03
Jan
January
University reopens
Friday, 3 January 2020
05
Jan
January
Latest arrival date for new international students studying at Summer School
Sunday, 5 January 2020
Enrolment/Orientation seminar for new international students
Sunday, 5 January 2020
06
Jan
January
Summer School classes begin
Monday, 6 January 2020
10
Jan
January
Summer School fees due
Friday, 10 January 2020
13
Jan
January
Last day to add or delete Summer School papers (5pm deadline)
Monday, 13 January 2020
15
Jan
January
Due date for submission of papers for course approval by students taking Semester One or full-year papers
Wednesday, 15 January 2020
03
Feb
February
Last day to withdraw from Summer School papers (5pm deadline)
Monday, 3 February 2020
06
Feb
February
Waitangi Day
Thursday, 6 February 2020
10
Feb
February
Fees due for study beginning in Semester One
Monday, 10 February 2020
Vice-Chancellor's Welcome Back to Staff
Monday, 10 February 2020
at 5:00pm
- 5:00pm – 6:00pm: College of Education Auditorium
6:00pm – 7.00pm: BBQ Dinner at Business School Atrium, Te Wao Nui
For front-line staff who deal directly with students - primarily those from Student Support Services and Campus and Collegiate Life Services.
11
Feb
February
Vice-Chancellor's Welcome to Parents / Students - Locals
Tuesday, 11 February 2020
at 5:30pm
- 5:30pm - 6:30pm: Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
6:30pm - 7:00pm: Supper in Castle Concourse
For students living locally (living at home boarding or flatting).
12
Feb
February
Vice-Chancellor's Welcome to Parents / Students - Residential Colleges
Wednesday, 12 February 2020
at 2:00pm
- 2.00pm - 3.00pm: College of Education Auditorium
3.00pm - 4.00pm: Afternoon tea in Plaza Cafe
For students living in Residential Colleges.
13
Feb
February
Pacific first-year students' orientation: Growing Pacific scholars 2020
Thursday, 13 February 2020 at 9:00am
14
Feb
February
Summer School classes end
Friday, 14 February 2020
15
Feb
February
Summer School examinations begin
Saturday, 15 February 2020
17
Feb
February
Enrolment/Orientation activities for new international students (until 21 February)
Monday, 17 February 2020
Academic Orientation Week commences
Monday, 17 February 2020
Latest arrival date for new international students studying in Semester One
Monday, 17 February 2020
Academic Orientation Week begins (ends 21 February)
Monday, 17 February 2020
Tauira Hou Pōwhiri, Moeraki Marae
Monday, 17 February 2020 at 8:15am - Te Huka Mātauraka (the Māori Centre), 515 and 519 Castle Street North
First-year Science Students
Monday, 17 February 2020 at 8:30am - AskOtago Central Hub
Course advice and planning
Monday, 17 February 2020
at 8:30am
- AskOtago Central Hub
Ask us your big questions!
eTransition
Monday, 17 February 2020 at 9:30am - St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
Student Village
Monday, 17 February 2020 at 10:00am - Forecourt, Union Building
UNIO 101: University transition and success
Monday, 17 February 2020 at 10:00am - St David Complex Lecture Theatre
Campus Tour
Monday, 17 February 2020 at 10:15am - Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard area
Campus Tour
Monday, 17 February 2020 at 11:15am - Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard
Campus Tour
Monday, 17 February 2020 at 1:15pm - Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard
UNIO 101: University transition and success
Monday, 17 February 2020 at 2:00pm - St David Complex Lecture Theatre
Campus Tour
Monday, 17 February 2020 at 2:15pm - Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard
Locals festival - Hype Night
Monday, 17 February 2020 at 4:00pm - Main Common Room, Union Buiding
Convocation Ceremony - Academic welcome for first year students
Monday, 17 February 2020 at 7:30pm - Forsyth Barr Stadium
18
Feb
February
Course advice and planning
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
at 8:30am
- AskOtago Central Hub
Ask us your big questions!
First-year Science students
Tuesday, 18 February 2020 at 8:30am
eTransition
Tuesday, 18 February 2020 at 9:30am - St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
UNIO 101: University transition and success
Tuesday, 18 February 2020 at 10:00am - St David Complex Lecture Theatre
Campus Tour
Tuesday, 18 February 2020 at 10:15am - Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard
Campus Tour
Tuesday, 18 February 2020 at 11:15am - Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard
Locals festival - participate in the University Collegiate Sports Day
Tuesday, 18 February 2020 at 11:30am - Meet at Locals HQ (top floor, Union Building)
University Collegiate Sports Day
Tuesday, 18 February 2020 at 1:00pm - TBC
19
Feb
February
Course advice and planning
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
at 8:30am
- AskOtago Centre Hub
Ask us your big questions!
