STUDENT GUIDE 2021 HEI ĀRAHI I TE TAUIRA
YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE. IMPORTANT AND USEFUL STUFF. Studying at the University has really broadened my ideas about career options and my future. There’s plenty to explore with my degree. Zac McLeod Student, Bachelor of Arts
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington uses all reasonable skill and care to ensure the information contained in ™ this document is accurate at the time of being made available. However, STARS matters covered by this document are subject to change due to a continuous RATING SYSTEM process of review and to unanticipated circumstances, including those 2019 caused by COVID-19. The University therefore reserves the right to make any changes without notice. So far as the law permits, the University accepts no Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has been responsibility for any loss suffered by any person due to reliance (either whole awarded five stars plus overall in the QS Stars university ratings or in part) on the information contained in this document, whether direct or system. In addition, the University received five stars in all eight indirect, and whether foreseeable or not. categories on which it was evaluated. Contents page top image: Rebecca Renwick CONTENTS
Introduction 2 Strategies for learning success 4 Supporting your studies 6 Health and wellbeing 14 Getting involved 18 Communities 22 Staying safe 28 Looking ahead 32 Getting help 36 Contacts 39 Index 46 INTRODUCTION
This guide is to help give you the information you need Email to study successfully, become an active part of the A university email address will be sent to you when you university community, and have a meaningful student enrol. To access your email account, click on the email link in experience while at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University myTools. You will need to sign in to the mail system with your of Wellington. username and password. The University’s main channel of There is so much to get involved in during your time at communication is through your university email address. university and we encourage you to make the most of your www.wgtn.ac.nz/student-email time here. Whether you are studying in person or online, here as an undergraduate or a postgraduate, as a school leaver Faculty offices or after many years in a career, we will support you to pursue Go to your faculty office with questions about your degree your passions and excel in your chosen area of study. and courses, for academic transcripts, and for help with other Throughout this guide, you will find information on who you can academic matters. contact if you need help or support (go to page 39 for a full list of www.wgtn.ac.nz/faculty-offices contact details and who to ask about key topics). Info Ihonui Info Ihonui are places on campus you can go for general The University has a number of university advice, information, and assistance. There are channels for staying in touch and seven locations: making sure you are up to date with ■ Level 2, Library entrance, the Hub, Kelburn campus student life. ■ Level 1, Hunter building, Kelburn campus ■ Level 4, Murphy building, Kelburn campus ■ Ground Floor, Rutherford House, Pipitea campus Blackboard ■ Level 0, Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation, Blackboard is an online tool that supports the delivery Te Aro campus of your courses. It provides course information and ■ Level 1, Miramar Creative Centre materials, including course administration, course outlines, ■ Level 4, 50 Kitchener Street, Auckland premises. communications, electronic course submissions, assessment, and evaluations. You can log in to Blackboard using myTools. www.wgtn.ac.nz/info-ihonui www.wgtn.ac.nz/mytools Information screens Screens on all campuses are updated regularly with student services information, upcoming events, important dates, and promotions.
2 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington myView myView is a student blog about anything and everything to do with the student experience—from study tips and life on campus to what different clubs are doing and projects that students are involved in. www.myview.co.nz myTools myTools is the place online where you can access and manage a number of the University’s web services, including adding or dropping courses, Blackboard, CareerHub, emails, fees, grades, myAllocator, and myDegree. www.wgtn.ac.nz/mytools
Keep your contact details up to date. We need these contact details so we can reach you in an emergency. www.wgtn.ac.nz/mytools
Social media The University has multiple social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow us to keep up with news, events, competitions, information, and acknowledgements. #VicUniWgtn Be sure to share your student experience with us—tag us on Instagram and Twitter. www.wgtn.ac.nz/social-media Student newsletter We regularly email students Whītiki, a newsletter providing important information and updates from the University, resources to support your studies, and stories from our student community. STRATEGIES FOR LEARNING SUCCESS Follow these steps to set yourself up to achieve in your studies.
DO IT! BE ORGANISED KEEP A ■ Attend lectures ■ Follow a study routine. BALANCE IN LIFE and tutorials on campus ■ Mark assignment due ■ Connect with people. and online. dates on a wall planner. ■ Look after yourself. ■ Do your readings. ■ Manage your money. ■ Use the Library. ■ Participate. ■ Talk about your classes 1with others. 2 3 4 WHAT RESEARCH SAYS ■ Work ethic is the number-one skill in the top 10 skills ■ Managing money is a skill you can learn and practise. rated by employers. ■ Students who have university goals that relate to ■ Regular lecture attendance increases your chances their lives, values, beliefs, and interests are more of passing and getting good grades. likely to be engaged and motivated. ■ Sleep-deprived people have 19 percent less memory ■ Students who seek help early experience better than those who sleep well. outcomes.
4 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington KNOW WHY YOU ASK WHEN ARE STUDYING YOU NEED TO ■ Make goals to help ■ Ask sooner, rather than later. your motivation and ■ Build on what you know. resilience when things ■ Access the services that are get hard. 3 4 5available to you. SUPPORTING YOUR STUDIES
Services and support are available STUDENT LEARNING across the University to help you settle The learning advisers at Student Learning specialise in helping you achieve academic success. Staff work with all in to academic life, enhance your students, from first year to postgraduate level, on academic learning experience, and achieve your writing, study skills, and mathematics. study goals. You can visit our teams on Student Learning offers: campus or get in touch online, take part ■ free academic and study skills workshops and specialist in events and workshops, and access a programmes throughout the year ■ online resources, including introductions to study skills, range of online resources. academic writing, and research ■ individual 50-minute appointments on campus and online to assist your study ■ support for mathematics and statistics learning ■ 15-minute express appointments with a learning adviser at the Info Ihonui, Level 2, Library entrance, the Hub, between 11 am and 2 pm, Monday to Friday ■ a Māori learning adviser to support Māori students in their studies ■ a Pasifika learning adviser to support Pasifika students in their studies. LEARNING WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS Our workshops include study, writing, and exam skills as well as specialised workshops for international and postgraduate students. All students are welcome, and you don’t need to book in advance for most workshops.
Workshops are held at Student Learning, Hunter Courtyard, Level 0, Kirk building, Kelburn campus. Workshops are also offered online. The full schedule of Student Learning workshops is online.
[email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/student-learning www.wgtn.ac.nz/studyhub
Student Guide 2021 7 MAKING THE TRANSITION TEST AND EXAM SKILLS TO UNIVERSITY Regular revision (within 24 hours) of your lecture notes, doing the readings, and keeping up with your workload during At university, the expectations may be different to what you the trimester will help you do well in your assessments. are used to. Student Learning will run two half-day sessions Assessments require strong course content knowledge and on academic writing and study skills. These sessions will help effective test skills. These workshops aim to help you fine-tune you adapt to the academic expectations at the University. You your performance. must register online.
ACADEMIC WRITING SKILLS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ You will be expected to complete different types of university SUPPORT AND WORKSHOPS assessments. Although you may also be asked to write We want to ensure our international students have all the skills reports, literature reviews, journal articles, and research and knowledge they need to be successful in their study. proposals, the academic essay is the most common written As international students, you may face new study assessment. An understanding of key academic writing challenges and opportunities. Student Learning offers skills will help you identify what markers are looking for a range of programmes to help you understand the when they grade your essays and will improve your writing. expectations of the University’s teaching staff, as well You will be able to apply these skills to other forms of as ways to meet those expectations. You will get the written assessment. Student Learning teaches a range of opportunity to meet new people and have some fun on skills to help you improve your academic writing, including campus through our conversation and cross-cultural referencing and editing, starting and planning essays, communication programmes. We will help you gain thinking critically, and writing your essay. skills and confidence in your academic study through programmes such as academic speaking, polishing your STUDY AND grammar, and preparing for academic life and study. PRESENTATION SKILLS Learn strategies to stay on top of your studies and schedule, get the most out of your readings and notes, and present your ideas confidently. The range of workshops include: ■ creating mind maps ■ giving presentations ■ learning to learn ■ managing your time and online learning ■ reading effectively ■ taking notes.
