Ngā kaupapa e heke mai
Monday, 25 January 2021
at 1:00pm
- Benson Common Room (Gn9), Geology Building, University of Otago, Dunedin
A talk by Otago Geology PhD candidate Sheng
Wednesday, 3 February 2021
Saturday, 6 February 2021
Monday, 8 February 2021
Wednesday, 10 February 2021
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
at 2:00pm
- Lecture in St David Lecture Theatre (2:00–3:00pm)
Afternoon Tea at St David Ground Floor Foyer (3:00–4:00pm)
Welcome for first year students living in residential colleges.
Thursday, 18 February 2021
at 9:00am
Orientation programme for all Pacific first-year students.
Friday, 19 February 2021
Saturday, 20 February 2021
Monday, 22 February 2021
Monday, 22 February 2021
Monday, 22 February 2021
Monday, 22 February 2021
at 8:30am
- Te Huka Mātauraka (the Māori Centre), 515 and 519 Castle Street North
There are two pōwhiri: one in the morning (buses depart at 8:30am) for tauira studying in the Sciences, Commerce and Humanities; one in the afternoon (buses depart at 11:00am) for tauira studying First Year Health Sciences.
Monday, 22 February 2021
at 9:00am
- AskOtago Central Hub
Ask about papers, courses, qualifications or about your future. Student Advisers sit with you kanohi ki te kanohi (face-to-face) to help you review your study choices and check you’re on track to gain the most from your degree. Offered from Monday 15 February to Friday 26 February (weekdays only).
Monday, 22 February 2021
at 9:00am
- St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
Being IT and online ready is essential for successful study. Get your device set up, an learn how to access and use the IT systems at the University in these 20 minute sessions run between 9:00am and 4:30pm.
Monday, 22 February 2021
at 9:00am
- AskOtago Central Hub
A team of student advisers is available to help answer your questions about your chosen qualification every weekday during Orientation from Monday 22 February to Friday 5 March.
Monday, 22 February 2021
at 10:00am
- St David Complex Lecture Theatre
This is your first formal lecture. We will highlight academic differences between secondary school and university, provide you with advice to support your success and identify successful academic behaviours for you to utilise at university.
Monday, 22 February 2021
at 10:15am
- Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard area
Today there are four campus tours commencing at 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm and 1:15pm — tours are approximately 45 minutes long. Tours of the campus will show you around University and focus on the particular area in which you intend to study.
Monday, 22 February 2021
at 1:00pm
- St David Complex Lecture Theatre
This will be your first formal lecture. We will highlight academic differences between secondary school and university, provide you with advice to support your success and identify successful academic behaviours for you to utilise at university.
Monday, 22 February 2021
at 2:00pm
- Main Common Room, Union Buiding
Meet other Locals in your papers so you have a familiar face to look for in your first week!
Monday, 22 February 2021
at 4:00pm
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
The Convocation Ceremony marks your formal welcome to the University of Otago. You will need to be seated by 3:50pm for the 4:00pm start.
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
at 9:00am
- AskOtago Central Hub
A team of student advisers is available to help answer your questions about your chosen qualification every weekday during Orientation from Monday 22 February to Friday 5 March.
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
at 9:00am
- AskOtago Central Hub
Ask about papers, courses, qualifications or about your future. Student Advisers sit with you kanohi ki te kanohi (face-to-face) to help you review your study choices and check you’re on track to gain the most from your degree. Offered from Monday 15 February to Friday 26 February (weekdays only).
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
at 9:30am
- St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
Being IT and online ready is essential for successful study. Get your device set up, an learn how to access and use the IT systems at the University in these 20 minute sessions rung between 9:00am and 11:30am.
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
at 10:00am
- St David Complex Lecture Theatre
This will be your first formal lecture. We will highlight academic differences between secondary school and university, provide you with advice to support your success and identify successful academic behaviours for you to utilise at university.
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
at 10:15am
- Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard
Today there are two campus tours commencing at 10:15am and 11:15am — tours are approximately 45 minutes long. Tours of the campus will show you around University and focus on the particular area in which you intend to study.
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
at 11:30am
- Meet at Locals HQ (top floor, Union Building)
Compete against the other collegiate communities in football, netball, volleyball and touch.
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
at 1:30pm
- Logan Park
First-year students from residential colleges, Uni Flats, and the Locals collegiate community meet and participate in an afternoon of social sport. including touch, netball, soccer and volleyball.
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
at 9:00am
- AskOtago Central Hub
A team of student advisers is available to help answer your questions about your chosen qualification every weekday during Orientation from Monday 22 February to Friday 5 March.
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
at 9:00am
- AskOtago Centre Hub
Ask about papers, courses, qualifications or about your future. Student Advisers sit with you kanohi ki te kanohi (face-to-face) to help you review your study choices and check you’re on track to gain the most from your degree.
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
at 9:30am
- St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
Being IT and online ready is essential for successful study. Get your device set up, an learn how to access and use the IT systems at the University in these 20 minute sessions run between 9:00am and 4:30pm.
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
at 10:00am
- St David Complex Lecture Theatre
This will be your first formal lecture. We will highlight academic differences between secondary school and university, provide you with advice to support your success and identify successful academic behaviours for you to utilise at university.
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
at 10:15am
- Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard
Today there are four campus tours commencing at 10:15am, 11:15am, 1:15pm and 2:15pm — tours are approximately 45 minutes long. Tours of the campus will show you around University and focus on the particular area in which you intend to study.
