We recommend all postgraduate and undergraduate students attend semester one 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 3pm | Where: Residential Services Office (RSO)
Parents and whanau, come along and meet the Student Life Services staff. Refreshments will be provided.
When: 12pm to 1pm and 1.30pm to 2.30pm | Where: The Centre
The start of year BBQ is held on Concourse with music, games and some sweet treats. This gives you a chance to chill out after a big day moving into the halls plus lets you meet some fellow residents.
When: 5pm to 7pm | Where: Concourse
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 anytime for help on how to login at Massey and connect your devices to our network. Please bring your ID and password.
When: 8am to 6pm | Where: Library
Traditional Māori welcome for students and their families to the campus and city. The mihi whakatau brings together hosts (tangata whenua) and visitors (manuhiri) in a welcoming environment of friendship and generosity. Refreshments provided.
When: 9am to 10am | Where: Concourse
Our Massey Guides will be stationed at the Info Tent to answer any questions you have, or to just have a chat about how your week is going – they would love to meet you. Come and have a yarn.
When: 9am to 2pm | Where: Info tent on Concourse
This is compulsory for all new international students and your attendance will be recorded. Please make sure you bring your passport, visa and outstanding admission documents with you.
When: 10am to 10.30am | Where: SSLB foyer
Discover the places and services offered at Massey University that will contribute to your success in this fun interactive session – great prizes to be won!
When: 10.30am to 11.30am | Where: SSLB 1, 2, 3, 4
Hear from our current students about what it’s like to study at Massey. Learn some #studentlife hacks, find out what’s on the following week and get all your questions answered. Free cookies and spot prizes! If you can’t make this session, not to worry – another session will be held on Wednesday.
When: 11.30am to 12.30pm | Where: SSLB 2
Compulsory session. All international and PaCE students must attend. Lunch will be provided.
When: 11.30am to 1pm | Where: SSLB 1
You are halfway through your first day of O week, so get down to Concourse and get among a free BBQ, have a go on the inflatable fly wall, and meet some new friends. Don’t be shy, we are all in this together. #MasseyUni. It’s all happening on Concourse so don’t miss it.
When: 12.30pm to 1.30pm | Where: Concourse
Pull up a beanbag and connect with other gamers. Have a jam on the PS4 and go in the draw to WIN it, thanks to MUSA - your friendly student association.
When: 12.30pm to 3.30pm | Where: MUSA lounge
Compulsory for all international and PaCE students. Find out about New Zealand and enjoy a quiz. Prizes to be won.
When: 1.30pm to 5pm | Where: SSLB 1
Take a walk around our beautiful campus.
When: 1.30pm to 2.30pm | Where: Meet at the Info Tent on Concourse
Drop-in anytime for help with your timetable and finding your way around the online learning site, Stream. Please note, this drop-in session is not for PaCE and Foundation students.
When: 1.30pm to 3.30pm | Where: Library
Find out how to make the most of the Massey Library.
When: 2pm to 2.30pm | Where: Library
Practical support on how to work through the tough times (session will be repeated on Thursday).
When: 2.30pm to 3.30pm | Where: SSLB 2
Mix and mingle with people from your hall and meet residents from other halls. Explore the community whilst doing fun activities along the way.
When: 7pm to 9pm | Where: Start at your hall
Drop-in anytime for help on how to login at Massey and connect your devices to our network. Please bring your ID and password.
When: 8am to 6pm | Where: Library
You have a busy day ahead, come and enjoy brekky off the BBQ thanks to the Centre for Teaching and Learning, with sounds by MUSA.
When: 8am to 9am | Where: Concourse
Drop-in any time between 9am and 12.30pm to meet with an adviser. Our Academic Advisers can help with:
When: 9am to 12.30pm | Where: Level 2, Registry Building
Find out about college specific information that will make sure you get off to a great start. Your attendance is very important. It's also a good way to meet staff and students.
Session times and locations are listed next to programmes listed below.
All students in the following programmes please meet at the info tent on concourse 15 minutes before your programme welcome starts and Massey Guides will take you to your programme location.
Our Massey Guides will be stationed at the Info Tent to answer any questions you have, or to just have a chat about how your week is going – they would love to meet you. Come and have a yarn!
When: 9am to 2pm | Where: Info Tent on Concourse
Pull up a beanbag, connect with other gamers, and have a jam on the PS4.
When: 12.30pm to 3.30pm | Where: MUSA Lounge
Ever finished a whole pizza by yourself in record time? Come along and show your stuff (or stuff your face) at our pizza eating competition sponsored by Dominos pizza. Limited to the first 20 people lined up – so get there early. Even if you are not competing, there will be plenty of laughs and plenty of free pizza going around, don’t miss out.