8 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS’ MATHS AND STATISTICS SUPPORT AND WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS Postgraduate study and individual and guided research Student Learning provides mathematics and statistics support projects call for advanced critical thinking, argumentation, for students taking first-year applied statistics (STAT 193, and writing and research skills that build on your QUAN 102) and mathematics (QUAN 111) and for students undergraduate degree. Student Learning offers workshops, whose courses have some mathematical content but who seminars, and one-to-one appointments to help you through are not studying mathematics. All workshops are student your research journey. There are more resources available centered and problem based. We also offer drop-in sessions online to help you with your postgraduate study. across Trimesters 1 and 2. Students are encouraged to bring along problems to work through. No booking is needed—just Research skills seminars turn up. Appointments with the maths and statistics learning These seminars are intended as a general introduction, adviser can be made for individuals or small study groups. suitable for Honours, Master’s, and PhD levels, and are run from Week 2 to Week 7 of each trimester both on campus and online. A full schedule is available online. MĀORI AND PASIFIKA Sessions will cover topics such as: LEARNING ADVISERS ■ ethical approval E te iti, e te rahi, nau mai, haere mai ra. ■ interview techniques Māori learning adviser ■ literature reviews You may prefer to work with someone from your cultural ■ oral presentations background, and the Māori learning adviser at Student ■ qualitative research Learning Te Taiako can help guide you through your university studies. ■ quantitative research ■ research proposals Pasifika learning adviser ■ thesis structure. Would you like someone who is familiar with your cultural background to support, develop, and encourage you in your learning journey? Drop in to see our Pasifika learning adviser at Student Learning. Workshops Our Māori and Pasifika learning advisers run customised workshops for Māori and Pasifika students. These workshops will provide you with tools and tips to prepare you for lectures, tutorials, assignments, and exams. www.wgtn.ac.nz/student-learning
Student Guide 2021 9 LIBRARY Access our library services and resources online, including tailored support for your study and assignments. www.wgtn.ac.nz/library You can discover all the online and physical resources in the Library using Te Waharoa, the Library’s search engine. tewaharoa.victoria.ac.nz You can also visit the four campus libraries and use their resources, services, and facilities. Help is available from staff at the Info Ihonui. Bring your student ID with you for printing, copying, and borrowing. Subject librarians can help you online or in person with your research and strengthen your search skills. www.wgtn.ac.nz/library/teach/find-your-subject-librarian Māori and Pasifika support Specialist research skills and assignment support is available for Māori and Pasifika students. www.wgtn.ac.nz/maori-subject-librarian www.wgtn.ac.nz/pasifika-subject-librarian Explore the Library Check the Library website and our Facebook page to see what’s on. Register online for tours, specialist training sessions, and workshops to help you get the most out of the Library. Find the right resources for your assignments and gain confidence in using referencing management tools. www.wgtn.ac.nz/library-workshops www.facebook.com/VUWLibrary
10 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington LANGUAGE LEARNING CENTRE PEER-ASSISTED STUDY
Haere mai ki Te Pūtahi Reo! SUPPORT If you are taking a language course, want to improve your English Join a Peer-Assisted Study Support (PASS) group. These study skills, or want to meet other language students from around the sessions are led by successful students and are offered in a world, the Language Learning Centre (LLC) is the place for you. number of courses. Your PASS leader will help you develop effective learning strategies to reinforce subject knowledge in The LLC offers: an informal environment. The leaders encourage the proactive, ■ friendly language-learning advice and resource independent learning required at university. recommendations Research shows that students who attend PASS regularly ■ a welcoming space and multilingual atmosphere have a 93 percent success rate in exams. The PASS groups ■ a noticeboard to find a language exchange buddy begin in Week 3 of Trimesters 1 and 2 and will have online ■ self-access language-learning resources (both physical options in some courses. Look for information in lectures and and digital) for 80 languages, which can be used on on Blackboard. Sign up online. campus or at home www.wgtn.ac.nz/pass ■ board games and subtitled movies in many languages ■ bookable study rooms for group work, interviews, language club meetings, and movie viewing ■ self-access computers with headsets and microphones for listening and voice recording ■ printing, copying, and scanning ■ troubleshooting help throughout the day. www.wgtn.ac.nz/llc
“The student experience here is amazing! There are so many opportunities for personal development, and after making the most of all of them, I’m really proud of who I’ve become.”
Student Guide 2021 11 DISABILITY SERVICES INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Disability Services works in partnership with students to Wellington University International provides specialist support strengthen the University’s culture of inclusion, celebrate and services to international students. The international student disability, and ensure students can participate fully and advisers can provide personal, academic, or cultural support, achieve their aspirations. At the University, disability includes information, and advice during your time at the University— injuries, impairments, and health conditions that affect whether you are studying online or in person. They can assist learning, concentration, mobility, hearing, speech, or vision. you to renew your student visa and to make insurance claims The team provides individual coaching, liaison with academic through the University’s preferred insurer, Studentsafe. The staff, adaptive technology, sign-language interpreting, team works closely with the University’s other student services, note-taking assistance, mobility parking, assessment support, faculties, and academic staff to provide you with the support you ergonomic furniture, and quiet places to rest and study. need to succeed. To meet with an international student adviser, Students can meet with a disability and inclusion adviser on visit Level 2, Easterfield building, Kelburn campus, anytime campus or online. between 9 am and 4.45 pm, Monday to Friday, or contact us by email to request an appointment. [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/disability [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/international-student-support Each campus has an accessible route, which is indicated on the maps. www.wgtn.ac.nz/maps MĀORI STUDENTS Increase your understanding of disability with disability and Āwhina is the support team for Māori students. Our kaupapa inclusion training. Disability Services runs sessions through (goal) is to provide academic and holistic support for Māori the Wellington Plus programme. students enrolled in any degree or course. Our experienced www.wgtn.ac.nz/wellington-plus staff offer one-on-one advising and mentoring sessions, tutorials, study wānanga, and a range of workshops to help you More than 120 volunteer note takers, van drivers, access achieve your study goals. Our culturally inclusive environment guides, and team leaders supplement the efforts of staff at includes whānau rooms with computer facilities, study areas, Disability Services. Make connections, gain new perspectives, free tea and coffee, a small kitchenette to prepare food, and and be a change-maker—find out the many ways that you can space to meet with peers or tuākana (older students). We can get involved. help you transition successfully from secondary education or www.wgtn.ac.nz/volunteers work into tertiary study. Nau mai, haere mai—come and visit us at the Kelburn, Pipitea, and Te Aro campus spaces. [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/awhina
12 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington PASIFIKA STUDENTS RAINBOW AND INCLUSION The Pasifika Student Success team fosters Pasifika learning At the University, our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and teaching communities in an environment that is queer, intersex, asexual/agender (LGBTQIA+), and takatāpui welcoming, safe, and focused on academic excellence, communities are known as the rainbow community. We offer personal growth, and wellbeing. Our students have access a range of services and resources for students who identify to a mentoring programme, course-specific study sessions, with diverse sexualities, genders, and sex characteristics. exam-oriented preparation, and workshops that support Our rainbow and inclusion adviser connects students with learning and development as well as meeting cultural needs. appropriate services and works with our community to ensure We offer support both on campus and online. Holistic support that the University is a safe and inclusive environment. can take the form of a chat over a cup of tea, devising Students can contact the adviser for advice and guidance. time-management strategies, and discussing learning [email protected] objectives. We provide support to Pasifika students at every www.wgtn.ac.nz/rainbow level, including postgraduate students. We are here to help you navigate the crossing into tertiary study and look forward to welcoming you on board. There are Pasifika spaces at the REFUGEE-BACKGROUND Kelburn, Pipitea, and Te Aro campuses. STUDENTS [email protected] The University has more than 200 students from diverse www.wgtn.ac.nz/pasifika refugee backgrounds, who are supported by an adviser for refugee-background students and a network of academic and professional staff. Through the work of the adviser and POSTGRADUATE STUDENT the network, we organise an annual welcome as part of WORKSHOPS New Students’ Orientation, administer awards for promising The Wellington Faculty of Graduate Research holds regular students who are experiencing financial hardship, run research-focused workshops and events for doctoral workshops, and liaise with services across the University to candidates. These workshops run throughout the year with ensure students are well supported. presentations from local and visiting international speakers [email protected] and are designed to support candidates through the different www.wgtn.ac.nz/refugee-background-students phases of their candidature. The Wellington Faculty of Graduate Research also facilitates weekly Shut up and Write sessions on the Kelburn and Pipitea campuses, where students can bring their writing to work on alongside others in a relaxed, friendly environment that can increase motivation and productivity. www.wgtn.ac.nz/phd-workshops HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Every student has the ability to thrive at university. Students who thrive are interested in what they are studying and lead balanced lives. They are engaged with others, their studies, Health information for and their communities, and are determined to reach their international students goals. They possess skills that help them live a good life at International students based in New Zealand can university, even in difficult and pressured times. access all health services but are not eligible for Looking after your mind and body is an important part of free healthcare under New Zealand’s public health study stamina as it helps avoid burnout. Prioritise your health system. Some international students on special and wellbeing at all times, not just during down times or government scholarships may be eligible for free highly pressured times. By doing so, you will learn better and healthcare. For all other international students based enjoy a higher quality of life. in New Zealand, healthcare costs will be covered in most instances by their insurance, and counselling Sometimes, you will need support and guidance from health will always be covered. Without insurance, medical professionals to help you through tough times. The University treatment for international visitors can be extremely has excellent counselling, health, wellbeing, and recreation expensive. services for students. www.wgtn.ac.nz/mauri-ora The Mauri Ora (Student Health and Counselling) team provides a range of services to help students manage their physical and mental wellbeing while at university.
