Welcome to Otago Polytechnic!

Here's a roundup to get you started.

Ori events at OP

Here's a list of 2025 Orientation events. Check it out for info on our Sensory Friendly Open Day, our Warm Welcome event, and plenty of opportunities for free kai.

Ori events hosted by OUSA

Did you know that OUSA, the Otago University Student Association, also serves Otago Polytechnic students? Check out their list of awesome orientation events.

OUSA Orientation website

Interactive campus map

This map will help you find your way around our Dunedin campus.

Otago Polytechnic Student Association (OPSA)

OPSA is an independent organisation within the Polytechnic and is run by students for students. They run events, supply advice and will independently represent your thoughts and support/advocate for you. 

OPSA also process your student ID card so, if you don’t have one yet, head along to their desk in The Hub and they’ll help you out. Don't forget, your student ID unlocks some great discounts around town!

If you’re an online/distance learner, you can still get an ID card. Just email IDcards@op.ac.nz with your details (full name, date of birth, postal address, 240x240 passport style digital photo).

Common questions for your first week

Want to connect to the wifi? Check out this guide. Need some tips for your first day? Want to get in touch for some one-on-one advice? Student Success (your support services at OP) have put together a page with all you need to get started – from IT help to study tips to info about student life.

Kāpehu

Almost everything you can imagine is included in the menu bar across the top of your Kāpehu homepage. Make sure to take a look through the different tabs so you can have a sense of where to find the info you need. Here are just a few helpful links to get started:

• Staying Safe: tips for staying safe on campus and during orientation parties
• Semester and holiday dates
• Your rights and responsibilities
• What to do in an emergency
• Ways to get in touch: please always feel free to reach out and talk to someone, we're a friendly place and everyone is happy to help. There's a list of services and what they can help with. If you aren't sure you can always ask at Customer Services (the front desk by the main Forth Street entrance) or at Student Success (in the Hub) and they'll help you figure out the right person to talk to.

What else do you want to know?

Have we missed something you think would be useful in this Orientation roundup? Leave a comment below.