Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan 2021
January
- Friday, 3 January
- University reopens
- Sunday, 5 January
- Latest arrival date for new international students studying at Summer School
- Sunday, 5 January
- Enrolment/Orientation seminar for new international students
- Monday, 6 January
- Due date for completion of course enrolment declaration concerning Summer School papers (a late fee may apply)
- Monday, 6 January
- Summer School classes begin
- Friday, 10 January
- Summer School fees due
- Monday, 13 January
- Last day to add or delete Summer School papers (5pm deadline)
- Wednesday, 15 January
- Due date for submission of papers for course approval by students taking Semester One or full-year papers
- Friday, 31 January
- University of Otago Clocktower Picnic
February
- Monday, 3 February
- Last day to withdraw from Summer School papers (5pm deadline)
- Thursday, 6 February
- Waitangi Day
- Monday, 10 February
- Fees due for study beginning in Semester One
- Monday, 10 February
- Vice-Chancellor's Welcome Back to Staff
- Tuesday, 11 February
- Vice-Chancellor's Welcome to Parents / Students - Locals
- Wednesday, 12 February
- Vice-Chancellor's Welcome to Parents / Students - Residential Colleges
- Thursday, 13 February
- Pacific first-year students' orientation: Growing Pacific scholars 2020
- Friday, 14 February
- Summer School classes end
- Saturday, 15 February
- Summer School examinations begin
- Monday, 17 February
- Latest arrival date for new international students studying in Semester One
- Monday, 17 February
- Enrolment/Orientation activities for new international students (until 21 February)
- Monday, 17 February
- Academic Orientation Week begins (ends 21 February)
- Monday, 17 February
- Academic Orientation Week commences
- Monday, 17 February
- Tauira Hou Pōwhiri, Moeraki Marae
- Monday, 17 February
- First-year Science Students
- Monday, 17 February
- Course advice and planning
- Monday, 17 February
- eTransition
- Monday, 17 February
- UNIO 101: University transition and success
- Monday, 17 February
- Student Village
- Monday, 17 February
- Campus Tour
- Monday, 17 February
- Campus Tour
- Monday, 17 February
- Campus Tour
- Monday, 17 February
- UNIO 101: University transition and success
- Monday, 17 February
- Campus Tour
- Monday, 17 February
- Locals festival - Hype Night
- Monday, 17 February
- Convocation Ceremony - Academic welcome for first year students
- Tuesday, 18 February
- Course advice and planning
- Tuesday, 18 February
- First-year Science students
- Tuesday, 18 February
- eTransition
- Tuesday, 18 February
- UNIO 101: University transition and success
- Tuesday, 18 February
- Campus Tour
- Tuesday, 18 February
- Campus Tour
- Tuesday, 18 February
- Locals festival - participate in the University Collegiate Sports Day
- Tuesday, 18 February
- University Collegiate Sports Day
- Wednesday, 19 February
- First-year Science students
- Wednesday, 19 February
- Course advice and planning
- Wednesday, 19 February
- eTransition
- Wednesday, 19 February
- UNIO 101: University transition and success
- Wednesday, 19 February
- Campus Tour
- Wednesday, 19 February
- Introduction to LAWS 101: Pathway to the Profession
- Wednesday, 19 February
- Locals festival - Locals challenge
- Wednesday, 19 February
- Campus Tour
- Wednesday, 19 February
- International students - Official Welcome and Expo
- Wednesday, 19 February
- Campus Tour
- Wednesday, 19 February
- New international students - New Zealand culture: Spot the difference
- Wednesday, 19 February
- UNIO 101: University transition and success
- Wednesday, 19 February
- Campus Tour
- Wednesday, 19 February
- New international students - Secrets to academic success
- Wednesday, 19 February
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) Orientation
- Wednesday, 19 February
- New international students - Thrive and survive
- Wednesday, 19 February
- Locals festival - Pre Toga Party
- Thursday, 20 February
- Course advice and planning
- Thursday, 20 February
- Summer School examinations end
- Thursday, 20 February
- First-year Science students
- Thursday, 20 February
- eTransition
- Thursday, 20 February
- OUSA Clubs Day
- Thursday, 20 February
- UNIO 101: University transition and success
- Thursday, 20 February
- Campus Tour
- Thursday, 20 February
- Introduction to LAWS 101: Pathway to the Profession
- Thursday, 20 February
- Locals festival - Hype Afternoon
- Thursday, 20 February
- Campus Tour
- Thursday, 20 February
- Tauira Māori - Hāngī lunch
- Thursday, 20 February
- UNIO 101: University transition and success
- Thursday, 20 February
- Campus Tour
- Thursday, 20 February
- Campus Tour
- Thursday, 20 February
- University of Otago Pacific Welcome
- Friday, 21 February
- Locals festival - HQ Open Day
- Friday, 21 February
- Academic Orientation Week ends
- Friday, 21 February
- Preliminary lectures
- Friday, 21 February
- Academic Orientation Week ends
- Friday, 21 February
- Preliminary lectures for Semester One and full-year papers