STUDENT HEALTH Student Health offers confidential healthcare consultations on campus and online. Our doctors and nurses provide a full range of health services, including care if you have had an accident, are unwell, or are managing an ongoing health condition. Appointments for contraception, sexual health checks, and preventative healthcare such as immunisations are also available. Routine appointments with either a doctor or a nurse are free for students who are registered with Student Health. 04 463 5308 [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/mauri-ora
14 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington STUDENT COUNSELLING TE TUMU WAIORA/ Appointments for professional and confidential counselling TOWARDS WELLNESS are available for any issue affecting personal or academic Under Te Tumu Waiora, students enrolled with Mauri Ora success. You can make an initial counselling appointment by have access to wellbeing services. These services are email, by phone, or by visiting Student Counselling at Mauri free and easy to access and include a health improvement Ora reception at Kelburn or Pipitea campuses during opening practitioner (HIP) and a health coach. A HIP’s role is to help hours. You will be asked to complete a brief counselling intake people identify where they are feeling stuck in their life and form and will then be offered an appointment for an initial help find a plan to improve the situation and a way to move counselling session. This will be an opportunity for you to forward. This could be related to mental health, relationship, discuss your concerns with a counsellor who will help resolve or lifestyle concerns. A health coach can help people improve any immediate issues and work with you to develop a plan their health and wellbeing through improving habits around to get you back on track with your life and studies. The plan diet, exercise, sleep, and creating work/life balance. could include follow-up counselling, linking you with our range of wellbeing workshops, or a referral to other support services. www.wgtn.ac.nz/mauri-ora Student Counselling has some brief appointments, for academic or other concerns, available each day with a duty counsellor, as well as emergency sessions for those with In crisis? serious concerns regarding their own safety or that of others. It’s okay to reach out for help—never hesitate if you Appointments are also available at Te Herenga Waka marae are concerned for someone else or yourself. If you each week during the trimesters. would like to talk to a trained counsellor for free 24/7 confidential help, advice, or support, contact 1737 Need 04 463 5308 to Talk by calling or texting 1737 any time for support. www.wgtn.ac.nz/mauri-ora In the event of a life-threatening emergency: Piki ■ phone 111 or Student Counselling is also a provider service of Piki (until at ■ go to your nearest hospital emergency department. least June 2021). Piki aims to equip you with tools that can help you overcome adversity and strengthen your wellbeing. If you would like to access free support to help you manage your wellbeing, Piki is available for those aged between 18 and 25 and living in the greater Wellington region. www.piki.org.nz
Student Guide 2021 15 STUDENT WELLBEING Storycraft Maintaining a good level of wellbeing can be a challenge Storycraft is a student-run peer support writing group that while you are studying. Get some helpful tips, access brings creative minds together in a safe and fun environment. resources, or attend a course or workshop. Storycraft nurtures creative writing skills with prompts and discussion questions. The group allows students to feel www.wgtn.ac.nz/wellbeing grounded and supported at university, which is helpful in the academic environment. Wellbeing workshops and activities Our wellbeing workshops and related activities are an [email protected] opportunity for you to focus on your wellbeing and personal development. Get involved in a group session with fellow Cultural Coffee Club students and learn strategies to help support your The Cultural Coffee Club is a student-led group supporting the academic success. University’s refugee-background and international students. www.wgtn.ac.nz/wellbeing The club is a way for students to discuss mental health through a cultural lens and uplift one another to succeed at university. Online wellbeing resources Join them for a cup of coffee or tea once a week in the Bubble. These resources can help to support the building blocks [email protected] of your physical and mental wellbeing. They include www.wgtn.ac.nz/peer-support-groups recommendations you can put into action straight away for help with mental distress, living away from home, connecting Fruit and vegetable co-operative with others, and academic pressure. They feature videos, apps, worksheets, podcasts, images, and quick reads to fuel The fruit and vegetable co-op is a non-profit social enterprise your mind and body for success at university. supported by Student Wellbeing, the Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association, and community partners. www.wgtn.ac.nz/wellbeing-resources For $12 a week, you will receive one bag of fruit and one of vegetables, comprising six to eight seasonal varieties, which The Bubble you can collect at any of our campuses. The Bubble is a comfortable place for students to study, relax, and connect with others. Students will find regular support www.wgtn.ac.nz/fruit-and-vege from the Bubble leaders, who are students trained in peer support and who can help connect students with relevant services around campus. The Bubble is located on Level 2 of “Often we forget how important our the Student Union building, Kelburn campus. Student leaders wellbeing can be, but taking care of are available between 11 am and 2 pm on weekdays. it will mean you are in a healthy state www.wgtn.ac.nz/the-bubble of mind to study. Student Wellbeing has lots of information, advice, and activities, including online resources that can aid you in taking the right step towards wellbeing.” 16 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington UNIVERSITY RECREATION Tertiary sport competitions WELLINGTON Our students compete against New Zealand’s other universities and tertiary institutions in the University Tertiary Give your student experience a boost by getting involved Sport New Zealand championship. Trials are open to all with University Recreation Wellington. Keeping healthy, students; we aim to select our top sportspeople and have our active, and social will support your academic aspirations. strongest teams representing the University. Fitness memberships Self-defence courses While many of our spaces and equipment are free for student We hold self-defence courses throughout the year. use, signing up for a fitness membership can give you access These courses are open to all self-identifying women and to the Fitness Studio, which has machine and free weights, non-binary people. a comprehensive selection of cardio equipment, and our popular group exercise classes. [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/recreation Sports leagues Our social sports leagues are a great way to get active in a STUDENT FINANCE fun and friendly environment. Enter a team with your mates or join as an individual and make new friends. Money management is a life skill that you are best to start learning and practising now. For most students, money is Just Play a scarce resource and, though it is never easy, developing money management skills can contribute greatly to your Just Play sessions are free, flexible, and open to everyone. chances of enjoying and succeeding at university. Our There are designated times for a variety of sports throughout financial survival guides equip you with realistic information the week. Come along and get active with like-minded about the cost of living, managing a limited income, people. No cost, no commitment, Just Play! controlling spending, and budgeting. Events www.wgtn.ac.nz/money The University Recreation Wellington team delivers a variety of events and programmes, including Glow Zumba classes, Financial advice healthy lifestyle challenges, and programmes for students to The student finance advisers can help you: get involved. ■ get control of your money and take the stress out of Athletes’ support coping financially ■ get emergency help when you need it (through the We support student athletes to balance the many challenges Student Hardship Fund) they face while juggling study and sport commitments. If you are an athlete competing at a national or an international ■ sort out StudyLink issues. level, contact the University Recreation Wellington team to Staff are available for appointments at the Kelburn and Pipitea discuss the support available. campuses and online on different days during the week. Appointments can be booked through 0800 04 04 04, online, or in person in the foyer of Hunter building, Kelburn campus. [email protected]� www.wgtn.ac.nz/financial-advice GETTING INVOLVED
University isn’t just essays and assessments. Extracurricular activities “Volunteer and student service are a great way to give to others, roles have given me a diverse skill improve your skills, increase your set that I can apply to a range of employability, enhance your global situations.” competence, and make friends.
