Unitec Survival Guide

PREPARE YOURSELF Your first day is just around the corner and we can’t wait to see you on campus!

It’s normal to feel excited, nervous or even a little overwhelmed. So that’s why we've made this survival guide full of important information for your first year, like key dates, where to go for help, and services we offer.

So get ready, and keep this handy survival guide with you at all times.

Remember, if things get tough, we’ve got your back.

FOR MORE INFO VISIT UNITEC.AC.NZ/WELCOME

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2017

17 Jul Orientation

24 - 28 Jul Semester 2 begins / O-Week 13 Sep Spring Graduation 2 - 15 Oct Mid-semester break 16 Oct Semester 2 resumes 23 Oct Labour Day* 6 Nov Study week begins 13 Nov Exam week 1 begins 20 Nov Exam week 2 begins 24 Nov Semester 2 ends 4 Dec Summer Semester begins 24 Dec Summer Semester break 25 Dec Christmas Day*

2018

1 Jan New Years Day*

8 Jan Summer Semester resumes 9 Feb Summer Semester ends * Unitec closed

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24th - 28th July ACROSS BOTH CAMPUSES

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There’s safety in numbers. So join the rest of Unitec for a week of fun meet-ups that include games, music, and of course, free food.

Find out more at unitec.ac.nz/events

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STAY AT PEAK CONCENTRATION. GET AN INSTANT HIT WITH THIS INSTANT COFFEE

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STUDENT SURVIVAL KIT 10 items every successful student needs

COMMS Communication in the wild is essential.

Whether it’s finding your next place to refuel or wishing your mates good luck as they brave their exams.

MUSIC Blocking out your environment can be crucial. Almost as much as a Spotify account.

STUDENT ID Keep on you at all times. Use it to print, borrow library items, and book study rooms. Also good for remembering your name after a hard night… studying.

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WIFI Never stray more than 2kms from serviceable WiFi.

LAPTOP/TABLET Essential for taking notes in the field, researching celebrities and looking at cat videos.

MINIMUM HYGIENE In emergency situations, where preferred hygiene equipment is unavailable, wet wipe shower, tap water hair styling and brushing with your finger is recommended.

S.O.S WRITING MATERIAL Always carry pens, pencils, and paper. You never know when you’ll need to draw a map, take notes or write a phone number.

CAFFEINE Behind every successful student is a substantial amount of caffeine.

BASIC RATIONS Stock up and refuel when needed.

WARMTH A cold snap can happen at any time, so bring another layer. Or maybe three.

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NAVIGATION Once you know how, getting to Unitec is a breeze.

We’ve put together a few ideas to help you get here.

MT ALBERT CAMPUS

, 139 Carrington Road d 1025 an ckl Au , ert Alb Mount

_ WAITAKERE CAMPUS

on, Ratanui St, Henders 0612 d an ckl Au e, Waitāker

PUBLIC TRANSPORT Tertiary students get discounted fares on public transport.

Go to at.govt.nz to plan your journey to Unitec, and find out about student discounts on AT Tertiary cards.

CARPOOLING There are carparks reserved for carpoolers which are located in priority spaces across both our campuses. If they're in a pay and display carpark, bonus, they are also FREE.

DRIVING Unitec has a mix of free and pay-and-display parking on campus. Go to unitec.ac.nz/maps to find out where all available parking is located.

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IN CASE OF BLISTERS

WALKING & CYCLING There’s always the option of getting to campus on foot or bike. To survive any rugged terrain you may encounter, equip your heels with these handy sticking plasters.

FREE SHUTTLE BUSES A free shuttle bus service runs between Unitec’s Mt Albert and Waitākere campuses. They run at regular times every weekday.

THE NIGHT SKY On a clear night, a simple compass and the formation of the stars can lead you to Unitec. This method is only recommended for highly skilled navigators taking night-classes during the summer months.

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survive then thrive!!

Once the essentials have been taken care of, it’s time to focus on what lies ahead. There’s a whole world of opportunities if you know where to look.

Here’s our list of some of the activities, clubs, sports and services on offer at Unitec.

Gym The Unitec Sports Centre at the Mt Albert Campus caters to all of your health and fitness needs with a variety of sporting programmes and a well-equipped gymnasium.

