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Are you about to start your first year at Otago?

Here’s the information you’ll need to make the most of your first year.

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Getting ready

Be prepared before you arrive

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Orientation

A week of information and events to start the academic year

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Student tools

Access resources to help with your study

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Support services

Check out the support that's available

Academic support

Academic support

Learn how to get the most from your education

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Accommodation

Options for your first year and beyond

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Finances

Getting and managing your money

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First-year timeline

See what your year looks like