FAQs
How do I contact the USU?
USU, Students’ Association at Unitec
Location: The Hub, Building 180, Mt Albert Campus, Unitec
Phone: (09) 815 4321 ext: 8600
Email: usu@unitec.ac.nz
Is there someone at the USU that can give me independent advice?
For free, confidential and independent advice contact the USU Advocate
Phone: (09) 815 4321 Ext 7924
Email: usuadvocate@unitec.ac.nz
How can I contribute to In Unison?
Contact the In Unison Editor
Phone: (09) 815 4321 Ext 7927
Email: inunison@unitec.ac.nz
Who do I contact about sponsorship and advertising?
Contact the USU Advertising and Sponsorship Manager
Phone: (09) 815 4321 Ext 7384
Email: usuadvertising@unitec.ac.nz
How can I get involved in sport on campus?
Contact the USU Sport Coordinator
Phone: (09) 815 4321 Ext 7930
Email: ususport@unitec.ac.nz
I want to start or join a club what do I do?
Contact the USU Clubs Coordinator
Location: The Hub, Building 180, Mt Albert Campus, Unitec
Phone: (09) 815 4321 ext: 7932
Email: usuclubs@unitec.ac.nz
I missed an exam or assessment because of sickness/family bereavement etc. What should I do?
Unitec calls this situation Special Assessment Circumstances or SAC. The Programme Administrator or Director will give you a form that you have to return to the Programme Director’s office no later than 5 working days (except in exceptional circumstances) after the due date. You must include documents (such as a medical certificate) as evidence. The content and date of the document(s) must indicate why your academic performance was affected.
Unitec’s Counselling Centre and Health Centre provide acceptable certificates.
Can I apply for SAC if I still sit the exam or hand in the assessment?
Yes. If you feel your performance was affected you can still apply for SAC.
What should I do if I can’t write my exam because of injury?
Contact Unitec’s Disability Support Office on 815 4321 ext 8606.
I just can’t get along with another student or staff member and my studies are being adversely affected. What should I do?
Unitec employs a Conciliator to ensure that all members of the Unitec family resolve their differences as harmoniously as possible and gain all they can from their time at Unitec. Email conciliator@unitec.ac.nz or phone 815 4321 ext 7339.
I have been refused entry into a programme. Can I appeal this decision?
You can try, but it is not straightforward. See the Student Advocate in Building 180 (The Hub) or email usuadvocate@unitec.ac.nz