New information following the change in COVID-19 alert levels. massey.ac.nz/coronavirus
We recommend all postgraduate and undergraduate students attend semester two orientation. There will be lots of events and workshops at our Manawatū campus.
Select a day from the list below to find out about the activities scheduled.
Please note: Some events are still being finalised so make sure you check back closer to orientation.
Check into your hall of residence before being guided around your new home. Residential Assistants (RAs) will be your tour guides, and available to answer any questions you may have.
When: 9am to 2pm | Where: Residential Services Office (RSO)
Come along and meet your residential assistants and new hall mates for Semester Two. Nobody wants to cook dinner after a long day of travelling and moving, so let us take care of that for you. Use this time to eat, relax and take some time for yourself. Please note this dinner is only for new halls of residence students in Semester Two. RSVP HERE.
When: 5pm to 6.30pm | Where: ICC Lounge, YFC Building
Meet your fellow residents and Residential Assistant (RAs), plus be given a run down on life in the halls.
When: 7pm to 9pm | Where: Halls
Drop in any time between 9am and 12pm to get a tour around the facilities, chat with our staff about the recreational options, and find out about student membership to the fitness centre.
When: 9am to 12pm | Where: Recreation Centre
Drop in any time between 9am and 12.30pm to meet with an advisor. Our Advisors can help with; admission and enrolment advice, planning your programme of study, course planning, changing your major or minor, workload management, understanding university regulations & future pathways.
When: 9am to 12.30pm (runs all week) | Where: Level 2, Registry Building
Compulsory attendance for all new students currently based in New Zealand enrolled in the following qualifications:
Certificate in Foundation Studies (CFS) / Certificate of University Preparation (CUP) / Foundation Certificate in Academic English (DEEP) / Foundation Certificate in Advanced Academic English (AdvDEEP). RSVP HERE.
When: 10am | Where: Building 12, Colombo Village
Thinking about joining the gym, or whether group fitness is for you? A chance to try 15-20 minutes of Les Mills BodyAttack, Barre, BodyBalance and GRIT all in the one class!
When: 12.45pm to 1.45pm| Where: The Activity Centre (meet at the Rec Centre reception at 12.40pm)
Drop in any time between 9am and 12.30pm to meet with an advisor. Our Advisors can help with; admission and enrolment advice, planning your programme of study, course planning, changing your major or minor, workload management, understanding university regulations & future pathways.
When: 9am to 12.30pm (runs all week) | Where: Level 2, Registry Building
A special occasion for all new students and their whānau, where you will be welcomed to our Massey community. Followed by kai and a korero. RSVP HERE.
When: 10am to 11am | Where: MUSA Lounge
Hear from your Massey Guides (current students) about the things they wish they knew, how to get involved and advice you need to thrive in your first semester at University. They'll give you all the insider tips about being a student in Palmy and answer any questions you may have. We'll also discuss our current and potential future Covid-19 situation and answer any questions you may have around blended learning, different way of working, health & well-being, support services, etc. Then, take a tour around campus with our Massey Guides and discover where the essential places and services are that you need to know about. Find out where the different lecture theatres are on campus - bring your timetable to personalise the tour for you. RSVP HERE.
When: 11am to 12.30pm | Where: MUSA Lounge
Join us in the MUSA Lounge for a free pizza lunch and hear from the Massey University Student Association (MUSA) team about all the services they offer to help you through your time at Massey. Did you know there's a "free food" table on campus? Come and find out where! RSVP HERE.
When: 12.30pm to 1.30pm | Where: MUSA Lounge
Lunch at Te Rau Tauawhi for new and returning Māori students and staff. RSVP HERE.
When: 12.30pm to 1.30pm | Where: Te Rau Tauawhi (SSLB Annex)
Our Massey Guides will be stationed at the MUSA Lounge from 1pm - 2pm to answer any questions you have. Drop in and have a chat. Still unsure where your classes are? They can help!
When: 1pm to 2pm | Where: MUSA Lounge
Meet staff and students and find out about college-specific information that will ensure you get off to a great start. Your attendance is very important. All students in the following qualifications must attend:
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Accounting / Bachelor of Communication RSVP HERE.
When: 1.30pm to 2.30pm | Where: SSLB4
Meet staff and students and find out about college-specific information that will ensure you get off to a great start. Your attendance is very important. All students in the following qualifications must attend:
Bachelor of Arts / Diploma in Arts / Certificate in Arts / Graduate Certificate in Arts / Graduate Diploma in Arts / Diploma in Education Support Workers / BA/BBS conjoint / BA/BSc conjoint RSVP HERE.