18 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington CLUBS Joining a club is a great way for students to make new friends, learn new skills, and make their experience at university a rich and rewarding one. The clubs directory boasts more than 180 clubs, including cultural, performing arts, political, religious, social, and sporting groups. www.wgtn.ac.nz/clubs
Clubs Expo The University’s Clubs Expo provides all students with a great chance to find and connect with their club of choice.
Trimester 1 Clubs Expo 10 am–2 pm, Tuesday 23 & The Hub, Kelburn campus Wednesday 24 February 10 am–2 pm, Thursday Rutherford House, Pipitea 25 February campus Trimester 2 Clubs Expo 10 am–2 pm, Tuesday 6 & The Hub, Kelburn campus Wednesday 7 July 10 am–2 pm, Thursday Rutherford House, Pipitea 8 July campus
Student sponsorship Clubs and individuals can apply for sponsorship funding to assist with events, activities, and trips for students. www.wgtn.ac.nz/clubs
Student Guide 2021 19 INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP MENTORING CONNECTIONS PROGRAMMES Take the opportunity to mentor and support other students. All students can link in and help Challenge yourself, develop confidence, international students settle into our and gain valuable learning. Students who www.wgtn.ac.nz/ university. complete the University’s extracurricular leadership-programmes programmes receive awards recognising www.wgtn.ac.nz/ their outstanding achievement. international-connections www.wgtn.ac.nz/ international-leadership www.wgtn.ac.nz/wellington-plus
REPRESENTATION STUDY HELP ROLES VOLUNTEER Be the voice of other students and Help your fellow students by becoming Give back to fellow students and the represent them and their concerns and a mentor or a PASS leader, taking notes, wider Wellington community through ideas with lecturers, faculties, and the running drop-in sessions, and more. volunteer work. University as a whole. www.wgtn.ac.nz/ www.wgtn.ac.nz/volunteer www.wgtn.ac.nz/ give-study-support become-representative
20 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington SUSTAINABILITY These improvements have taken place while the University continues to expand, but we still have work to do. You can help Across the University, staff and students are working by choosing low-carbon transport to get to campus, reducing together to develop solutions for a sustainable future. your waste, using the recycling bins on campus, encouraging The University supports and promotes the United Nations your friends to make sustainable choices, and getting involved Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through research, in sustainability solutions. Students are champions for a education, and operations. The SDGs aim to tackle poverty, sustainable future at the University and beyond. You can get promote prosperity and wellbeing for all, protect the involved in sustainability through your study, clubs, or leadership environment and address climate change, and encourage programmes, or by working with the Sustainability Office or the good governance, peace, and security. Between 2007 and students’ association on specific sustainability projects. 2019, the University improved its environmental footprint as shown below. www.wgtn.ac.nz/sustainability
percent 32 less paper
percent 48 less water
24 percent decrease in carbon emissions
Student Guide 2021 21 COMMUNITIES
There are a number of communities and spaces open to you. You’re invited to make the most of their services and join in their events and activities. MĀORI STUDENTS Te Herenga Waka marae Te Herenga Waka—the University’s marae on our Kelburn campus—is a multipurpose teaching, learning, research, and engagement hub for all staff and students. Resources and activities include: ■ Āwhina hub Explore other Māori student ■ bookable study and meeting spaces representative groups. ■ cultural support www.wgtn.ac.nz/maori-hub ■ $5 lunches in the wharekai (dining hall) during Trimesters 1 and 2 ■ Te Tumu Herenga Waka (meeting house) ■ Te Whanake Mauri Tū (computer suite) ■ whānau housing. www.wgtn.ac.nz/marae Ngāi Tauira/Māori students’ association Ngāi Tauira—the Māori students’ association—represents the interests of all tauira Māori studying at the University. The association helps with academic achievement by hosting study wānanga and sharing information about scholarships and funding. It also represents tauira Māori on university committees and boards, and contributes to national Māori student representation. Social and cultural support is given through kapa haka, celebrations, and networking opportunities. www.facebook.com/ngaitauiravuw
22 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington PASIFIKA STUDENTS Pasifika Haos Pasifika Haos is a place of belonging for all Pasifika students at the University. It is looked after by the Pasifika Student Success team, many of whom are based at the Haos, and it is maintained by the Office of the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika). Located at 15 Mount Street, Pasifika Haos has study and social spaces, dedicated computer suites, and a bookable meeting room that has audiovisual capability. Pasifika Haos is also the location of the Pasifika Students’ Council desk. Pasifika Haos is available for study and academic or pastoral support, and is a place to relax together in a culturally appropriate environment. Come in and share a cup of tea and talanoa with the Pasifika Student Success team. [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/pasifika-haos Pasifika Students’ Council The Pasifika Students’ Council is committed to success, equity, and equality for Pasifika students by advocating for, and promoting, a Pasifika voice at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. One of its goals is to be a critic and conscience of the University, by encouraging discussion and action and ensuring Pasifika students’ issues are recognised and taken into account. [email protected]
Student Guide 2021 23 RAINBOW STUDENTS REFUGEE-BACKGROUND At the University, our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, STUDENTS queer, intersex, asexual/agender (LGBTQIA+), and takatāpui The University has more than 200 students from diverse communities are known as the rainbow community. Students refugee backgrounds, who are supported by an adviser and can contact the rainbow and inclusion adviser for advice and a network of academic and professional staff. Students can guidance (see page 13). Information for rainbow students, contact the adviser for advice and guidance (see page 13). including the locations of gender-diverse bathrooms, is on our website. [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/refugee-background-students [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/rainbow Refugee-background students’ club Vic Without Barriers, a student club, is a great place to build UniQ connections, have fun, and receive informal support from UniQ Victoria is the Queer Students’ Association of other students from refugee backgrounds. Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. www.facebook.com/vic.without.barriers We are a student community group dedicated to providing queer students with social support and services that have a positive impact on their health and wellbeing and ensure that our University is a safe and inclusive environment. We are also advocates for the interests of queer students, pursuing policy and legislative change, raising visibility for our community, running campaigns, and supporting students to connect with the services they need. [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/uniq Rainbow Law Students’ Society Our Society celebrates and supports LGBTQIA+ and takatāpui Law students. [email protected] www.facebook.com/vuwrainbowlaw
