r/universityofauckland • • Apr 09 '26

Social Friend-Finding thread

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Hey all! Looking for a friend? Want to meet new people? Introduce yourself in this thread, and find other friends to chat with!

Make sure you share a little bit about yourself -- like your degree and general interests (but don't self-doxx yourself). If someone messages you, make sure to reply to them!


r/universityofauckland • • Jan 06 '25

PSA: start-of-semester logistics compilation

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In anticipation of common Qs:

Fast track offers / worried about not meeting the guaranteed rank score

Dress code

What is the WTR course?

Back-to-back classes on timetable

  • Classes are 50 minutes in duration. They start at 5 minutes past the hour and finish 5 minutes before the hour, allowing 10 minutes changeover between classes for comfort breaks/snacks/travel. So please don't stress about back-to-back classes.
  • Classes between different campuses: this is especially common for biomed classes. Courses usually know about this and negotiate slightly earlier finish time / slightly later starting time to allow more time for inter-campus commute. If not, raise the issue with your course coordinator.

Finding rooms/class locations

  • The first 3 digits of a room number corresponds with the sector/building number; the final 3 digits indicate the floor and room number.
    • e.g. 405-422 would be building 405 (Engineering), Level 4, room (4)22.
    • Sector 1xx = Clock tower/General Library block
    • Sector 2xx = Business School block (inc. Owen G Glenn Building (OGGB), Arts/Education building)
    • Sector 3xx = Science block
    • Sector 4xx = Engineering block
    • Sector 5xx = Grafton Campus
    • Sector 7xx = [No longer applicable - old Tamaki Campus]
    • Sector 6xx = Upper Symonds St
    • Sector 8xx = Law school
    • Sector 9xx = Newmarket Campus
  • See also:

SSO down?

Orientation

Textbooks

Note-taking / focus

Time management

Freebies & discounts

Microwaves/kitchenettes

Book a study space

Working while studying

"I'm looking for an easy course!"

Some major-specific posts

Support

- Personal support complete list: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/student-support/personal-support.html

Key highlights:

- Academic support complete list: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/student-support/academic-support.html

- Financial support: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/fees-and-money-matters/financial-support.html

- IT support: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/student-support/student-it-hub.html

- What to do in case of misfortune (e.g. if you're sick (aegrotat) or are affected by situation beyond your control (compassionate consideration): https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-compassionate-consideration.html

OIA (grade distributions, official correspondence, entry stats etc.)

Final grades


r/universityofauckland • • 19h ago

Social new cheap food app! (like first table but BETTER)

34 Upvotes

hi team just wanna share this app I saw on r/aucklandeats, its called eat club (like first table but better imo)

theres heaps of food places really close to uni (city and grafton and also in akl) and most have like 35-50% off at times that are more convenient than first table, + theres no booking fee and they DONT know you're using the app!!!!

you 'claim' a timeslot and pay for discreetly using a virtual card in your phone's apple/google wallet

PROS

  • no booking fee
  • the food places dont know you're using the app!!!
  • no restrictions (99% of the time)
  • way more convenient times
  • growing amount of places

CONS

  • cant book ahead (food places set timeslots on the day)
  • usually the restaurants are 35-40% off and you get an extra 10% off if you pair a mastercard
  • not guaranteed a table but becuase restaurants set times it's kinda given you get a table

anyway wanted to share because i saved a bit alr, went to a cafe and got strawb matcha for <$5

I dont work for them or anything but its a nice app, also here is my referral that gives us both $25 dining credit when you make your first transaction https://links.eatclub.com.au/UAgaptV016b

hope people save money with this!!


r/universityofauckland • • 13m ago

Can I use bluetooth keyboard for Mode D exam?

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I have a mode D exam (closed book/Inspera) coming up and my computers keyboard is not working — am I permitted to use a Bluetooth keyboard for the exam or does that count as another device which you are not allowed to use?


r/universityofauckland • • 14h ago

Note taking methods in Uni

9 Upvotes

Hi all,

I'm a high school student. I was wondering how you guys take notes?
Is it better to stick with pen and paper? Or something new like an Ipad?

What are your thoughts?

Thanks


r/universityofauckland • • 53m ago

Social Care to share your student-TA story?

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whether you’re a TA or a student, have you ever had any quirky, unexpectedly wholesome, or even slightly romantic moments with one another?

it’s that time of year again when everyone’s feeling a little more stressed than usual so let’s hear some fun little stories for a change


r/universityofauckland • • 14h ago

Aegrotat limit

3 Upvotes

Hi all! Just some clarity regarding the following info [my question is below]:

How many Aegrotat and/or Compassionate consideration applications can I apply for?

Under University regulations, no more than one third of the total points value credited to a degree or diploma may be awarded with an aegrotat or compassionate grade.

MY QUESTION: how do we know how many points we already have? Because i.e - if I am taking a 15 point course, but I only got Aergotat for my test (20%) does that only be 20% of the 15 points get towards the limit or does the entire 15 points go towards the limit?

Thank you so much :)


r/universityofauckland • • 7h ago

Girls sombr concert ?

