Ones to Watch: Te Whetu Kerekere
Te Whetu says after looking more closely, she can see how she hasn’t abandoned her love for her culture at all, but instead is doing important work by bringing Māori perspective into spaces which need it.
Change of course is now in eVision!
Once you have completed the course enrolment declaration for the year, if you wish to make changes to what you are studying, you must complete the change of course process.
You can now do this in eVision under My programme and papers (deadlines apply).
Otago Global Student exchange
Study overseas for a semester or a year as part of your Otago degree.
Find out more about the programme, grants, and awards available, and when and how to apply.
Are you on the right track?
Our student advisers in Student Development offer a friendly ear to listen and provide guidance on what matters to you.
Through one-on-one collaborative discussions we can provide course advice and planning based on your academic goals and aspirations, and connect you with our wider support services.
Course advice is available throughout the year, and at any time during your studies.
Get the best out of your assignments and exams
HEDC Student Learning Development provides free academic development to students studying at the University of Otago. Whether you are working hard to get a pass mark or seeking to gain a top result, you can benefit from their services.
See the Student Learning Development website for more information.
Thinking of changing your qualification or subject, or adding a minor?
The Guide to Enrolment shows you the qualifications, subjects, and papers on offer at Otago in one easy-to-use resource.
Some information may have changed since it was produced. See the following links for the latest information:
Making the most of your time at Otago
- First-Year Students website
- Study skills – digital resources
- Student Learning Development
- Locals programme
- OUSA
Key dates
- Friday 4 June
Lectures cease before mid-year examinations - Monday 7 June
Queen’s Birthday - Wednesday 9 June
Semester 1 examinations begin - Tuesday 15 June
Applications due from students taking only semester 2 papers for a programme subject to the Entry Pathway system in 2021 - Wednesday 23 June
Semester 1 examinations end - Friday 25 June
Due date for submission of papers for course approval by students taking only semester 2 papers - Thursday 1 July
Applications open for most entrance scholarships for 2022 - Monday 5 July
Enrolment/Orientation activities for new international students (until Friday 9 July) - Monday 5 July
Latest arrival date for new international students studying in semester 2 - Saturday 10 July
Fees due for semester 2 only enrolments - Monday 12 July
Semester 2 begins - Monday 12 July
Due date for completion of course enrolment declaration by students taking only semester 2 papers (late fee may apply) - Friday 16 July
Last day to add semester 2 papers (5pm deadline) - Friday 30 July
Last day to delete semester 2 papers with refund of fees (5pm deadline)
Full list of academic key dates
Student news
How a rite of passage survives a pandemic
Restrictions on allowing international students into New Zealand has been one of the many COVID-19 curveballs to impact tertiary institutes.
Scholarship has meaningful recognition
Connecting with her heritage has been an important part of one student’s journey here at Otago.
Colleges embrace 'Mindful Mondays'
Not having red meat or chicken on our student college menus on Mondays is saving about the same amount of carbon as getting 133 cars off the road annually.
