All mail should be sent to you at your assigned housing address in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Although you will receive your housing assignment prior to departure, it is important that friends and family wait until you have confirmed your complete mailing address on-site before sending anything to you by mail. A first-class letter will take about one week to get from the United States to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. IES Abroad is not responsible for returning packages and/or correspondence to you or to the sender if mail arrives for you after you have departed your IES Abroad program. Please...

Students will be able to join one of the more than 250 clubs, societies and sports teams at the University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau. During the first week of the semester, the University will hold a Clubs Expo where you can look at all the different club offerings and find one that is right for you! Students can also enroll in the University of Auckland's Generation Changemaker program, which focuses on climate action and innovation and entrepreneurship. Additionally, The Study Abroad Students’ Society (also known as SASS) creates an inclusive community for returned, outgoing, and...

Currency New Zealand's unit of currency is the dollar (NZ$). The majority of major credit cards can be used in Aotearoa New Zealand, with Visa and Mastercard being accepted most widely. Cash is less commonly used in New Zealand. Before departing for Aotearoa New Zealand, you should exchange between USD$50 and USD$100 into New Zealand dollars in order to cover incidental expenses during your first few days in Aotearoa New Zealand. New Zealand dollars can be purchased at large US banks, American Express offices, and at most international airports in the United States and abroad. To check current...

While in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, we want to ensure you have every opportunity to immerse yourself in new experiences. That’s why our Program Manager in Auckland is committed to providing outstanding academic and student support services. We take care of the details, so you can soak up every moment of your Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland experience! The Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Program Manager is based close to campus and is available to meet you at a time of your convenience. That meeting place may be the international office, a coffee shop or at your accommodation. Whatever works for you! Center...