- Friday, 21 February
- Due date for completion of course enrolment declaration by students taking Semester One and full-year papers (a late fee may apply)
- Friday, 21 February
- First-year Science students
- Friday, 21 February
- Course advice and planning
- Friday, 21 February
- Campus Tour
- Friday, 21 February
- Business overview
- Friday, 21 February
- Campus Tour
- Friday, 21 February
- Business overview
- Sunday, 23 February
- FOFOA accommodation orientation
- Sunday, 23 February
- OUSA International Food Festival
- Monday, 24 February
- Formal lectures begin
- Friday, 28 February
- Last day to add Semester One or full-year papers (5pm deadline)
March
- Friday, 13 March
- Last day to delete Semester One papers with refund of fees (5pm deadline)
- Friday, 20 March
- Last day to delete full-year papers with refund of fees (5pm deadline)
April
- Wednesday, 1 April
- Applications for Semester Two residential college accommodation open
- Friday, 10 April
- Good Friday – Mid-semester break begins
- Monday, 13 April
- Easter Monday
- Tuesday, 14 April
- Otago Anniversary Day observed (Dunedin)
- Monday, 20 April
- Semester One resumes
- Saturday, 25 April
- ANZAC Day
- Monday, 27 April
- ANZAC Day (observed)
May
- Friday, 1 May
- Last day to withdraw from Semester One papers (5pm deadline)
- Saturday, 9 May
- Graduation ceremonies
- Saturday, 16 May
- Graduation ceremonies
- Friday, 29 May
- Lectures cease before mid-year examinations
June
- Monday, 1 June
- Queen’s Birthday
- Wednesday, 3 June
- Semester One examinations begin
- Monday, 15 June
- Applications due from students taking only Semester Two papers for a programme subject to the Entry Pathway system in 2020
- Wednesday, 17 June
- Semester One examinations end
- Thursday, 25 June
- Due date for submission of papers for course approval by students taking only Semester Two papers
- Monday, 29 June
- Latest arrival date for new international students studying in Semester Two
- Monday, 29 June
- Enrolment/Orientation activities for new international students (until Friday 3 July)
July
- Wednesday, 1 July
- Applications open for most entrance scholarships
- Monday, 6 July
- Semester Two begins
- Monday, 6 July
- Due date for completion of course enrolment declaration by students taking only Semester Two papers (late fee may apply)
- Friday, 10 July
- Fees due for Semester Two only enrolments
- Friday, 10 July
- Last day to add Semester Two papers (5pm deadline)
- Friday, 24 July
- Last day to delete Semester Two papers with refund of fees (5pm deadline)
August
- Saturday, 1 August
- Applications for full-year and Semester One residential college accommodation open
- Saturday, 15 August
- Applications close for most entrance scholarships
- Saturday, 15 August
- Graduation ceremony
- Saturday, 22 August
- Mid-semester break begins
- Monday, 31 August
- Applications due for first enrolment in Teacher Education programmes in 2021
- Monday, 31 August
- Semester Two resumes
September
- Tuesday, 1 September
- Applications due for Music Performance papers in 2021
- Friday, 11 September
- Last day to withdraw from Semester Two and full-year papers (5pm deadline)
- Tuesday, 15 September
- Applications due for first-year courses in Dental Technology, Oral Health and Radiation Therapy, and second year classes in Dentistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Medicine, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy in 2021
- Wednesday, 30 September
- Applications due for full-year and Semester One residential college accommodation
October
- Thursday, 1 October
- Applications due for second-year classes in Law in 2021
- Friday, 9 October
- Lectures end before Semester Two examinations
- Wednesday, 14 October
- Semester Two examinations begin
- Monday, 26 October
- Labour Day
November
- Sunday, 1 November
- Applications due for the third stage of the Bachelor of Social Work programme in 2020
- Saturday, 7 November
- Semester Two examinations end
- Sunday, 15 November
- Applications due for second year classes in Surveying in 2020
December
- Thursday, 10 December
- Applications due for first enrolment in most Honours, Postgraduate Diploma and Masters’ programmes in 2021
- Thursday, 10 December
- Applications due from all new and recommencing students, and returning students applying for a new programme, commencing in Summer School or Semester One subject to the Entry Pathway system in 2021
- Saturday, 12 December
- Graduation ceremonies
- Tuesday, 15 December
- Due date for submission of 2021 Summer School papers for course approval
- Wednesday, 16 December
- Graduation ceremonies
- Saturday, 19 December
- Graduation ceremonies
January 2021
- Tuesday, 5 January
- University reopens
- Monday, 11 January
- Summer School classes begin
- Monday, 11 January
- Due date for completion of course enrolment declaration concerning Summer School papers (late fee may apply)
- Friday, 15 January
- Due date for submission of papers for course approval by students taking first semester or full year papers