When: 12.30pm to 1.30pm | Where: Concourse
Want to find out how to get the most out of the Massey Health Centre? Come along and find out all about PHO enrolling, and how you can benefit from this.
When: 1.30pm to 2pm | Where: SSLB 6
Drop-in anytime for help with your timetable and finding your way around the online learning site, Stream. Please note, this drop-in session is not for PaCE and Foundation students.
When: 1.30pm to 3.30pm | Where: Library
Find out how to make the most of the Massey Library.
When: 2pm to 2.30pm | Where: Library
Keen to meet some new friends? Speed friending is the newest way to find your soul 'mate'. Join us on the Oval and get friend zoned.
When: 3.30pm to 4.30pm | Where: The Oval (will be held in The Centre if raining)
What will postgraduate study at Massey be like? Recommended for all new postgraduate students.
When: 3.30pm to 4.30pm | Where: SSLB 5
This event is offered to our new postgraduate, mature (non school leavers) and distance students who would like the opportunity to meet others in a similar stage of study/life. Drinks and nibbles provided.
When: 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Where: The Centre
A Night to Remember is an entertaining evening focused on the themes of sex, consent and keeping yourself safe in town. It's run by Massey with the support of local partners such as the NZ Police and Mid-Central DHB. There will be Hall gumboot points up for grabs!
When: 7pm to 9pm | Where: Activity Centre
Drop-in anytime for help on how to login at Massey and connect your devices to our network. Please bring your ID and password.
When: 8am to 6pm | Where: Library
Morning meditation is a great way to start your day. Refocus and re-energise.
When: 8am to 8.30am | Where: The Centre
Get familiar with the Rec Centre and enjoy a free taster with a Body Balance class. Body Balance is a holistic workout designed to bring your body into a state of harmony and balance. Build strength and flexibility through a series of stretches and poses.
When: 9am to 10am | Where: Recreation Centre
Drop-in any time between 9am and 12.30pm to meet with an adviser. Our Academic Advisers can help with:
When: 9am to 12.30pm | Where: Level 2, Registry Building
Academic orientation for all new PaCE students enrolled in the following:
When: 9am to 4pm | Where: SSLB 3
Our Massey guides will be stationed at the Blue Info Tent to answer any questions you have, or to just have a chat about how your week is going – they would love to meet you. Come and have a yarn!
When: 9am to 2pm | Where: Info Tent on Concourse
Discover practical ways and tools to increase your physical, mental, spiritual and community wellbeing. Live a balanced, happy lifestyle that fits around your schedule and budget.
When: 10.30am to 11.30am | Where: SSLB 3
How will you succeed academically at Massey? Come and hear some tips from our great Centre for Teaching and Learning to help you begin your academic journey.
When: 11.30am to 12.30pm | Where: SSLB 2
Today we have the Massey Fire and Circus Club performing on Concourse. Come and be wowed with their amazing talent! We will also have some sweet prizes up for grabs thanks to our friends at The Plaza.
When: 12.30pm to 1.30pm | Where: Concourse
Take a walk around our beautiful campus.
When: 1.30pm to 2.30pm | Where: Meet at the Info Tent on Concourse
What can you expect in the first few weeks of study? Recommended for all non school leavers.
When: 1.30pm to 2.30pm | Where: Meet at the Info Tent on Concourse
Drop-in anytime for help with your timetable and finding your way around the online learning site, Stream. Please note, this drop-in session is not for PaCE and Foundation students.
When: 1.30pm to 2.30pm | Where: SSLB 6
Find out how to make the most of the Massey Library.
When: 2pm to 2.30pm | Where: Library
Hear from our current students about what it’s like to study at Massey. Learn some #studentlife hacks, find out what’s on the following week and get all your questions answered. Free cookies and spot prizes!
When: 2pm to 3pm | Where: SSLB 2
We are halfway through the week and you don’t want to miss this one! Test your ninja skills on our huge inflatable obstacle course and other activities! DFresh will be cranking out the sounds, and we will have a free BBQ going. There will be some cool prizes up for grabs, and you can earn gumboot points with the Massey Ultimate Frisbee Club. This is going to be a ripper so bring your game face and get down there!
When: 3pm to 7pm | Where: The Oval
Drop-in anytime for help on how to login at Massey and connect your devices to our network. Please bring your ID and password.
When: 8am to 6pm | Where: Library
Get familiar with the Rec Centre and enjoy a free taster with a Body Balance class. Body Balance is a holistic workout designed to bring your body into a state of harmony and balance. Build strength and flexibility through a series of stretches and poses.