First-year Science students
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 at 8:30am - AskOtago Central Hub
eTransition
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 at 9:30am - St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
UNIO 101: University transition and success
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 at 10:00am - St David Complex Lecture Theatre
Campus Tour
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 at 10:15am - Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard
Introduction to LAWS 101: Pathway to the Profession
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 at 11:00am - Moot Court, Level 10, Richardson Building
Locals festival - Locals challenge
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 at 11:00am - Locals HQ (top floor, Union Building)
Campus Tour
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 at 11:15am - Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard
International students - Official Welcome and Expo
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 at 11:30am - St David Complex Lecture Theatre
Campus Tour
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 at 1:15pm - Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard
New international students - New Zealand culture: Spot the difference
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 at 1:30pm - Castle 2 Lecture Theatre
UNIO 101: University transition and success
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 at 2:00pm - St David Complex Lecture Theatre
Campus Tour
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 at 2:15pm - Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard
New international students - Secrets to academic success
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 at 2:30pm - Castle 2 Lecture Theatre
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Orientation
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 at 3:15pm - St David Complex Lecture Theatre
New international students - Thrive and survive
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 at 3:30pm - Castle 2 Lecture Theatre
Locals festival - Pre Toga Party
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 at 6:00pm - University Rugby Club
20
Feb
February
Summer School examinations end
Thursday, 20 February 2020
Course advice and planning
Thursday, 20 February 2020
- AskOtago Central Hub
Ask us your big questions!
First-year Science students
Thursday, 20 February 2020 at 8:30am - AskOtago Central Hub
eTransition
Thursday, 20 February 2020 at 9:30am - St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
UNIO 101: University transition and success
Thursday, 20 February 2020 at 10:00am - St David Complex Lecture Theatre
OUSA Clubs Day
Thursday, 20 February 2020 at 10:00am - Otago Museum Reserve (rain day: The Link)
Campus Tour
Thursday, 20 February 2020 at 10:15am - Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard
Locals festival - Hype Afternoon
Thursday, 20 February 2020 at 11:00am - Main Common Room, Union Building
Introduction to LAWS 101: Pathway to the Profession
Thursday, 20 February 2020 at 11:00am - Moot Court, Level 10, Richardson Building
Campus Tour
Thursday, 20 February 2020 at 11:15am - Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard
Tauira Māori - Hāngī lunch
Thursday, 20 February 2020 at 12:00pm - Te Huka Mātauraka, 515 and 519 Castle Street North
UNIO 101: University transition and success
Thursday, 20 February 2020 at 1:00pm - St David Complex Lecture Theatre
Campus Tour
Thursday, 20 February 2020 at 1:15pm - Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard
Campus Tour
Thursday, 20 February 2020 at 2:15pm - Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard
University of Otago Pacific Welcome
Thursday, 20 February 2020
at 5:30pm
- Castle 1 Lecture Theatre, (there will be a live stream in Castle 2), dinner - University Union
All new and returning Pacific students and their families are invited to attend.
21
Feb
February
Academic Orientation Week ends
Friday, 21 February 2020
Preliminary lectures for semester 1 and full-year papers
Friday, 21 February 2020
Many departments hold preliminary lectures on the Friday before the start of the semester 1. Preliminary lectures are short presentations that give you important introductory information about the papers for which you are enrolled.
These lectures are held for full-year and semester 1 papers.
Details of the times and locations will be available on the preliminary lectures webpage closer to the day. (Search for otago preliminary lectures.)
Please note, not all papers offer preliminary lectures.
Academic Orientation Week ends
Friday, 21 February 2020
Locals festival - HQ Open Day
Friday, 21 February 2020 - Locals HQ (top floor, Union Building)
Preliminary lectures
Friday, 21 February 2020
Course advice and planning
Friday, 21 February 2020
at 8:30am
- AskOtago Central Hub
Ask us your big questions!
First-year Science students
Friday, 21 February 2020 at 8:30am - AskOtago Central Hub
Campus Tour
Friday, 21 February 2020 at 11:15am - Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard
Business overview
Friday, 21 February 2020 at 11:30am - Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
Campus Tour
Friday, 21 February 2020
at 1:15pm
-
Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard
Business overview
Friday, 21 February 2020 at 3:00pm - Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
23
Feb
February
FOFOA accommodation orientation
Sunday, 23 February 2020 at 10:00am - Pacific Islands Centre, 1 Leithbank
OUSA International Food Festival
Sunday, 23 February 2020 at 5:00pm - Otago Museum Reserve
24
Feb
February
Formal lectures begin
Monday, 24 February 2020
28
Feb
February
Last day to add Semester One or full-year papers (5pm deadline)
Friday, 28 February 2020 at 12:00am
13
Mar
March
Last day to delete Semester One papers with refund of fees (5pm deadline)
Friday, 13 March 2020 at 12:00am
20
Mar
March
Last day to delete full-year papers with refund of fees (5pm deadline)
Friday, 20 March 2020 at 12:00am
