New student information
You’ve accepted your offer of place. What happens next?
Welcome to BTI. Now that you have accepted your place, there are several important steps to complete before your programme begins. Start with your enrolment forms, then work through the checklist below.
Complete your enrolment first
You will receive emails from your Programme Administrator containing information about your enrolment process and your programme.
You will also receive a separate email from Adobe Sign containing:
- your Invoice and Enrolment Form
- your Public Trust Student Acknowledgement Form
After opening the link in the Adobe Sign email, follow these steps:
- Select Continue and follow the prompts.
- Check carefully that the information on your forms is correct.
- Complete at least one payment option.
- Complete the Total field on page 2. This is essential.
- Check and sign all required forms.
- Return the completed forms to BTI within seven days.
Important: Incomplete forms, or forms returned after the seven-day deadline, may delay the processing of your enrolment and your study start date.
These emails contain important information. Read everything carefully and contact your Programme Administrator if anything is unclear.
Your new student checklist
Open each section below and complete anything relevant to you. Programme-specific instructions sent directly to you by BTI take priority over general information on this page.
Have your circumstances changed? Important
We understand that personal circumstances sometimes change between applying and starting study.
If something has changed and you are unsure how your studies may be affected, contact your Programme Administrator immediately. Please do not leave it until the last minute.
If you are considering withdrawing or deferring your study, make sure you understand the possible implications for:
- your enrolment
- your programme place
- withdrawal requirements
- your fees
- any refund that may be available
Get Set for study Optional and free
Get Set is BTI’s short and popular tertiary study-skills course. It is free for students who have enrolled in a programme at BTI.
The course is optional. It is designed to support students who may be nervous about tertiary study or who would like to strengthen their study skills before their programme begins.
Get Set may be particularly useful if:
- it has been a while since you last studied
- you are uncertain about writing tertiary-level essays
- you would like help understanding APA referencing
- you want to practise common tertiary study tasks
- you would like to connect with students in a similar situation
Get Set is mainly aimed at students beginning their first year, but it is available to BTI students at any year level who would like to refresh their study skills.
Topics covered
- essay writing
- referencing
- paraphrasing
- critical reading
- note-taking
- time management
- other useful tertiary study skills
Optional tutorials may also be offered in response to student needs. These may cover:
- basic computing and ICT skills
- sentence structure
- punctuation
- other identified study-skill needs
When and where does Get Set run?
Get Set is delivered online and normally runs over three days before first-year programmes begin.
Students need to be available from 9am to 2.45pm on each day.
The dates vary according to intake and programme. Check the key-date information for your programme and any information sent by your Programme Administrator.
Places are limited and are available on a first-in, first-served basis, so register promptly once you have enrolled at BTI.
You can register using the online form or by contacting your Programme Administrator.
If you are significantly concerned about your current study-skill level, you may also wish to explore the six-month NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways.
Check your programme dates and course start dates Required
Check the key dates for your programme and courses, including your programme start date and any programme-specific dates that apply to you.
Depending on your programme, these may include:
- orientation or first-day information
- course start dates
- online sessions
- onsite learning blocks or intensives
- practicum or placement dates
- study breaks
- assessment or programme milestones
Save these dates somewhere you will see them regularly.
Not every programme document may be displayed on the general key-dates page. If your programme is not listed, use the dates sent directly to you or contact your Programme Administrator.
Check your programme information Required
Before your programme begins, you will receive further information from BTI that is specific to your programme.
This information may include:
- programme start information
- orientation details
- timetables or scheduled sessions
- online or onsite study arrangements
- programme-specific requirements
- instructions for accessing BTI systems
- textbook, equipment or resource information
Read these emails carefully and keep them somewhere easy to find. Contact your Programme Administrator promptly if you believe information is missing or something is unclear.
Order your BTI student ID card Recommended
BTI students can apply for a student ID card online.
Your student ID card can be used:
- as proof that you are a BTI student
- to access nationwide student discounts
- to use BTI student photocopiers in the library and computer lab
Student ID cards cannot be ordered or collected from BTI reception. They must be ordered online and are sent directly to you.
Purchase or find your required textbooks Where applicable
Some BTI courses have required textbooks. Where a textbook is required, you will need to obtain it so that you can use it during the course.
A list of required texts is available on BTIonline under:
Resources / General Information
Before purchasing a book, check that you have the correct:
- title
- author
- edition or publication year
- ISBN, where supplied
Books can often be found more affordably through online retailers or second-hand sellers. Students commonly use:
- local and online book retailers
- Trade Me
- the BTI Textbook Marketplace Facebook group
- other current or former BTI students
When buying second-hand, check that the edition or publication year is correct. Older editions may not be suitable for your course.
Allow enough time for delivery before your course begins.
Read your course outlines Required
Your course outline contains important information about each course you are studying.
It includes:
- an outline of the course
- the schedule of topics
- required or recommended readings
- additional course information
- assignment and assessment information
- course expectations and requirements
Course outlines are available as PDF documents from each course page on BTIonline.
Course pages normally open on the Friday before classes begin. If your course is not yet visible, check the information sent by your programme or contact your Programme Administrator.
Who can I contact for help?
Your Programme Administrator is the best first contact for enrolment questions and information specific to your programme. You can also reply directly to the programme email you received.
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