Starting your studies in 2026?
Or do you know someone who's thinking about study but hasn't made up their mind?
Our Get Study Ready event is a perfect time to chat with staff, ask questions, and get next steps sorted.
- Chat with programme reps.
- Get help completing your application.
- Discover our campus with a guided tour.
- Meet our Student Support teams and get personalised advice.
- Get set up with StudyLink and RealMe in computer lab sessions.
- Access Justice of Peace services from 10:00 to 11:00am and 1:00pm to 2:00pm to provide ID verification for StudyLink. Please bring photo ID.
- Get fitted for PPE by Road Materials—if you're starting an Automotive, Mechanical Engineering or Carpentry course, you can sort your gear before the rush.
- Learn about support from organisations like OUSA, Vaka Tuata, Workbridge, StudyLink and more!
Tour schedule
Meet in the Hub at the time indicated for a tour with one of our liaisons.
- Sports and Massage – 10am
- Health Programmes – 11am
- Carpentry and Electrical – 11am
- Business and Information Technology – 11:30am
- Food and Culinary Arts – 12pm
- Art and Architecture – 12pm
- Automotive and Mechanical Trades – 12.30pm
- Health Programmes – 1pm
- Carpentry and Electrical – 1pm
- Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing – 1.30pm
Plus there will be prize draws and a free BBQ!
Here's a link you can share:
https://www.op.ac.nz/explore/events-and-important-dates/events/get-study-ready-2026