How to stay well and connected
Tips on how to get ready for studying anywhere, where to find support, and developing your employability.
Getting started
AUT offers a range of student support services that can help you to succeed and are always there to help when things don’t quite go to plan.
If you need support with finances, access to online learning or general support, contact the Student Hub.
Download the AUT app for easy access to maps and navigation on the go:
Or use the campus maps to help you find your classes:
You can also get to know your campus by booking a tour through your student ambassador (you would have met them at Orientation).
Want to know how to manage your time more effectively? Here are some helpful sites to help you get on track:
AUT Student Services is dedicated to supporting students. It's our job to let you know about all of the services available to you as an AUT student and make you aware of any important news and announcements.
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We also keep you updated via the AUT app and Student Hub Online.
The R U OK advisor team have an online presence via the R U OK Facebook page. If you want someone to talk to and stay connected with other students, you can join the page and send a message to the team. They are also able to connect you with AUT student services and resources.
AUTSA is available to support and advocate for your needs. Check out their Facebook page or website to see how they can help and get in contact.
Health and wellbeing
Student Medical Centre
There are phone and video consultations in place, and you can arrange for a nurse or doctor to call you back to discuss your medical needs.
We’re offering flu vaccinations and prioritising students who have compromised immunity.
Phone +64 9 921 9992 (City Campus) or +64 9 921 9998 (North Campus).
You can also contact Healthline on 0800 611 116 or your local non-AUT doctor.
Counselling and mental health services
You can make an appointment with an AUT counsellor to talk about your support needs. Phone +64 9 921 9292 or email counselling@aut.ac.nz
Have you or someone you know been feeling:
- Anxious
- Rundown
- Overwhelmed
- Depressed
If you’re looking for someone to talk to, call or text 1737 for free any time of the day or night. Talk to a trained counsellor for free who is available 24/7.
The Puāwaitanga service is an alternative to the traditional face-to-face counselling service by offering a phone and web-based service to everyone.
You can visit the Puāwaitanga website below for more information.
Employability
Learning how to stand out to employers when looking for a work placement, internship or graduate job is a skill in itself.
Visit the team at the Employability Lab in WA202 at the City Campus or at the Student Hubs on the North and South Campuses to:
- Improve your CV, LinkedIn profile, job search and interview techniques
- Increase your networking skills with speaker series, career fairs, workshops and presentations
- Explore opportunities for internships domestically and globally
- Learn of employers looking for students for co-operative education, work experience placements or voluntary work
- Find your career focus or check that you're in the right programme
Your first port of call for employability and career support is Elab Online.
Here you can:
- Check out job advertisements relevant to your studies
- Register for employability workshops and employer events
- Book an appointment with career or employability specialists
- Gain access to employers through Internz, our graduate recruitment service
- Find out about workplace experience (co-operative education) and research project opportunities
- Browse our career resources, including the CV drop box
The Employability and Careers team brings employers onto campus regularly, so you can find out about potential employment options and hear about the workplace and industry trends. They love coming to meet you – their potential employees.
Register now on Elab Online to make the most of the career fairs. Events continue throughout the semester, so keep an eye out.
Along with events, we run employability Match Ready workshops to help you prepare. Employability Matters is another big event coming up in May.
The AUT Edge Award and the Beyond AUT Award challenge you to develop the skills employers want to see:
- Collaboration
- Co-operation
- Community
- Curiosity
- Communication
- Creativity
You definitely get the edge on others through the volunteering, leadership and employability activities involved.
The Edge Award is open to anyone enrolled at AUT, while Beyond AUT is for postgraduate students.
Both awards are formally acknowledged on your academic transcript.
Contact us
Need help or have a question?
Contact the Student Hub