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Haere Mai | Welcome!

Welcome to your new life in Ōtautahi Christchurch!

If you are a new ΢��ҕ�l international student (or transitioning to campus for the first time), join us for a fun and informative welcome session where you can meet other international students, find out about key support staff on campus, and learn about the many opportunities on offer to you as a student at ΢��ҕ�l.

Students who are welcome to join this��event:

• New international undergraduate and master students*
• ΢��ҕ�l Abroad and Exchange students
• New Zealand Manaaki Scholarship students
• ΢��ҕ�lIC, CCEL and other pathway students transitioning to the ΢��ҕ�l campus

* Graduate research students, including research masters and doctoral students, please contact our Graduate School for orientation information.

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What’s involved?

• Goodie bags!
• A Māori welcome to campus
• International Student Orientation sessions
• Kiwi snacks, music, international support stalls, and the opportunity to make connections with other new students
• Student sharing session
• An Amazing Race around our beautiful campus

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When and where?��

The International Welcome for Semester 2, 2025 will take place on July, 10th. Sign up link will be available closer to the date.

While you wait, check out our Pre΢��ҕ�l page where you can set yourself up for sucess before you arrive in New Zealand.

What You’ll Learn:

• Essential steps for travel, accommodation, and settling in.
• Insights into the culture and academic system in New Zealand.
• Tips for managing finances, health, and well-being abroad.

Course Structure:
Modules: 6 modules with videos, quizzes, and resources.
Duration: Self-paced, but we highly recommend completing Module 1, Module 2, and Module 3 before you travel to New Zealand.

How to access the course:
Step 1: Go to��
Step 2: Click ‘Create new account’
Step 3: Log in with your account
Step 4: Find ‘΢��ҕ�l International: Pre-Departure Online Course’ under the orientation section and self-enrol.