When: 9am to 10am | Where: Recreation Centre
Drop-in any time between 9am and 12.30pm to meet with an adviser. Our Academic Advisers can help with:
When: 9am to 12.30pm | Where: Level 2, Registry Building
Our Massey guides will be stationed at the Blue Info Tent to answer any questions you have, or to just have a chat about how your week is going – they would love to meet you. Come and have a yarn!
When: 9am to 2pm | Where: Info Tent on Concourse
StudyLink will be here to give you advice as well as information about the application process for student loans and allowances.
When: 10.30am to 11.30am | Where: SSLB 1
Practical support on how to work through the tough times.
When: 11.30am to 12.30pm | Where: SSLB 2
Today we want you to focus on YOU. Encouraging physical and mental wellbeing as a student is crucial! Learn some tips on how to look after yourself while juggling #studentlife, release that tension with our "have a go" African drumming, and learn some handy meditation and mindfulness techniques.
When: 12.30pm to 1.30pm | Where: Concourse
We want you to enter a career in which you are happy, successful and fulfilled. Find out how to explore your options, gain valuable and valued experience and act effectively to find and secure whatever career you want.
When: 1.30pm to 2.30pm | Where: SSLB 6
Drop-in anytime for help with your timetable and finding your way around the online learning site, Stream. Please note, this drop-in session is not for PaCE and Foundation students.
When: 1.30pm to 3.30pm | Where: Library
Find out how to make the most of the Massey Library.
When: 2pm to 2.30pm | Where: Library
Interested in studying overseas for a semester? Come along and find out all about Massey University’s student exchange programme.
When: 2.30pm to 3.30pm | Where: SSLB 6
This is a great opportunity to meet members of, and learn more about, the LGBTIQ+ community at the University. Open to all Massey staff and students, this relaxed and welcoming event is also an opportunity to meet with representatives from relevant student and community groups.
When: 4pm to 5.30pm | Where:ICC Lounge
Six categories, good laughs, sweet prizes. Bring all your smart friends to make a team of 6 or join a team who needs an extra member or two when you get there. Refreshments provided.
When: 7pm to 9pm | Where: The Centre
MUSA presents the Laughing-est Night you’ll have all year (except maybe for Mr. Vet…). It’s the homegrown comedy show that’s packed out every year. This time we’ve really pushed the boat out and sourced four, count ‘em four, amazing comedians from our very own Aotearoa New Zealand:
They'll have you rolling in the aisles as you soak up their gags, swears and on point satire. Lucky its an election year, there will be plenty to poke fun at!
More details at facebook.com/musaevents. Part of FutureFest 2020, tickets will be available at bit.ly/MUSAFutureFest2020
When: 7.30pm to 11pm | Where: Activity Centre
Registration and welcome for EMBA NZ13 students.
When: 8am to 4.30pm | Where: Conference and Function Centre, 345 Main Street, Palmerston North
Registration and welcome for EMBA NZ12 students.
When: 8am to 4pm | Where: Conference and Function Centre, 345 Main Street, Palmerston North
Drop-in anytime for help on how to login at Massey and connect your devices to our network. Please bring your ID and password.
When: 8am to 6pm | Where: Library
Morning meditation is a great way to start your day. Refocus and re-energise.
When: 8.30am to 9am | Where: The Centre
Drop-in any time between 9am and 12.30pm to meet with an adviser. Our Academic Advisers can help with:
When: 9am to 12.30pm | Where: Level 2, Registry Building
Find out about college specific information that will make sure you get off to a great start. Your attendance is very important. It's also a good way to meet staff and students.
All students in the following programmes:
Please meet at the Info Tent on Concourse at 9.15am so the Massey Guides can take you to your programme location.
When: 9.30am to 12pm | Where: Activities Centre, Rec Centre
Our Massey guides will be stationed at the Blue Info Tent to answer any questions you have, or to just have a chat about how your week is going – they would love to meet you. Come and have a yarn!
When: 9am to 2pm | Where: Info Tent on Concourse
It’s the last day on campus before classes start, and we bet you're a little stressed about Monday. Where do you go? How do you get there? What does AHA2.06 mean? Well, your Massey Guides are here to help you out. Go see them at the Info Tent for your very own one on one personalised timetable tour.
When: 9am to 2pm | Where: Info Tent on Concourse
Timetable session for all new PaCE students enrolling in the following:
When: 10am to 1pm | Where: SSLB 3
Want to maximise your start and be successful at Massey while making new friends? This is a free first year experience programme for new undergraduate students. Come to this session to find out more.
When: 10.30am to 11am | Where: SSLB 3
How will you succeed academically at Massey? Come and hear from some great staff from the Centre for Teaching and Learning to help you begin your academic journey.
