Event Details
calendar_todayFriday 14 February 2025
schedule 9:00AM - 2:00PM
location_onIlam Campus
paidFree
About the Event
Find out more about university life!
The phrase ‘herea tō waka’ means ‘tie up your waka’ and is a reference to what we do when our waka (sailing vessel) comes into landing – we tie it firmly to the shore so that it doesn’t drift away.
The thought behind our translation is that the waka is a metaphor for our students arriving here at UC. On your first day (Welcome Day), you are metaphorically tying your waka to the shoreline that is UC to ensure your grounding here is firm.
Welcome Day is a chance for new students to get familiar with the campus, ask questions, meet people and get sorted for day one at UC.
The event is exclusive to new students but there is also an opportunity for parents/whānau to find out more about the University with a range of special orientation events designed for them.
