Information, links to frequently used applications and resources, and latest news items for current students at the University of Otago.
Graduation live streaming
You can watch a live stream of a graduation ceremony online on the day of the ceremony. Streaming begins approximately one hour prior to the start of each ceremony.
Is this your first year at Otago?
The new first-year students website has the information you need to make the most of your first year.
University Course Advice Service
Whether you are in your first, second, or third year, the University Course Advice Service is here to help.
They can look at not just your current course of study, but ensure that it is setting you up so you can complete your qualification in a timely manner, and will get you where you want to go.
Course advice is available throughout the year, and at any time during your studies.
Guide to Enrolment
The Guide to Enrolment tells you what you need to do to complete your degree and lists the available papers.
Some information may have changed since the Guide to Enrolment was produced. See the following links for more up-to-date information:
Making the most of your time at Otago
Key dates
- Monday 9 April
First semester resumes - Wednesday 25 April
ANZAC Day - Friday 4 May
Last day to withdraw from first semester papers (5pm deadline) - Saturday 12 May
Graduation ceremonies - Saturday 19 May
Graduation ceremonies - Friday 1 June
Lectures cease before mid-year examinations - Monday 4 June
Queen's Birthday - Wednesday 6 June
First semester examinations begin - Friday 15 June
Applications due from students taking only second semester papers for a programme subject to the Entry Pathway system in 2018 - Wednesday 20 June
First semester examinations end - Monday 25 June
Due date for submission of papers for course approval by students taking only second semester papers
Full list of academic key dates