6pm |
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Tues 18 Mar |
Mac’n’cheese & activities Grab some kai and get involved in some light hearted activities – bring your course mates along for a free lunch with bit of fun on the side! |
The Hub |
12pm – 1pm |
Student Success holiday dates
Student Success will be closed from Friday 20 December 2024.
Student Success Careers will be available the week beginning 6 January.
Any other enquiries to studentsuccessdn@op.ac.nz will be responded to from Monday 13 January 2025.
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday time 🎅🎅🌞🌞
For emergency support
If someone is in danger/at risk, please ring 111.
If you would like to talk to someone at anytime 24/7 please call or text 1737 and a trained Counsellor will respond.
For mental health support in the Dunedin area, Emergency Psychiatric Services at Dunedin Hospital 0800 467 846.
Otago Polytechnic Dunedin Student Emergency phone 021 735 421.
Published on 12 Dec 2024
Orderdate: 12 Dec 2024
Expiry: 12 Dec 2026
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