When: 1.30pm to 2.30pm | Where: Function Room, Level 2, Sir Geoffrey Peren Building
Come along and discover our library's services and spaces. Get inside knowledge on how best to utilise the library during your time at Massey University. RSVP HERE.
When: 2pm to 2.30pm | Where: Library
The National Centre for Teaching & Learning (NCTL) provides a wide range of support services and learning resources to help enhance your academic skills and success whatever your level of study. Have a chat with the team and explore the range of services and resources they offer. Coffee and cake provided. RSVP HERE.
When: 2.30pm to 3.30pm | Where: Room 2.10, Level 2, Student Centre
Drop in any time between 9am and 12.30pm to meet with an advisor. Our Advisors can help with; admission and enrolment advice, planning your programme of study, course planning, changing your major or minor, workload management, understanding university regulations & future pathways.
When: 9am to 12.30pm Where: Level 2, Registry Building
Drop in any time between 9am and 12pm to get a tour around the facilities, chat with our staff about the recreational options, and find out about student membership to the fitness centre.
When: 9am to 12pm | Where: Recreation Centre
Craving Mexican? Come down to concourse for FREE NACHOS! Arriba! RSVP HERE.
When: 12pm to 1pm | Where: Concourse
Lunch at Te Rau Tauawhi for new and returning Māori students and staff. RSVP HERE.
When: 12.30pm to 1.30pm | Where: Te Rau Tauawhi (SSLB Annex)
Our Massey Guides will be stationed at the MUSA Lounge from 1pm - 2pm to answer any questions you have. Drop in and have a chat. Still unsure where your classes are? They can help!
When: 1pm to 2pm | Where: MUSA Lounge
Come along and discover our library's services and spaces. Get inside knowledge on how best to utilise the library during your time at Massey University. RSVP HERE.
When: 2pm to 2.30pm | Where: Library
Two big screens and a great sound system, movie nights in the Marsden Lecture theatre are a great experience. Snacks provided. Movie TBA. RSVP HERE.
When: 7pm to 9pm | Where: Marsden Lecture Theatre
Drop in any time between 9am and 12.30pm to meet with an advisor. Our Advisors can help with; admission and enrolment advice, planning your programme of study, course planning, changing your major or minor, workload management, understanding university regulations & future pathways.
When: 9am to 12.30pm Where: Level 2, Registry Building
Drop in any time between 9am and 12pm to get a tour around the facilities, chat with our staff about the recreational options, and find out about student membership to the fitness centre.
When: 9am to 12pm | Where: Recreation Centre
Hop on the bus and take a tour around the 'ins and outs' of Palmy, including local markets and the Esplanade. There will be a stop at our local mall - The Plaza - to purchase any necessities you may need (there is also a supermarket on-site) Please note: This is a first on the bus until full tour. RSVP HERE.
When: 10am to 12pm | Where: Meet at Colombo Rd Bus Stop
A welcome for Pasifika students and their families hosted by our wonderful Pasifika support staff and Student Leaders. RSVP HERE.
When: 12pm to 2pm Where: ICC Lounge - YFC Building
Lunch at Te Rau Tauawhi for new and returning Māori students and staff. RSVP HERE.
When: 12.30pm to 1.30pm | Where: Te Rau Tauawhi (SSLB Annex)
Our Massey Guides will be stationed at the MUSA Lounge from 1pm - 2pm to answer any questions you have. Drop in and have a chat. Still unsure where your classes are? They can help!
When: 1pm to 2pm | Where: MUSA Lounge
Come along and discover our library's services and spaces. Get inside knowledge on how best to utilise the library during your time at Massey University. RSVP HERE.
When: 2pm to 2.30pm | Where: Library
Compulsory attendance for all new halls of residence students.
When: 3pm to 4pm | Where: SSLB1
This is a great opportunity for you to find our all you need to know about the AWESOME clubs we have here at the Massey Manawatū Campus.
When: 11am to 2pm | Where: Concourse
This is a great opportunity to meet members of, and learn more about, the LGBTIQ+ community at the University. Open to all Massey students and staff, this relaxed and welcoming event is also an opportunity to meet with representatives from relevant student and community groups. RSVP HERE.
When: 4pm to 5.30pm | Where: ICC Lounge, YFC Building
Each venue on the Manawatū campus is given a unique building code and room number. For example, the location of room SST2.14 is:
Find out about car parking at the Manawatū campus or use one of the maps below to find out where to go.
Manawatū campus maps (2,245 KB)
Download the Massey Uni App to access campus maps and create your own personalised orientation schedule.
To assist with your transition into university life, be sure to check out the Online Library Workshops
Want to get all the insider tips on how to navigate your university experience? Have someone to help you find answers to your questions about being a student in Palmerston North? Your Massey Guides are here to help! Find them & have a chat at Orientation during Massey 101.