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UC offers a听welcome session for all international students arriving to study at UC for the first time.
Welcome to your new life in 艑tautahi Christchurch!
If you are a new UC international student (or transitioning to campus for the first time), join us for a fun and informative welcome session where you can meet other international students, find out about key support staff on campus, and learn about the many opportunities on offer to you as a student at UC.
Students who are welcome to join this听event:
* Graduate research students, including research masters and doctoral students, please contact our Graduate School for orientation information.
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The International Welcome for Semester 2, 2025 will take place on July, 10th. Sign up link will be available closer to the date.
While you wait, check out our PreUC page where you can set yourself up for sucess before you arrive in New Zealand.
What You鈥檒l Learn:
Course Structure:
Modules: 6 modules with videos, quizzes, and resources.
Duration: Self-paced, but we highly recommend completing Module 1, Module 2, and Module 3 before you travel to New Zealand.
How to access the course:
Step 1: Go to听
Step 2: Click 鈥楥reate new account鈥
Step 3: Log in with your account
Step 4: Find 鈥楿C International: Pre-Departure Online Course鈥 under the orientation section and self-enrol.
Email听iro@canterbury.ac.nz听with any questions you or your wh膩nau (family) have.听
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