24 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington SPIRITUAL Muslim students Tahir Nawaz, a staff member in the Wellington Faculty of Chaplaincies Education, supports Muslim students. University brings up big questions of who we are and what we are about. In answering those questions, others can arise [email protected] about who God is and what it means to have a faith. The Muslim students’ association, VicMuslims, seeks to The university chaplains journey alongside students and bring all Muslims together and closer to Allah. It also aims staff, regardless of belief or background. If you need to increase the community’s awareness and understanding someone to talk to in confidence about spirituality, God, of Muslims and Islam, working with clubs, associations, and study, or life in general, the chaplains are at 8 Kelburn institutions to host events and activities. Parade from 9.30 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday with filter The association ensures the needs of all Muslim students are coffee brewed and T2 tea on tap. Drop by for a hot drink catered for at the University, including providing comfortable and to study or meet friends. spaces for Muslims to perform prayer on campus in the The chaplains hold regular rhythms of prayer and worship following locations: through the day and week. Anyone is welcome to join in. ■ Kelburn campus—Rooms KK202A (males) and KK201 The chaplaincy also operates out of room RH112 on Level 1 of (females), Kirk building Rutherford House at the Pipitea campus. Contact us to find a ■ Pipitea campus—Room RH501, Rutherford House time to meet. ■ Te Aro campus —Room VS324. [email protected] [email protected] www.chaplaincyvuw.org.nz www.facebook.com/VicMuslimsClub Berrigan House STUDENTS WITH CHILDREN Berrigan House, at 4 Kelburn Parade, is a welcoming Catholic house of hospitality in the radical tradition of the Catholic We welcome students with children and understand the Worker Movement. Mass is held every Wednesday evening, challenges of juggling family commitments with study and followed by dinner. research. You can read more online about the University’s support for students with children. [email protected] For students studying on campus, baby-changing and Māori chaplain feeding facilities are available at all campuses. Reverend Māmari Stephens provides pastoral support to www.wgtn.ac.nz/students-with-families students and staff for the spiritual aspect of life on campus, within a Māori context. Childcare services [email protected] Students can use two early childhood education services on the Kelburn campus. High-quality services are available for children from zero to five years, part time or full time. Places are available throughout the year. www.wgtn.ac.nz/university-kids
Student Guide 2021 25 REPRESENTING YOU Students’ association Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) makes sure you’re having the best experience possible during your years of study. It is independent from the University and free for all students of the University to join. Because it is student-led, student ideas shape everything it does. The VUWSA executive consists of 10 elected students who are responsible for the direction and governance of VUWSA. The executive, and more than 1,400 class representatives and faculty delegates, are committed to making sure student voices and opinions are heard at all levels of the University. The executive runs political campaigns, including lobbying for student discounts on public transport, and for better mental health services and flatting conditions for students. Throughout the year, VUWSA puts on a range of events such as OWeek (the annual orientation festival) and Stress-Free Study Week, which has activities to help you get fighting fit and prepared for conquering exams. It provides a weekly fruit and vegetable market and monthly food trucks at the Kelburn campus and manages student media on campus, including the weekly Salient magazine. The association also provides a range of welfare services to help students in need. You can pick up a Community Pantry food parcel, an inter-campus bus pass for free bus travel, or some free bread from VUWSA’s office in the Student Union building at the Kelburn campus. The VUWSA advocates are there to provide professional, confidential, and independent student support to help you with academic issues, accommodation problems, and employment and legal disputes. If you have any problem, they are there to help. www.vuwsa.org.nz www.facebook.com/vuwsa
26 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Postgraduate students’ association The Postgraduate Students’ Association (PGSA) is the representative organisation for postgraduate students. It represents postgraduate students on committees and boards across the University, working to ensure that the postgraduate student voice is heard. The PGSA also fosters and celebrates the excellence of the postgraduate community through academic conference grants, the 3-Minute Thesis competition, the Research Excellence Awards, and the annual Victoria’s Awards. The PGSA builds community and supports postgraduate students’ professional development by hosting events across the University’s three campuses. These include postgraduate student talks, an opportunity for students to present research at any stage to an enthusiastic non-expert audience; Writing to Finish, a day-long communal writing workshop broken up with opportunities to meet fellow students; and breakfast socials, regular Friday morning coffee catch-ups for postgraduate students. www.vuwpgsa.ac.nz www.facebook.com/vuw.pgsa International students’ association Victoria University of Wellington International Students’ Association (V-ISA) represents the interests of international students at the University. It organises social events across the year to foster a community spirit among international and domestic students. V-ISA promotes a blended multicultural environment at the University. All students who have an interest in international student issues, or who would like to meet other students, are welcome. www.vuwvisa.org www.facebook.com/vuwvisa
Student Guide 2021 27 STAYING SAFE
While you are studying at university, COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY it’s important to look after yourself in all We remind students who are in halls of residence or flatting that they are part of the Wellington community, and this aspects of your life. brings benefits and responsibilities. Relish the opportunities and have fun—but please treat neighbours respectfully. If you are flatting, help us keep Wellington clean and green COVID-19 by disposing of rubbish thoughtfully and recycling where The University continues to follow all protocols and advice possible. The Wellington City Council has information about from the Ministry of Health and the New Zealand Government rubbish and recycling collections in your suburb. in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and asks students In New Zealand, it is illegal to buy, sell, use, import, or to follow official guidance while on campus. We have put in possess certain drugs. Possession of illegal drugs and misuse comprehensive measures to support students and review of prescription medicines may be punishable by large fines or these on an ongoing basis. prison. Some illegal drugs are marijuana, ‘magic mushrooms’, and ecstasy. Alcohol can be bought or consumed only if you are 18 years or older. Photographic identification is required as proof of your age, such as a driver’s licence, passport, or Hospitality New Zealand 18+ card. We encourage students to consume alcohol responsibly. www.wgtn.ac.nz/alcohol-and-drugs www.wellington.govt.nz
28 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington LEGAL AND OFFICIAL ADVICE University International. Contact our reception (04 463 5350) and ask to speak to an international student adviser or call The Wellington Community Law Centre runs free legal advice the Wellington University International emergency phone sessions. You can get advice on general and specialist legal (027 600 6864). matters, including those concerning women, refugees and immigration, family, employment, and kaupapa Māori. Drop-in sessions are on a first-come, first-served basis. SAFETY www.wclc.org.nz You are advised to use your common sense and take sensible precautions when you are out and about. NATURAL DISASTERS You should: In an earthquake, the key advice is ‘drop, cover, hold’. ■ keep your belongings in a safe place at all times Afterwards, check on those around you, and if it is necessary ■ lock your flat/apartment/bedroom when you go out to evacuate, make your way to a large open space. Let your ■ carry only enough cash for what you need family know you are safe. It is advisable to make a plan for ■ protect your PIN when you enter it into an ATM where you will meet friends or family after an earthquake and create a personal emergency kit (including any medication), ■ ask for a receipt when you pay for things with cash so that you are prepared. ■ make sure you are with a friend if you go out at night, and stick together www.wgtn.ac.nz/earthquake-preparedness ■ always have a plan for getting home ■ take care in areas where pedestrians share pathways POLICE and access with vehicles—shared areas are common on The University has a police liaison officer who is available to campus and around the city. give advice and speak to staff or students who may have been www.wgtn.ac.nz/student-safety the victim of crime. In the unlikely event of being arrested by the police, you have the right to remain silent and speak with a lawyer in private before answering any questions. If you Safety on campus do not have a lawyer, the police will provide you with a list of For any incidents of theft or threats to personal safety on contactable duty lawyers whom you can call for free. Police will campus, contact Campus Security at 4 Waiteata Road on the contact the nominated lawyer initially to explain the situation Kelburn campus, or phone 04 463 5398. For emergencies on and will then allow you privacy to speak with the lawyer and campus, phone 0800 842 8888, and 111 for fire, ambulance, seek advice. The right to make a phone call to someone or police. other than the lawyer is at the discretion of the police officer. www.wgtn.ac.nz/emergencies However, they can call a family member or person of your choosing to advise of your circumstances and welfare. Safety off campus If you are an international student or speak in a language In an emergency, dial 111 for fire, ambulance, or police (this other than English, you are entitled to ask the police to number also works free of charge from a mobile). For a arrange an interpreter in your native language—either in non-urgent matter, contact the Central Police Station, corner person or via telephone—when you are questioned. Support of Victoria and Harris Streets. during this process may be available from Wellington