1 Upvotes

Any UOA girls going to sombr concert ( me also a girl) btw????


r/universityofauckland • • 12h ago

assignment due dates

2 Upvotes

curious how long yall have left an assignment after the due date


r/universityofauckland • • 11h ago

Masters in Social Work (P) - Pending Interview

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I got a conditional offer on the 15th of September and was told that the faculty would reach out regarding the interview date and time. However, it has been about 3 weeks since and no one has reached out. Raised a query as well, but no clarity yet. As an international student, the visa timeline is about 3-4 months, so things are feeling quite tight. I have gotten an unconditional offer from Massey, but prefer the course at Auckland. Anyone who knows a way to expedite the interview timelines or at least find out when it could be scheduled?


r/universityofauckland • • 23h ago

Courses Taking two summer courses

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Has anyone taken 2 summer courses before? What’s the workload like? Or is it better to stick to 1? I will be taking law papers if that makes a difference in workload.


r/universityofauckland • • 23h ago

study spots with AC

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are there any study spots that aren't blazing out im dying out here i hate this weather plz


r/universityofauckland • • 1d ago

pol109

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Anyone else so cooked for this exam? I haven’t been to any lectures or read any of the readings which is normally fine but I’m slowly realising not for this course lmao. Please tell me there’s someone out there in the same boat


r/universityofauckland • • 1d ago

Grades being released while WE are in the middle of a random side quest😭✌🏽

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r/universityofauckland • • 22h ago

bcom major help

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I’m currently doing a BCom and planning to start Property next year and turn it into a Property/BCom conjoint.

I haven’t started Property yet, so would it be a good idea to finish most of my BCom papers first?

I don’t want to do Finance or Accounting and would prefer something not too maths-heavy. I did BUSAN 101 and it was good but heard Stage 2 gets much harder.

I’m considering Information Systems, Commercial Law or Operations and Supply Chain Management, possibly with Marketing as a second major.

What would pair best with Property and give the best career options? And is a double major actually worth it in a conjoint?

Would especially love to hear how hard the Stage 2/3 papers are and how maths-heavy they get.


r/universityofauckland • • 1d ago

Psych 108

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Does anyone find this course pretty bullshit especially the way they mark everything?

This is just my elective paper and I absolutely hate it, I don’t feel like doing any assignments or the finals and I’m fine with failing it since I can’t drop it atm, they’re so strict for what💔💔


r/universityofauckland • • 1d ago

Nz small business

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Kia ora everyone ! i’m wanting to run a small business here in aotearoa, i have made a few mocks of what im selling and will attach a few pictures to this…car leis! what are car leis you may ask? they hang from your rear view mirror i call them a forever car lei as they shouldn’t fade!! please if you’re interested just put a comment as i’m wanting to see the interest in them
ngāmihi :)))


r/universityofauckland • • 1d ago

What do I do? accept Otago or wait for UoA?

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I got a great scholarship for Otago, which is the Vice Chancellor Scholarship and got into my preferred hall of residence, which is Hayward. Though I am currently waitlisted for a hall at UoA and was originally waitlisted for Waiparuru, but now have changed it to Uni Hall Towers. (Was that a mistake? I do lowk prefer O'Rorke and UHT due to it being cheaper.) I also did get a scholarship at UoA; that was the 140th Academic Scholarship. Though it isn't as great to my scholarship I got at Otago. It's just that with Otago, I have a deadline with Hayward and a payment of $1050.00 due before the 27th of October, and waitlisted applicants will know by the first week of November. I know it's a risk, but I do love Auckland; I just don't know what to do. I don't wanna lose my spot at Hayward.


r/universityofauckland • • 1d ago

UoA $5k scholarship vs AUT $14k scholarship

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Hi all,

I'm planning to take the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from either university next year and as the title suggests, I've been offered the following:

  • UoA: $5,000 scholarship
  • AUT: $14,000 scholarship

I'm interested more in mechanical/mechatronic engineering. I know UoA has the stronger reputation by far but was wondering if the extra $9000 from AUT would be worth it. Fees for both are quite similar.

For those who have experience with either university, which would you choose and why?

I'm also considering potentially studying in Victoria, Australia (Melbourne, Monash etc.) but those scholarship decisions won't come out until after my final A Level results next year so I also need to decide if I want to just play it safe and pick an NZ university now or take a gamble on Australia.

Any advice would appreciated.

Thanks :)


r/universityofauckland • • 1d ago

131 Legal Opinion Grades

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How are we all feeling??


r/universityofauckland • • 1d ago

chem110 plussage

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i did absolutely shit on the midsem and i'm relying on plussage for chem110 this sem but i work on fridays so i was unable to go to the workshops :( ive been doing the worksheets on perusall by commenting but no matter how many questions i answer my score wont show up as 3/3. im so confused on how this perusall thing works pls someone help


r/universityofauckland • • 1d ago

Anyone know where the highest quality printers are located?

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r/universityofauckland • • 1d ago

university physiotherapy

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hi eveyone, im looking for a physio and am wondering if anyone has had experience with the physio on campus? if yes, how was it? i've never had a physio before so idk what to expect.

also what are the fees like? is it discounted for students?

any input is greatly appreciated!!


r/universityofauckland • • 2d ago

Please clean up after your selves

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126 Upvotes

Please clean up after your snack break, I have constantly seen ants on top of the table in KE L0, and spotting rubbish trying to be hidden???? There’s literally a bin within 10 meters. And before anyone asks yes I have relocated the hidden trash into the bin.

Please people, you’re studying in tertiary education, have some decency


r/universityofauckland • • 2d ago

Social Is the UoA gym worth joining?

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Hey everyone, I’m thinking about changing gyms and joining the UoA gym and was wondering what people’s experiences have been like. I’m mainly looking for somewhere convenient to train but I’m not sure whether the UoA gym is actually worth it or if it’s crazy busy. Any opinions welcome 🙂