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.

Monday 14 July

Warm Welcome

The Hub, 12:00 pm

 

OPSA Bacon Buttie Lunch

The Hub, 12:00 pm

Tuesday 15 July

Lunch: provided by the Bowling Club

The Hub, 12:00 pm

 

Winter Wellbeing Expo

The Hub, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Wednesday 16 July

Lunch: Mac & Cheese 

The Hub, 12:00 pm

 

Winter Wellbeing Exo

The Hub, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

*Quiet Hour: we're taking the noise down a notch so you can take in the expo with a bit more chill

Low stim session: Winter Wellbeing Expo

The Hub, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Thursday 17 July

DJ Woody and a Dumpling Lunch

The Hub, 12:00 pm

 

Winter Wellbeing Expo

The Hub, 11:00am to 2:00pm

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

Monday 14 July

Jazz / Cocktail Night

Auahi Ora, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm (Ticketed)

 

Hot to Go Hoe Down at Ubar

Ubar, 9:00 pm to 1:00 am (Free)

Tuesday 15 July

Clubs Day   

The Link, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (Free)

 

Lord of the Rings Quiz 

Auahi Ora 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Ticketed) 

 

Powder Chute

Ubar, 9:00 pm to 1:00 am (Ticketed) 

Wednesday 16 July

Snow Machine Activation

Radio One, all day

 

Market Day 

The Link, 9:00 am-3:00 pm 

 

Glow Yoga

OUSA Activities Hall, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Ticketed) 

 

Crude + Friends

 Ubar, 9:00 pm to 1:00 am (Free)

Thursday 17 July

Disco Disco – LOSTBOY JAY 

UBar 9:00 pm to 1:00 am (ticketed) 

Friday 18 July

Game Show

Auahi Ora, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Ticketed) 

 

Minion Boiler Room

Ubar, 9:00 pm to 1:00 am (Ticketed) 

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:

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.


Published on 3 Jul 2025

Orderdate: 3 Jul 2025
Expiry: 3 Jul 2027