Student Guide 2021 29 Safety online STUDENT INTEREST AND Social media makes it easy for us to stay in contact, but you CONFLICT RESOLUTION should follow some basic rules for keeping safe. What you put on social media stays there, so post only when you are The Student Interest and Conflict Resolution team can sober and calm and know who you are contacting. provide support and guidance on matters involving conflict, misconduct, and your safety. You can have a confidential www.wgtn.ac.nz/online-safety conversation or receive advice from the team about any of the following: SMOKEFREE CAMPUSES ■ bullying or harassment The University is committed to providing a safe and healthy ■ concerns for your safety or the safety of someone else environment for students by being smoke-, vape-, and drug-free. ■ conflict and complaints In New Zealand, you need to be aged 18 or over to purchase ■ family violence cigarettes. Smoking is banned from all indoor public areas, ■ racism, xenophobia, homophobia, or discriminatory, including workplaces, shopping malls, public transport, public inequitable, or hateful behaviour bars and restaurants, and many outdoor areas. Student ■ sexually harmful behaviour Health will support students who want to give up smoking. Make a 30-minute appointment with a nurse to seek help and ■ threatening or aggressive behaviour advice on quitting. ■ unwanted attention www.wgtn.ac.nz/mauri-ora ■ worries about someone’s wellbeing or welfare. Go to the Smokefree website for further information Access support and report sexually and resources. harmful behaviour www.smokefree.co.nz Contact the Student Interest and Conflict Resolution team for confidential information about accessing support and reporting sexually harmful behaviour. [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/student-interest
STUDENT ADVOCACY Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association advocates are there to provide professional, confidential, and independent student support to help you with academic issues, accommodation problems, and employment and legal disputes. If you have any problem, they are there to help. www.vuwsa.org.nz Student Guide 2021 31 LOOKING AHEAD
Developing your employability while you are studying CareerHub comes from many parts of your life, including what you are CareerHub keeps you up to date with everything you need to learning, how you interact with others, networking with know to get your career on track. It’s never too early to use employers, getting involved in leadership programmes, or CareerHub. With CareerHub you can: gaining work experience. ■ search for a range of jobs, from voluntary and part-time CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT work to internships and graduate programmes ■ be the first to hear about career expos, employer From the time you arrive at the University, the Wellington information sessions, events, and workshops Careers and Employment team will ensure your study plans reflect your career goals, assist with job and internship ■ find resources, including CVs and career assessment tools applications, and help you establish a career path by providing ■ book career appointments, workshops, and events resources for ongoing career development. Careers and ■ link through to the online Career Centre for tools, Employment offers: resources, and videos to help with career planning, job ■ daily help-desk sessions for quick queries, career applications, and interview tips. resources, and general advice www.wgtn.ac.nz/careerhub ■ individual appointments to help with career planning, job exploration, career decision-making, CVs, and interviews Career expos ■ a variety of tools and resources to help you clarify your Make sure you get along to the expos to network with preferred skills and interest areas, and identify suitable employers and find out about the many opportunities employment options. available to you, from summer internships to graduate roles and everything in between. www.wgtn.ac.nz/careers
Expo Date Venue “Careers advice was very informative Commerce and Thursday 4 March Pipitea campus and gave me an understanding law careers Science and Tuesday 4 May Kelburn campus of how to reach my career goal, health careers with both subject choices and Tech careers Wednesday 5 May Kelburn campus extracurricular activities.” Trimester 2 Thursday 22 July Kelburn campus careers
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32 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington EXCHANGE PROGRAMME Wellington Global Exchange is a student exchange programme offering you the opportunity to broaden your horizons while studying towards your Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington degree at one of more than 140 partner universities in more than 30 countries around the world. Wellington Global Exchange is temporarily suspended and will be reviewed throughout 2021. www.wgtn.ac.nz/student-exchange
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND Most international students are eligible to work up to 20 hours per week in the academic year and may work full time during scheduled vacations. Study Abroad and exchange students studying for one trimester only are not entitled to work in New Zealand. Permission to work while studying is determined by Immigration New Zealand and is stated on your e-visa. If it is not, and you believe you are entitled to work, request a Variation of Conditions from Immigration New Zealand or contact Wellington University International. www.wgtn.ac.nz/international-working In New Zealand, a minimum wage per hour is set by law and employers cannot legally pay you less than this amount. www.employment.govt.nz/hours-and-wages
Student Guide 2021 33 Paying income tax LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES Before you start work in New Zealand, you must obtain an IRD The Wellington International Leadership Programme is number from Inland Revenue. This can take eight to 10 days to an extracurricular programme focused on active global process. Apply online or free phone 0800 227 774. As soon as citizenship. It involves learning about key challenges facing you receive income from your job or from other New Zealand the world, making interdisciplinary connections, engaging income sources, you are legally obliged to pay tax to the with a diverse community of globally focused people and government. Tax is deducted automatically from your wages organisations, enhancing your cross-cultural knowledge and before you are paid. Your employer will give you a tax code intercultural competence, and taking part in international declaration form to complete. If you have worked for only part experiences. It is free, is open to all students, and can be of the year, you may be entitled to a tax refund. tailored to suit your own interests and schedule. www.ird.govt.nz www.wgtn.ac.nz/international-leadership Post-study work visas The Wellington Plus Programme is an award-winning extracurricular service and leadership development International students who study on campus at programme. It involves participating in volunteering and Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington can student leadership at the University, service to the local seek employment in New Zealand after they graduate. community, and participating in leadership, skills, and career You must have a valid work visa to remain in New Zealand development workshops. Wellington Plus connects you with to work after you complete your studies. New Zealand’s your community, develops your employability skills, and post-study work visa is a three-year open work visa for raises awareness of social responsibility. The programme is international students who graduate with a Bachelor’s self-directed and can be tailored to suit your own schedule degree or higher degree (at least 30 weeks of your degree and interests. must be studied on campus at the University for you to be eligible for the post-study work visa). To find out more and www.wgtn.ac.nz/wellington-plus to apply, contact Immigration New Zealand. www.wgtn.ac.nz/international-working GRADUATION Graduation is a time to celebrate your achievement and is the point at which your qualification is officially granted and you receive your certificate. When you complete your qualification, you will be sent an email inviting you to apply for graduation. You can choose to graduate either at a ceremony or in absentia (in your absence). Ceremonies are usually held each May and December, and students who complete their study in Trimester 2 normally graduate the following May. If you choose to graduate in absentia, you can either collect your certificate or have it posted to you. www.wgtn.ac.nz/graduation
