Services for Students

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1 2015 Services for Students

2 Victoria has a range of services for students to ensure your University experience is positive. For more information, visit support or drop into one of the Victoria Info Ihonui locations. Victoria Info Ihonui Victoria Info Ihonui are places you can go for general University advice, information and assistance. The friendly staff can also help point you in the right direction for specialist assistance as well as information about the student services available to you. There are three on the Kelburn campus: Web Levels 1 and 2, Kelburn Library entrances, the Hub Level 1, Hunter Building Accommodation Service Apply for a hall of residence, find a flat or learn more about other accommodation options. 42 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus Phone accommodation@vuw.ac.nz Web Campus Safety Get help in emergencies. Phone Phone 8888 (if calling from within the University) (if calling from outside the University) or Careers and Employment Find out how to get a job, what career options are open to you and how to work towards your future goals. Log into CareerHub at or contact us at: Room 120, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus Phone careers-service@vuw.ac.nz Web During the year, some of the services may move locations. Go to for up-to-date locations.

3 Chaplaincies Access pastoral and practical support. Chaplains seek to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those who want to learn more. Anglican/Ecumenical Ramsey House, 8 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus Phone anglican@vuw.ac.nz Kohanga (Catholic) 4 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus catholic@vuw.ac.nz Go to for more information about all chaplaincy services. Club Services Join a sporting, cultural, social or political club, group or association. Over 130 clubs and societies to choose from. VICTORIA RECREATION Phone raewyn.clarke@vuw.ac.nz Web Community Constable for Wellington Universities If you have anything you need to discuss with the Police, the Community Constable will be happy to provide advice. Phone ross.barnett@police.govt.nz Disability Services If you have a temporary or ongoing impairment, get advice and support, including coaching, academic liaison, note-taking assistance, exam support and access to rest and study rooms. Level 1, Robert Stout Building, Kelburn Campus Phone disability@vuw.ac.nz Web Early Childhood Services There are two early childhood services for students to use at the Kelburn campus. Places are available throughout the year. Phone victoriakids@vuw.ac.nz Web

4 Enrolment Office Prospective and current students can visit Enrolment Services in the Hunter building to get enrolment information, advice and support. Level 1, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus Phone 0800 VICTORIA ( ) Web Fees and Payments Get information about fees, payments and student levies, as well as advice on dealing with StudyLink for loans and allowances. Level 1, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus Phone Web Financial Support and Advice Get information on money matters as well as how to apply for help from the Hardship Fund. Level 1, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus Phone Web Graduation Office For information about graduation ceremonies how to apply to graduate, hire academic dress or graduate in absentia. Room 104, Robert Stout Building, Kelburn Campus Phone Web Information Technology Services Get help with ITS computers, printing and access to myvictoria (the student portal) as well as basic support and diagnosis for personal laptop issues. Phone Web

5 Jobs CareerHub Get 24/7 access to part-time jobs, graduate jobs, contract work, tutoring positions, internships, work experience opportunities and a CV-building tool. Web Student Job Search Find work from Student Job Search (a not-for-profit agency) while you study. Phone student@sjs.co.nz Web Justices of the Peace Justices of the Peace (JPs) are available on campus to witness documents. Visit Room 113, Level 1, Railway West Wing, Pipitea Campus, Tuesdays 12 noon 2pm, Trimester 1 only, or Victoria Info Ihonui, Level 2 Kelburn Library entrance, the Hub, Thursdays, 12 noon 1pm. Language Learning Centre Get access to language resources including print, audio, DVDs, computer software and etv in several languages. Level 0, von Zedlitz Building, Kelburn Campus Phone llc@vuw.ac.nz Web Leadership Programmes Victoria International Leadership Programme Sign up for our award-winning extra-curricular programme. Develop your leadership potential, advance your knowledge and global awareness and create opportunities for international experiences and networks. Level 2, Easterfield Building, Kelburn Campus Phone vilp@vuw.ac.nz Web

6 Victoria Plus Programme This unique service and leadership award programme develops leadership, social responsibility and employability skills and can be completed at certificate or award level. Get involved early in your studies. Room 120, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus Phone Web Go to for other leadership and mentoring opportunities. Library Victoria University has five libraries at least one on each campus. Each has resources and facilities to support your study, with staff to help. Phone Web (Kelburn Library) (Architecture and Design Library) (Commerce Library) (Law Library) (W.J. Scott Education Library) Ask a Librarian Māori and Pasifika Student Support Māori and Pasifika Law Student Coordinators Māori and Pasifika students studying Law can sign up for tutorials, mentoring and study skills sessions. Room 28, Government Buildings, 55 Lambton Quay (Pasifika) Phone Room 29, Government Buildings, 55 Lambton Quay (Māori) Phone erin.carr@vuw.ac.nz