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
at 11:00am
- Locals HQ (top floor, Union Building)
Learn how to navigate campus so you don’t get lost when going to classes, and find all the support services available to students.
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
at 11:15am
- Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
International students new to Otago are invited to attend the Official Welcome.
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
at 1:00pm
- St David Complex Lecture Theatre
This will be your first formal lecture. We will highlight academic differences between secondary school and university, provide you with advice to support your success and identify successful academic behaviours for you to utilise at university.
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
at 2:15pm
- Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
In this seminar you will get information and tips to help you navigate the Otago community.
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
at 2:15pm
- St David Complex Lecture Theatre
Meet staff, lecturers and students who will be part of your BA journey for the next three years. This orientation is your introduction to everything about the BA at Otago.
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
at 6:00pm
- Starters Bar
Enjoy the lead up to your Toga Party in style with Locals and OUSA at Starters! We have sheets and expert Toga tiers ready to help you.
Thursday, 25 February 2021
Thursday, 25 February 2021
at 9:00am
- Otago Museum Reserve
Find the perfect club or society you want to make part of your uni experience.
Thursday, 25 February 2021
at 9:00am
- AskOtago Central Hub
A team of student advisers is available to help answer your questions about your chosen qualification every weekday during Orientation from Monday 22 February to Friday 5 March.
Thursday, 25 February 2021
at 9:00am
- AskOtago Central Hub
Ask about papers, courses, qualifications or about your future. Student Advisers sit with you kanohi ki te kanohi (face-to-face) to help you review your study choices and check you’re on track to gain the most from your degree.
Thursday, 25 February 2021
at 9:30am
- St David Complex Seminar Rooms A and B
Being IT and online ready is essential for successful study. Get your device set up, an learn how to access and use the IT systems at the University in these 20 minute sessions run between 9:00am and 4:30pm.
Thursday, 25 February 2021
at 10:00am
- St David Complex Lecture Theatre
This will be your first formal lecture. We will highlight academic differences between secondary school and university, provide you with advice to support your success and identify successful academic behaviours for you to utilise at university.
Thursday, 25 February 2021
at 10:15am
- Front entrance of St David Complex in the courtyard
Today there are three campus tours commencing at 10:15am, 11:15am and 1:15pm — tours are approximately 45 minutes long. Tours of the campus will show you around University and focus on the particular area in which you intend to study.
Thursday, 25 February 2021
at 11:00am
- Locals HQ (top floor, Union Building)
Did you miss our first welcome event or did you want to meet more Locals? Don’t worry, because here we will make sure you have the same chance to meet some new Locals and the Locals team.
Thursday, 25 February 2021
at 12:00pm
- Te Huka Mātauraka, 515 and 519 Castle Street North
Tickets are available for purchase at Te Huka Mātauraka ($5 Students and $7 Staff / Community). Every ticket sold will go in the draw to win a prize at the hāngī.
Thursday, 25 February 2021
at 1:00pm
- St David Complex Lecture Theatre
This will be your first formal lecture. We will highlight academic differences between secondary school and university, provide you with advice to support your success and identify successful academic behaviours for you to utilise at university.
Thursday, 25 February 2021
at 5:30pm
- Castle 1 Lecture Theatre, (there will be a live stream in Castle 2), dinner will be served after the welcome.
This is the annual welcome hosted by University of Otago leaders to officially start the new academic year, and to welcome you to our aiga here at Otago. All new and returning Pacific students and their families are invited to attend.
Friday, 26 February 2021
- Locals HQ (top floor, Union Building)
Come and hang out with the Locals team in the HQ in between your prelim lectures. We can answer any questions you have and help you prepare for classes on Monday!
Friday, 26 February 2021
Friday, 26 February 2021
Many departments hold preliminary lectures – short presentations that give you important introductory information about the papers for which you are enrolled. Please note, not all papers offer preliminary lectures.
Friday, 26 February 2021
at 9:00am
- AskOtago Central Hub
Ask about papers, courses, qualifications or about your future. Student Advisers sit with you kanohi ki te kanohi (face-to-face) to help you review your study choices and check you’re on track to gain the most from your degree. Offered from Monday 15 February to Friday 26 February (weekdays only).
Friday, 26 February 2021
at 9:00am
- AskOtago Central Hub
A team of student advisers is available to help answer your questions about your chosen qualification every weekday during Orientation from Monday 22 February to Friday 5 March.
Friday, 26 February 2021
at 9:00am
- Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
An introduction to the combined degrees: Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom), Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc), Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc). All students taking the BACom, BASc or BComSc are encouraged to attend.
Friday, 26 February 2021
at 11:30am
- Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
Don't miss this introduction to the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree.
Friday, 26 February 2021
at 1:00pm
- Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
An introduction to the combined degrees: Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom), Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc), Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc). All students taking the BACom, BASc or BComSc are encouraged to attend.
Friday, 26 February 2021
at 3:00pm
- Castle 1 Lecture Theatre
Don't miss this introduction to the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree.
Monday, 1 March 2021
Wednesday, 3 March 2021
at 5:30pm
- Main Common Room, Union Building
Are you returning to study?
Friday, 5 March 2021
Friday, 19 March 2021
Friday, 26 March 2021
Thursday, 1 April 2021
Friday, 2 April 2021
Monday, 5 April 2021 - Easter Monday
Monday, 12 April 2021