34 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Student Guide 2021 35 GETTING HELP
Service Contact Online information Accommodation University Accommodation Wellington www.wgtn.ac.nz/accommodation Aegrotat Your faculty office www.wgtn.ac.nz/aegrotats Blackboard Your course coordinator www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses Digital Solutions www.wgtn.ac.nz/student-computing Career advice Wellington Careers and Employment www.wgtn.ac.nz/careers Computer lab opening times and locations Digital Solutions www.wgtn.ac.nz/computer-labs Courses—adding or dropping Your faculty office www.wgtn.ac.nz/add-drop Courses and career advice Student Recruitment and Orientation www.wgtn.ac.nz/course-advice (new students) www.wgtn.ac.nz/faculty-offices Your faculty office (current students) www.wgtn.ac.nz/careers Careers and Employment (graduating students) Dates Info Ihonui www.wgtn.ac.nz/dates Degree planning Your faculty office www.wgtn.ac.nz/faculty-offices myDegree www.wgtn.ac.nz/mydegree Disability and inclusion advisers Disability Services www.wgtn.ac.nz/disability Disputes Student Interest and Conflict Resolution team www.wgtn.ac.nz/disputes-advice Email addresses—staff Info Ihonui www.wgtn.ac.nz/info-ihonui [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/apply Email addresses—student [email protected] Enrolment Enrolment Office www.wgtn.ac.nz/apply Your faculty office www.wgtn.ac.nz/faculty-offices Exam administration Your faculty office www.wgtn.ac.nz/exams Exam results myTools www.wgtn.ac.nz/mytools Exam timetable Fees Student Finance www.wgtn.ac.nz/fees Financial advice Student Finance www.wgtn.ac.nz/financial-advice Grades Course coordinator www.wgtn.ac.nz/grades
36 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Service Contact Online information Graduation Your faculty office www.wgtn.ac.nz/faculty-offices Graduation Office www.wgtn.ac.nz/graduation Health and wellbeing Mauri Ora (Student Health and Student www.wgtn.ac.nz/mauri-ora Counselling) Student Wellbing www.wgtn.ac.nz/wellbeing Information technology Digital Solutions www.wgtn.ac.nz/digital-solutions International student advice and support Wellington University International www.wgtn.ac.nz/international-support Justice of the Peace Info Ihonui www.wgtn.ac.nz/info-ihonui Learning another language Language Learning Centre www.wgtn.ac.nz/llc Library Info Ihonui www.wgtn.ac.nz/library Logging-on problems with digital tools or Digital Solutions www.wgtn.ac.nz/student-computing Blackboard myTools Digital Solutions www.wgtn.ac.nz/mytools Postgraduate support PGSA, Room SU404, Student Union Building www.vuwpgsa.ac.nz Printing Digital Solutions www.wgtn.ac.nz/student-printing Scholarships Scholarships Office www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships Spiritual needs Chaplains www.chaplaincyvuw.org.nz Muslim Students’ Association www.facebook.com/VicMuslimsClub Sports and clubs Recreation Centre, Kelburn campus www.wgtn.ac.nz/recreation Pipitea Fitness Student ID cards Enrolment Office www.wgtn.ac.nz/id Study assistance Student Learning www.wgtn.ac.nz/student-learning Textbooks Vic Books www.vicbooks.co.nz Timetable for lectures — www.wgtn.ac.nz/timetables Transcripts Your faculty office www.wgtn.ac.nz/transcripts Transfer of credit Your faculty office www.wgtn.ac.nz/faculty-offices Tutorial sign-up myAllocator www.wgtn.ac.nz/tutorial-sign-up University information and directory Info Ihonui www.wgtn.ac.nz/info-ihonui www.wgtn.ac.nz/maps Victoria University of Wellington Students’ VUWSA www.vuwsa.org.nz Association (VUWSA) Wi-Fi Digital Solutions www.wgtn.ac.nz/get-online
Student Guide 2021 37 38 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington CONTACTS
TE HERENGA WAKA—VICTORIA UNIVERSITY ADVOCATE FOR STUDENTS OF WELLINGTON See Student Interest and Conflict Resolution team or Victoria PO Box 600, Wellington 6140 University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) 0800 04 04 04 CAMPUS SAFETY (CAMPUS CARE) [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz Emergencies 8888 (if calling within the University) INFO IHONUI 0800 842 8888 ■ Level 2, Library entrance, the Hub, Kelburn Campus Kelburn campus ■ Level 1, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus Level 1, Cotton Building ■ Level 4, Murphy Building, Kelburn Campus 04 463 5398 ■ Ground Floor, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus ■ Level 0, Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation, Pipitea campus Te Aro Campus Rutherford House ■ Level 1, Miramar Creative Centre 04 463 7464 ■ Level 4, 50 Kitchener Street, Auckland premises. Te Aro campus www.wgtn.ac.nz/info-ihonui 139 Vivian Street 04 463 6246 ADAM ART GALLERY www.wgtn.ac.nz/student-safety Gate 3, Kelburn Parade 04 463 6835 CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT www.adamartgallery.org.nz Room HU120, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus 04 463 5393 [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/careers
Student Guide 2021 39 CHAPLAINCIES DISABILITY SERVICES www.chaplaincyvuw.org.nz Level 1, Robert Stout Building, Kelburn Campus Te Taunaki, Mezzanine floor, Rutherford House, Anglican/Ecumenical Pipitea Campus Ramsey House, 8 Kelburn Parade 04 463 6070 Room RH112, Level 1, Rutherford House (Pipitea campus) [email protected] 04 463 5499 www.wgtn.ac.nz/disability [email protected] Catholic ENROLMENT OFFICE 0800 04 04 04 Berrigan House, 4 Kelburn Parade [email protected] 021 025 43407 www.wgtn.ac.nz/enrolment [email protected] Māori Christian Fellowship FACULTY STUDENT AND ACADEMIC [email protected] SERVICES OFFICES Architecture and Design Innovation CHILDCARE Reception, 139 Vivian Street, Te Aro Campus 04 463 5151 04 463 6200 [email protected] [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/university-kids www.wgtn.ac.nz/wfadi CLUBS Business and Government Waiteata Road, Kelburn Campus Room RHG19 Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus 04 463 5538 Murphy Building, Kelburn Campus [email protected] 04 463 5376 (Pipitea) www.wgtn.ac.nz/clubs 04 463 6870 (Kelburn) [email protected] COURSE PLANNING AND ADVICE www.wgtn.ac.nz/business See Faculty Student and Academic Services offices Education DIGITAL SOLUTIONS Room MY411, Murphy Building, Kelburn Campus 04 463 5050 04 463 9500 [email protected] [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/digital-solutions www.wgtn.ac.nz/education
40 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Engineering FEES AND PAYMENTS Room CO144, Cotton Building, Kelburn Campus 04 463 5484 04 463 5101 [email protected] [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/fees www.wgtn.ac.nz/engineering GRADUATION OFFICE Graduate Research Room HU319, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus 10 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus 04 463 5389 04 463 5890 [email protected] [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/graduation www.wgtn.ac.nz/fgr Health HEALTH SERVICES Room EA122, Easterfield Building, Kelburn Campus See Student Health and Student Counselling 04 463 4750 [email protected] JOBS www.wgtn.ac.nz/health See Careers and Employment Humanities and Social Sciences CareerHub Room MY411, Murphy Building, Kelburn Campus www.wgtn.ac.nz/careerhub 04 463 5745 Student Job Search [email protected] 0800 757 562 www.wgtn.ac.nz/fhss [email protected] Law www.sjs.co.nz Room GB31, Government Buildings, Pipitea Campus 04 463 6366 LANGUAGE LEARNING CENTRE [email protected] Level 0, von Zedlitz Building, Kelburn Campus www.wgtn.ac.nz/law 04 463 5315 [email protected] Science www.wgtn.ac.nz/llc Room CO144, Cotton Building, Kelburn Campus 04 463 5101 [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/science