7 Pasifika Haos Visit the place of belonging for all Pasifika students on campus, run by a komiti of current students and staff. Use the study and social spaces; including computer rooms, meeting rooms and a kitchenette, as well as the Pasifika Students Council office. 15 Mount Street, Kelburn Campus Phone pasifikavuw@outlook.com Web Te Herenga Waka Marae Drop in to the Marae a gathering place as well as a teaching space. Resources, support and activities include Te Whanake Mauri Tū computer suite, lunches in the wharekai (Tuesday to Thursday) and Whānau Housing. 46 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus Phone teripowai.higgins@vuw.ac.nz Web Te Pūtahi Atawhai Te Pūtahi Atawhai supports and advises Māori and Pasifika students to help them succeed at university. Students can study in the whānau environment and be part of the Te Pūtahi Atawhai community. An academic mentoring programme is offered to Māori and Pasifika students from the faculties of Commerce, Humanities and Social Sciences, Education and Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music. Level 2, Student Union Building, Kelburn Campus or Room 210, Railway Station West Wing, Pipitea Campus Phone te-putahi-atawhai@vuw.ac.nz Web Te Rōpū Āwhina (Āwhina) Join our kaupapa-based, on-campus whānau for students studying in the faculties of Science, Engineering and Architecture and Design. Faculties of Science and Engineering (Kelburn Campus) Room 148, Cotton Building Phone Faculty of Architecture and Design (Te Aro Campus) Room VS123 Phone teropuawhina@vuw.ac.nz Web

8 Scholarships Office Contact for information on scholarships available to Victoria students. 10 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus Phone Web Student Health and Wellbeing / Mauri Ora Student Counselling Make an appointment for professional, confidential counselling available at all campuses for any issue affecting personal or academic success. Mauri Ora, Level 1, Student Union Building, Kelburn Campus Phone for appointments at all campuses counselling-service@vuw.ac.nz Web Student Health Get access to a full range of affordable general practice medical services on campus. Consultation pricing is varied but is low cost for most students. Go to our website for more information. Mauri Ora, Level 1, Student Union Building, Kelburn Campus or Level 2, Railway West Wing, Pipitea Campus Phone or student-health@vuw.ac.nz Web Physiotherapy Clinic Make an appointment for assessment of general strains and sprains, back and neck pain, sports injuries and breathing disorders. Level 9, Willbank House, 57 Willis Street, CBD Mauri Ora, Level 1, Student Union Building, Kelburn Campus Level 2, Railway West Wing, Pipitea Campus Phone info@willisstreetphysiotherapy.co.nz Web Student Interest and Dispute Advisor Get support or guidance on any matter involving safety, conflict or misconduct. Room 103, Robert Stout Building, Kelburn Campus Phone studentinterest@vuw.ac.nz Web

9 Student Learning Get group and one-on-one academic support, including workshops and peer support. Resources are also available on the StudyHub. Hunter Courtyard, Level 0, Kirk Building, Kelburn Campus Phone Web StudyHub Victoria Abroad Study a trimester or a full year of your Victoria degree at one of 100 universities around the world. Travel grants available. Level 2, Easterfield Building, Kelburn Campus Phone vicoe@vuw.ac.nz Web Victoria International International students can get help with personal, cultural or academic issues. Student visa renewal and insurance claim support is also available. Level 2, Easterfield Building, Kelburn Campus Phone vi-support@vuw.ac.nz Web Victoria Recreation Get access to recreation, fitness, clubs and sports to stay healthy and happy during your studies. Phone Web (Kelburn) (Pipitea) rec-centre@vuw.ac.nz Victoria University of Wellington Students Association Find representation and advocacy help, class reps, access to car parking, storage lockers and a food bank. Check out the VUWSA website or Facebook page for events during the year. Web

10 Faculties Get information, support and advice about your degree or courses. FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN 139 Vivian Street, Te Aro Campus Phone or Web FACULTY OF EDUCATION Donald St, Karori Campus Phone Web FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Cotton Building, Kelburn Campus Phone Web FACULTY OF GRADUATE RESEARCH 10 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus Phone Web FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Level 4, Murphy Building, Kelburn Campus Phone Web FACULTY OF LAW Government Buildings, Pipitea Campus Phone Web FACULTY OF SCIENCE Cotton Building, Kelburn Campus Phone Web VICTORIA BUSINESS SCHOOL Kelburn Campus: Easterfield Building Pipitea Campus: Railway West Wing Phone (Pipitea) (Kelburn) Web SS0124