Welcome to Waikato!
Welcome to Waikato continues with the Waikato Students' Union (WSU) presenting Orientation 2025 and Kick-ons!
WSU Orientation 2025!
Welcome to Waikato got you started, and now WSU Orientation keeps the energy going! WSU have a vibrant lineup of events and activities designed to keep your transition to uni life exciting and seamless.
Welcome to Waikato session recordings
Missed a few Welcome to Waikato sessions? Access some of the recordings for tech, study and wellbeing tips, plus enrol in the Study Toolbox Moodle page for hands-on practice with essential tools like Moodle, Panopto, and Turnitin. Student login required.
Save the date
| Event | Date and time | Details |
| Orientation | 24–28 February 2025 |
Hosted by the Waikato Students’ Union, Orientation is a chance for you to have fun and make connections with other students. There will be activities, competitions and prizes up for grabs. Check out the WSU Facebook and Tauranga WSU pages for more information. |
| Kick-Ons | 3–7 March 2025 |
New for 2025, Kick-Ons is all about social sports and making connections. Hosted by the Waikato Students’ Union. |
Summer of '24!
Check out some of the highlights from the new student welcome last year.
New student's guide
Your academic journey starts here: a comprehensive guide packed with information on campus life, enrolment, orientation, and the tools you'll need to thrive in your days as a new student at Waikato.