Open Day
Discover how to get the skills you need for the job you want at Open Day!
Save the Date: our mid-year Open Day is on Thursday 12 June, from 3-6pm.
Registration FormCome along and explore more than 150 career-enhancing study options, join a ‘walk and talk’ tour with tutors, and learn about our comprehensive student support services and the Ara student experience.
City campus – what to expect
- Free parking is available in the Barbadoes Street car park
- Signs will guide you to the main Open Day space (in the Whareora Sports Hall, W Block)
- In the main Open Day space, you can explore study options, join a ‘walk and talk’ session and attend an info session about what to expect when you study at Ara
There are different ways for you to find the information you need at Open Day - the expo area in the Whareora (near the Barbadoes Street car park) is your starting point.
At the expo, you’ll be able to find out about student life here at Ara, including:
- Student Support
- Learning & Disability Support
- Māori & Pacific Advisors
- StudyLink
You can also talk to our academic staff about the subject areas you’re interested in studying.
Subjects are grouped into departments, so when you arrive at the expo, look for the main department sign and head on over for a chat with one of our friendly staff.
Applied Sciences & Social Practice
- Animal and Laboratory Science
- Sport Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion
- Osteopathy
- Social Work and Human Services
Creative Arts & Digital Information
- Art and Design
- Broadcasting
- Digital Technologies
- Music
- Music Theatre
Engineering & Architectural Studies
- Architectural Technology
- Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering
- Construction Management and Quality Surveying
- Interior Design
Health Practice
- Medical Imaging
- Midwifery
- Nursing
Hospitality, Business & Service Industries
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Technology
- Agribusiness
- Beauty Therapy and Massage
- Cookery and Bakery
- Event and Hospitality Management
- Food and Beverage Hospitality
- Hairdressing and Barbering
- Human Resources
- Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- Marketing, Sales, and Retail
- Operations, Production and Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Strategic, Applied and Change Management
- Travel and Tourism
Humanities
- Bridging, Foundation, Literacy and Numeracy
- Languages and Culture
- Early Childhood and Teacher Education
- School of English
Sustainability
- Sustainability and Outdoor Education
Trades
- Automotive
- Carpentry
- Electrical
- Engineering Trades
- Joinery
- Painting and Decorating
- Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying
- Road Transport
Meet in the Whareora and listen for the announcement that your session is about to start.
Sessions run for approximately 30 minutes unless specified.
Applied Sciences and Social Practice
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Sport Science, Exercise, Health Promotion & Nutrition |
| 4pm | Osteopathy |
| 4pm | Social Work, Health & Wellbeing |
| 4.30pm | Animal Management, Vet Nursing (60 minutes) |
| 5pm | Lab Science |
Hospitality, Business and Service Industries
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Hairdressing & Barbering |
| 3.30pm | Hospitality, Cookery and Bakery – U Block Tour |
| 3.30pm | Business (60 minutes) |
| 4pm | Beauty Therapy |
| 4pm | Cookery & Bakery |
| 4.30pm | Hairdressing & Barbering |
| 4.30pm | HositaHospitality, Cookery and Bakery – U Block Tour |
| 4.30pm | Massage Therapy |
| 4.30pm | Beauty Therapy |
| 5pm | Cookery & Bakery |
Engineering and Architectural Studies
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Engineering |
| 4pm | Construction Management & Quantity Surveying |
| 4.30pm | Architecture & BIM |
| 5pm | Interior Design |
Humanities
| Start | Subject |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Sustainability & Outdoor Education |
| 4pm | Te Reo Māori and Pacific Studies |
| 4.30pm | Early Childhood |
| 5pm | CELTA |
Creative Arts and Digital Information
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Art & Design (60 minutes) |
| 4pm | Music Arts |
| 4pm | Digital Technologies (60 minutes) |
| 4.30pm | New Zealand Broadcasting School (60 minutes) |
| 5pm | NASDA |
City campus and accommodation tours
| Start | Info Session |
|---|---|
| 3.30pm | Campus Tour |
| 3.30pm | O House Tour |
| 4pm | Campus Tour |
| 4.30pm | Campus Tour |
| 4.30pm | O House Tour |
| 5pm | Campus Tour |
| 5.15pm | O House Tour - SPECIAL |
Woolston trades campus – what to expect
- The Woolston campus is where Trades programmes are delivered
- Free parking is available off Sullivan Avenue
- Signs will guide you to the main Open Day space (Ōpāwaho, VF Block)
- In the main Open Day space you can explore Trades study options, join a ‘walk and talk’ session and find out about student services
Meet in the main Open Day space (Ōpāwaho, VF Block) and listen for the announcement that your session is about to start
Trades
| Start | Finish | Info Session |
|---|---|---|
| 3.30pm | 4pm | Trades Tour |
| 4pm | 4.30pm | Trades Tour |
| 4.30pm | 5pm | Trades Tour |
| 5pm | 5.30pm | Trades Tour |
Manawa campus – what to expect
- Manawa is where our nursing, midwifery and medical imaging programmes are delivered.
- This campus is located on Antigua Street near the hospital. Parking is very limited; we recommend you either walk, bus, bike or Uber there, or park at our City campus and catch our free shuttle to Manawa (please allow plenty of time before your information session).
- At the Manawa campus you can: talk to tutors about health programmes, take a campus tour, attend information sessions and find out about student services.
Applied Sciences and Social Practice
| Start | Finish | Info session |
|---|---|---|
| 3.30pm | 4pm | Pre Health |
Health Practice
| Start | Finish | Info session |
|---|---|---|
| 3.30pm | 4pm | Manawa Tour |
| 4pm | 4.30pm | Nursing |
| 4pm | 4.30pm | Manawa Tour |
| 4.30pm | 5pm | Medical Imaging |
| 4.30pm | 5pm | Manawa Tour |
| 5pm | 5.30pm | Manawa Tour |
| 5pm | 6pm | Midwifery |
Timaru campus – what to expect
- The Timaru campus is located on Arthur Street, Timaru
- Signs will guide you to the main Open Day space (the Student Lounge)
- In the main Open Day space you can explore study options, join a ‘walk and talk’ session and find out about student services
Ara photographers and videographers will be out and about during Open Day. These images may be used in Ara publications and promotional materials (digital and print), and on Ara social media channels. If you would prefer not to be photographed or filmed, just let the person behind the camera know.
Four locations:
City campus, Madras Street
Woolston campus, Ensors Road
Manawa campus, Antigua Street
Timaru campus, Arthur Street