You can join at significantly reduced rates, just show your Student ID when you sign up.

Clubs & Sports There are a range of sporting, social, and study-related clubs and events for you to join.

Check out the Clubs Sign Up Day at O-Week and join a club or two.

Childcare Staff and students can use our childcare services, Unitec Early Learning Centre on the Mt Albert campus. The centre is located near Gate 4 off Carrington Road and cater to children up to the age of five. Good staff-to-child ratios provide a positive environment and our strong educational programme helps with the transition to school.

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Library Libraries offer a range of services including print and electronic resources, books, journals, DVDs and newspapers. We provide a book and article delivery service for distance students and research consultations, and interloans for postgraduate students.

Computer Labs Computer labs are fully equipped with scanning and printing facilities. Internet access is available to use in computer labs and workstations across every campus.

There’s free wireless access when you’re on campus and within range.

SURVIVAL TIP THE FRONT, NOTE TAKING. SIT NEAR SAVE YOURSELF FROM LISTEN BACK WHEN ON YOUR PHONE, THEN RECORD THE LECTURE TOO EASY. YOU NEED TO STUDY.

Bookshop Our Mt Albert bookshop is run by University Bookshop (UBS) and provides a full range of curriculum books, general literature and course materials at discounted prices. Book lists are usually provided by your lecturers at the start of each semester, so if you’re looking for your course’s book list, check on Moodle or ask your lecturer. You can also visit the bookshop’s website to see what’s in stock and place orders online.

Copy Centre The copy centre offers a full range of services including photocopying, laminating, binding, design services, and much more.

FOR A FULL LIST OF SERVICES VISIT UNITEC.AC.NZ/HELP

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local Provisions On the Mt Albert campus you’ll find a wide range of places to eat, here’s some of our favourites.

MT ALBERT EATS

Pumphouse Gastropub $$$ Located in the centre of the campus, this refurbished pumphouse offers food, drink, live music and social events with both indoor and outdoor seating.

1 Carrington Rd, Point Chevalier, Mt Albert. www.carringtons.co.nz

Hub Cafes $$$

Subway $$

From pizza to paella, The Hub is the place to go for a wide selection of food options.

There’s a huge range of hot and cold food, coffee, snacks and refreshments

Always a favourite, Subway offers a range of custom-made salads and sandwiches.

Unitec campus 139 Carrington Road, Mt Albert Monday to Thursday, 8am - 7.30pm Friday, 8am - 2.30pm

Long Black $ This café offers delicious hot and cold food, as well as some of the best coffee on campus.

Building 1 and The Hub, Mt Albert Campus Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.00pm

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Unitec campus 139 Carrington Road, Mt Albert Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm Saturday and Sunday, 9am - 5pm

You're Welcome Coffee $ This little shed offers great coffee, hot chocolate, cold drinks and chilled sounds.

Building 23, Mt Albert Campus Monday to Friday 7.30am to 2.00pm

_ WAITAKARE EATS

AVERAGE MEAL COST $ 1$ - $10 $$ 5$ - $15 $$$ 10$ - $20 $$$$ 15$ - $30

burger king $$

diM sum king $$$

Greasy burgers you can wash down with fizzy drinks (in a good way).

This place has tasty dumplings, steamed buns and more. Go here for a banquet fit for royalty.

Inside the mall @ 7 Catherine St, Henderson, Auckland 0612

Inside the mall @ 7 Catherine St, Henderson, Auckland 0612

Monday to Wednesday 9am - 6pm Thursday to Friday 9am - 9pm Saturday to Sunday 9am - 5.30pm

Monday to Wednesday 9am - 6pm Thursday to Friday 9am - 9pm Saturday to Sunday 9am - 5.30pm

tank $$$

the coffee club $$

Everything you’d want in a juice bar, a nd more. Literally, because they also do smoothies and salads.

With an all-day menu of snacks, meals and d rinks, there’s something for everyone here.