Student Guide 2021 41 LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES MĀORI SUPPORT Wellington International Leadership Programme Āwhina Room EA210, Level 2, Easterfield Building [email protected] 04 463 7459 www.wgtn.ac.nz/awhina [email protected] Kairauhī/Māori subject librarian www.wgtn.ac.nz/international-leadership Rankine Brown Building, Kelburn Campus Wellington Plus Programme 04 463 5883 Room HU120, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus [email protected] 04 463 5393 Ngāi Tauira/Māori students’ association [email protected] 42 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus www.wgtn.ac.nz/wellington-plus 04 463 9762 LIBRARIES [email protected] Architecture and Design Innovation Library MARAE 139 Vivian Street, Te Aro Campus Te Herenga Waka 04 463 6241 46 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus [email protected] 04 463 5282 Commerce Library [email protected] Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus www.wgtn.ac.nz/marae 04 463 7495 [email protected] MUSLIM STUDENTS Kelburn Library Muslim Prayer Rooms Rankine Brown Building, Kelburn Campus ■ Room KK202A (males) and Room KK201 (females), Kirk Building, Kelburn Campus 04 463 6186 ■ Room VS324, Te Aro Campus [email protected] ■ Room RH501, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus Law Library [email protected] Government Buildings, Pipitea Campus 04 463 6372 VicMuslim [email protected] [email protected] www.facebook.com/VicMuslimsClub
42 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington PASIFIKA SUPPORT Police liaison Pasifika Haos 04 381 2000 [email protected] 15 Mount Street, Kelburn Campus 04 463 6242 POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION [email protected] Room SU404, Level 4, Student Union Building, www.wgtn.ac.nz/pasifika-haos Kelburn Campus Pasifika liaison officer 04 463 6973 Level 1, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus [email protected] 04 463 6670 www.vuwpgsa.ac.nz [email protected] RAINBOW AND INCLUSION STUDENTS Pasifika library navigator 04 463 6712 Rankine Brown Building, Kelburn Campus [email protected] 04 463 6307 www.wgtn.ac.nz/rainbow [email protected] Pasifika student liaison (library) REFUGEE-BACKGROUND STUDENTS [email protected] Rankine Brown Building, Kelburn Campus www.wgtn.ac.nz/refugee-background-students 04 463 6202 [email protected] SALIENT Pasifika Students’ Council [email protected] [email protected] www.salient.org.nz Pasifika student support SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE [email protected] 10 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus www.wgtn.ac.nz/pasifika 04 463 5890 POLICE [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships Metro Neighbourhood Policing team Wellington Central Police Station STUDENT FINANCE ADVISERS 04 381 2000 0800 04 04 04 [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/financial-advice
Student Guide 2021 43 STUDENT HEALTH AND STUDENT STUDENT WELLBEING COUNSELLING (MAURI ORA) Room SU213, Level 2, Student Union Building Level 1, Mauri Ora, Student Union Building, Kelburn Campus 04 463 6832 Te Taunaki, Mezzanine Floor, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/wellbeing Library, 139 Vivian Street, Te Aro Campus (counselling and health coach only, by appointment) STUDYLINK 04 463 5308 (all campuses) 0800 889 900 [email protected] www.studylink.govt.nz [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/mauri-ora UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION WELLINGTON STUDENT INTEREST AND CONFLICT 2 Waiteata Road, Kelburn Campus RESOLUTION 04 463 5896 [email protected] Level 1, Robert Stout Building, Kelburn Campus www.wgtn.ac.nz/accommodation [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/student-interest UNIVERSITY RECREATION WELLINGTON STUDENT LEARNING www.wgtn.ac.nz/recreation Level 0, Kirk Wing, Hunter Courtyard, Kelburn Campus Recreation Centre, Waiteata Road, Kelburn Campus 04 463 6614 Mezzanine Floor, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus [email protected] 04 463 5999 [email protected] Pipitea Fitness www.wgtn.ac.nz/student-learning Basement, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus www.wgtn.ac.nz/studyhub 04 463 6994
STUDENT RECRUITMENT AND ORIENTATION VIC BOOKS Level 1, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus Easterfield Building, Kelburn Campus 0800 04 04 04 04 280 6200 [email protected] Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus www.wgtn.ac.nz/study 04 280 6212 [email protected] www.vicbooks.co.nz
44 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (VUWSA) Level 4, Student Union Building, Kelburn Campus 04 463 6716 [email protected] Student advocate, VUWSA 04 463 6984 [email protected] www.vuwsa.org.nz
WELLINGTON UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL Level 2, Easterfield Building, Kelburn Campus +64 4 463 5350 [email protected] www.wgtn.ac.nz/international INDEX
A course outlines, 2 accommodation, 30, 36, 44 course planning and advice, 40 Adam Art Gallery, 39 See Faculty Student and Academic Services offices adding a course, 40 Cultural Coffee Club, 16 advocacy, 26, 30, 39, 44 D VUWSA See dates, 2, 3, 4, 36 aegrotats, 36 degree planning, 36 assessments, 8 See myDegree Strategies for learning success See Digital Solutions, 36, 37, 40 athletes’ support, 17 Disability Services, 12, 36, 40 Āwhina, 12, 22, 42 dropping a course, 36 B drug-free campuses, 30 Blackboard, 2, 3, 11, 36, 37 E Bubble, The, 16 email, 2, 36 C emergencies, 29, 39 career expos, 32 See Staying safe CareerHub, 3, 32, 41 enrolment, 36, 37, 40 Careers and Employment, 32, 36, 39, 41 essay writing, 8 chaplaincies, 25, 40 See Strategies for learning success childcare, 25, 40 exchange, 33 Students with children See F class representatives, 26 Facebook, 3 See VUWSA See Social media clubs, 19, 40 Faculty Student and Academic Services Offices, 40 Communities, 22–27 fees and payments, 41 Contacts, 39–45 financial support and advice, 17, 36, 44 counselling, 14, 15, 37, 41, 44 fitness memberships, 17 Health and wellbeing See fruit and vegetable co-operative, 16 46 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington G maths and statistics workshops, 9 Getting help, 36–37 Mauri Ora, 14, 15, 37, 44 Getting involved, 18–21 See Health and wellbeing grades, 3, 36 mentoring, 12, 13, 20 graduation, 34, 37, 41 Muslim prayer rooms, 25, 42 Spiritual support H See myAllocator, 3, 37 Health and wellbeing, 14–17, 37 myDegree, 3, 36 I myTools, 2, 3, 36, 37 ID cards, 37 myView, 3 Info Ihonui, 36, 37, 39 N Information screens, 2 Natural disasters, 29 Instagram, 3 Ngāi Tauira/Māori students’ association, 22, 42 See Social media Nurse 14, 30 international students, 8, 12, 14, 16, 20, 27, 33, 34 See Health and wellbeing J P Justice of the Peace, 37 Parents, 25 L See Students with children Language Learning Centre, 11, 37, 41 part-time work, 32 leadership programmes, 20, 21, 32, 42 Pasifika Haos, 23, 43 learning support, 4–5 Pasifika learning adviser, 6, 9 See Strategies for learning success Pasifika Students’ Council, 23, 43 Learning workshops and seminars, 7 Pasifika students’ support and workshops 9, 10, 13, 23, 43 legal and official advice, 29 Peer-Assisted Study Support (PASS) groups, 11 Library, 10, 37, 42, 43 police, 29, 43 Looking ahead, 32–35 postgraduate students, 7, 9, 27, 43 M Postgraduate Students’ Association (PGSA), 27, 37, 43 Māori learning adviser, 6, 9 printing, 10, 11, 37 Māori students’ association/Ngāi Tauira 22, 42 R Māori students’ support and workshops, 12, 22, 42 rainbow students, 24 See Āwhina referencing, 8, 10 Māori subject librarian, 42 refugee-background students, 13, 24, 43 marae, 15, 22, 42 Student Guide 2021 47 S T Safety, 29 Te Herenga Waka marae, 15, 22, 42 Salient, 26, 43 test and exam skills workshops, 6 scholarships, 37, 44 See Strategies for learning success self-defence, 17 Te Tumu Waiora, 15 services to help your learning, 6–13 textbooks, 37 smokefree campuses, 30 timetable, 36, 37 social media, 3, 30 transcripts, 3, 37 spiritual support, 25, 37 transport, 21, 26, 30 sports, 17, 19 tutorials, 4, 9, 12, 37 See University Recreation Wellington See myAllocator Staying safe, 28–30 Twitter, 3 Storycraft, 16 See Social media Strategies for learning success, 4–5 U student advocate, 26, 30, 45 UniQ, 24 Student Counselling, 15, 37, 41, 44 University Recreation Wellington, 17, 37, 45 Student Health, 14, 30, 37, 41, 44 Student Interest and Conflict Resolution, 30, 36, 39 V Student Learning, 5–6, 8, 9, 37, 44 vape-free campuses, 30 Student newsletter, 3 Vic Books, 37 See Whītiki Victoria International Students’ Association (V-ISA), 27 Student Recruitment and Orientation, 36, 44 Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association, 16, 21, 26, 30, 37, 39, 45 Students’ associations, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 37, 39, 42, 43, 45 See VUWSA See VUWSA Visas, 34 students with children, 25 volunteering, 18, 20, 34 Student Wellbeing, 16, 44 VUWSA, 16, 21, 26, 30, 37, 39, 45 StudyLink, loans and allowances, 17, 44 Study help roles, 20 W sustainability, 21 wellbeing workshops, 15, 16 Wellington International Leadership Programme, 20, 34, 42 Wellington Plus Programme, 12, 20, 34, 42, Wellington University International, 12, 29, 33, 37, 45 Whītiki, 3 Wi-Fi, 37 48 Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
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