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Pacific Prospectus 2022 Information for Pacific students and their families, schools and communities Welcome to the University of Auckland Kia ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Bula vinaka, Fakatalofa atu, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Halo Oloketa, la Orana, Mauri, Aloha, Malo ni, Hafa Adai and welcome to Aotearoa New Zealand’s world-ranked University*, Te Whare Wānanga o Tāmaki Makaurau, the University of Auckland. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the University of Auckland, one of the Pacific’s leading research universities. By studying with us you are taking your first step towards your future, and our many award-winning teachers and researchers can help you reach your potential. Our University is a place where all those with the potential to succeed in a university of high international standing have the opportunity to do so. A qualification from the University of Auckland will help prepare you for a successful career in a vast range of fields and industries. Our Pacific graduates are leaders not only in their diverse Pacific communities but also in their respective fields and professions in New Zealand and internationally. We have strong support networks to help you succeed, and there are many generous scholarships available. Please take the time to go through this Prospectus and don’t hesitate to take advantage of the information, advice and assistance on offer. In addition to entry requirements and course regulations, this Prospectus provides an overview of the many people, networks and services you can turn to for academic advice, pastoral guidance and social activities. We look forward to meeting you and your families. la manuia! Toeolesulusulu Associate Professor Damon Salesa Satapuala and Falealupo (Samoa), Glen Innes Pro Vice-Chancellor (Pacific) For more information visit Pacific at the University: www.auckland.ac.nz/pacific *www.worldranked.ac.nz 2 Contents Welcome We are here to help you 4 The Equity Office Te Ara Tautika 6 How do I get in? 7 The basics 7 What is a conjoint degree? 8 Academic English Language 8 Requirement Undergraduate Targeted Admission 9 Schemes (UTAS) Meet some of our Pacific students 10 Pacific student groups 13 Other pathways to study 14 UniBound – Academic Enrichment 14 Programme Foundation programmes 14 Options for South Auckland students 14 Scholarships and financial assistance 15 How will the University support me? 17 Celebrating Our Village, Our Kāinga 21 2021 Events for Pacific school 22 students It’s time to apply 23 Closing dates for applications for 23 admission in 2021 3 We are here to help you Kia ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Bula vinaka, Fakatalofa atu, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Halo Oloketa, la Orana, Mauri, Aloha, Malo ni, Hafa Adai and warm Pacific greetings. We value all our Pacific students and your families, and we will do everything we can to help you achieve. We’re the team at the Office of the Pro Vice- guidance, and helping to ensure you have a Please feel free to contact us if you’re Chancellor Pacific. Our role is to walk alongside great experience at the University. considering the University of Auckland, are and support our Pacific students and their In addition to our work on campus, we also run already enrolled here, or you just want to find families throughout their journey here. We look several events during the year that support our out more about how we can help. Ngā mihi. forward to offering you academic and pastoral Pacific communities throughout New Zealand. Head of South Auckland Student Equity Adviser Campus Naomi Fuamatu Rennie Atfield-Douglas Fagali’i and Nofoali’i (Samoa) Mangere, Hakupu, Avatele and Hikutavake (Niue), Auckland Manurewa and Ranui Qualifications held: BA (Hons), Qualifications held: BHSc MA (Hons) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +64 9 923 3549 Phone: +64 9 923 7872 Mobile: 027 278 5034 Mobile: 021 208 4103 Professional Teaching Fellow Pacific Strategy and (Faculty of Science) Engagement Coordinator Josephina Ah Sam Sili Pita Vaimoso, Satapuala and Vaiusu (Samoa) Leauva’a, Lufilufi and Lalomanu (Samoa) Qualifications held: BSc, GradDipTchg Qualifications held: BA, BA (Hons), MA (Secondary), MProfStuds (Mathematics (Hons) Education). Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +64 9 923 5244 UniBound Manager Student Support Adviser Therese Lautua Cam Webster Lalomanu, Amalie, Samusu and Poutasi Fineone, Hakupu and Atua (Niue) (Samoa) and New Zealand Qualifications held: BA Qualifications held: BTheol (Hons), BA Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: + 64 9 923 1403 Phone: +64 9 923 3405 Mobile: 027 234 0552 Events and Programme Coordinator Tuakana Coordinator Pauline Rupeni Sara Toleafoa Rarotonga (Tupapa and Takuvaine) and Alafua and Singamoga (Samoa) Atiu (Mapumai) (Cook Islands) Qualifications held: BA Qualifications held: BA, BA (Honours), MA Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: +64 9 923 9608 Mobile: 027 244 2367 Pacific Schools Adviser, Schools Partnership Office Email: [email protected] Phone: 0800 61 62 63 4 Pacific student life on campus The Fale Pasifika is at the heart of student life on campus. It provides an important connection point between the University and Pacific communities. Students at the University often say that the Fale provides them with a real sense of belonging and is their home away from home. www.auckland.ac.nz/falepasifika 5 The Equity Office Te Ara Tautika “Equity” means fairness. Fairness benefits everyone. With our increasingly diverse student and staff community, the University of Auckland makes a difference to Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific and the world. The Equity Office Te Ara Tautika works in Family violence: It’s not OK partnership – especially with students and the What is a safe, The University affirms that family violence is Offices of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori and unacceptable and that every person is entitled Pro Vice-Chancellor Pacific. We support the inclusive and to respect, and to live free from fear and abuse. engagement, recruitment, retention and success www.equity.auckland.ac.nz/itsnotok of Māori and equity group students. equitable University? Equity group students include those who are A place where: LGBTQITakatāpui+ students Pacific; have disabilities; are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex or Takatāpui+ • We value all our students and staff The University offers a range of initiatives to support LGBTQITakatāpui+ students. The (LGBTQITakatāpui+); are from low socio- • We respect difference Equity Office and Auckland University Students’ economic or refugee backgrounds; as well as • We celebrate our diverse communities women and men in areas where they are currently Association (AUSA) jointly coordinate the • We take concerns about the study and work under-represented. Rainbow Student and Staff Network, and environment seriously faculties also have their own rainbow groups. The University of Auckland is committed to being • It’s OK to ask for help and support www.equity.auckland.ac.nz/rainbow safe, inclusive and equitable. • It’s safe to disclose issues that may affect Students from low socio-economic study or work backgrounds Check out the University’s Student Charter. This The University has a range of admission document outlines the roles and responsibilities schemes to improve access to higher of staff and students. education for students from low socio- www.auckland.ac.nz/studentcharter economic backgrounds. The initiatives include Find out more There’s no place for bullying, harassment scholarships; the Undergraduate Targeted or discrimination at the University. We do Admission Schemes (UTAS); the UniBound equity.auckland.ac.nz not tolerate racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, programme and the University of Auckland homophobia or transphobia. Tertiary Foundation Certificate (TFC). www.equity.auckland.ac.nz/BHD www.equity.auckland.ac.nz/lowseb Student Disability Services Student Disability Services in the Equity Office offers a range of services to make studying at the University an accessible and positive experience. We tailor our support to suit each individual student as we acknowledge that every disability affects people differently. We provide ongoing support through our dedicated team of advisers, from general advice and mental health support through to scholarship and employment advice for students with disabilities. If you live with a permanent or temporary impairment that impacts your studies, or if you had special conditions for exams at school, contact us for a confidential chat about the ways in which we may be able to help you succeed at our University. www.disability.auckland.ac.nz [email protected] 6 How do I get in? A university qualification can provide opportunities to give back to your family and wider community. Please get in touch with our team should you require more information or support. We offer: How your rank score is calculated • More than 50 undergraduate programmes The basics You will be allocated a rank score based on from certificate to bachelors level Why is it important to choose the right your best 80 credits at Level 3 or higher over a • More than 200 subjects across Arts, Business subjects in Year 11? maximum of five approved subjects, weighted and Economics, Creative Arts and Industries, by the level of achievement attained in each set Some University of Auckland programmes Education, Social Work, Engineering, Law, of credits. require you to have taken specific subjects and Medicine and Science If you achieve fewer than 80 credits, the rank gained minimum credits in certain subjects. score will be based on those credits you have • More than 50 conjoint degree programmes Some programmes have other requirements gained at Level 3 over a maximum of five • Opportunities tailored for Pacific students such as a portfolio, audition and/or interview. approved subjects and weighted by the level of For example: achievement.