Inside the mall @ 7 Catherine St, Henderson, Auckland 0612

Inside the mall @ 7 Catherine St, Henderson, Auckland 0612

Monday to Wednesday 9am - 6pm Thursday to Friday 9am - 9pm Saturday to Sunday 9am - 5.30pm

Monday to Wednesday 9am - 6pm Thursday to Friday 9am - 9pm Saturday to Sunday 9am - 5.30pm

wendy's $$

wok wok $$

Icecream. Hotdogs. Shakes. Yum.

For an authentic noodle dish, pad thai or curry. Wok Wok is the place to go.

Inside the mall @ 7 Catherine St, Henderson, Auckland 0612 Monday to Wednesday 9am - 6pm Thursday to Friday 9am - 9pm Saturday to Sunday 9am - 5.30pm

Inside the mall @ 7 Catherine St, Henderson, Auckland 0612 Monday to Wednesday 9am - 6pm Thursday to Friday 9am - 9pm Saturday to Sunday 9am - 5.30pm

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NUTRITIONAL GUIDE You can’t survive without eating and drinking.

But sometimes it’s tempting to scoff whatever’s within arm’s reach.

This can do you more harm than good, so we advise against it. Luckily, with this handy chart we’ve made, you’ll know what to consume if you want to last.

EMERGENCY

DONUT IN TIMES OF CRISIS, CUT OUT DONUT. LOOK AT DONUT, AND KNOW YOU ARE OK.

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BURGER

SANDWICH

COST

COST

SPEED

SPEED

NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CONCENTRATION VALUE

CONCENTRATION VALUE

FRIES

ENERGY DRINKS

COST

COST

SPEED

SPEED

NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CONCENTRATION VALUE

CONCENTRATION VALUE

CAKE

MEATS

COST

COST

SPEED

SPEED

NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CONCENTRATION VALUE

CONCENTRATION VALUE

BEER

COFFEE

COST

COST

SPEED

SPEED

NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CONCENTRATION VALUE

CONCENTRATION VALUE

SMOOTHIE

CARDBOARD

COST

COST

SPEED

SPEED

NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CONCENTRATION VALUE

CONCENTRATION VALUE

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FINDING YOUR WAY If you’re going in one direction, but want to head down another path, then that’s fine. Don’t panic.

We’ve got teams of friendly people to discuss your options, or just give you a bit of guidance.

Student Central Our advisors can answer your application queries, help you with course choices, process fee payments or refer you to health and wellbeing services. There’s a Student Central on every campus and they also offer advice about student loans and allowances, course credits, credit recognition, re-enrolling, or changing enrolment.

Career Development The Career Development Team offers a range of services, including workshops and individual appointments to help with career planning, CVs, job research and interview preparation. Students can also register online to receive job vacancy alerts.

Learning Support Our Learning Centre offers all students free help to improve academic reading and writing, study and math skills.

Our learning support team provide advice and assistance to students at every level of study.

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SHOULD I PARTY OR STUDY? DO I HAVE AN ASSIGNMENT DUE?

NO

YES

IS IT DUE SOON? UM, NO

YUP

BY SOON, DO YOU MEAN IN AN HOUR?

NOPE

PARTY

EEK,YES

STUDY

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FIND HELP There are a number of people on campus who can offer support, or just point you in the right direction in your first year.

Student Council The Student Council represents the collective voice of students.

Its purpose is to support and encourage students through whatever issues or concerns arise on campus. The Council’s made up of the Unitec Student President, a Waitākere Campus Rep, a Māori Student Rep, a Pacific Student Rep, an International Student Rep, and two General Reps. They link with the Class Reps from every programme.

Being a Student Rep is a great way to influence your education, contribute to campus life, and learn valuable skills.

Student Advisors If you’re unsure who to talk to, Unitec’s Student Support Advisors can help. They’ll refer you to the right people and services, including support for financial hardship. They’re here to help you stay in study, and to succeed.

Advocates Student Advocates can provide you with advice and support on academic, legal and welfare issues. They offer independent advice about your rights as a student, which may include grade appeals, Special Assessment Circumstances, disciplinary matters or harassment within Unitec.

The advocates can also support you in dealing with external matters like StudyLink issues, the tenancy tribunal, property rights or general legal concerns. Advocate support is free, confidential, and available to all Unitec students.

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_ maori centre The Māori Centre offers support services for all students including cultural support, pastoral guidance and Māori community development.

