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Welcome to the Distance Orientation of Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University
Watch our videos and follow the links to learn about life as an online student, the support available and how to access online learning systems. During Orientation events, you'll also have the opportunity to meet other students, just like you, studying with Massey as a distance student.
Mihimihi - Official welcome
Professor Meihana Durie, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, welcomes you to Massey University.
Hear from Professor Jan Thomas, our Vice Chancellor
Words of welcome and advice for new students to Massey.
Introduction to student services and communities
Explore Massey's support services, clubs and communities for students.
We aim to support you to be your amazing and authentic self!
Dr Tere McGonagle-Daly, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, introduces you to Massey's support services and student experience.
Heather Reedy is here to discuss when to consult an academic advisor, your options for academic advice and what our academic advisors can help you with.
Centre for Learner Success and disability support services
As a Massey student, you'll become an expert in more than the subjects you study – you'll also learn to work independently and develop skills like academic research and writing. The Centre for Learner Success can help if you need support in these areas.
We're here to support your individual needs with support services and resources for students with disabilities, impairments and health issues.
Mark Rainer introduces the student life services available to distance students, including student counselling, medical centres and chaplains.
Student Life Services at Massey University
We want you to be physically, mentally and spiritually healthy during your time at Massey.
Te Tira Ahu Pae
Te Tira Ahu Pae, your students' association, delivers services to all Massey students to ensure equivalent and equitable delivery of services for everyone.
Rainbow and takatāpui students at Massey
Rainbow and takatāpui people are never without community at Massey.
Hear from Conner McLeod, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor, who introduces you to the many clubs, events and initiatives for rainbow and takatāpui people at Massey.
Support and services for Pacific students
When you join Massey as a Pacific student, you become part of a supportive community that wants to help you succeed in all aspects of student life.
Our Pacific Student Support Advisor, Tali Lavini, welcomes you to Massey and introduces you to the support services available throughout your study.
Māori Student Centre
Te Rau Tauawhi gives manaakitanga, support and advice to Māori students at Massey.
Simon Koperu-Miyamoto is here to introduce you to māori student support at Massey.
Andrew Rowatt introduces you to Stream – the virtual gateway to learning at Massey. You'll use Stream to track your courses and submit your assignments.
Preparing for distance study with Massey
Our team are happy to work with you to find the resources and information you need for the semester ahead.
Hear from the team at the Library
Library services
The Massey University Library supports your study by offering help with academic services and resources including:
Te Tumu Whakatipu
Pathway courses offered by Te Tumu Whakatipu help you prepare for tertiary study. And along the way, you will discover university is within your reach.
Emily Saavedra introduces our university preparation courses – the Certificate in Foundation Studies and the Certificate of University Preparation.
Get UniReady!
Emily Saavedra is here to discuss our UniReady modules, offered through Te Tumu Whakatipu, which will help you prepare for university.
Learn about your college
Massey Business School
Massey Business School is one of New Zealand’s leading and largest business schools and has been an integral part of New Zealand for 50 years.
College of Health
Our college aims to build a brighter world by contributing to the health and wellbeing of individuals, whānau and communities.
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
We foster deep connections across Massey and beyond to forge innovative, relevant and valued ideas, research and teaching.
College of Sciences
We provide transformative learning experiences to prepare our students for success in their chosen fields and deliver globally relevant solutions to fundamental and applied scientific challenges.