Welcome to Semester 2!

It's a Re-Ori Roundup post! Re-Ori starts Monday 14 July 2024, and runs all week.

Re-Ori events at OP

Student Success and Te Punaka Ōwheo will be in the Hub at 12pm (noon) Monday to Thursday, with info, giveaways, free food and a warm welcome. This year, Re-Ori is at the same time as Winter Wellbeing week, so there will be lots to see and do.

Re-Ori events hosted by OUSA

Did you know that OUSA, the Otago University Student Association, also serves Otago Polytechnic students? You can join student clubs and societies and participate in events as one big student community. 

Get in on the action with gigs, glow yoga, a quiz night and more. Events tend to sell out, so get your tickets early. 

For event details and tickets, visit the OUSA Orientation website

Interactive campus map

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

Induction

All students must complete an online induction module when you begin your studies (and then annually if you continue to study). This gives you information about health and safety, as well as bullying and harrassment. You can find the modules on the Induction and training page on Kāpehu. 

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. Here'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 Re-Ori roundup? Leave a comment below.