PACIFIC CENTRE The Pacific Centre offers both current and future Unitec students, and their families, support to achieve their goals. The centre is open to everyone and offers all kinds of personal support, as well as special events for Pasifika students and their fanau.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Now that you’re in New Zealand and studying with us, we want you to feel at home and know where to go for help if you need it.

Our friendly team at the International Office can help with visa or insurance support, choosing or changing your course or study programme, connect you with events and each other, and more.

Welcome: Unitec.ac.nz/welcome

UPPORT T S L A V I V R U S F SUPPOR NUMBER O HERE ARE SAON CAMPUS WHICH NETWORK U personal and OFFER YO support academic

Library: Unitec.ac.nz/library My Portal: Myportal.unitec.ac.nz Wellbeing & Support: 0800 10 85 10 Student website: Studentmedia.co.nz Students: Unitec.ac.nz/students Student Central: 0800 10 95 10 or Unitec.ac.nz/contact

FOR A FULL LIST OF SERVICES VISIT UNITEC.AC.NZ/HELP

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HEALTH centre The Student Health Centre on the Mt Albert campus provides all the medical and healthcare services you need to stay well.

Domestic students can register here for cheaper doctor’s visits and prescriptions, just pop in to enrol with us. International students are welcome to register, and if you’re insured with Unicare or Unitec Southern Cross we can manage your claims.

Counselling The Counselling Service supports students with confidential counselling to get you through study or personal matters, and is available at all campuses. This service is free for domestic students, and international students are covered through their health insurance.

Pharmacy Unitec Mart Pharmacy sells bus and train tickets, food and drinks and general pharmacy items. Students receive a 10% discount on over-the-counter pharmacy products.

Disability Support The Disability Centre offers support and services to suit students with a range of disabilities or impairments. Support services include note-takers, readers/writers, sign language interpreters, and information on accessible car parks. A range of assistive technology devices are also available to support your learning. Our centre is based at the Mt Albert campus, but we provide learning support for students across both campuses.

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FOR A FULL LIST OF SERVICES VISIT UNITEC.AC.NZ/HELP

IT Support Our Information Management Services (IMS) is tasked with supporting you while you use Unitec’s IT systems, Wi-Fi networks and computer labs. They can help resolve any login or access issues, and offer free workshops to help you get the most from our IT services while you study.

ACCOMMODATION Campus Living Villagers (CLV) manage our on-campus accommodation for students. There are also a number of accommodation solutions local to campus.

IMPORTANT

DO NOT BECOME A SLEEP DEPRIVED ZOMBIE Endless parties, late-night cram sessions and Netflix marathons can take their toll.

So remember to eat well, get some exercise and rest up if you’re tired.

Bloodshot eyes with bags underneath

Unwashed clothing

Only one shoe

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CAMPUS MAPS

MT ALBERT CAMPUS 139 Carrington Road, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025

BUILDING 01 T CHEVALIER

WATERVIEW

GATE 1

BUILDING 003

STUDENT CENTRAL

GREAT NORTH RD

GATE 2 BUILDING 028

HEALTH CENTRE

CARRINGTON RD

S ORTS FIELD

GATE 3

BUILDING 178

MARAE BUILDING 174 BUILDING 159

CHA LAINCY CENTRE

GYM BUILDING 180

THE HUB STUDENT CENTRAL

GATE 4

BUILDING 307

TRADE CENTRE

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MT ALBERT

_ WAITAKERE CAMPUS Ratanui St, Henderson, Waitākere, Auckland 0612

CRANWELL ARK

BUILDING 510 RATANUI ST

STUDENT CENTRAL

BUILDING 520

LIBRARY

GREAT NORTH RD RAILSIDE AVE

WESTFIELD SHO ING CENTRE

HENDERSON

MAP KEY Buildings Campus Facilities

Never get lost again.

Find due south by using the Southern Cross.

River/Water Marae and Chaplaincy Centre

Southern Cross

Student Central Health Centre

The Pointers

Town Centre/Amenity

Main Roads

FOR DETAILED MAPS VISIT UNITEC.AC.NZ/MAPS

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The secret to survival is never giving up.

You got this.

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