When: 11am to 12pm | Where: SSLB 2
A welcome for Pasifika students and their families hosted by our wonderful Pasifika support staff and student leaders.
When: 12pm to 1pm | Where: ICC Lounge, YFC Building
Want to find out how to get the most out of the Massey Health Centre? Come along and find out all about PHO enrolling, and how you can benefit from this.
When: 12pm to 12.30pm | Where: TBA
It’s been a big week. In need of some chill vibes to help unwind after the hype of orientation? We got you! Chill out on Concourse with sounds, food trucks and giant board games. This is the perfect time to reflect on orientation and start dreaming of your future goal: finishing that degree!
When: 12.30pm to 1.30pm | Where: Concourse
Wind down with a yoga session on the Oval run by our wonderful Rec Centre team. Bring your own mat, or we will have a limited number available.
When: 1pm to 2pm | Where: The Oval
Drop-in anytime for help with your timetable and finding your way around the online learning site, Stream. Please note, this drop-in session is not for PaCE and Foundation students.
When: 1.30pm to 3.30pm | Where: Library
Find out how to make the most of the Massey Library.
When: 2pm to 2.30pm | Where: Library
Feeling a bit overwhelmed from and stressed out from Orientation? Come and de-stress with some pups. We will have Canine Friends Pet Therapy on concourse, don’t miss out on all of the pats!
When: 2pm to 3pm | Where: Concourse/MUSA Lounge
Catch-up session for international students who have missed the start of Orientation. Please note, this session is not for PaCE or Foundation students.
When: 3pm to 4pm | Where: Meeting room, Level 2, Registry Building
Studying with a young family at home? We know it can be tough trying to juggle #studentlife and #familylife. Come along and connect with others in the same boat. Kids welcome.
When: 4pm to 4.45pm | Where: The Centre
Connect with our wonderful campus chaplains and meet staff and students from local churches over some pizza and live music. All welcome.
When: 5pm to 7pm | Where: The Centre
Two big screens and a great sound system, movie nights in the Marsden Lecture theatre are a great experience. We will have popcorn and sodas for you to enjoy while you kick back and relax. PJs and blankies welcome.
When: 7.30pm to 9.30pm | Where: Marsden Lecture Theatre
Hella that’s a bargain, I’m gonna take your grandpa’s style! Te Papaioea Palmerston North (Swampton to our friends) is full to the brim of great second hand shops. Reduce your carbon foot print, support some worthy causes and dress up in some hot new old threads for the Opportunity Shop ball. We’ve got a stack of grocery vouchers for the best dressed and an ever bigger stack of music for your good times. Randa, Imugi and Jess B will bring the freshest electro hip hop and bass tunes to the party.
More details at facbook.com/musaevents. Part of FutureFest 2020, tickets will be available at bit.ly/MUSAFutureFest2020
When: 7.30pm to 11pm | Where: Activity Centre
The Massey Guides will show you 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 onsite). Please note: This is a first on the bus until full tour.
When: 10am to 12pm | Where: Colombo Road Bus Stop
Challenge other halls on the courts. We’ll have some awesome prizes to give out to the victors and a BBQ too. Register your interest with your Residential Assistant (RA) and be sure to head along with your Hall friends for an afternoon of fun. Please note: participants for this event must be a Hall resident. Spectators are welcome from all over the University.
When: 2pm to 5pm | Where: Massey Fields
Dress in your best 80s garb and bring a plate of finger food (if you can - don't worry if you can't). Non alcoholic drinks will be provided. This is an alcohol/drug free event.
When: 7pm to 11pm | Where: The Centre
What to say? Toga. Party. Ok we done. See you there. For real though, there’s no party like a toga party, and FutureFest goes out with the best! We’ve assembled a line-up of bands so on point you’d be lucky to see them anywhere on earth. Mako Road, Daffodils and Being have been jamming bodies into Wheres around the country for all of 2019, so make sure you start your 2020 at MU the right way. Its toga time. More details at facbook.com/musaevents. Part of FutureFest 2020, tickets will be available at bit.ly/MUSAFutureFest2020
When: 7.30pm to 11pm | Where: Activity Centre
A 45-minute meeting for all Halls residents. Please attend the session time for your hall:
When: listed next to halls above | Where: Social Sciences Lecture Block SSLB 1
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 first year? Have someone to help you find answers to your questions about being a student in your city? Meet others going through a similar experience? Sign up to a Massey 101 group and we will allocate you to a mentor who will support you through your first six weeks at Massey. Once you sign up, we will be in touch with you and let you know when and where your mentor group is meeting up.